Modern counterparts to the Carlton Kinesis X1
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
#2 · from £176Li-Ning Bladex 800 Speed
- 6 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- A similar shaft.