Tecnifibre T-Flash 270 CES Racket Review

Off the ground the Tecnifibre T-Flash feels solid and well sorted for such a lightweight racket. As mentioned previously, it is the ideal choice for a junior player who wants an easy to swing racket with a good bit of pop and easy access to spin.

The T-Flash is slightly more weighty in the hand than the previous version, making it a bit more powerful and a little more stable.

This helps when counterpunching and holding the baseline when the intensity level increases.

If you are a junior player or even a beginner looking for a racket that you won’t grow out of very quickly, this is a great option to consider. In terms of the way the racket performs, it is a stable feeling all rounder.

There isn’t one major thing that this racket does that stands out, but it just does a lot of jobs very capably.

You can rely on the consistent feel and control the ball easily with the progressive string bed, the tighter pattern in the middle of the frame helps the ball come out of the racket cleanly regardless of where your strike point is.

The T-Flash is also very easy to whip up the back of the ball, making passing shots on the run and transition play as you approach the net very accessible, even to players whose technique is a work in progress.

Its large sweet spot and well damped set-up also makes it quite forgiving, despite its relatively high stiffness rating for this class of racket. This makes it a great base for an improving player to build up their skills and learn how to dominate from all areas of the court.

The one thing that you may need to take into account is the stiffness, particularly as a junior or someone quite new to the game.

If the muscles in your arm and wrist are not conditioned to hitting with a stiffer racket, you may feel a slight strain or tenderness at the end of a long hitting session with this racket.

Whilst it is still quite well damped, making it comfortable on the whole, if you are used to a more flexible stick this may be a bit on the highly strung side for you.

Up at the net the Tecnifibre T-Flash feels crisp and stable, despite it being a lightweight racket.

The stiffness does detract slightly from the feel, as it does take a little time to dial in and get used to hitting touch shots.

However, once you find your range it is easy to hit low volleys aggressively and knife the ball towards the back of the court.

What you may lack in overall feel with this racket can be more than made up with in brute force!

It is a stiff and powerful racket that you can attack the ball with and smother the net, making you a formidable force in the forecourt. It is also very easy to get into position and react quickly to fast incoming shots.

Despite its relatively high stiffness rating, the Tecnifibre T-Flash is a really comfortable racket to serve with.

It inspires confidence and urges you to hit more aggressive first and second serves, as the combination of power from the thick beam and control from the tight string bed lets you hit big but stay in control.

The low weight and open string pattern make it easy to add plenty of spin to your serve, so you can carve out slice serves and push your opponent into the tramlines at will.

This also makes the T-Flash 270 ideal for players looking to learn kick serves for the first time, as you can definitely put in the hours on court and not get too fatigued by the racket’s overall weight. It feels solid for such a light racket and is a good all rounder on the serve.

The addition of more shock absorbing materials does make quite a difference when returning serve with the T-Flash.

It is a light racket as we know, so it is easy to swing and you can really add a lot of pace if you need to crush a second serve return. The even balance and added beef in the frame construction definitely helps with this.

However, you may expect a 270g racket to be pushed around a bit when returning bigger serves. In the case of the T-Flash, it handles pace well and feels crisp on contact, even when just blocking the ball back deep.

The stiffness definitely helps with this feeling and you can tell the racket has been put through its paces in development.

It is a racket that you can feel comfortable returning serve from anywhere in the court. Whether you are looking to step in and crush a big forehand return, or step back and work your way into the point, the Tecnifibre T-Flash 270 CES will let you play the game your way.

Overall, the 270 CES version of the T-Flash from Tecnifibre is a great utility racket for junior and beginner level players. It is an obvious choice if you want a racket that you can rely on to give consistent feedback, add a bit of pop to your shots and add consistency to your game.

The new technology makes it a lot better damped than previous versions and it is a reasonably comfortable racket despite its high stiffness rating.

It is a great all round racket that ticks a lot of boxes and definitely one you should try if you’re looking for a lightweight racket that will still remain solid on contact!