Updated 24 Oct 2026
Singles means clearing to the baseline all match and covering the whole court alone. A slightly head-heavy, firm racket gives depth without tiring you out.
Cheap carbon attacker. A low-priced, medium-flex carbon racket with a mild head-heavy bias, offered in 4U and a lighter 5U. Suits club players who want some attacking bite without paying for a flagship.
From £60.00 at Central Sports RRP £72
Mid-price attacker. A mid-range, mid-price head-heavy racket with a medium flex. It brings the Astrox smash character to club players without stiff-shaft demands and with a slightly lighter head feel than the big-name models.
From £103.99 at Badminton HQ RRP £130
Aerogel all-rounder. The 2025 DriveX flagship with Nano Aerogel in the frame and a metallic-carbon shaft. Even balance and medium-stiff, with a high 32-33 lb tension limit, it is Victor's most capable all-round racket.
From £189.99 at Racketworld
Forgiving all-rounder. A medium-flex racket with a mild head-heavy bias, tagged by the retailer for control and all-round play. A friendlier choice than the stiffer Breathing models for players moving up from entry-level rackets.
From £112.50 at OGKILS UK (official shop)
Fast front court. A medium-flex racket with near-even balance, pitched at quick net play and fast reflex exchanges rather than raw smashing. Good for doubles players who live at the front and mid-court.
From £95.00 at Central Sports
Slim power. Fantala Pro 101 is a top-tier 4U (about 84 g) racket in the Apacs Fantala range with a slightly head-heavy balance (295 mm) and a stiff-leaning shaft. A flexible choice for players who attack but still need to defend.
From £84.95 at Central Sports RRP £115
Quick yet punchy. The heaviest and most balanced of the Jetstream family: a medium-flex, thin-shafted frame that keeps the speed of its lighter siblings but adds more stability and drive. Good for club players who want one racket for…
From £90.99 at Badminton HQ RRP £130
Crisp stiff shaft. A stiff, very slim-shafted attacking racket aimed at club and tournament players who like to hit hard from the back and want a sharp, crisp feel. Balance is only slightly towards the head, so it should stay manageable…
From £108.95 at Central Sports RRP £142
Light carbon starter. An entry-priced carbon racket with a medium flex and a slim-but-not-extreme 7.0 mm shaft, aimed at beginners to intermediates. The 5U weight makes it easy to swing and quick in the hand.
From £44.95 at Central Sports RRP £63
Fast stiff attack. A stiff-shafted attacking racket that sits slightly head-heavy and is tagged for speed. It suits intermediate to advanced players who want snappy power without going extremely head-heavy.
From £104.95 at Central Sports RRP £135