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Ashaway Viper XT 1500 vs Yonex Nanoflare 800 Tour

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1 Ashaway Viper XT 1500
2 Yonex Nanoflare 800 Tour
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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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  • Yonex Nanoflare 800 Tour is the most head-heavy, for more power behind smashes.
  • Ashaway Viper XT 1500 is the cheapest, £55 less than the dearest.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Viper XT 1500 if

  • you play fast at the net or defend a lot: it is lighter in the head
  • you would rather spend less: it is £55 cheaper in UK shops today

Choose the Nanoflare 800 Tour if

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

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1 Ashaway Viper XT 15002 Yonex Nanoflare 800 Tour
UK price£76.95£131.99
RRP£120£160
Weight82 g · 4U82 g · 4U
Balance282 mm · Head light290 mm · Even
FlexStiff · 75/100Stiff · 75/100
Max tension30 lbs28 lbs
Shaft--
Player styleAll-roundSpeed / Control
Best featureStiff value all-rounderPro feel, lower price
Released-2023

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