Ashaway
Ashaway Vex Striker 500 SL
2019 · From £55.00 at Sweatband RRP £70Suits aRally BuilderSteady from every corner of the court, with free power when you need length.
Balance ≈293mm
Slightly head heavy
Flex Flexible
27 on our 0-100 scale
Weight 77g · 5U
Before strings and grip
Best featureFeatherlight and cheapPlayer styleSpeed / Control
Model seriesAshaway Vex Striker
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BalanceSlightly head heavy
FlexFlexible
Weight5U 77 g
The lightest racket in the Vex Striker range, at about 76 g in 5U, with an even balance and a flexible shaft. It is quick to swing and easy on the arm, so it suits doubles and net-heavy players on a budget.
- Very light, quick hands at the net and in defence
- Flexible shaft and even balance are forgiving
- Strung and cheap
- Light head gives little smash weight
- 26 lb tension limit
- Budget build; sources disagree on which weight class is sold
Where to buy
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| Sweatband | £55.00 |
In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Central Sports addoesn't affect ranking 5% off with code SAMSTEVENS |
£54.29 |
Out of stock |
Retailer prices checked 27 Oct 2026. RRP £70.
| Weights | 5U 75-79g 6U 70-74g |
|---|---|
| Balance | Slightly head heavy |
| Shaft | Flexible |
| Max tension | 26 lbs |
| Grips | G2 |
| Released | 2019 |
| RRP | £70 |
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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