I have not played tennis in 14 years and I bought two of these to help my comeback. I am currently playing at a 3.5 rating, but largely that is due to my physical shape. This racquet has a great balance, feels great on a great shots, and has turned many of my shots that were sailing out of bounds into winners. Once I get physical shape back, I am sure I will be able to optimize this racquet's speed and power.