Babolat Babolat Contact 2022Perfect for the weekend player just learning the game: it feels soft and easy through the hands, so mishits are less discouraging and rallies stay alive while you build technique. The round, forgiving nature makes court positioning and control less punishing as you develop.
You give up some immediate finishing punch compared with more aggressive shapes.
Kuikma Kuikma PR530 Negro VerdeGreat for the developing player who has consistent strokes and wants to start adding offensive options—this racket gives a more dynamic feel that rewards slightly firmer swings while remaining friendly on contact. It helps you explore power and placement without forcing a steep technique change.
You accept a little less pure forgiveness than a fully soft, round racket.
Babolat Babolat Contact 2022For the experienced player who values touch, control and long-session comfort, this racket offers a predictable, easy-to-manage feel that supports precision play and quick reactions at the net. It works well as a tactical or recovery racket for competitive players who need comfort between matches.
You sacrifice the raw, high-impact punch of a specialist power racket.
Kuikma Kuikma PR530 Negro VerdeSuited to an attacking left-side player who wants more zip on finishing shots while keeping a forgiving overall feel—this racket lets you generate sharper attacking shots without abandoning consistency. It rewards decisive swings, helping you close points more often from the net.
You won’t get the extreme, pro-level smash hardness and will trade some arm-noise for a more comfortable impact.
Babolat Babolat Contact 2022Ideal for the patient, right-side builder who prioritises placement, rally control and touch; it feels responsive and easy to redirect, which helps you construct points and defend long exchanges. The comfortable feedback keeps errors down when you’re absorbing pace and finding angles.
You give up some outright power when you want to finish points quickly.
Babolat Babolat Contact 2022Perfect for players managing elbow or shoulder niggles, returning from injury, or who simply want a kinder feel—this racket soaks up impact and reduces jolts to the arm so you can play longer with less discomfort. Its forgiving nature lowers the risk of aggravating sensitive joints during practice or matches.
You trade some crisp, transmitted feedback and peak power for reduced vibration and comfort.
Kuikma PR530 Negro VerdeThe developing player or attacking weekend player who wants more dynamic feel and finishing ability without a harsh, unforgiving racket.
Babolat Contact 2022The beginner, defensive builder, or any player who prioritises comfort, forgiveness and maneuverability—especially those with arm sensitivity.
