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Carlton

Carlton Vapour Trail HT 82

2026 · From £125.99 at Badminton HQ
Carlton Vapour Trail HT 82
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Suits aAll-Court EngineComfortable anywhere: defence, drives and clears. Balanced kit for a balanced game.

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Balance 295mm Slightly head heavy
Flex Medium 50 on our 0-100 scale
Weight 82g · 4U Before strings and grip
Best featureFast all-round controlPlayer styleAll-round Model seriesCarlton Vapour Trail
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295 mm
BalanceSlightly head heavy
50%
FlexMedium
82 g
Weight4U 82 g

The all-round racket in Carlton's Vapour Trail HT line: 82 g, close to even balance with a medium shaft and titanium-mesh reinforcement. It suits advanced players who want quick recovery in drive exchanges and defence, with power still available when they commit to a shot.

  • Even-ish balance and medium shaft give fast frame recovery in drives and defence
  • Titanium mesh keeps off-centre hits more consistent
  • Thin 6.8 mm shaft cuts air drag for faster swings
  • Less raw head-heavy power than the HT 86 for singles smashers
  • Brand-new, so no independent reviews
  • Priced at the top end for an all-rounder

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Retailer prices checked 4 Nov 2026. RRP £126.

Weights4U 82g · 295mm
BalanceSlightly head heavy
ShaftMedium · 6.8mm
Max tension28 lbs
GripsG6
Released2026
RRP£126

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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