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Carlton GP-X 83

From £74.99 at Sweatband RRP £100
Suits aAll-Court EngineComfortable anywhere: defence, drives and clears. Balanced kit for a balanced game.
Balance ≈293mm Even
Flex Medium 50 on our 0-100 scale
Weight 83g Before strings and grip
Best featureLight controlled all-rounderPlayer styleAll-round Model seriesCarlton GP-X
HEAD HEAVY HEAD LIGHT FLEXIBLE STIFF

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293 mm
BalanceEven
50%
FlexMedium
83 g
Weight83 g

A lighter-than-85 g sibling of the GP-X 85: even balance and a responsive, controlled feel with a graphite frame. Suited to club players wanting speed and control over raw power.

  • Even balance and light weight keep it manoeuvrable
  • Takes strings up to 30 lbs
  • Retailers disagree on flex (medium vs flexible)
  • Little independent feedback

Where to buy

Sweatband £74.99 £100 In stock

Price tracked daily since 23 Oct 2026.

Retailer prices checked 24 Oct 2026. RRP £100.

Weights 83g
BalanceEven Balance
ShaftMedium
Max tension30 lbs
Grips-
Released-
RRP£100

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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