7.9out of 10Our score
Best for intermediate players who want a soft, accurate round racket and can supply their own power.
Power7.0
Control8.3
Maneuverability8.2
Sweet spot8.2
- Shape
- Round
- Weight
- 360 to 370 g
- Balance
- Low
- Core
- EVA Soft
- Face
- 12K carbon
- Level
- Intermediate
Our verdict
Intermediate players who build points with placement rather than force get a round, soft-cored racket that rewards patient play. Control and handling lead, the sweet spot is wide, and the weight sits low in the hand. Power is the trade: you supply the pace on smashes yourself.
- Best for
- intermediate control players
- players with sensitive arms
- point builders at the net
- Skip if
- you want free ball speed on smashes
- you prefer a light racket under 360 g
How it plays
Power
Power score7.0
Modest by design. The soft core and low balance give a cushioned response, so smashes and bajadas rely on your own arm speed more than the racket.
Control
Control score8.3
Its strongest trait. Blocks, lobs and cut bandejas go where you aim them, and the textured face helps slices and vibora bite.
Maneuverability
Maneuverability score8.2
Quick at the net despite the 360 to 370 g weight. The low balance lets it snap into position on late volleys, though lighter arms may notice the mass early on.
Sweet spot
Sweet spot score8.2
Wide and forgiving thanks to the round head. Off-centre hits on the glass or at the net still come back with enough depth to stay in the point.
Feel
Soft and muted at impact. The EVA Soft core, vibration-damping heart and cork grip take the sting out of long matches, which suits a sensitive elbow.
Specs
Shape and feel
- Shape
- Round
- Surface
- Rough (3D Face System)
- Thickness
- 38 mm
Weight and balance
- Weight
- 360 to 370 g
- Balance
- Low
Materials
- Core
- EVA Soft
- Face
- 12K carbon
Player fit
- Level
- Intermediate
- Play style
- Control
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