Updated with a new material technology for 2025, the Ripstick 100 280g is perfect for the rising intermediate player who craves an arm-friendly racquet with easy access to power and spin. Compared to the Ripstick 100 300g, this stick is lighter and faster, making it easier for the player to prepare the racquet and achieve effective contact with the ball. The speedy feel pays dividends at net where this stick comes around with remarkable ease to deliver a plush and powerful response. The comfortable feel comes in no small part from the extra large O-Ports that surround the hitting area. This feature not only produces a more plush and powerful string bed, it also creates less wind drag for easier acceleration. Additional features include Prince's updated Anti-Torque System, which combines Textreme and Zylon in key locations to minimize frame wobble and power loss on off-center impact. Ultimately, with this update to the Ripstick 100 280g, Prince keeps a good thing going. Intermediate players looking for an easy path to power and spin should give this one a serious look. The arm-friendly comfort makes it one of the best members of its class.