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Ashaway Umbra Strike vs Carlton Vapour Trail HT 82

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1 Ashaway Umbra Strike
2 Carlton Vapour Trail HT 82
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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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  • Ashaway Umbra Strike is the cheapest, £4 less than the dearest.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Umbra Strike if

  • you want more power behind smashes and clears: it is more head-heavy

Choose the Vapour Trail HT 82 if

  • you play fast at the net or defend a lot: it is lighter in the head

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1 Ashaway Umbra Strike2 Carlton Vapour Trail HT 82
UK price£121.95£125.99
RRP£150£126
Weight82 g · 4U82 g · 4U
Balance295 mm · Slightly head heavy295 mm · Slightly head heavy
FlexMedium · 50/100Medium · 50/100
Max tension30 lbs28 lbs
Shaft-6.8 mm
Player styleSpeed / ControlAll-round
Best featureControlled doubles weaponFast all-round control
Released20262026

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