Modern counterparts to the Yonex Carbonex 8000N
Slightly head heavy · Medium · 3U (discontinued)
Balance estimated from the brand label; flex placed from the brand label. Brands rate stiffness differently, so treat flex as approximate.
From Yonex
#1 · from £40Yonex Astrox 10
- 5 mm lighter in the head: quicker at the net and in defence, less free power on smashes.
- A similar shaft.
- 4U instead of 3U: lighter and quicker.
#2 · from £176Yonex Arcsaber 7 Pro
- 5 mm lighter in the head: quicker at the net and in defence, less free power on smashes.
- A similar shaft.
- 4U instead of 3U: lighter and quicker.
#3 · from £124Yonex Astrox 99 Game (3rd gen)
- 8 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- A similar shaft.
Similar rackets from other brands
#3 · from £35Babolat Satelite Spire
- 5 mm lighter in the head: quicker at the net and in defence, less free power on smashes.
- A similar shaft.
#4 · from £30Babolat Prime
- 5 mm lighter in the head: quicker at the net and in defence, less free power on smashes.
- A similar shaft.
#6 · from £30Babolat Satelite Rise
- 5 mm lighter in the head: quicker at the net and in defence, less free power on smashes.
- A similar shaft.