Apacs
Apacs Valiant 8000
Not sold by the UK shops we check about £53 abroadSuits aAll-Court EngineComfortable anywhere: defence, drives and clears. Balanced kit for a balanced game.
Balance 293mm
Slightly head heavy
Flex Medium
45 on our 0-100 scale
Weight 84g · 4U
Before strings and grip
Best featureEasy flexible swingPlayer styleAttacking
Model seriesApacs Valiant
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BalanceSlightly head heavy
FlexMedium
Weight4U 84 g
Valiant 8000 is a mid-range 4U (about 84 g) racket in the Apacs Valiant range with a slightly head-heavy balance (293 mm) and a medium-flex shaft. Gives most of the smash benefit without making fast exchanges a chore.
- Slight head bias adds smash power without a big swing penalty
- Medium flex is forgiving yet still responsive
- Slim 6.4 mm shaft cuts air resistance for faster swings
- 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 £53.