PREVIEW: Carlton Vapour Trail Tour / Elite

*kwun* · 05-08-2009, 09:46 PM

I got pics of these two really gorgeous looking rackets. These are brand new Carltons that are being released this year.

Carlton Vapour Trail Tour
Carlton Vapour Trail Elite

Special Features

Bio-axial Dynamics - Analysis of the overhead badminton swing highlights 2 distinct aerodynamic directions evident during the swing phase. The new Bio-Axial Dynamics frame develops more efficient aerodynamics. Over 80% of players stated the new Bi-Axial frame profile delivers increased swing speed.

Pro V12 Grommets - Positioned at 3 and 9 o clock postions, these specialised grommets have been softened to allow greater string movement thereby increasing power across the hitting zone.

Stabilisor Topcap - By introducing 4 convex channels into the top cap, stiffness of the top cap is increased allowing for greater shot accuracy and control.

Optimetric Headshape - By combining the larger sweet spot size and the increased air speed and control within the same head shape, the new Optimetric head geometry delivers both power, airspeed and control in one frame.

Japanese HM Carbon - Sourced for Japan, Japanese Hi Modulus Carbon is the highest specification carbon available on the market ensuring your Carbon frame will outperform all other construction materials for frame response and stability.

Direct Fibre Transfer - Utilising a carbon inner core and PU outer costing, a direct carbon link is estabilished between shaft and handle enhancing power transfer and sensory feedback resulting from shuttle impact.

Ultra-Lite Cap - Using a matrix structure, Carlton has re-engineered the end cap to reduce its weight by 28% contributing to overall enhanced playability.

Xtreme Tension Frame - Precision engineering and the utilisation of the finest construction materials ensures your Carlton frame can accommodate 11% higher string tensions compared with competitior frames.

Hand Crafted

Burger_King · 05-08-2009, 10:06 PM

Wow,they've got to be some of the nicest looking carltons i have ever seen, I've never been a big fan of carlton, but now i really want to try these out.

Athelete1234 · 05-08-2009, 10:14 PM

Kwun, how come your photos of racquets always make them look like the sexiest things ever!? Your photography is amazing.

bluecraze07 · 05-08-2009, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Athelete1234

Kwun, how come your photos of racquets always make them look like the sexiest things ever!? Your photography is amazing.

Totally agree, he can make anything look amazing

jymbalaya · 05-08-2009, 10:20 PM

hey Kwun. Are they regular length or long length, and do they have carlton's oversize headshape they use for most of their rackets??

*kwun* · 05-08-2009, 11:03 PM

the design of these two new Carlton are indeed excellent. i was quite impressed when i first saw them.

the design are quite a departure from the Yonex-esque design. they are metallic color with black accent with clean and sharp lines and patterns.

will post more pics and info as i get them.

issarakaya · 05-11-2009, 02:44 PM

Nice design.......especially the silver one

HaoFung · 05-11-2009, 05:11 PM

any info on the specs? ^^

GTAveteran · 05-11-2009, 09:16 PM

nice banner with the picture kwun

Jing09 · 05-11-2009, 10:06 PM

that looks really awesome

Easy Tiger · 05-11-2009, 10:24 PM

Okay, so now I'm paying attention

kirbosmash · 05-11-2009, 10:56 PM

Not cool - now I am drooling over another racket :/
do you know if i'ts head heavy?

Easy Tiger · 05-11-2009, 11:44 PM

Scoured the web, can't find specs anywhere. Local distro here has no info.

Ah, some more info here. Gee they're good looking rackets.

http://users.telenet.be/speedysport/Carlton.htm

venkatesh · 05-11-2009, 11:44 PM

So beautiful. So shiny. I like shiny. It's the type of racket I wouldn't want to clash with anyone.

Easy Tiger · 05-12-2009, 12:04 AM

Vapour Trail Elite
Weight: 89
Stiff
Kopzwaar
Advice sale price € 180
Our price € 144

Vapour Trail Tour
Weight: 84 grams
Medium stiffly
Medium balance
Advice sale price € 160
Our price € 128

Vapour Trail S-Lite
Weight: 85 grams
flexible
Balance handle
Advice sale price € 140
Our price € 112

Vapour Trail FX-TI
Weight: 85 grams
medium
Balance handle
Advice sale price € 100
Our price € 80

*drifit* · 05-12-2009, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy Tiger

Vapour Trail Elite
Weight: 89
Stiff
Kopzwaar

this is good spec for me........

Zabee · 05-12-2009, 08:36 AM

wow long time haven saw Carlton racquet , the design is quite cool... is it avilable in Malaysia ??

