Flame

Hunter Flame operates in the ALL+ to OFF- range, providing sufficient pace for attacking shots like loops and drives without being an extreme power hitter. Its unique balsa core enhances spin generation, which contributes to perceived speed during play. Players report it excels more in controlled offensive situations rather than outright power hitting, making it fast for its weight class while maintaining playability for developing techniques.

With excellent controllability for its speed category, Hunter Flame offers precise ball placement and consistency in both offensive and defensive situations. Its lightweight nature, combined with good dwell time and the feedback from its wood construction, allows players to execute finesse shots accurately. The balsa core contributes to this control by providing a comfortable feel that helps maintain stroke consistency during rallies.

Hunter Flame delivers a unique feel characterized by softness and flexibility from its balsa core, offering good dwell time and a distinct bouncy sensation. This allows clear ball feedback during contact, helping players sense spin and adjust strokes for better control and spin generation during various playing situations.

Hunter Flame produces a medium-high throw angle that facilitates higher-arcing loops and makes it easier to clear the net with topspin shots. This trajectory characteristic comes from its wood construction and balsa core, providing good control over ball flight while supporting offensive play.

Hunter Flame provides good dwell time thanks to its wood composition and balsa core characteristics, allowing better ball grip and increased spin potential on serves, loops, and topspin shots. This extended contact time contributes significantly to the blade's control, giving players more opportunity to guide the ball precisely.

Hunter Flame exhibits moderate flexibility that aids spin generation and provides a comfortable feel on strokes, particularly during defensive play and controlled loops. It's forgiving without being overly stiff, maintaining enough structure for offensive power while allowing good dwell time for technical development.

The balsa core effectively absorbs vibrations, providing a dampened feel without excessive harshness. This creates a comfortable playing experience that reduces fatigue and suits players sensitive to heavy vibration feedback during ball contact.

Hunter Flame demonstrates good build quality with careful construction using distinct wood layers and attention to detail like velvet handle inserts. Players report positive experiences with its feel and durability at its price point, though lighter balsa-core blades may require consideration for extreme impact resistance. The overall craftsmanship supports its performance characteristics effectively for most playing conditions.