Ashaway
Ashaway Phantom Shard 5
2024 · From £126.00 at Badminton HQ RRP £180Suits aBack-Court HammerSteep, heavy smashes from the back, with head weight and a firm shaft behind every hit.
Balance 295mm
Head heavy
Flex Medium
50 on our 0-100 scale
Weight 77g · 5U
Before strings and grip
Best featureFeatherlight ShardPlayer styleSpeed / Control
Model seriesAshaway Phantom Shard
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BalanceSlightly head heavy
FlexMedium
Weight5U 77 g
The lightest Phantom Shard, about 77 g in 5U, with a medium shaft and a balance a little towards the head. Retailers pitch it at defenders and net players who want speed with a bit of weight behind the shuttle.
- Very fast to swing and recover
- Medium flex is easier to use than the stiff 3U
- Head-leaning balance keeps some smash power
- Light frame is less stable against hard hits
- Premium price when bought at RRP
- Few independent reviews
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| Badminton HQ | £126.00 |
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| Racketworld | £127.99 |
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Retailer prices checked 27 Oct 2026. RRP £180.