What's happened to Carlton?

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  1. schappell

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    Just to correct colekwok Mike Ashley owns dunlop/slazenger and not wilson...
     
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    I've used carlton before (Fireblade series) and after some Yonex, SOTX, Kason and Victor I am now back to Carlton (Powerblade Elite).

    Great rackets for a great price. Sure you can find something better, but not for the price I got them for (they were on sale as "old collection" Think I paid like 50 euro a racket). I haven't tried out any of the "new and expensive" collection.
     
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    the powerblade is a great racket with their price. But the top range just too expensive here.
     
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    vapour trail series, can't go wrong!!!!
     
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    Hi All, first post so go easy. What's the story on the Carlton Nanoblade Pro racquet as it's got a RRP of circa £160 and can be purchased for £22 in the uk from Racketworld? Are these any good or just cheap imports from the East? Thanks
     
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    Honestly, I have no idea. All European Carlton rackets are made in China anyway. Saying that, you may get a nice surprise from them. I am still using some old Fireblade Tour which I got for around 30quids each, I think they are some very decent rackets for the money. Lots of advance players liked them when they played with it. For £29.99 online, you certainly can risk it.
     
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    Cheaper than Online price

    I made an Offer of £22 and this was accepted and then noticed the deal for x 2 Nanoblade Pro + Net + 3 shuttles for £39.99 and they counter-offered my £30 with £37.99. have not yet Countered their Offer! Therefore the better deal is to buy the Set and get a Racquet for £19 Worth thinking about as one always needs TWO Racquets in your bag!
     
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    I've never heard of the nanoblade pro. Just looking at the weight and picture it seems to be a low end racket but for the prices your talking about it may be worth a try.
     
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    Nanoblade Pro

    Is this racquet made by Carlton and does it have a RRP of £160? Are Racquetworld pulling a fast One? Sure £20 is cheap and when golfers pay hundreds for Clubs and Fees, badminton is a cheap hobby. I want to know please if Racquetworld are to be trusted?
     
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    Racquet world usually sells low to mid range rackets that are old models but yes you should be ok to trust them. I wouldn't believe the RRP, Carlton's most expensive rackets initially sell for around £150 but usually come down to less than £50 when being replaced.
     
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