Apacs Fantala Pro 101 Badminton Racket

The Apacs Fantala Pro 101 is a high-speed, professional-grade racket meticulously engineered for fast-paced, aggressive rallies. It is widely recognized as an exceptional doubles weapon, famously endorsed by Malaysian men's doubles elite Tan Wee Kiong.

By combining an ultra-premium carbon build with a shrunk-down, aerodynamic frame design, it yields instant smash power while remaining nimble enough for clutch defensive reflex blocks.

Performance Profile

1. Compact Power Quad Voltaic Frame: The head shape is slightly smaller than standard frames, which drastically cuts down on aerodynamic drag to boost your handling and swing speeds. To prevent a loss of power from the smaller size, the frame is structurally reinforced at the 10, 2, 5, and 7 o’clock positions. This creates heavy, explosive momentum on smashes without making the racket feel sluggish.
2. Elite Material Composition (40T/50T Graphite): The racket features an ultra-premium construction rarely seen at this price point. The frame utilizes 40 Tonne Japan High Modulus Graphite for structural integrity, while the shaft is forged from 50 Tonne Japan HM Graphite. This allows for maximum energy transfer from your swing directly into the shuttlecock.
3. Aerodynamic 6.6mm Extra Slim Shaft: A cutting-edge, nano-carbon 6.6mm slim shaft minimizes wind resistance. It provides quick flex recovery and high responsiveness, allowing you to quickly transition from defensive parries to flat-drive counter-attacks.
4. T-Throat Anti-Torsion System: The reinforced internal T-Joint minimizes lateral twisting of the racket head on high-impact collisions. This keeps the face completely stable, yielding razor-sharp accuracy on tight net drops and cross-court slices.

Best Suited For

1. Fast-Paced Doubles Specialists: It is custom-tailored for intermediate to advanced doubles players who thrive in high-speed mid-court drive exchanges and need a racket that can rapidly transition from a heavy backcourt smash to front-court interceptions.
2. Power Hitters Seeking Control: Ideal for players who love an aggressive attacking style but want a highly maneuverable, fast-swinging racket rather than a traditionally slow, traditional head-heavy frame.
3. High-Tension Loyalists: Advanced players who prefer an ultra-crisp, responsive string bed will appreciate the industrial frame build that can easily handle high elite tensions.

Selection Tip: Choose the 4U version if your game relies heavily on lightning-fast reflexes, flat drives, and speed defenses in doubles. Opt for the 3U version if you want maximum weight behind your backcourt smashes and extra depth on your clears.

Specifications

• Weight: 84g +/- 2g (4U-G2).
• Balance Point: 295mm +/- 3mm (Slightly Head Heavy / Balanced).
• Flexibility: Medium Stiff (8.0 rating).
• Max String Tension: 38 lbs.
• Length: 673 mm.
• Frame Type: Compact Power Quad Voltaic.
• Frame Material: 40 Tonne Japan HM Graphite + T-Throat.
• Shaft Material: 50 Tonne Japan HM Graphite.
• Shaft Diameter: 6.6 mm (Extra Slim).
• Grommet System: 76 Holes (Single-pass pattern).
• Head Shape: Isometric (Enlarged Sweet Spot).