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kuikma PR990 Hybrid Hard

7.9 / 10
Community rating

Best for: Suitable for all player levels

Shape: Hybrid
Weight: 372g
Balance: Even
kuikma PR990 Hybrid Hard padel racket - front view

Pros

  • Excellent build quality
  • Great balance of power and control
  • Comfortable feel on impact
  • Good value for money

Cons

  • May require adjustment period
  • Limited availability in some regions

Performance Scorecard

Overall

(summary of attributes below)

7.9

Power

8.0

Control

8.0

Sweet Spot

7.0

Maneuverability

7.7

Comfort

7.0

Spin

5.0

Specifications

  • MSRP $110
  • Weight 372g
  • Shape Hybrid
  • Balance Even
  • Surface 12K Carbon fiber
  • Core Hard EVA
  • Hardness Medium-hard

PR990 Hybrid Hard

Kuikma’s PR990 line targets intermediate and advanced players with six rackets made in three shapes with two foam cores.

Shapes:

  • The Precision rackets are round-shaped

  • The Hybrid rackets are hybrid or teardrop-shaped (this model)
  • The Power rackets are diamond-shaped

Cores:

  • The Hard rackets have medium-high density EVA (this model)
  • The Soft rackets medium-low density EVA

Perhaps Kuikma’s best-selling racket, this model is a great inexpensive option for experienced players looking for the power, control, and good sweet spot that come with a medium-hard surface on a hybrid shape.

Expert Reviews of kuikma PR990 Hybrid Hard

Average score: 7.9 • Based on 3 expert reviews • Last updated: Aug 2022

8.0

Dani 13

Aug 14, 2022

"Highly recommendable for intermediate to advanced players looking for a medium hard touch"

Power

8.0

Control

9.0

Sweet Spot

7.0

7.6

Fabio Ferro

Apr 24, 2022

"Good for both aggressive and conservative player but a little bit more for the aggressive bc rigid core, 12k carbon, reactive situation, but not too rigid in the back as without the oversized surface. Normally a racquet of this quality should cost 3x more."

Power

8.0

Control

7.5

Sweet Spot

8.0

8.1

Padelzoom

Jan 1, 2022

"This Hybrid Hard model is focused on advanced players, both attacking right side players and classic left-side players who want a hard racquet to finish points on a fast court. We were all surprised by Kuikma's launch of this high-end line, but they have also surprised us with the high quality of the racquets."

Power

8.0

Control

8.5

Sweet Spot

8.0

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