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Ashaway Superlight 99 SQ vs Babolat Jetstream 78

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1 Ashaway Superlight 99 SQ
2 Babolat Jetstream 78
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Most rackets come in more than one weight. Each racket is shown in 4U, with its own balance and match.
1315 rackets shown.
280285290295300305Head heavy298 mm +Slightlyhead heavy293-297 mmEven288-292 mmSlightlyhead light283-287 mmHead light< 283 mm 1 2 HEAD HEAVY HEAD LIGHT FLEXIBLE STIFF

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  • Babolat Jetstream 78 is the most head-heavy, for more power behind smashes.
  • Ashaway Superlight 99 SQ is the lightest, quickest to swing.
  • Babolat Jetstream 78 is the cheapest, £5 less than the dearest.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Superlight 99 SQ if

  • you are all-round player and like how it feels

Choose the Jetstream 78 if

  • you are speed / control player and like how it feels

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1 Ashaway Superlight 99 SQ2 Babolat Jetstream 78
UK price£67.50£62.99
RRP£90£90
Weight77 g · 5U not made in 4U78 g not made in 4U
Balance≈295 mm · Slightly head heavy300 mm · Head heavy
FlexMedium · 50/100Medium · 50/100
Max tension28 lbs26 lbs
Shaft--
Player styleAll-roundSpeed / Control
Best featureLight quick doublesLight and agile
Released-2025

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