{"title":"Rackets","description":"\u003cp\u003eTournament-grade Yonex and Li-Ning rackets, hand-strung to spec.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery racket on this page is 100% authentic stock and comes hand-strung free in our Perth workshop. The range runs from aluminium beginner frames through to flagship attacking and control rackets, so there is something here whether you are picking up your first racket or replacing a frame you already know well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sure what suits you? Head-heavy frames help the smash, head-light frames favour speed and defence, and even-balance frames sit between the two.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yonex-arcsaber-11-play","title":"Yonex Arcsaber 11 Play","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Arcsaber 11 Play brings the control-focused Arcsaber build to a price club players can justify. The 11 line adds Control-Assist Bumpers at the sides of the frame, which the 7 series doesn't have - they improve frame elasticity so the shuttle sits on the strings slightly longer at impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven balance keeps the head quick. The shaft is firmer than the Arcsaber 7 Play, so it gives back more feedback and more precision, but it's less forgiving if your timing is off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor club players who already have a repeatable swing and want to place the shuttle rather than blast it. If you're still building technique, the 7 Play is the friendlier start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Perth workshop, free with every racket. 100% authentic Yonex stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yonex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177754104065,"sku":"YNX-ARC11PLAY","price":89.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy-9309857087745.png?v=1786907232"},{"product_id":"yonex-astrox-77-play","title":"Yonex Astrox 77 Play","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most accessible way into the Astrox 77 line, and probably the best first attacking racket Yonex makes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHead-heavy balance loads momentum into the head through the swing, so smashes and clears get help you haven't had to generate yourself. The medium flex shaft is the forgiving part - it bends readily enough that a developing technique still gets the snap. An Aero+Box frame keeps it quick through the air without giving up stability on off-centre hits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor beginners and improving club players who want to attack. Comes factory-strung at roughly 23-24 lbs, so it's playable out of the box. When you outgrow it, the 77 Tour is the next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Perth workshop, free with every racket. 100% authentic Yonex stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yonex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177757348097,"sku":"YNX-AX77PLAY","price":87.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy-9309858365697.png?v=1786907229"},{"product_id":"yonex-nanoflare-800-play","title":"Yonex Nanoflare 800 Play","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most affordable way into the Nanoflare 800 line, which is the fast-doubles end of the Yonex range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHead-light balance keeps the racket quick through drives, blocks and net kills. The medium flex shaft is firmer than the 700 Play's - it gives cleaner energy transfer and more stability, without demanding the timing a stiff shaft would. Nanocell Neo graphite in the frame adds repulsion, so the shuttle comes off the strings with real speed for a racket at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor beginners and club players in fast doubles who want more feedback than a pure entry racket gives. Comes factory-strung at around 23-24 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Perth workshop, free with every racket. 100% authentic Yonex stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yonex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177760100609,"sku":"YNX-NF800PLAY","price":88.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy-9309859283201.png?v=1786907226"},{"product_id":"yonex-astrox-nextage","title":"Yonex Astrox Nextage","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Astrox Nextage sits in its own corner of the Astrox range - part of Yonex's Nextage line, built around comfort and stable power rather than the fine control the rest of the Astrox family chases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHead-heavy balance and a medium flex shaft give you power that doesn't depend on a fast, technically precise swing. An 80-hole head, a first for Astrox against the usual 76, spreads the sweet spot wider and makes off-centre hits more forgiving. Tungsten in the frame and Nanomesh Neo in the shaft add stability without extra weight, so smashes and clears still carry through when a shot isn't hit dead-centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest for intermediate and advanced club players, particularly in doubles, who want dependable power and more forgiveness than a traditional Astrox frame. If precise touch matters more to you than stability, an Arcsaber or a Nanoflare will suit you better - this racket trades some of that fine control for a steadier, more powerful platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Perth workshop, free with every racket. 100% authentic Yonex stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yonex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177762001153,"sku":"YNX-AXNEXTAGE","price":134.