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Modern counterparts to the Carlton Airblade Lite

Slightly head heavy · Stiff · 4U (discontinued)

Balance estimated from the brand label; flex placed from the brand label. Brands rate stiffness differently, so treat flex as approximate.

From Carlton

#1 · from £85Carlton GP-X 85
  • Much the same balance.
  • More flexible: easier power on slower swings and kinder on the arm, a little less precise.
#2 · from £75Carlton GP-X 83
  • Much the same balance.
  • More flexible: easier power on slower swings and kinder on the arm, a little less precise.
#3 · from £38Carlton Velocitex G2.2
  • Much the same balance.
  • More flexible: easier power on slower swings and kinder on the arm, a little less precise.

Similar rackets from other brands

#1 · from £142OGKILS Wind Breathing
  • 4 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
  • A similar shaft.
#2 · from £91Ashaway Viper XT 1700
  • Much the same balance.
  • A similar shaft.
#3 · from £190Victor DriveX 12 (DX-12)
  • Much the same balance.
  • A similar shaft.
#4 · from £150Victor DriveX 10 Metallic (DX-10 METALLIC)
  • Much the same balance.
  • A similar shaft.
#5 · from £200Yonex Arcsaber 11 Pro
  • Much the same balance.
  • A similar shaft.
#6 · from £105Ashaway Phantom X-Speed II
  • Much the same balance.
  • A similar shaft.

Another classic