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Babolat Satelite Spire vs Carlton GP-X 85

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1 Babolat Satelite Spire
2 Carlton GP-X 85
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  • Carlton GP-X 85 is the most head-heavy, for more power behind smashes.
  • Babolat Satelite Spire is the cheapest, £50 less than the dearest.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Satelite Spire if

  • you would rather spend less: it is £50 cheaper in UK shops today

Choose the GP-X 85 if

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

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1 Babolat Satelite Spire2 Carlton GP-X 85
UK price£35.00£85.00
RRP£70£120
Weight85 g not made in 4U85 g not made in 4U
Balance290 mm · Even295 mm · Even
FlexMedium · 50/100Medium · 50/100
Max tension26 lbs30 lbs
Shaft-7 mm
Player styleAll-roundAll-round
Best featureBalanced starter graphiteVersatile club racket
Released20262024

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