Apacs
Apacs Maelstrom
Not sold by the UK shops we check about £50 abroadSuits aBack-Court HammerSteep, heavy smashes from the back, with head weight and a firm shaft behind every hit.
Balance 295mm
Slightly head heavy
Flex Medium
45 on our 0-100 scale
Weight 81g · 5U
Before strings and grip
Best featureLight valuePlayer styleAttacking
Model seriesApacs Maelstrom
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BalanceSlightly head heavy
FlexMedium
Weight5U 81 g
Maelstrom is a mid-range 5U (about 81 g) racket in the Apacs Maelstrom range with a slightly head-heavy balance (295 mm) and a medium-flex shaft. A flexible choice for players who attack but still need to defend.
- Slight head bias adds smash power without a big swing penalty
- Medium flex is forgiving yet still responsive
- Rated to 38 lb string tension, so it takes a tight, crisp stringbed
- 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 £50.