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Babolat X-Feel Spark vs Carlton Vapour Trail 82 Pyrite

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1 Babolat X-Feel Spark
2 Carlton Vapour Trail 82 Pyrite
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  • Carlton Vapour Trail 82 Pyrite is the most head-heavy, for more power behind smashes.
  • Carlton Vapour Trail 82 Pyrite is the lightest, quickest to swing.
  • Babolat X-Feel Spark is the cheapest, £2 less than the dearest.

Which should you buy?

Choose the X-Feel Spark if

  • you like a solid, heavier feel

Choose the Vapour Trail 82 Pyrite if

  • you want a lighter racket that is quicker to swing

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1 Babolat X-Feel Spark2 Carlton Vapour Trail 82 Pyrite
UK price£67.50£69.00
RRP£140£120
Weight85 g not made in 4U82 g not made in 4U
Balance300 mm · Head heavy305 mm · Head heavy
FlexMedium · 50/100Medium · 50/100
Max tension26 lbs-
Shaft-7 mm
Player styleAttackingAll-round
Best featurePowerful but friendlyBalanced club workhorse
Released20262022

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