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy-9309860102401.png?v=1786907221"},{"product_id":"li-ning-xp-60-70-80-90-iv-fullcover","title":"Li-Ning XP 60\/70\/80\/90 IV (Fullcover)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing covers the Li-Ning XP-IV 60, 70, 80 and 90, sold with a full cover. All four share the same aluminium frame and steel shaft construction, the same weight class and the same string tension - the numbers mark the colourway, not a different weight or grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach is a head-heavy racket in the 90-95g (W4) weight class, strung to a maximum of 20 lbs with an S2 grip. It is Li-Ning's entry-level aluminium build, aimed at durability and a low price rather than the swing speed of a carbon fibre racket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis suits absolute beginners and casual or social players who want a tough, inexpensive racket to learn on, including juniors and anyone who wants a spare for guests. Choose whichever of the 60\/70\/80\/90 colourways you prefer - the racket underneath is the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Perth workshop, free with every racket. 100% authentic Li-Ning stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Li-Ning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177809776897,"sku":"LN-XP60-90IV","price":47.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy5-9309888413953.png?v=1786934862"},{"product_id":"li-ning-mega-power-5-7-8-9-full-cover","title":"Li-Ning Mega Power 5\/7\/8\/9 (Full Cover)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing covers the Li-Ning Mega Power 5, 7, 8 and 9, sold with a full cover. All four are the same frame and spec, sold under different model numbers and colourways rather than different weights or grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach is a head-heavy 95g racket built on Li-Ning's aluminium-duralumin Smash Power Frame, strung to a maximum of 24 lbs with a G5 grip. The heavier alloy build and lower string tension put it below Li-Ning's carbon fibre rackets for outright speed, but make it a durable, low-maintenance racket that shrugs off mishits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis suits beginners and recreational players who want a straightforward, attack-friendly racket without carbon fibre pricing. Choose whichever of the 5\/7\/8\/9 colourways you prefer - the racket underneath is the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Perth workshop, free with every racket. 100% authentic Li-Ning stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Li-Ning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177810235649,"sku":"LN-MEGAPOWER5-9","price":47.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy5-9309888839937.png?v=1786934866"},{"product_id":"li-ning-g-force-5800-5900-superlite","title":"Li-Ning G Force 5800\/5900 Superlite","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing covers two rackets: the G-Force 5800 Superlite and the G-Force 5900 Superlite. Both are the same head-heavy, flexible-shaft attacking frame from Li-Ning's Superlite line, built down to an ultralight weight for players who want more racket speed through the swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe only difference between them is nominal weight - the 5800 sits at 78g, the 5900 at 79g. That's a single gram apart, so expect the same feel and balance from either; pick whichever is in stock rather than treating it as a meaningful upgrade path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuited to intermediate attacking players working from the back court who want a lighter frame without losing smash weight. The flexible shaft loads up through the hitting zone to help generate pace on a compact swing, though it won't reward a stiff-arm technique the way a stiffer frame would.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Perth workshop, free with every racket. 100% authentic Li-Ning stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Li-Ning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177810399489,"sku":"LN-GFORCE5800-5900","price":82.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy-9309889003777.png?v=1786907217"},{"product_id":"li-ning-gforce-3800-3900-ii-gen-superlite","title":"Li-Ning GForce 3800\/3900 II Gen Superlite","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing covers two rackets: the G-Force 3800 Superlite II and the G-Force 3900 Superlite II. Both are the same second-generation Superlite frame from Li-Ning - 5U weight class, head-heavy balance, flexible shaft - built for control without giving up pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe checked both models individually against Li-Ning's own listings and independent retailers and found no measurable difference in weight, balance, flex or tension between them - they're the same tune sold as a pair, most commonly distinguished by colourway. Either suits the same player equally; choose on whichever colour or stock is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuited to intermediate players who want a manageable, head-heavy frame for all-court play rather than a dedicated attacking weapon. The 5U weight and flexible shaft make it easy to keep the racket moving through long rallies; players chasing a stiffer, more attack-biased feel should look further up the G-Force range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Perth workshop, free with every racket. 100% authentic Li-Ning stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Li-Ning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177810923777,"sku":"LN-GFORCE3800-3900","price":83.