7.6out of 10Our score
A forgiving, control-focused round racket for club players who build points with placement; look elsewhere if you want big smash power.
Power7.1
Control8.4
Maneuverability7.5
Sweet spot7.5
- Shape
- Round
- Weight
- 360 to 375 g
- Balance
- Medium
- Core
- EVA Soft Performance
- Face
- 6K carbon
- Level
- Advanced
Our verdict
A round, control-first racket for intermediate and advanced club players who win points by placing the ball rather than smashing it. The round head and soft EVA core give a forgiving sweet spot, so you can build patiently from the back and keep rallies tidy. Power is the trade-off, and aggressive net finishers may want something punchier. Street prices are modest for an advanced-level frame.
- Best for
- intermediate and advanced control players
- patient baseline builders
- players who want a forgiving sweet spot
- Skip if
- you want maximum smash power
- you are a pure net finisher
How it plays
Power
Power score7.1
Decent rather than headline: power is the price of a control frame. You can still finish an overhead, but the racket rewards accuracy over raw force, so players who live on the smash may want something punchier.
Control
Control score8.4
Control is the standout. The round head and soft core put volleys, blocks and defensive shots where you aim them, and the rough surface helps you shape the ball with spin. It suits building points patiently from the back.
Maneuverability
Maneuverability score7.5
Quick enough for fast exchanges at the net, but good rather than outstanding. One player found it a touch less nimble than expected.
Sweet spot
Sweet spot score7.5
Roomy and forgiving. The round head and soft EVA core keep slightly off-centre volleys and defensive blocks on target.
Feel
Good rather than outstanding. The carbon face feels medium-soft and returns clear feedback, but it is not the gentlest option if your arm is sensitive.
Specs
Shape and feel
- Shape
- Round
- Surface
- Rough
- Thickness
- Not listed
Weight and balance
- Weight
- 360 to 375 g
- Balance
- Medium
Materials
- Core
- EVA Soft Performance
- Face
- 6K carbon
Player fit
- Level
- Advanced
- Play style
- Control
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