I really enjoyed this racquet's combination of power, control and spin. Similarly, despite a high RA rating, I didn't find that my arm, wrist or shoulder felt any pain after a few 2-hour hitting sessions with this frame, which is most likely due to Volkl's great dampening technology. Other reviews state that this racquet was slightly difficult to maneuver because of a relatively even balance, but again, I had no trouble punching away volleys or getting racquet head speed for serves. Definitely worth a try if you're looking for a modern feeling tweener that does everything well.