Beginning to intermediate level players looking for forgiveness can find it without sacrificing power. Babolat's Xtra Sweetspot technology provides a larger sweetspot with strategically placed Pebax plastic in the frame. This helps off-center hits maintain power and stay on line. At 9.5 ounces strung, our testers found the XS 109 easy to create racquet head speed from the baseline as well as serving, while being extremely maneuverable at net. The 109 square inch head offers a tremendous sweetspot, helping consistency from all areas of the court. The open string pattern provides good access to spin while providing plenty of pop. The Babolat XS 109 is a good option for the 3.0 to 4.5 level player, or the junior looking to make the transition to standard length racquets.