Drop Shot Explorer Pro Attack 1.0 (2025)

Strong, among the best in its class. The stiff carbon face and dense core send energy straight forward, so smashes and vibora shots leave flat and fast, and speed holds up point after point.

Precise when the contact is clean. Blocked volleys stay solid and attacking placement is reliable, but short ball exit means lobs and deep defence rely on your own swing for depth.

Mixed, and the reviews disagree. Some find it light and agile enough around the net, others feel the head-heavy balance makes it slow to bring back into position after a hurried volley.

Fairly small and set high on the face. Centred hits feel crisp, while contact near the throat or off to the side turns dead and harsh, so it punishes sloppy technique.

Firm rather than gentle. The dense core and rigid face give dry feedback, and the cork grip and frame angles only take the edge off, so a sensitive arm will notice it in long sessions.