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Carlton GP X 88 Hotmelt

Graphite-performance club line — balanced all-court play

Carlton GP-X
Best for Intermediate Control / All-round

BadmintonLabs TakeMedium-flex, even-balance control frame — splits the difference between power and speed. A heftier 3U build, strung up to 26 lb.

Community verdict ★ 4.2 (55) Top GP-X Hotmelt — the line's best, genuinely praised as a budget all-rounder.
What makes it special
  • Wide Body Frame — Wider-than-standard head that cuts vibration and frame deformation for cleaner energy transfer. Carlton.
  • High Repulsion Shaft — Precision 360-degree graphite shaft lay-up for more power and accuracy. Carlton GP-X.
  • Torsional Control System — Flat T-junction that minimises racket twist on contact for accuracy and control. Carlton.
Quick compare: vs closest matches vs GP-X family

Specifications

Flex
Medium
Balance
Even Balance
Weight
3U (85-89g)
Durability
Durable
Grip sizes
G4
Price band
$$$$$ $150–200
String tension
20-26 lbs
Color
Black / Blue
Skill level
Intermediate
Play style
Control / All-round
Source
Carlton brand specs
BALANCE Even Balance FLEX Medium WEIGHT 3U (85-89g) BALANCE HEAD-LIGHT HEAD-HEAVY FLEX / FEEL FLEX STIFF
Frame profile · Carlton GP X 88 Hotmelt
illustration reflects balance & flex; not a product photo
Flex3.0Balance3.0Weight4.0
Trait radar · Carlton GP X 88 Hotmelt
each axis 1–5 from Carlton brand specs
FLEXBALANCEWEIGHT
Trait bars · Carlton GP X 88 Hotmelt

Technologies

Wide Body Frame High Repulsion Shaft Torsional Control System
  • Wide Body Frame. Wider-than-standard head that cuts vibration and frame deformation for cleaner energy transfer. Carlton.
  • High Repulsion Shaft. Precision 360-degree graphite shaft lay-up for more power and accuracy. Carlton GP-X.
  • Torsional Control System. Flat T-junction that minimises racket twist on contact for accuracy and control. Carlton.

What do these mean? See the Carlton technology reference →

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