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Carlton Vapour Trail HT 82 vs Yonex Nanoflare 700 Tour

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1 Carlton Vapour Trail HT 82
2 Yonex Nanoflare 700 Tour
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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.
  • Carlton Vapour Trail HT 82 is the cheapest, £6 less than the dearest.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Vapour Trail HT 82 if

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

Choose the Nanoflare 700 Tour if

  • you play fast at the net or defend a lot: it is lighter in the head

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1 Carlton Vapour Trail HT 822 Yonex Nanoflare 700 Tour
UK price£125.99£131.99
RRP£126£160
Weight82 g · 4U82 g · 4U
Balance295 mm · Slightly head heavy285 mm · Slightly head light
FlexMedium · 50/100Medium · 50/100
Max tension28 lbs28 lbs
Shaft6.8 mm-
Player styleAll-roundSpeed / Control
Best featureFast all-round controlEasy fast clears
Released20262024

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