Modern counterparts to the Li-Ning UC 8500 Lite
Slightly head heavy · Flexible · 4U (discontinued)
Balance estimated from the brand label; flex placed from the brand label. Brands rate stiffness differently, so treat flex as approximate.
From Li-Ning
#1 · from £140Li-Ning Axforce 70
- 8 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- A similar shaft.
#2 · from £105Li-Ning Axforce 50
- 9 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- A similar shaft.
#3 · from £104Li-Ning Axforce 60
- 8 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- A similar shaft.
Similar rackets from other brands
#4 · from £99Ashaway Luna Strike
- Much the same balance.
- Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.
#5 · from £30Carlton Velocitex G2.0
- Much the same balance.
- Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.
#6 · from £58JNICE Air Katana Game
- 5 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- A similar shaft.