Ashaway
Ashaway Phantom Shard 3
2024 · From £115.95 at Badminton HQ RRP £180Suits aSmash SpecialistA fast, trained swing that needs a stiff, head-heavy frame to turn speed into steep, accurate smashes.
Balance 295mm
Head heavy
Flex Stiff
75 on our 0-100 scale
Weight 87g · 3U
Before strings and grip
Best featureStiff 3U powerPlayer styleAttacking
Model seriesAshaway Phantom Shard
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BalanceSlightly head heavy
FlexStiff
Weight3U 87 g
The heaviest Phantom Shard, at about 87 g in 3U, with a stiff shaft and a balance towards the head. It is the power option in the line, for players with enough swing speed to load a stiff frame.
- Stiff shaft and 3U weight give a solid hit
- Head-heavy balance helps clears and smashes
- Strung and often discounted well below RRP
- Heavy and stiff for casual players
- Slower in defence than the 4U and 5U Shards
- Few independent reviews
Where to buy
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| Badminton HQ | £115.95 |
In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Central Sports addoesn't affect ranking 5% off with code SAMSTEVENS |
£126.00 |
In stock |
| Racketworld | £127.99 |
In stock |
Retailer prices checked 27 Oct 2026. RRP £180.
| Weights | 3U 85-89g · 295mm |
|---|---|
| Balance | Slightly head heavy |
| Shaft | Stiff |
| Max tension | 30 lbs |
| Grips | - |
| Released | 2024 |
| RRP | £180 |
Balance from a quoted balance point; flex placed from the brand label. Brands rate stiffness differently, so treat flex as approximate.
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