Modern counterparts to the Carlton Vapour Trail 87S
Slightly head light · 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
Same series · from £135Carlton Vapour Trail HT 86
- 19 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 £69Carlton Vapour Trail 82 Pyrite
- 19 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.
Same series · from £108Carlton Vapour Trail HT 74
- 14 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
#3 · from £170Victor Auraspeed 90K Metallic (ARS-90K METALLIC)
- Much the same balance.
- A similar shaft.
#4 · from £82OGKILS LD700
- 6 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- A similar shaft.