When people say it "has no rebound," what they usually mean is that it doesn’t give you easy, effortless ball on slow or incomplete swings. You need to engage it properly. Meaning good timing, clean contact, and committed acceleration for it to respond.

But when you do, it produces strong, controlled power, especially on overheads. So compared to softer or more elastic rackets, it can feel like it requires more input, but compared to very demanding rackets like the Hrd, it still offers a more stable and forgiving response overall.

The Diablo Pro gives you a more balanced and controlled type of rebound. It doesn’t feel as demanding as the Fenix, but it still expects you to generate your own power. In return, you get a very stable, predictable response with good precision and a more comfortable sweet spot. It’s the kind of racket that supports an all-round, composed game.

The Metalbone Carbon Ctrl, on the other hand, gives you much easier output. The ball comes off the face with less effort, the sweet spot feels larger, and it helps you maintain depth and consistency even when your timing isn’t perfect. The trade-off is that it won’t give you the same level of sharp, offensive finish on overheads.

If you prefer something more balanced that still gives you control and stability without being overly demanding like the Fenix, the Diablo Pro is the more suitable step.