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Carlton GP-X 85 vs Li-Ning Bladex 500

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1 Carlton GP-X 85
2 Li-Ning Bladex 500
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  • Li-Ning Bladex 500 is the stiffest, rewarding a fast swing.
  • Li-Ning Bladex 500 is the lightest, quickest to swing.
  • Carlton GP-X 85 is the cheapest, £10 less than the dearest.

Which should you buy?

Choose the GP-X 85 if

  • you like a solid, heavier feel

Choose the Bladex 500 if

  • you want a lighter racket that is quicker to swing

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1 Carlton GP-X 852 Li-Ning Bladex 500
UK price£85.00£94.99
RRP£120£127
Weight85 g not made in 4U82 g · 4U
Balance295 mm · Even295 mm · Even
FlexMedium · 50/100Medium · 55/100
Max tension30 lbs28 lbs
Shaft7 mm-
Player styleAll-roundSpeed / Control
Best featureVersatile club racketAffordable speed frame
Released20242022

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