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Li-Ning racquet technology
Li-Ning grades its carbon in tiers and pairs it with frame systems like the Dynamic-Optimum frame and the Aerotec beam. Worth knowing: the carbon-grade ladder is a fibre-quality label, not a per-racquet stiffness rating.
| Technology | Type | What it does | Leans toward |
|---|---|---|---|
| AERO TEC-BEAM SYSTEM | Tech | Aerodynamic beam cross-section reduces drag for faster swings. | Speed Less durability |
| AERONAUT Frame | Tech | Streamlined frame profile for high-speed swing, Aeronaut signature. | Speed Less durability |
| AXForce Frame | Tech | Concentrated head-mass frame profile, Axforce signature for attacking play. | Power |
| BLADE Frame | Tech | Slim blade-style head profile, Bladex signature for control + speed. | Speed Control Less durability |
| Calibar Frame | Tech | Dual-attack/defense frame profile, Calibar signature. | Power Control |
| DYNAMIC-OPTIMUM FRAME | Tech | Frame geometry tuned for an optimal speed/stability balance, Axforce signature. | Power Control |
| EXTRA Carbon | Material | Li-Ning's EXTRA high-modulus carbon fiber, enthusiast grade. | Power Durability |
| HALBERT Frame | Tech | Head-heavy halberd-style frame for attacking smashes, Halbertec signature. | Power Durability |
| HDF SHOCK ABSORPTION | Tech | High-density composite shock-absorption, softens impact and reduces vibration. | Control Durability |
| High-Density Damping | Tech | Dense composite cushion in the shaft, softens impact vibration. | Control Durability |
| M40X | Material | Toray M40X, high-modulus carbon (also used in Yonex's NF 1000 Z / AX 100 ZZ). | Power Durability |
| M46 | Material | Toray M46J, premium high-modulus carbon. | Power |
| M50 | Material | Toray M50, top-tier modulus carbon used in Li-Ning flagship frames. | Power Durability |
| MED Carbon | Material | Li-Ning's MED high-modulus carbon fiber, mid-tier. | Durability |
| POLYMER ENERGY ABSORPTION SYSTEM | Tech | Polymer layer that stores swing energy and absorbs post-impact vibration. | Power Durability |
| SONIC BOOM SYSTEM | Tech | Air-pressure forming process produces a stiff, fast-rebound frame. | Power Speed |
| STABILIZED TORSION ANGLE | Tech | Torsion-resistant geometry that keeps the string-bed square through off-center hits. | Control |
| SUPER LIGHT TECHNOLOGY | Tech | Ultra-light construction process for sub-80g frames. | Speed |
| T1100 | Material | Toray T1100G, ultra-high-tensile carbon used in premium shafts. | Power Durability |
| T800 | Material | Toray T800, high-tensile-strength carbon for shafts. | Power Durability |
| TECTONIC SYSTEM | Tech | Multi-zone structural geometry for stability without sacrificing power. | Power Control Durability |
| UHB SHAFT | Material | Ultra-High modulus carbon shaft, Li-Ning's premium shaft grade. | Power |
| ULTRA Carbon | Material | Li-Ning's ULTRA high-modulus carbon fiber, premium frame/shaft grade. | Power Durability |
| WING STABILIZER | Tech | Wing-shape lateral reinforcement keeps the frame on-plane at high swing speeds. | Speed Control |
| Windstorm Frame | Tech | Lightweight, head-light frame tuned for defensive speed. | Speed |
What we will not show you
We keep the exact scoring our recommender applies to these technologies under the hood. The lean tags are the honest direction each tech pushes, not the weights we rank with.
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