Modern counterparts to the Carlton Vapour Trail 85 Sunstorm
Even · Medium · 4U (discontinued)
Balance from a quoted balance point; flex placed from the brand label. Brands rate stiffness differently, so treat flex as approximate.
From Carlton
Same series · from £69Carlton Vapour Trail 82 Pyrite
- 13 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- A similar shaft.
Same series · from £135Carlton Vapour Trail HT 86
- 13 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.
Same series · from £108Carlton Vapour Trail HT 74
- 8 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- More flexible: easier power on slower swings and kinder on the arm, a little less precise.
Similar rackets from other brands
#2 · from £113OGKILS Water Breathing
- 4 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- A similar shaft.
#3 · from £95Hundred Flareon 700
- 6 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- A similar shaft.
#5 · from £45OGKILS Freezing 07
- 5 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- A similar shaft.