8.1out of 10Our score
Best for advanced left-side attackers who want diamond power with a calmer, more comfortable response than the hard version.
Power8.6
Control
Best for advanced left-side attackers who want diamond power with a calmer, more comfortable response than the hard version.
A head-heavy diamond for advanced players, and strong high-intermediates, who attack from the left and want a calmer feel than the hardest frames in the Babolat range. It trades a little peak smash speed for a more repeatable response. Skip it if you prepare late, prefer a light head or play a passive blocking game.
Strong, though a notch below the standard hard version. The 27 cm balance and 355 to 375 g weight give real leverage on overheads, viboras and punch volleys, and the pace comes from a medium swing, so you do not need to hit flat out to find depth.
Good for an attacking frame, though not its most extreme trait. The textured surface bites well on slice volleys and kick smashes, and blocks feel less abrupt than on the harder version. Defence is workable rather than automatic: lobs and resets off the glass need an early, stable face and an active swing.
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Suggest a correctionDecent for the weight, but handling is the main cost. The mass is always there, so late preparation gets punished and recovery after a slow first volley is not quick. Players who like a light, fast head will be happier elsewhere.
Medium in size and sitting upper-central. Hits struck there are clean and forgiving enough for the category, while lateral and low contact still lose direction and speed.
Good for an attacking racket. The softer carbon face and Black EVA core take some sting out of contact, so players prone to elbow discomfort tend to find it easier to live with over long sessions. The head-heavy mass still loads the forearm and shoulder on repeated overheads.
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