7.3out of 10Our score
Best for beginners and defensive recreational players who want a soft, forgiving first racket; not for power or spin.
Power5.5
Control7.5
Maneuverability7.7
Sweet spot8.3
- Shape
- Round
- Weight
- 345 to 365 g
- Balance
- 26.0 cm
- Core
- EVA
- Face
- Fiberglass
- Level
- Beginner
Our verdict
A soft, forgiving first racket for newcomers and relaxed recreational players who would rather keep the ball in play than finish points. The round, head-light frame is easy to control and gentle on the arm, and it earns its keep on defense. It reads as safe rather than exciting, a learning tool for the first months before a step up to a carbon-framed model.
- Best for
- first-time players
- defensive right-side play
- arm-friendly sessions
- Skip if
- you want smash power
- you rely on spin and slice
- you play fast net exchanges
How it plays
Power
Power score5.5
Modest, and it flattens out as swing speed rises. The fiberglass face and soft EVA core add little ball speed, so hard smashes are not what this racket is for.
Control
Control score7.5
Good for its level, especially on defense. Lobs, resets and simple cross-court returns come out with little effort on short, compact swings. Spin and slice are limited because the face has no dedicated texture.
Maneuverability
Maneuverability score7.7
Easy to swing and quick to get into position from the back glass, thanks to the head-light balance and low swing load.
Sweet spot
Sweet spot score8.3
Generous. The round, oversized head makes contact easy to find, and even off-center hits tend to stay playable, though the face twists more near the edge when the pace picks up.
Feel
Soft and muted at impact, and gentle on the arm over long sessions, thanks to the fiberglass face and EVA core.
Specs
Shape and feel
- Shape
- Round
- Surface
- No dedicated texture confirmed
- Thickness
- 38 mm
Weight and balance
- Weight
- 345 to 365 g
- Balance
- 26.0 cm
Materials
- Core
- EVA
- Face
- Fiberglass
Player fit
- Level
- Beginner
- Play style
- Control, defensive
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