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Ashaway Phantom Shard 3 vs OGKILS Thunder Breathing

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1 Ashaway Phantom Shard 3
2 OGKILS Thunder Breathing
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1 2 HEAD HEAVY HEAD LIGHT FLEXIBLE STIFF

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  • OGKILS Thunder Breathing is the most head-heavy, for more power behind smashes.
  • OGKILS Thunder Breathing is the lightest, quickest to swing.
  • OGKILS Thunder Breathing is the cheapest, £7 less than the dearest.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Phantom Shard 3 if

  • you want more power behind smashes and clears: it is more head-heavy
  • you like a solid, heavier feel

Choose the Thunder Breathing if

  • you play fast at the net or defend a lot: it is lighter in the head
  • you want a lighter racket that is quicker to swing

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1 Ashaway Phantom Shard 32 OGKILS Thunder Breathing
UK price£115.95£108.95
RRP£180£142
Weight87 g · 3U not made in 4U82 g · 4U
Balance295 mm · Slightly head heavy299 mm · Head heavy
FlexStiff · 75/100Stiff · 75/100
Max tension30 lbs29 lbs
Shaft-6.6 mm
Player styleAttackingAttacking
Best featureStiff 3U powerCrisp stiff shaft
Released20242025

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