Our verdict

Advanced players who attack at the net but still want to place the ball get a quick teardrop racket with a firm, dense feel. Reviewers agree it favours control and handling over free power, and that it asks for clean technique and a healthy arm. The wide hitting zone helps on off-centre contact, though opinions split on how forgiving it really is.

Best for: advanced players who finish at the net; players who prize placement and quick hands
Skip if: you want effortless power; your elbow or shoulder is sensitive; your technique is still developing

How it plays

Power

8.1

Strong on paper but earned rather than free. The dense core and carbon face give a flat, low ball exit on the smash when you swing with intent, yet it adds little on lazy swings. The reviews disagree on how much pop it has.

Control

8.1

A high point of the racket. Placement on bandejas, blocks and lobs is predictable and the response stays composed under pressure. The reviews disagree on how high it ranks, from solid to excellent.

Maneuverability

7.7

Quick through the air and easy to reposition at the net, so fast exchanges are manageable. The head-leaning balance can make it arrive late on rushed defensive shots, and the reviews disagree on how nimble it is.

Sweet spot

7.5

Wider than you might expect from a teardrop and decent on off-centre contact, but the response fades once you stray well outside it. The reviews disagree on how generous the hitting zone is.

Feel

Firm. The high density core sends feedback back to the arm over long sessions, so sensitive elbows should be careful. A tubular frame softens part of it but does not remove it.