Combining power, forgiveness and ease of swing make the BLX Coral Reef a great choice for the beginning to intermediate player. The large open patterned string bed provides a large sweet spot for consistent results from the baseline. Our testers found the almost even balance along with the extended length to provide effortless depth and pace. At net, this racquet offers light weight maneuverability. Coupling that with a large sweet spot makes put aways a cinch. Being able to maneuver this stick properly during quick exchanges, makes it quite effective for doubles play also. All in all, the versatility provided by the BLX Coral Reef makes it ideal for players seeking power and forgiveness from all areas of the court. We recommend it for the 2.5-4.0 rated player.