Li-Ning
Li-Ning Tectonic 9
2021 · From £174.96 at Badminton HQ RRP £180Suits aSmash SpecialistA fast, trained swing that needs a stiff, head-heavy frame to turn speed into steep, accurate smashes.
Balance 300mm
Slightly head heavy
Flex Stiff
80 on our 0-100 scale
Weight 87g · 3U
Before strings and grip
Best featureHard-hitting top TectonicPlayer styleAttacking
Model seriesLi-Ning Tectonic
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BalanceSlightly head heavy
FlexStiff
Weight3U 87 g
Top of the Tectonic line and part of the Combat family: head-heavy with a hard 6.6 mm shaft, offered in 3U, 4U and 5U. Built for high-level attackers, and still on sale in India.
- Heavy, aggressive smash
- Choice of three weights
- High 32 lb tension rating
- Very head-heavy, especially the 5U
- Hard shaft needs good technique
Where to buy
| Badminton HQ | £174.96 |
In stock |
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Price tracked daily since 23 Oct 2026.
Retailer prices checked 24 Oct 2026. RRP £180.
| Weights | 3U 85-89g · 300mm 4U 80-84g · 305mm 5U 75-79g · 310mm |
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| Balance | Head Heavy |
| Shaft | Stiff · 6.6mm |
| Max tension | 32 lbs |
| Grips | G5 |
| Released | 2021 |
| RRP | £180 |
Balance from a quoted balance point; flex placed from the brand label. Brands rate stiffness differently, so treat flex as approximate.