Introducing the Prince Ripcord 265! With this racquet, Prince delivers an impressive combination of spin, comfort power to dedicated beginners and early intermediate players. In addition to this racquet's arm-friendly stiffness rating, the Ripcord 265 comes pre-strung at a phenomenal price, making it ideal for value hunters who don't want to sacrifice performance. At under 10 ounces strung, the Ripcord is maneuverable enough for learning the game, but it still packs enough mass in the head to keep the racquet stable (and comfortable) through impact. Although the Ripcord's 100 square inch head isn't as powerful and forgiving as it's oversize counterparts, it delivers the kind of control that breeds confidence on full swings. As with Prince's premium performance frames, this stick has ATS Technology, which places Textreme and Twaron at 10 & 2 o’clock in the upper hoop. The upshot is less racquet twisting at impact, resulting in a more powerful and stable hitting experience. Ultimately, this is a great racquet for developing sound mechanics and rising to the next level. The great price is a nice bonus.