{"product_id":"carlton-vapour-trail-78-badminton-racket","title":"Carlton Vapour Trail 78 Badminton Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-94\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"4\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-94\"\u003eCarlton Vapour Trail 78\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-94\"\u003e (often stylized as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"51\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-94\"\u003eVapour Trail 78S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-94 citation-end-94\"\u003e) is an ultra-lightweight, high-performance badminton racket designed for players who want to blend lighting-fast handling with easy access to attacking power.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"1\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-94 citation-end-94\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-93\"\u003eBy pairing a featherweight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"27\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-93\"\u003e5U (78g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-93\"\u003e frame with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"49\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-93\"\u003ehead-heavy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-93\"\u003e balance and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"74\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-93\"\u003eflexible shaft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-93 citation-end-93\"\u003e, Carlton created a racket that minimizes arm fatigue while maximizing shot \"whip.\"\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"2\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-94 citation-end-94\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-93 citation-end-93\"\u003ePerformance Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-94 citation-end-94\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-93 citation-end-93\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003ePower Generation (\u003cspan data-index-in-node=\"18\" data-math=\"8.5\/10\" class=\"math-inline\"\u003e8.5\/10\u003c\/span\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e For a 78g racket, the raw power is highly impressive. \u003cspan class=\"citation-92 citation-end-92\"\u003eThe combination of a top-heavy frame and a flexible shaft creates a massive slingshot effect (whip power).\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"3\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This allows you to clear baseline-to-baseline and hit steep smashes without needing elite wrist strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-94 citation-end-94\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-93 citation-end-93\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-91 citation-end-91\"\u003eSpeed \u0026amp; Agility (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-index-in-node=\"17\" data-math=\"9.5\/10\" class=\"math-inline\"\u003e9.5\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-90\"\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-90 citation-end-90\"\u003e This is where the racket shines.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"5\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The 5U ultra-light specification allows for incredibly rapid frame recovery. It cuts through the air seamlessly, making it highly effective for fast-paced mid-court drive rallies and desperate defensive reflex saves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-94 citation-end-94\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-93 citation-end-93\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003eControl \u0026amp; Stability (\u003cspan data-index-in-node=\"21\" data-math=\"8.0\/10\" class=\"math-inline\"\u003e8.0\/10\u003c\/span\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e Lightweight, flexible rackets can sometimes suffer from structural twisting (torsion) when hitting hard shots. \u003cspan class=\"citation-89\"\u003eCarlton combats this by adding a reinforced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"185\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-89\"\u003eTorsional Control System (TCS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-89\"\u003e at the T-joint and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"237\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-89\"\u003eStabilizer Topcap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-89 citation-end-89\"\u003e, ensuring the racket face stays square to your target for precise placement.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"6\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-94 citation-end-94\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-93 citation-end-93\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-89 citation-end-89\"\u003eBest Suited For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eFast-Paced Doubles Players:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for players who love quick counter-attacks, rapid defensive blocking, and intercepting shots at the net, but still want enough head-heavy bias to hit a winning smash from the backcourt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003eJunior \u0026amp; Developing Competitors:\u003c\/b\u003e The flexible shaft does the heavy lifting for you. It helps younger players get deep clears and generate power before they have fully developed adult muscular power and stroke technique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003ePlayers Prone to Fatigue\/Injury:\u003c\/b\u003e If you struggle with shoulder fatigue or tennis elbow from heavy 3U\/4U rackets, the 78-gram frame drastically reduces physical strain over long matches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Technology Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,0\"\u003eVectran® Enhanced Shaft:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-88 citation-end-88\"\u003e The graphite is interwoven with Vectran fibers (five times stronger than steel).\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"7\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-87 citation-end-87\"\u003eThis vastly increases the structural resilience and snappiness of the frame during high-speed swings.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"8\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-87 citation-end-87\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-86\"\u003eBi-Axial Dynamics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-86 citation-end-86\"\u003e The frame cross-section is aerodynamically optimized to reduce air resistance from multiple angles, maximizing your head speed.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"9\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-87 citation-end-87\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-86 citation-end-86\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-87 citation-end-87\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-86 citation-end-86\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1,1,0\"\u003e78g +\/-1g (5U Category).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-87 citation-end-87\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-86 citation-end-86\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBalance Point: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1,0\"\u003eHead-Heavy (Top Heavy).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-87 citation-end-87\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-86 citation-end-86\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShaft Flexibility: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1,0\"\u003eFlexible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-87 citation-end-87\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-86 citation-end-86\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFrame Material: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,0\"\u003e30T Japanese Hotmelt Graphite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-87 citation-end-87\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-86 citation-end-86\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShaft Construction: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,5,1,0\"\u003eGraphite enhanced with Vectran® Fibers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-87 citation-end-87\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-86 citation-end-86\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHead Shape: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,6,1,0\"\u003eOptimetric (Isometric variant for enhanced sweet spot).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-87 citation-end-87\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-86 citation-end-86\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLength: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,0\"\u003e675 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-87 citation-end-87\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-86 citation-end-86\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eString Pattern: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,8,1,0\"\u003e22 x 23.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-87 citation-end-87\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-86 citation-end-86\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMax String Tension: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,9,1,0\"\u003e30 lbs (~13.5 kg).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-87 citation-end-87\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-86 citation-end-86\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrip Size: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,10,1,0\"\u003eG5 \/ G4.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aadvantage Sports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55277008912675,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/1056\/6691\/files\/CarltonVapourTrail78BadmintonRacket.jpg?v=1782328292","url":"https:\/\/aadvantagesports.com\/products\/carlton-vapour-trail-78-badminton-racket","provider":"Aadvantage Sports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}