Ashaway
Ashaway Phantom Helix
From £91.00 at Badminton HQ RRP £150Suits aSmash SpecialistA fast, trained swing that needs a stiff, head-heavy frame to turn speed into steep, accurate smashes.
Balance ≈303mm
Head heavy
Flex Medium-Stiff
64 on our 0-100 scale
Weight 87g · 3U
Before strings and grip
Best featureHeavier, smash-firstPlayer styleAttacking
Model seriesAshaway Phantom
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BalanceHead heavy
FlexMedium stiff
Weight3U 87 g
A heavier 3U Phantom with a head-heavy balance and a medium-stiff shaft, pitched at players who want smashing power and fast, deep clears. The extra weight adds stability but asks more of the arm than the 4U Phantoms.
- Head-heavy 3U build for smashes and clears
- Medium-stiff shaft is not as demanding as an extra-stiff frame
- Cheaper than the Shard and X-Fire II at the same UK retailer
- 3U weight tires the arm over long sessions
- Slower in fast defence
- Length and grip size not published on the listing
Where to buy
| Badminton HQ | £91.00 |
In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Racketworld | £96.99 |
In stock |
| Central Sports | £104.89 |
In stock |
Retailer prices checked 25 Oct 2026. RRP £150.
| Weights | 3U 85-89g |
|---|---|
| Balance | Head Heavy |
| Shaft | Medium-Stiff |
| Max tension | 30 lbs |
| Grips | - |
| Released | - |
| RRP | £150 |
Balance estimated from the brand label; flex placed from the brand label. Brands rate stiffness differently, so treat flex as approximate.
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