The Solinco Pro 8 immediately appeals to a wide variety of player with its classic shape and 11 plus ounce weight. This racquet offers a nice solid feel as the racquet absorbs impact well. The tight string pattern also helps provide excellent control. Our intermediate testers found this stick to offer enough power and good forgiveness while our more advanced players found plenty of spin and control. From the baseline, the Pro 8's headlight balance makes it easy to generate swing speed, making spin generation easier to come by. At net, this stick is quite maneuverable with good stability for solid volleys. All in all, the Pro 8 is very versatile and effective from all areas of the court. A great choice for the 4.0+ level player.