Hi, I am looking to purchase a new racket but after sticking with the same model of racket for 15years I’m a bit lost. I currently use a Carlton Vapour Trail Tour and have done so for many years. Perhaps out of laziness I have always just upgraded to the newer model. It’s even balance, mid/stiff flex, 87g. For ease I have always stuck with that… but it’s discontinued. Looking for something new of similar spec and different brand. Arcsaber 11 pro and Victor thruster fc seem similar. Thruster perhaps looks more forgiving? I only play doubles, attacking style, preference for the back but value all round play. I would say intermediate level playing club and league. Uk based Any suggestions/ recommendations.
15 years are so long. If ur current racket still available, dont see any reason why you should change. If you enjoy it, then the same racket will get you back on track you used to be. Rather another new racket which would makes you adapt to the new characteristic
Sorry should have said it’s discontinued and not available. Even if I could find the odd one used I will just be delaying the problem.
If you l If you looking for an even balance racket, med/stiff flex, i suggest to try Arc 7 pro. You could try Arc 11 pro if you want, but that racket is a bit head heavy and almost very stiff compared to all charlton racket AFAIK. Another option maybe TKF-E , but its also a bit head heavy tho.
I've gravitated to head light racquets (nanoray 800, nanospeed 9900 etc) and tried Arcsaber 11 pro out of curiosity. I wasn't a fan. Maybe if I got a 3U version of it it would have been better. The current racquet I am using is Astrox Nextage and It's really good. Ticks almost all of your boxes for comparison (mid flex, slightly head heavy). It will suit an intermediate doubles player very nicely and with the correct technique it's really easy to aim smashes or do deceptive drops with it.
Certainly, I currently play with either Yonex BG66 Ultimax or Aerosonic both at 22lbs of tension. On paper, aerosonic has almost the same specs as BG66U, so I was seeing if I can tell any difference between the two. I was playing at 24lbs, but lowered it down to try and help my elbow injury. @Christ14
