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Apacs Stern 838

2022 · Not sold by the UK shops we check about £52 abroad
Suits aBack-Court HammerSteep, heavy smashes from the back, with head weight and a firm shaft behind every hit.
Balance 290mm Slightly head heavy
Flex Medium Flex 45 on our 0-100 scale
Weight 85g · 4U Before strings and grip
Best featureWhippy club racketPlayer styleAll-round Model seriesApacs Stern
HEAD HEAVY HEAD LIGHT FLEXIBLE STIFF

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290 mm
BalanceSlightly head heavy
45%
FlexMedium
85 g
Weight4U 85 g

A whip-slim Stern with a 290 mm balance and a slightly softer 9.0 shaft than the 868/898. A forgiving racket for players who like to snap their wrists through shots.

  • Slightly softer shaft is easy to load
  • Slim frame cuts through air
  • 38 lb tension cap
  • Soft shaft is less precise for strong hitters
  • Fairly heavy at 85 g
  • 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 · 290mm
BalanceHead Heavy
ShaftMedium Flex (9.0) · 6.7mm
Max tension38 lbs
GripsG1, G2
Released2022
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