What Needs Work
The Pro might be friendlier and appeal to a wider audience this time around, but if you’re still using your tennis training wheels it’s probably not a good fit. There’s just not much in the way of help if you’re in scramble mode or don’t put enough effort into a stroke. Muscling the ball is generally a non-starter.
You need consistently sound ball-striking from long, fluid swings to make the racquet sing. And if you’re going to do it on the singles court, it would help to be fit and fierce to handle the assignment. Not having to chase down as many balls and focusing more on the strengths of the racquet—precision, stability, feel—could make it very attractive to high-level doubles players.
Similarly, the frame will never be a major spin producer. It doesn’t have the stiffness and heaviness in the head or wide enough string spacing. So it’s better-suited to players with more linear strokes and flatter shots.
Lastly, one player’s treasure is another one’s trash. The thin, flexible beam and more old-school response isn’t for everyone. If you’re attracted to a firm and crisp feel, this racquet doesn’t have that.