05-08-2009, 09:46 PM	#1
kwun Administrator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Santa Clara, CA, USA Posts: 19,889	PREVIEW: Carlton Vapour Trail Tour / Elite I got pics of these two really gorgeous looking rackets. These are brand new Carltons that are being released this year. Carlton Vapour Trail Tour Carlton Vapour Trail Elite Special Features Bio-axial Dynamics - Analysis of the overhead badminton swing highlights 2 distinct aerodynamic directions evident during the swing phase. The new Bio-Axial Dynamics frame develops more efficient aerodynamics. Over 80% of players stated the new Bi-Axial frame profile delivers increased swing speed. Pro V12 Grommets - Positioned at 3 and 9 o clock postions, these specialised grommets have been softened to allow greater string movement thereby increasing power across the hitting zone. Stabilisor Topcap - By introducing 4 convex channels into the top cap, stiffness of the top cap is increased allowing for greater shot accuracy and control. Optimetric Headshape - By combining the larger sweet spot size and the increased air speed and control within the same head shape, the new Optimetric head geometry delivers both power, airspeed and control in one frame. Japanese HM Carbon - Sourced for Japan, Japanese Hi Modulus Carbon is the highest specification carbon available on the market ensuring your Carbon frame will outperform all other construction materials for frame response and stability. Direct Fibre Transfer - Utilising a carbon inner core and PU outer costing, a direct carbon link is estabilished between shaft and handle enhancing power transfer and sensory feedback resulting from shuttle impact. Ultra-Lite Cap - Using a matrix structure, Carlton has re-engineered the end cap to reduce its weight by 28% contributing to overall enhanced playability. Xtreme Tension Frame - Precision engineering and the utilisation of the finest construction materials ensures your Carlton frame can accommodate 11% higher string tensions compared with competitior frames. Hand Crafted Attached Images

05-11-2009, 11:44 PM	#13
Easy Tiger Regular Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 425	Scoured the web, can't find specs anywhere. Local distro here has no info. Ah, some more info here. Gee they're good looking rackets. http://users.telenet.be/speedysport/Carlton.htm Last edited by Easy Tiger : 05-11-2009 at 11:57 PM.

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05-08-2009, 10:06 PM	#2
Burger_King Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: calgary Posts: 168	Wow,they've got to be some of the nicest looking carltons i have ever seen, I've never been a big fan of carlton, but now i really want to try these out.

05-08-2009, 10:14 PM	#3
Athelete1234 Regular Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2,186	Kwun, how come your photos of racquets always make them look like the sexiest things ever!? Your photography is amazing.

05-08-2009, 10:20 PM	#5
jymbalaya Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1,058	hey Kwun. Are they regular length or long length, and do they have carlton's oversize headshape they use for most of their rackets??

05-08-2009, 11:03 PM	#6
kwun Administrator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Santa Clara, CA, USA Posts: 19,889	the design of these two new Carlton are indeed excellent. i was quite impressed when i first saw them. the design are quite a departure from the Yonex-esque design. they are metallic color with black accent with clean and sharp lines and patterns. will post more pics and info as i get them.

05-11-2009, 02:44 PM	#7
issarakaya Regular Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Polluted City no 3 Posts: 429	Nice design.......especially the silver one

05-11-2009, 05:11 PM	#8
HaoFung Regular Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 119	any info on the specs? ^^

05-11-2009, 09:16 PM	#9
GTAveteran Regular Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: markham Posts: 58	nice banner with the picture kwun

05-11-2009, 10:06 PM	#10
Jing09 Regular Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 335	that looks really awesome

05-11-2009, 10:24 PM	#11
Easy Tiger Regular Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 425	Okay, so now I'm paying attention

05-11-2009, 10:56 PM	#12
kirbosmash Regular Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: California Posts: 97	Not cool - now I am drooling over another racket :/ do you know if i'ts head heavy?

05-11-2009, 11:44 PM	#14
venkatesh Regular Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: manila Posts: 741	So beautiful. So shiny. I like shiny. It's the type of racket I wouldn't want to clash with anyone.

05-12-2009, 12:04 AM	#15
Easy Tiger Regular Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 425	Vapour Trail Elite Weight: 89 Stiff Kopzwaar Advice sale price € 180 Our price € 144 Vapour Trail Tour Weight: 84 grams Medium stiffly Medium balance Advice sale price € 160 Our price € 128 Vapour Trail S-Lite Weight: 85 grams flexible Balance handle Advice sale price € 140 Our price € 112 Vapour Trail FX-TI Weight: 85 grams medium Balance handle Advice sale price € 100 Our price € 80

05-12-2009, 08:36 AM	#17
Zabee Regular Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 1,099	wow long time haven saw Carlton racquet , the design is quite cool... is it avilable in Malaysia ??