Modern counterparts to the Li-Ning Xi-Phos X1
2016 · Slightly head heavy · Flexible · 3U
Balance from a quoted balance point; flex placed from the brand label. Brands rate stiffness differently, so treat flex as approximate.
From Li-Ning
#1 · from £95Li-Ning Bladex 500
- Much the same balance.
- Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.
#2 · from £150Li-Ning Bladex 900 New
- Much the same balance.
- Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.
#3 · from £100Li-Ning Halbertec 5000
- Much the same balance.
- Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.
Similar rackets from other brands
#1 · from £95Babolat Satelite Master
- 5 mm lighter in the head: quicker at the net and in defence, less free power on smashes.
- A similar shaft.
#2 · from £125Hundred Hyfonic 7
- 5 mm lighter in the head: quicker at the net and in defence, less free power on smashes.
- A similar shaft.
#3 · from £30Babolat X-Feel Rise
- 5 mm lighter in the head: quicker at the net and in defence, less free power on smashes.
- A similar shaft.
#5 · from £85Carlton GP-X 85
- Much the same balance.
- Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.
#6 · from £65Babolat X-Feel Origin
- 10 mm lighter in the head: quicker at the net and in defence, less free power on smashes.
- Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.