Carlton
Carlton Vapour Trail Elite
Not sold by the UK shops we check around £130 abroadSuits aSmash SpecialistA fast, trained swing that needs a stiff, head-heavy frame to turn speed into steep, accurate smashes.
Balance ≈303mm
Head heavy
Flex Stiff
75 on our 0-100 scale
Weight 87g · 3U
Before strings and grip
Best featurePunchy smashesPlayer styleAttacking
Model seriesCarlton Vapour Trail
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This racketEvery other racket
BalanceHead heavy
FlexStiff
Weight3U 87 g
A stiff, head-heavy Carlton for advanced players who want extra punch on the smash. The frame is built to take higher string tensions.
- Head weight and stiff shaft add smash power
- Takes high string tension
- Solid, stable frame
- Slow in fast defence
- Demanding for lighter hitters
- Discontinued
Where to buy
None of the UK shops we check sell it right now, so it may only be available abroad. Researched price: £130.
| Weights | 3U 85-89g |
|---|---|
| Balance | Head heavy |
| Shaft | Stiff |
| Max tension | 28 lbs |
| Grips | - |
| Released | - (discontinued) |
| RRP | £130 |
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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