Carlton VELOCITEX V100 Badminton Racquet

The Carlton VELOCITEX V100 is a highly nimble, premium intermediate badminton racquet engineered for club-level, all-round players who want an ideal balance of fast defense and aggressive rear-court power. Serving as an entry point to the high-performance Velocitex series, this model completely skips heavy composite layups in favor of a 100% High-Modulus (HM) Carbon Graphite construction. Wrapped in a striking Black and Blue cosmetic layout, it pairs a feather-light 5U frame geometry with flagship stability technologies. This gives advancing recreational players a competitive, quick-reacting weapon that excels during rapid doubles rallies.

Performance Profile

1. Power Generation: Driven by a highly responsive Medium-to-Flexible shaft combined with an attacking Head-Heavy balance profile. While many lightweight frames suffer from a lack of baseline punch, migrating structural mass toward the top of the hoop creates excellent kinetic momentum on overhead swings. The resulting elastic "whip" helps players effortlessly push deep baseline clears and launch authoritative downward smashes.
2. Torsional Control System (TCS): Features Carlton’s advanced TCS technology integrated into the T-joint interface. By flattening and structurally reinforcing this critical intersection, the frame heavily resists lateral twisting and torque at the moment of impact. This ensures a rock-solid, flat hitting face for ultra-reliable shot precision.
3. High Repulsion Shaft (HRS): Built with an engineered high-repulsion carbon profile that drastically reduces shaft recoil lag. The instant snapback ensures maximum energy transfer to the shuttlecock, allowing players to sustain consecutive rapid attacking sequences with minimal forearm stress.

On-Court Character

1. Reflexive Quickness: Weighing a bare 80 g (5U Tier), the VELOCITEX V100 cuts through the air with minimal drag. It facilitates lightning-fast defensive racquet resets, making it an exceptional option for neutralizing heavy body smashes and dominating tight, flat mid-court drive duels.
2. Net-Game Precision: Equipped with an aerodynamic Optimetric head shape, the frame geometry optimizes the string bed's sweet spot. This architectural configuration gives players maximum touch and spatial confidence when executing tight, tumbling net rolls and deceptive cross-court drop shots.
3. Xtreme Tension Matrix: Backed by Carlton’s signature structural reinforcement, the premium graphite hoop can safely sustain customized high-tension stringing setups up to 30 lbs (13.5 kg). This yields excellent performance headroom, allowing intermediate competitors to progressively tighten their string beds to unlock clinical, crisp feedback as their touch matures.

Specifications

• Model Name: VELOCITEX V100 (G3/G5 NH).
• Primary Colorway: Black / Blue.
• Frame Material: Premium High-Modulus Carbon Graphite.
• Shaft Material: High-Repulsion HM Graphite (HRS Shaft).
• Frame Weight Class: 80 g  +/- 2 g (Lightweight 5U Tier).
• Overall Length: 675 mm (Standard Reach).
• Flexibility / Stiffness: Medium-Flex.
• Balance Profile: Head-Heavy (Speed & Attack Optimization).
• Head Geometry: Optimetric (Expanded Sweet Spot).
• Key Technologies: Torsional Control System (TCS), Stabilisor Top Cap, Xtreme Tension Frame.
• Maximum String Tension: Up to 30 lbs (13.5 kg).
• Primary Target User: Intermediate Club / Agile All-Round Doubles Players.