Having enjoyed a popular following on both the men's and women's pro tours as well as with competitive amateurs, the Instinct has proved to be a versatile racquet. From its Liquidmetal introduction to its Flexpoint update, the Instinct has continued to impress players at a variety of levels. This third version, utilizing HEAD's MicroGEL technology, doesn't disappoint. Carrying on from its predecessors, the MicroGEL Instinct offers enough pop to please intermediate players, yet also offers enough control to please power hitters. This racquet's versatility makes it a great choice for players who like to attack from all areas of the court. Impressive mobility allows easy access to spin thanks to the easy generation of racquet head speed. Our TW playtesters found this racquet to come into its own from the midcourt where balls could be put away with pace and spin. The mobile response also impresses when looking to whip the ball with heavy spin on angled shots and when looking to react quickly on service returns and volleys. The MicroGEL technology provides improved comfort and stability. The result is a more solid feeling racquet without any loss in the razor sharp response that made the previous two versions so popular. This is a racquet that should be on the demo list for all 4.0+ level players.