Racket type guide
Rackets come in three types: attack, defence and control. Each has different traits, so choosing a racket is choosing your strategy.
Attack
The timing circle gets smaller when you chop. In return, when you meet an opponent's chop with a PERFECT drive, your ball does not lose speed. It suits players who want to drive aggressively and finish rallies.
Defence
The timing circle gets smaller when you drive or smash. On the other hand, when you chop, your opponent's timing circle gets smaller, making your ball harder to hit. It fits a style built on chops and blocks while waiting for your opponent's mistake.
Control
All circles are the same size. With no special restrictions it is the most fundamental type, and a good one for beginners learning the basics.
Collecting and upgrading rackets and rubbers
You can collect and upgrade rackets and rubbers and set them up for your own style. Racket upgrades are paid with the in-game currency, GP. The effects of a new racket and their activation messages appear on the match screen.
Which type should you pick?
- New to the game? Learn the basics with a control racket.
- If you play aggressively, try attack; if you prefer to patiently return the ball, try defence.
- You can switch types at any time, so check the feel in Practice mode first.
MATDRIVE is still in beta. If a type turns out to be at a disadvantage, we will keep balancing it with buffs and nerfs.