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Ashaway Phantom X-Shadow vs Ashaway Phantom X-Speed II

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1 Ashaway Phantom X-Shadow
2 Ashaway Phantom X-Speed II
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  • Ashaway Phantom X-Speed II is the most head-heavy, for more power behind smashes.
  • Ashaway Phantom X-Speed II is the stiffest, rewarding a fast swing.
  • Ashaway Phantom X-Speed II is the cheapest, £4 less than the dearest.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Phantom X-Shadow if

  • you want more power behind smashes and clears: it is more head-heavy
  • you want easier power and comfort: its shaft is more flexible

Choose the Phantom X-Speed II if

  • you play fast at the net or defend a lot: it is lighter in the head
  • you have a fast, well-timed swing: its shaft is stiffer and more direct

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1 Ashaway Phantom X-Shadow2 Ashaway Phantom X-Speed II
UK price£108.82£104.99
RRP£160£150
Weight82 g · 4U82 g · 4U
Balance290 mm · Even≈293 mm · Slightly head heavy
FlexMedium · 50/100Stiff · 75/100
Max tension28 lbs30 lbs
Shaft--
Player styleAll-roundAll-round
Best featureSlim Phantom all-rounderFast all-rounder
Released2018-

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