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Carlton

Carlton GP-X 78

2024 · From £59.99 at Sweatband RRP £90
Suits aEasy-Power AttackerYou love to attack and let the racket do some of the work: head weight and a smooth shaft give power without a huge swing.
Balance 305mm Head heavy
Flex Flexible 27 on our 0-100 scale
Weight 78g Before strings and grip
Best featureLight smash weaponPlayer styleAttacking Model seriesCarlton GP-X
HEAD HEAVY HEAD LIGHT FLEXIBLE STIFF

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This racketEvery other racket
305 mm
BalanceHead heavy
27%
FlexFlexible
78 g
Weight78 g

A 78 g racket with head-heavy balance and a flexible shaft, positioned for players who want strong smashes without a heavy frame. The flexible shaft helps generate power from a smooth swing.

  • Head-heavy and flexible, so power comes easily
  • Light for a head-heavy racket
  • Flexible shaft is less precise on fast flat shots
  • Head weight slows tight defence

Where to buy

Sweatband £59.99 £90 In stock
Badminton HQ £69.95 £90 In stock

Price tracked daily since 23 Oct 2026.

Retailer prices checked 24 Oct 2026. RRP £90.

Weights 78g · 305mm
BalanceHead Heavy
ShaftFlexible · 7mm
Max tension-
GripsG5
Released2024
RRP£90

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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