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Round head and wide sweet spot should forgive off-center hits

Smooth face gives no help with spin

Round shape should give a large, forgiving sweet spot

Soft fiberglass build will likely limit flat smash power

Round head should give a large, forgiving sweet spot

Round, balanced shape will likely limit power on smashes

Balanced teardrop that should suit both sides of the court

Medium-hard feel will likely ask for good technique

Teardrop shape should give a forgiving, versatile hitting zone

Premium Pro price before anyone has tested it

Quick in the hand at the net

Less smash power than the Pearl or Vertex 05 W

Free depth on off-centre hits

Less exact placement than the carbon Edge

Widest sweet spot in the Vertex line

No free depth on short swings

Explosive power on smashes and overheads

Demanding in defense and off-sweet-spot contacts

Large, forgiving sweet spot

Modest power output vs carbon-faced options

Low balance for quick handling at the net

Limited power expected on flat smashes

Explosive overhead power with clean energy transfer

Small sweet spot exposes mistimed contact

Large sweet spot for a pro-level frame

Less punch on flat smashes than the 12K models

Repeatable smash depth without a full swing

Glossy face gives almost no spin bite

Exceptional maneuverability for a teardrop shape

Limited stability under heavy drives

Excellent balance between power and control

Premium price point (€239.95+)

Genuinely versatile between defense and attack

Muted feedback at contact

Exceptional power delivery for aggressive shots

Physically demanding due to head-heavy balance

Blocks and resets land where you aim

Smash power has to be earned

Stable and precise in fast net exchanges

Firm feel, low comfort for sensitive arms

Explosive smash and vibora power

Demanding maneuverability in defense and fast net exchanges

Large, forgiving sweet spot

Limited power on flat smashes

Exceptional control across all areas of the court

Limited smash power — overhead pace comes from the player

Easy depth from the back of the court

Loses control when you swing hard