I'm very excited on these new XTC rackets. I demoed several last year and found a bit too heavy for me. The XTC 280 at 10.5 oz strung looks good. It also has a 23.5 straight beam which is also new this year. I'll lead it up to 10.8 oz and should be great. I have been using the Angel TC105 for the last 3 seasons and cured my tennis elbow, but need a smaller head size. Would prefer 98 but the 100 should work out, time will tell.