8.2out of 10Our score
Best for intermediate attackers who want diamond power with a soft, arm-friendly feel and can handle a head-heavy racket.
Power8.4
Control8.0
Maneuverability
Best for intermediate attackers who want diamond power with a soft, arm-friendly feel and can handle a head-heavy racket.
A diamond for intermediate players building an attacking game, and for advanced hitters who want power without a harsh feel. It keeps the sharp shape and head-heavy balance of the standard Xplo, but the Fibrix face over a MultiEVA core gives a medium-soft, cushioned touch. The trade is a lower power ceiling than the full-carbon version, and the weight up in the head asks for preparation. Beginners and long-stretch defenders have easier options.
Strong and easy to reach, but short of the full-carbon version at the very top. The ball leaves lively and volleys come out with real pace. One test puts the hardest smash well below the standard Xplo.
Good rather than sharp. The soft face makes blocks, resets and defensive lobs playable, and the textured surface gives spin on bandejas and viboras without much effort. Low balls need a committed swing, and this is not a neutral control racket.
The main caution. At 365 to 375 g with the weight in the head, going from a low defensive ball to a volley or overhead takes preparation. It handles well enough for fast exchanges at the net, but not quickly.
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Suggest a correctionWide for a diamond, so slightly off-centre contact still gives a playable ball. The best overheads come from the upper part of the face. Reviewers split on stability: one finds the frame steady under pace, another says a large miss still changes direction.
The standout trait. The Fibrix face and MultiEVA core take the harshness out of impact, so it is noticeably gentler on the arm than the standard Xplo and holds up over a full match.
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