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Carlton Kinesis XT Lite

Carlton's higher-performance control line

Carlton Kinesis
Best for Intermediate Control / All-round

BadmintonLabs TakeFlexible, head-light control frame — whips through fast for quick hands and defense. An ultralight 5U build, strung up to 26 lb.

Community verdict ★ 3.9 (28) Lightweight Kinesis — head-light and flexy, easy and forgiving to swing.
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Specifications

Flex
Flex
Balance
Head Light
Weight
5U (75-79g)
Durability
Less durable
Grip sizes
G4
Price band
$$$$$ $100–150
String tension
20-26 lbs
Color
Black / Red
Skill level
Intermediate
Play style
Control / All-round
Source
Carlton brand specs
BALANCE Head Light FLEX Flex WEIGHT 5U (75-79g) BALANCE HEAD-LIGHT HEAD-HEAVY FLEX / FEEL FLEX STIFF
Frame profile · Carlton Kinesis XT Lite
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Trait radar · Carlton Kinesis XT Lite
each axis 1–5 from Carlton brand specs
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Trait bars · Carlton Kinesis XT Lite

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