Apacs
Apacs Imperial Control
Not sold by the UK shops we check about £46 abroadSuits aDrive MachineFlat, fast exchanges are your game. A quick head and a medium shaft keep you first to the shuttle.
Balance 285mm
Slightly head light
Flex Medium
57.5 on our 0-100 scale
Weight 81g · 5U
Before strings and grip
Best featureLight controlPlayer styleSpeed / Control
Model seriesApacs Imperial
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BalanceSlightly head light
FlexMedium
Weight5U 81 g
Imperial Control is a mid-range 5U (about 81 g) racket in the Apacs Imperial range with an even balance (285 mm) and a medium-flex shaft. Favours quick hands: drives, blocks and net play.
- Even balance makes it quick and easy to control at the net and in drives
- Medium flex is forgiving yet still responsive
- Low price for a graphite frame
- Less natural smash power than a head-heavy frame
- Mid-range materials give a less refined feel than pro-level frames
- Specs come from retailer listings, not an independent test
Where to buy
None of the UK shops we check sell it right now, so it may only be available abroad. Researched price: about £46.