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy5-9309889298689.png?v=1786934869"},{"product_id":"li-ning-g-force-superlite-max-10","title":"Li-Ning G Force Superlite Max 10","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe G-Force Superlite Max 10 is Li-Ning's lightest Superlite frame, built at a nominal 80g with a head-heavy balance for players who want swing speed without giving up smash weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 7.0mm shaft flexes through the hitting zone, loading up on the way through so a compact swing still gets the head through fast. Carbon fibre construction keeps the frame light without the flex feeling loose or unstable at contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt for intermediate players who want an attacking, head-heavy frame at the lightest possible weight. String it up to 28 lbs - a lower ceiling than the rest of the G-Force Superlite range, so players chasing higher tensions for a stiffer feel should look at the 5800\/5900 or 3800\/3900 Superlite models instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Perth workshop, free with every racket. 100% authentic Li-Ning stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Li-Ning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177811480833,"sku":"LN-GFORCEMAX10","price":88.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy-9309889659137.png?v=1786907213"},{"product_id":"li-ning-ax-force-tiger","title":"Li-Ning AX Force Tiger","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Axforce Tiger is built on Li-Ning's Axforce 90 platform - the edition associated with Jonatan Christie - pairing a flexible, ultra-thin shaft with a head-heavy frame for players who want speed and power together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 6.2mm shaft is noticeably slim, which cuts drag through the swing and lets the head snap through faster, while head-heavy balance keeps the smash carrying real weight despite that speed. It's a livelier feel than the flagship 100, without giving up much power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt for advanced players with a developed swing who want an attacking racket that rewards fast hands as much as raw strength. It's not the easiest racket to learn on - newer players will get more out of a more forgiving frame like the 30 or Cannon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Perth workshop, free with every racket. 100% authentic Li-Ning stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Li-Ning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177811546369,"sku":"LN-AXFORCETIGER","price":89.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy3-9309889724673.png?v=1786928281"},{"product_id":"li-ning-ignite-8","title":"Li-Ning Ignite 8","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Li-Ning Ignite 8 is a head-heavy attacking racket built for players moving into a faster, more aggressive game. At 77g (5U) it stays light in the hand, and the 304mm balance point puts the weight into the head where it counts for smashes and steep attacking clears.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe carbon fibre frame uses Li-Ning's Dynamic Optimum Frame shape with a flexible AeroTec Beam shaft, so the racket loads and releases quickly through the hitting zone. It is strung to a maximum of 30 lbs, with a G6 grip as standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis suits intermediate players who have outgrown a control-first racket and want more raw power on the smash without moving to a heavy, stiff frame. It rewards a full swing more than a compact wrist shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Perth workshop, free with every racket. 100% authentic Li-Ning stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Li-Ning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177811644673,"sku":"LN-IGNITE8","price":88.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy-9309889822977.png?v=1786907210"},{"product_id":"li-ning-air-force-77-78-79-80-lite","title":"Li-Ning Air Force 77\/78\/79\/80 Lite","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing covers the Li-Ning Air Force Lite line across its four weight grades: 77, 78, 79 and 80. All four share the same carbon fibre frame and Aerotec Beam construction - the number is the actual strung weight in grams, not a separate model name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeight runs from 77g up to 80g across the range, and the balance point moves with it: the 77g is the most head-heavy at around 304mm, easing toward a still head-heavy 292mm on the 80g. Every grade uses a flexible shaft, a G6 grip, and is strung to a maximum of 30 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePick the 77 or 78 for the fastest hand speed and the most head-heavy feel for attacking play, or the 79 or 80 for a touch more stability and control at the same light overall weight. All four suit intermediate to advanced attacking players.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Perth workshop, free with every racket. 100% authentic Li-Ning stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Li-Ning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177811906817,"sku":"LN-AIRFORCE77-80","price":91.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy-9309890019585.png?v=1786907204"},{"product_id":"li-ning-ax-force-cannon","title":"Li-Ning AX Force Cannon","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Axforce Cannon is an accessible attacking racket built for players moving into their first real smash-focused frame, offered across 4U, 5U and 6U weights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flexible 7.0mm shaft does much of the work on the smash, loading through the swing and releasing at contact so shots carry pace even before your technique is fully formed. Head-heavy balance adds to that same effect, putting weight where it counts at impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood for beginner to intermediate players wanting an easy introduction to attacking play. It won't reward a fast, developed swing the way a stiffer frame does - once your technique catches up, you'll likely want to move further up the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Perth workshop, free with every racket. 