kuikma
PR990 Hybrid Hard
Shape
round
Weight
365g
Balance
medium
Price
$110
kuikma PR990 Power Soft
6.9 / 10
Based on 3 expert reviews Best for: Very good quality-price ratio, but compared to other rackets, e.g. the Kombat Black 12K, it felt lacking some things. Recommended for intermediate or advanced players. Beginners will have problems maneuvering this racket.
Shape: Diamond
Weight: 372g
Balance: Head Heavy
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Pros
- Very good quality-price ratio, but compared to other rackets, e.g. the Kombat Black 12K, it felt lacking some things. Recommended for intermediate or advanced players. Beginners will have problems maneuvering this racket.
- Low power
- Control is OK
Cons
- It feels heavy. Its balance is relatively high.
Performance Scorecard
Overall Score Average of core attributes below
7.3
Contributing Scores
Power
6.7
Control
8.0
Sweet Spot
7.0
Maneuverability
6.8
Additional Metrics
Comfort
7.0
Spin
5.0
Specifications
- MSRP $99
- Weight 372g
- Shape Diamond
- Balance Head Heavy
- Surface Carbon fiber and fiberglass
- Core Medium EVA
- Hardness Medium
About the Kuikma PR990 Power Soft
PR990 Power Soft
Kuikma’s PR990 line targets intermediate and advanced players with six rackets made in three shapes with two foam cores.
Shapes:
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The Precision rackets are round-shaped
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The Hybrid rackets are hybrid or teardrop-shaped
- The Power rackets are diamond-shaped (this model)
Cores:
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The Hard rackets have medium-high density EVA
- The Soft rackets medium-low density EVA (this model)
Kuima’s PR990 Power Soft is the medium touch diamond-shaped racket of the Kuikma PR990 line.
It’s semi-elastic surface made from three layers of fiberglass and one layer of 12K carbon fiber creates a generous sweet spot for a racket that excels at defending not power, despite its name.
It is not a truly power-oriented racket - it is a more versatile tool with a comfortable style of play.
Expert Reviews of kuikma PR990 Power Soft
Average score: 7.3 • Based on 3 expert reviews • Last updated: Dec 2022
7.6
Padelzoom
Jan 1, 2022
""
Power
8.0
Control
7.5
Sweet Spot
7.5
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