“The Jackal is the keener of Softee's documented budget pair: the same 355 to 365 g Soft EVA and fibreglass recipe as the Phantom, tuned a notch toward attack (power 70) with slightly firmer terms (comfort 67, tolerance 66).”
68/100
PRR Score
Round
Shape
Soft EVA
Core
Even
Balance
Performance
Power, Control & Comfort Scores
Power
High70
Control
Good63
Maneuverability
Good68
Sweet Spot
Good66
Comfort
Good67
Value
High76
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PRR Score
68PRR Score
Inside the frame
Jackal Specs
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CoreSoft EVA
Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.
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ShapeRound
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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SurfaceFibreglass
The texture of the outer face.
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Weight355–365g
Frame weight (unstrung, without handle wrap).
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BalanceEven
Balance point determines power vs. control trade-off.
Our verdict
The Jackal is the keener of Softee's documented budget pair: the same 355 to 365 g Soft EVA and fibreglass recipe as the Phantom, tuned a notch toward attack (power 70) with slightly firmer terms (comfort 67, tolerance 66). Value 76 matches its sibling. The choice between them is temperament at identical arithmetic: the Phantom accompanies, the Jackal presses. Both carry the brand's virtues (documentation, honesty, fair pricing) and its limitation (benchmarks that outscore them). Buy whichever suits the swing, at the week's better price.
This is genuinely the more attacking-tuned half of Softee's documented budget pair: real power comes through a notch keener than its sibling the Phantom, with a documented weight spread backing up the honest arithmetic. The Soft EVA core keeps the strike civil despite the extra keenness. Control wants developing targets, and tolerance runs firm-ish — established benchmarks still lead the pure value comparison.
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The Softee Jackal is built for Intermediate players, scoring 68/100 overall in PRR's testing.
What shape is the Jackal and what does that mean on court?
The Softee Jackal has a round-shaped head, which spreads the sweet spot wider for consistent, forgiving contact — built for control and touch over raw power.
How much does the Jackal weigh and what's its balance?
The Softee Jackal weighs 355–365g with a Even balance.
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