Introducing the Mizuno Acrospeed 285! With this racquet, Mizuno gives the rising intermediate player the perfect weapon for playing aggressive tennis. As with the heavier Acrospeed model, this 285 version combines a thick and powerful beam construction with an open string pattern, but what truly separates it is speed. At under 11 ounces strung and boasting a very manageable swingweight, the Acrospeed 285 comes around remarkably fast on groundstrokes, making it easy to scramble on defense, react quickly at net, or load the ball with pace and spin. Although not quite as stable as the Acrospeed 300, this racquet feels impressively solid for the weight, which comes in handy when playing against higher levels of pace. Technologies include a Booster Grommet system, which combines alternating shapes and larger holes to increase dwell time, bite, and energy return (power). The Acrospeed also has a number of features to further boost power, including an Enerzy beam construction for less deformation at impact along with a Dual Spring layup that uses resilient carbon fiber layers to return extra energy to the ball. Ultimately, with its combination of easy power and spin-friendly targeting, the Acrospeed 285 ranks up there with the top models in its category. Intermediate players looking to turn up the heat will love this one.