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Ashaway Vex Striker 800 SL vs Carlton 3.7 Team I

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1 Ashaway Vex Striker 800 SL
2 Carlton 3.7 Team I
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  • Carlton 3.7 Team I is the most head-heavy, for more power behind smashes.
  • Ashaway Vex Striker 800 SL is the lightest, quickest to swing.
  • Ashaway Vex Striker 800 SL is the cheapest, £5 less than the dearest.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Vex Striker 800 SL if

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

Choose the 3.7 Team I if

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

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1 Ashaway Vex Striker 800 SL2 Carlton 3.7 Team I
UK price£80.00£84.99
RRP£150£100
Weight77 g · 5U not made in 4U78 g not made in 4U
Balance300 mm · Head heavy305 mm · Head heavy
FlexFlexible · 27/100Flexible · 27/100
Max tension26 lbs-
Shaft-6.8 mm
Player styleSpeed / ControlAttacking
Best featureLight flexible doubles toolLight doubles power
Released-2026

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