100% authentic Li-Ning stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Li-Ning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177813741825,"sku":"LN-AXFORCECANNON","price":93.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy3-9309890609409.png?v=1786928277"},{"product_id":"li-ning-ax-force-blast","title":"Li-Ning AX Force Blast","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Axforce Blast is a light, flexible attacking racket built for players who want fast racket-head speed over outright mass - available down to 6U for players who want as little weight in hand as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 7.0mm shaft is flexible enough to add pace to the smash on its own, and the lighter weight classes mean the head moves faster through the air, which helps at the net and in fast exchanges as much as it does overhead. Head-heavy balance keeps the smash honest despite the low overall weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuited to intermediate to advanced players who prioritise speed and manoeuvrability over the raw mass of a heavier frame. If you rely on weight behind the shuttle rather than swing speed, a 4U frame from further up the range will suit you better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Perth workshop, free with every racket. 100% authentic Li-Ning stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Li-Ning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177813872897,"sku":"LN-AXFORCEBLAST","price":95.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy-9309890740481.png?v=1786907201"},{"product_id":"li-ning-windlite-700-800-900-ii-gen","title":"Li-Ning Windlite 700\/800\/900 II Gen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing covers the Li-Ning Windlite II Gen across its three grades: 700, 800 and 900. All three share the same Superlite carbon fibre construction and Aerotec Beam shaft, and differ in weight, balance and string tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeight runs from 77g on the 700 up to 80g on the 800 and 900. Balance point moves the other way: the 700 is the most head-heavy at 304mm, easing to a slightly head-heavy 292mm on the 900. String tension tops out at 28 lbs on the 700 and 800, and 30 lbs on the 900.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePick the 700 for the lightest, most head-heavy feel for attacking singles, or the 900 for a touch more control and the highest tension ceiling for a more all-round game. All three suit intermediate attacking players.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Perth workshop, free with every racket. 100% authentic Li-Ning stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Li-Ning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177814266113,"sku":"LN-WINDLITE700-900","price":96.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy-9309891133697.png?v=1786907197"},{"product_id":"li-ning-halbertec-9000","title":"Li-Ning Halbertec 9000","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Halbertec 9000 is the flagship of the line, the stiffest and most demanding frame in the 1000-9000 progression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere every other Halbertec model runs a 6.8mm shaft, the 9000 steps down to a slimmer 6.6mm ultra-high-elastic carbon shaft paired with a stiff flex, built for a player who generates full racket-head speed and wants the frame to hold its shape under it. Strung up to 30 lbs, it sits at the same tension ceiling as the 6000, 7000, and 8000, but the stiffer shaft and premium carbon layup make the string bed feel noticeably more locked-in at that tension than the models below it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's built for advanced and professional players with a fast, established swing - the kind of player Li-Ning designs its highest-numbered control frames for. It is not a forgiving racket, and it is not the place to start in this range; anyone not already comfortable with a stiff, low-flex frame will get more out of the 6000 or 7000. If you want most of the 9000's control character without quite as demanding a shaft, the Halbertec 8000 is the step down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Perth workshop, free with every racket. 100% authentic Li-Ning stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Li-Ning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177814528257,"sku":"LN-HALBERTEC9000","price":280.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy3-9309891297537.png?v=1786928272"},{"product_id":"li-ning-halbertec-8000","title":"Li-Ning Halbertec 8000","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Halbertec 8000 is close to the top of the line, a stiff, elite-level control frame for players who hit hard and don't need the frame to soften anything for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's built on a T1100 carbon frame with a 6.8mm hard-flex shaft, noticeably firmer than every model below it in the range, and it sits right on the boundary between even and head-heavy balance depending on the source - closer to neutral than the 9000, but with less give than the 6000 or 7000. Strung up to 30 lbs, it rewards a fast, technically clean swing with a crisp, direct response, but it will feel harsh and unforgiving in the hands of anyone still developing consistent contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a racket for an advanced or elite player who wants precision and pace and already has the technique to control a stiff frame. It's not for intermediate players chasing more power than they can currently control - drop back to the 5000 or 6000 for a more forgiving feel at a similar tension ceiling. Against its closest neighbours, the 8000 is firmer and more demanding than the 7000, and sits just under the 9000, which pushes the stiffness and shaft technology even further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Perth workshop, free with every racket. 