Modern counterparts to the Carlton Fireblade 100
Head heavy · Medium stiff · 3U (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 £135Carlton Vapour Trail HT 86
- Much the same balance.
- Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.
#2 · from £107Carlton GP-X 88
- Much the same balance.
- Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.
#3 · from £69Carlton Vapour Trail 82 Pyrite
- 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
#5 · from £164Yonex Astrox 99 Tour (3rd gen)
- Much the same balance.
- Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.
#6 · from £144Yonex Astrox 88D Tour (3rd gen)
- Much the same balance.
- Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.