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Carlton Aerogear 800 is my first official badminton racket. I remember purchasing it at RM200 in 1992.
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Aerogear 800 is denoted as AG-800. I believe this is the same racket used by Rashid Sidek in the 1992 Thomas Cup Finals (where he was undefeated in the men first single matches)
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Carlton Aerogear 800 weight is heavy by today standard. I reckon it is easily 100g++. It has a thick shaft measuring at 9mm. Even the grip size is bigger than an ordinary rackets nowadays. It is obvious the racket is designed such way for an attacking player.
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The racket was designed in Europe. The shaft and the frame are made of I. M. Graphite. The shaft is stiff due to this material
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The racket has "SuperWidebody" and "Big Wave" features on the string frame. This thicker frame (12mm) gives a more powerful smashes to the player. With its extra weight and bigger frame, this racket certainly amplify my smashes during play.
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I would regard the Carlton Aerogear 800 as an all round racket. I can have a good and neat net play while using it. It also helps me to keep the shuttle consistently low when making a service.
Well, it is sad to note that Carlton don't produce quality racket like they used to do now.
3 comments:
I am bad at badminton. Hahaha
Hi, I noticed this is an old thread. I hope you still there.
I have the same racket too but I need to ask you regards to its maximum restring poundage.
Do you have any idea? Please.
Thank you.
How much do you sell for that racket?
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