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Thanks to the hinoki (Japanese cypress) it's made from,
this racket has a great feel and is genuinely satisfying to hit with.
That said, at 7mm it's on the thick side,
so despite the soft feel,
on paper it falls into the "hard" category.
This contrast is really interesting.
If you want a hard racket for more power
but can't stand the feel
of most hard rackets,
definitely give this one a try.

Also, despite being a thick 7-ply blade,
a lot of the individual blades weigh around 80g,
so the swing feels great.
And it's not like it feels flimsy or hollow either —
you can definitely hit with confidence.

Thick blades tend to get
the image of being
smash-oriented,
but you can generate plenty of power on your drives too.

Flex and ball-holding are often talked about
as essential qualities
for a drive player's racket,
but those very traits —
that springy, popping feel
and the vibration you feel in your hand —
might just not suit
some people, right?

For anyone who got swept up
by internet hype and ended up chasing
special-material blades plus Tenergy only to be disappointed,
I'd especially recommend this kind of
high-quality, high-performance, well-balanced
racket.

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