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Apacs Stern 818

2022 · Not sold by the UK shops we check about £52 abroad
Suits 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 Flex 45 on our 0-100 scale
Weight 85g · 4U Before strings and grip
Best featureFast and evenPlayer styleSpeed / Control Model seriesApacs Stern
HEAD HEAVY HEAD LIGHT FLEXIBLE STIFF

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285 mm
BalanceSlightly head light
45%
FlexMedium
85 g
Weight4U 85 g

The even-balance high-speed Stern: 285 mm balance and a medium-flex 9.0 shaft. It is geared towards quick drives and defence in doubles.

  • 285 mm even balance gives quick handling
  • Medium-flex shaft is forgiving
  • 38 lb tension cap
  • Limited smash power
  • Fairly heavy at 85 g for a speed-oriented frame
  • Out of stock on the brand site; no UK stockist found

Where to buy

None of the UK shops we check sell it right now, so it may only be available abroad. Researched price: about £52.

Weights4U 83-87g · 285mm
BalanceEven Balance
ShaftMedium Flex (9.0) · 6.7mm
Max tension38 lbs
GripsG1, G2
Released2022
RRP-

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