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Carlton Vapour Trail HT 86 vs Yonex Astrox 100 Tour

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1 Carlton Vapour Trail HT 86
2 Yonex Astrox 100 Tour
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  • Carlton Vapour Trail HT 86 is the most head-heavy, for more power behind smashes.
  • Yonex Astrox 100 Tour is the lightest, quickest to swing.
  • Carlton Vapour Trail HT 86 is the cheapest, £45 less than the dearest.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Vapour Trail HT 86 if

  • you like a solid, heavier feel
  • you would rather spend less: it is £45 cheaper in UK shops today

Choose the Astrox 100 Tour if

  • you want a lighter racket that is quicker to swing

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1 Carlton Vapour Trail HT 862 Yonex Astrox 100 Tour
UK price£134.99£179.99
RRP£150£220
Weight86 g not made in 4U82 g · 4U
Balance305 mm · Head heavy≈303 mm · Head heavy
FlexExtra Stiff · 88/100Extra Stiff · 88/100
Max tension-28 lbs
Shaft6.8 mm-
Player styleAttackingAttacking
Best featureStiff singles precisionZZ feel for less
Released20262021

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