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Carlton Vapour Trail 87 S

Popular club all-rounder — light, even feel for developing players

Carlton Vapour Trail
Best for Beginner-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 ★ 3.8 (24) Vapour Trail 87S — slim-shaft all-rounder, light and easy to handle.
What makes it special
  • Bi-Axial Dynamics — Frame cross-section optimised for aerodynamics in both swing directions. Carlton Vapour Trail.
  • 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.
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Specifications

Flex
Medium
Balance
Even Balance
Weight
3U (85-89g)
Durability
Average
Grip sizes
G4
Price band
$$$$$ $50–100
String tension
20-26 lbs
Color
Green
Skill level
Beginner-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 Vapour Trail 87 S
illustration reflects balance & flex; not a product photo
Flex3.0Balance3.0Weight4.0
Trait radar · Carlton Vapour Trail 87 S
each axis 1–5 from Carlton brand specs
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Trait bars · Carlton Vapour Trail 87 S

Technologies

Bi-Axial Dynamics High Repulsion Shaft Torsional Control System
  • Bi-Axial Dynamics. Frame cross-section optimised for aerodynamics in both swing directions. Carlton Vapour Trail.
  • 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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