8.0out of 10Our score
Best for developing control players who value forgiving defence and quick reactions over smash power
Power6.5
Control8.3
Maneuverability8.5
Sweet spot8.8
- Shape
- Round
- Weight
- 360 to 375 g
- Balance
- Low
- Core
- HR3 EVA
- Face
- Fiberglass
- Level
- Intermediate
Our verdict
Developing players who want longer rallies get a forgiving control racket with quick handling and a cushioned strike. The X-Auro makes defensive resets and compact exchanges approachable without demanding a forceful swing. Its limitations appear when you need to finish: flat smashes and hard volleys offer less authority than the ease of its defensive response might suggest.
- Best for
- developing control players
- patient defenders
- compact volley exchanges
- Skip if
- you rely on powerful flat smashes
- you want a crisp, rigid face
How it plays
Power
Power score6.5
Modest on finishing shots. The flexible fiberglass face and low balance favour easy defensive returns, while a flat smash needs more effort and timing to produce a decisive bounce.
Control
Control score8.3
Strong for patient placement. Blocks and lobs are dependable with short preparation, although the reviews disagree on how highly its accuracy should rank.
Maneuverability
Maneuverability score8.5
Quick through compact exchanges. The low balance helps bring the face into position for body shots, reflex volleys and late defensive pickups.
Sweet spot
Sweet spot score8.8
Forgiving around the centre. Imperfect contacts remain usable on defence, though the reviews disagree on the size of that advantage.
Feel
Cushioned rather than crisp. The fiberglass face and HR3 core soften impact on blocks and defensive pickups, giving a less abrupt sensation than a rigid attacking racket.
Specs
Shape and feel
- Shape
- Round
- Surface
- Smooth
- Thickness
- Not listed
Weight and balance
- Weight
- 360 to 375 g
- Balance
- Low
Materials
- Core
- HR3 EVA
- Face
- Fiberglass
Player fit
- Level
- Intermediate
- Play style
- Control
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