This racket provides adequate flex and is a little head heavy (good for slams). It's well constructed. I'm not crazy about the grip which has loose material that I'm guessing is meant to prevent slips but it's just annoying. Overgrip provided a simple remedy. The string tension my racket shipped at was very loose and I had to adjust. The paint job chips fairly easily. Over all the weight and balance are okay but if you're in search of something to boost your game you might want to spend a little more money. That said the triple racket bag is a great bonus.