Ashaway
Ashaway Viper XT 1600
From £96.99 at Badminton HQ RRP £120
Suits aShot MakerControl first. You put the shuttle exactly where you want it and wait for the opening.
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Balance ≈290mm
Even
Flex Stiff
75 on our 0-100 scale
Weight 87g · 3U
Before strings and grip
Best featureStiff Viper powerPlayer styleAttacking
Model seriesAshaway Viper XT
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BalanceEven
FlexStiff
Weight3U 87 g
A stiff, 86 g Ashaway that the maker calls the most powerful racket in its Viper range, with a two-piece tubular shaft for twist resistance. It suits intermediate and advanced attackers who like a firm feel and string it tight.
- Stiff shaft and extra shaft strength give a stable, powerful hit from the rear court
- Low-torque frame stays steady on off-centre hits and takes high string tensions
- Even balance keeps it manoeuvrable for its weight
- Stiff and 86 g, so it is hard work for slower or shorter swings
- Retailers disagree on weight class and tension range (see notes)
- No balance point in mm confirmed and no independent review found
Where to buy
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Retailer prices checked 4 Nov 2026. RRP £120.
| Weights | 3U 85-89g |
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| Balance | Even |
| Shaft | Stiff |
| Max tension | 28 lbs |
| Grips | G4 |
| Released | - |
| RRP | £120 |
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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