Yonex adds another chapter to one of their most comfortable racquets! It's called the Astrel 115 and it is designed for beginner and intermediate players who value easy power, high comfort and user-friendly maneuverability.  It should also work very well for the senior doubles player who is looking to regain a lost step. For this update, Yonex has reduced the length from 27.25" to 26.75", resulting in easier racquet preparation and faster acceleration.  Like the previous version, this racquet is defined by its  generous 115in² head size which delivers a forgiving hitting area with very low impact shock. Thanks to its light weight, the Astrel 115 provides virtually any player with the ability to swing fast and generate pace. To maximize vibration dampening, Yonex puts Vibslayer Carbon near the racquet's tip. New for 2020, Yonex has added a technology called Quadforce Gear, which extends the string bed at the four corners to create a softer more powerful stringbed. This racquet's high comfort also comes from the addition of a unique material called React Resin, which is a lightweight substance integrated into the graphite layup to create a more flexible and comfortable feel at impac. As with the majority of Yonex racquets, this one has an Isometric head shape, a feature that makes this racquet feel decidedly more generous and forgiving than its competitors.  From the baseline the Astrel 115 delivers a powerful and arm-friendly hitting experience. Medium length strokes produce easy depth, and there is massive power to be had on full swings. Thanks to an open 16x17 string pattern, you'll have enough spin-potential to bring the ball down hard. On volleys the newly shortened length (26.75") will make it easier for you to position the racquet under pressure. You'll also find enough power to finish points with a bang.  Finally, the easy targeting on serve will give you the confidence to swing for power. All in all, this update to the Astrel 115 not only keeps a good thing going, it also adds some impressive speed to the equation, making this one of the most user-friendly racquets in its class.