Paddle Palace Vice President Ryan Hoarfrost currently plays with the Hunter Apex AC blade (flared handle), assembled with black Stiga DNA Dragon Grip (2.3mm) and red Andro Rasanter R53 (2.0mm) rubber.
PLAYING STYLE: Modern Offense
Ryan’s Setup: As an offensive player that requires heavy topspin attacks and high quality variable serves and receives, this combination is the perfect set up. The Apex AC provides excellent power while retaining a comfortable solid feeling for touch shots. The DNA Dragon Grip provides extreme spin for forehand
serves and opening loops while the Andro Rasanter R53 provides precise placement with reserve power for the backhand.
THE BLADE: The Hunter Apex AC blade is a tour-de-force for players that like to step back and let it RIP! Utilizing revolutionary AC carbon fiber directly under spin friendly outer plies, this blade will provide you with flexibility and touch on your shots from every distance and allow for heavy topspin strokes.
BLACK RUBBER: Stiga DNA Dragon Grip – a sticky rubber for maximum control. A rubber with unique properties and an extra hard, 55-degree sponge. The feeling and immediate feedback offered by the rubber through its characteristic sound will help you to find the perfect sweet spot for your strokes. Unlike other sticky rubbers, DNA Dragon Grip has a newly glued feel thanks to C-Touch Tensor technology. A rubber for players who seek control and spin, and want to take charge of the game.
RED RUBBER: With Andro Rasanter R53, your game is powered by maximum spin and high dynamics. Break with conventions, use the strengths of the Andro ENERGY CELL technology: more power with hard topspins and game openings on backspin, high dynamics and longer ball contact time to be felt. The Andro ENERGY CELL sponge with highly elastic cell structure ensures an extremely dynamic energy transfer, especially for fast and hard topspins. The 53° sponge provides immediate feedback on ideal ball contact. You will be surprised how soft 53° can feel like. The R rubber surface for maximum rotation gains additively more impact through the ENERGY CELL sponge.
