The JOMA Hyper Pro SFT delivers a genuinely compelling proposition for the intermediate player who wants to take the net and finish points, but has found conventional power rackets too uncomfortable to sustain over a full session. The softer EVA core takes the sting out of impact without sacrificing the explosive overhead performance that a high-balance diamond frame is designed to produce. Carbon construction throughout the surface and frame keeps the response crisp and stable, so the softer feel doesn't translate into a loose or undefined hit. This is particularly well suited to club-level players transitioning from a more balanced or control-oriented racket into an attacking game, where manageable power is more useful than maximum aggression. If you want to smash more and suffer less, the Hyper Pro SFT is a well-calibrated step in that direction.

Pros

Overhead shots and viboras feel noticeably more explosive from this racket than from softer, more control-oriented frames, thanks to the high balance point concentrating mass towards the head.
Players coming from stiffer power rackets will find the softer EVA core significantly reduces harsh vibration feedback through the handle, making longer matches considerably more comfortable.
The combination of carbon construction and a soft core gives this racket a more planted, stable feel at contact than fiberglass alternatives, so mishits on volleys don't feel as uncontrolled as they might otherwise.

Cons

Players who rely on feel and precision in defensive situations — particularly when retrieving fast balls from the glass — will find the high balance and power bias work against the delicacy and touch that back-court play demands.

In Depth

The Face

Carbon

Carbon face — stiff construction with direct power transfer. Crisp feel on contact that rewards clean striking technique with responsive ball speed.

The Core

EVA Soft

EVA Soft core — a low-density rubber compound that prioritises comfort and vibration absorption. Keeps the ball on the face fractionally longer on contact, giving more feel and control.

Shape & Balance

Diamond · High Balance

The head-heavy weight distribution increases leverage through the swing arc, translating directly into pace on smashes and aggressive volleys. The sweet spot sits high on the face — effective when attacking, but demands cleaner contact than a round or teardrop would.

Who Buys This

Intermediate · Power players

Club players with developing technique who want to add more pace to their game. Comfortable with a smaller sweet spot, looking to generate more power on smashes and aggressive shots.

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