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Ashaway Vex Striker 800 SL vs Li-Ning Windstorm 72 Speed

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1 Ashaway Vex Striker 800 SL
2 Li-Ning Windstorm 72 Speed
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  • Li-Ning Windstorm 72 Speed is the most head-heavy, for more power behind smashes.
  • Li-Ning Windstorm 72 Speed is the stiffest, rewarding a fast swing.
  • Li-Ning Windstorm 72 Speed is the lightest, quickest to swing.
  • Ashaway Vex Striker 800 SL is the cheapest, £30 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
  • you like a solid, heavier feel
  • you would rather spend less: it is £30 cheaper in UK shops today

Choose the Windstorm 72 Speed if

  • you want more power behind smashes and clears: it is more head-heavy
  • you want a lighter racket that is quicker to swing

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1 Ashaway Vex Striker 800 SL2 Li-Ning Windstorm 72 Speed
UK price£80.00£110.00
RRP£150£110
Weight77 g · 5U not made in 4U72 g · 6U not made in 4U
Balance300 mm · Head heavy≈303 mm · Head heavy
FlexFlexible · 27/100Flexible · 32/100
Max tension26 lbs30 lbs
Shaft-6.8 mm
Player styleSpeed / ControlSpeed / Control
Best featureLight flexible doubles toolFast light hands
Released-2024

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