Apacs Ziggler LHI Pro Badminton Racket (Pre-Strung)

The Apacs Ziggler LHI Pro is a high-performance, professional-tier flagship racket designed in collaboration with the legendary South Korean singles star, Lee Hyun-il (LHI).

Engineered around a specialized compact head architecture, this racket functions as a swift, control-oriented attacking frame. It delivers high-velocity swing speeds and exceptional tactical precision, mirroring Lee Hyun-il's famous precision-based, defensive-to-offensive style. Because this variant comes Pre-Strung (factory-fitted at a highly playable tension around 26 lbs), it is ready to perform straight out of the box.

Performance Profile

1. Compact Quad Voltaic Frame: The racket head features a slightly downsized frame profile. This significantly lowers aerodynamic wind drag, allowing you to slice the racket through the air with instant acceleration. To ensure no power is lost due to the smaller face, the head is structurally wider and reinforced at the 1, 2, 5, 7, 10, and 11 o'clock positions, injecting substantial whip and downward force into your smashes.
2. High Modulus IPN Graphite Carbon: Built using 30T and 50T Japan High Modulus Graphite integrated with Interpenetrating Polymer Network (IPN) technology. IPN reinforces the carbon structures under high temperatures, giving the frame exceptional rigidity, high durability, and a clean, responsive feel.
3. Aerodynamic 6.5mm Extra Slim Shaft: A cutting-edge nano-carbon extra slim shaft minimizes drag. It offers quick flex recovery and rapid snapback, ensuring you can smoothly transition from an urgent defensive block to a blistering flat-drive exchange.
4. Graphite T-Throat Anti-Torsion System: The built-in graphite T-joint anchors the frame connection, limiting lateral twisting (torque) upon high-impact collisions. This yields extreme shot-placement accuracy on deceptive net drops, tight slices, and defensive counter-pushes.

Best Suited For

1. Tactical All-Rounders and Attackers: Tailored for intermediate to advanced competitive players who rely on building rallies with precise placement, tight net control, and sudden, clinical counter-attacks.
2. Doubles Competitors Seeking Quick Handling: The compact head and low-drag shaft make this frame exceptionally fast at handling front-court interceptions and mid-court drive exchanges.
3. High-Tension Enthusiasts: Advanced players who demand an ultra-stiff, highly responsive string bed will appreciate the industrial-grade build that safely handles massive tension setups.

Pro Insight: The factory stringing at 26 lbs offers an excellent blend of control and bounce right away. However, because the frame utilizes premium IPN Graphite, advanced players can easily take advantage of its structural integrity by restringing it up to 30+ lbs down the road for an incredibly crisp hitting sound and razor-sharp touch.

Specifications

• Weight: 84g–86g +/- 2g (Available in 4U and 3U classes depending on market).
• Balance Point: 290mm +/- 3mm (Slight Head Heavy / Even Balance Hybrid).
• Flexibility: Medium to Medium Stiff (8.0 - 8.5 rating).
• Stringing Status: Pre-Strung (Factory-fitted at ~26 lbs).
• Max String Tension: 38 lbs (Ultra high-strength structural threshold).
• Frame Material: 30T Japan HM Graphite + IPN + Compact Quad Voltaic.
• Shaft Material: 50T Japan HM Graphite + Extra Slim Shaft.
• Shaft Diameter: 6.5 mm (6.2mm on newer Pro III editions).
• Grommet System: 76 Holes (Single-pass pattern for 7% higher string longevity).
• Length: 675 mm.
• Head Shape: Isometric (Enlarged Sweet Spot).