8.0out of 10Our score
Best for intermediate defenders who want control and forgiveness over raw smash power.
Power7.1
Control8.6
Best for intermediate defenders who want control and forgiveness over raw smash power.
Intermediate players who build points from the back and want a safety net on every contact will like this round, low-balance racket. It is built around forgiveness and placement, with a wide, friendly hitting zone and quick hands at the net. The trade-off is plain: it does not hand out easy pace, so smashes and fast exchanges need your own timing.
Modest by design. The low balance and round head add little help on the smash, so pace has to come from your own swing and clean timing.
Its strongest trait. Blocks, lobs and bandejas stay low and land where you aim them, thanks to a calm, dry ball exit. Opinions differ on how far ahead of its rivals it is, with some putting it well above average and others only slightly.
Quick to reset thanks to the round shape and low balance. Volleys and late blocks at the net come together with little effort, though the reviews rate it anywhere from good to very good.
Wide and forgiving, centred in the face, so off-centre contact still gives a playable ball. Reviewers rate the size from decent to generous.
Gentle on the arm for a firm-feeling build: the dense EVA core soaks up vibration on fast flat balls. A rough surface and the top-end weight ask a little more of a tired forearm in long sessions.
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