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Its geometric shape, high balance and heavily power focused construction are designed to turn racket mass and acceleration into a more explosive response on attacking shots. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManageability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e365 to 375g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with an approximate balance point of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the XPLO 02 carries significant mass towards the head. That gives you greater leverage and momentum through smashes, but it also makes this a more demanding racket to move than a lighter or lower balanced option. 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