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Carlton Vapour Trail HT 82 vs Yonex Arcsaber 7 Tour

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1 Carlton Vapour Trail HT 82
2 Yonex Arcsaber 7 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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  • Carlton Vapour Trail HT 82 is the most head-heavy, for more power behind smashes.
  • Yonex Arcsaber 7 Tour is the cheapest, £16 less than the dearest.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Vapour Trail HT 82 if

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

Choose the Arcsaber 7 Tour if

  • you would rather spend less: it is £16 cheaper in UK shops today

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1 Carlton Vapour Trail HT 822 Yonex Arcsaber 7 Tour
UK price£125.99£109.99
RRP£126£145
Weight82 g · 4U82 g · 4U
Balance295 mm · Slightly head heavy290 mm · Even
FlexMedium · 50/100Medium · 50/100
Max tension28 lbs27 lbs
Shaft6.8 mm-
Player styleAll-roundSpeed / Control
Best featureFast all-round controlFast frame, fair price
Released20262022

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