100% authentic Li-Ning stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Li-Ning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177814954241,"sku":"LN-HALBERTEC8000","price":270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy-9309891526913.png?v=1786904606"},{"product_id":"li-ning-halbertec-7000","title":"Li-Ning Halbertec 7000","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Halbertec 7000 sits just below the top of the Halbertec line, an advanced control racket that leans toward doubles and net play more than the numbers around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndependent testing describes a stiff-elastic 6.8mm shaft with a snappy recovery - noticeably firm, but slightly softer and more forgiving than the flagship Halbertec 8000 above it. Strung up to 30 lbs, it holds the same tension ceiling as the 6000, and its balance leans on precise net interceptions and flat exchanges rather than raw rear-court power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits an advanced player, particularly a doubles player, who wants touch and interception speed over smash power. Independent reviews note it takes longer to get the most out of than its position in the middle of the upper tier might suggest, so a player still building consistency is better off with the 5000 or 6000. 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That firmness is exactly what makes it less forgiving than the models below it - off-centre hits are more noticeable, and it rewards clean contact rather than papering over mis-hits the way the 1000 to 4000 do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a racket for an advanced, offensive-and-defensive all-rounder who plays often enough to have a repeatable swing. It's not a good starting racket, and it's not the choice for someone who wants a purely defensive, control-only frame either - for that, look at the 5000 or the doubles-leaning Halbertec 7000 next door, which trades a little of the 6000's directness for touch at the net. 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That extra headroom means the string bed stays tighter and more responsive under a full swing, rewarding a player who already has consistent technique rather than one still developing it - strung too loose relative to what this frame can take, you lose the crisper, more locked-in feel that separates it from the 4000.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's built for an intermediate-to-advanced player who wants one racket for both patient rallies and committed attacking shots. It's not the right choice for a true beginner - the flex and tension here ask more of your swing than the Halbertec 1000 through 4000 do. 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Strung up to 28 lbs, it takes less tension than the Motor's 31 lbs, which suits the more even weight distribution and keeps the response controllable rather than stiff for its own sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis suits an ambitious recreational or competitive player who wants an attacking-oriented racket that still rewards clean technique, rather than one that smashes for you. It's not the right pick for a true beginner still learning to generate power - the Halbertec Motor is the easier, more forgiving frame for that stage. 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The trade-off is that it won't reward hard smashing the way the rackets higher up the range do - power here comes from technique and timing, not the frame doing the work for you. Strung within its lower tension ceiling, it keeps the sweet spot large and the shuttle response predictable, which is exactly what you want while you're still building a consistent swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the racket for someone picking up badminton for the first time, coming back to the game after years away, or a club player who wants a light, easy-swinging spare. It is not for anyone who already smashes hard and wants the frame to add pace - for that, look further up the line. 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Strung up to 31 lbs, it can take more tension than any of the numbered control models below the 6000, which keeps the string bed from ballooning out under that head-heavy weight distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's aimed at beginner and improving players who want to learn to attack rather than play pure control - the head-heavy balance makes smashing easier to learn, at the cost of the manoeuvrability you get from the even-balance models in the numbered range. It's not the racket for someone who prioritises net play and quick direction changes; for that, stay in the 1000-4000 part of the control line. 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The box-type frame with Wing Stabiliser technology keeps the head stable through off-centre hits, and it is strung to a maximum of 30 lbs with a G5 grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis suits intermediate to advanced players who move between the front and back of the court and don't want the racket to force one style of play. It is not the racket to reach for if you want a pure head-heavy smasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Perth workshop, free with every racket. 100% authentic Li-Ning stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Li-Ning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177818427649,"sku":"LN-XIPHOSX1","price":195.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy-9309894312193.png?v=1786907014"},{"product_id":"li-ning-ax-force-100","title":"Li-Ning AX Force 100","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Axforce 100 is Li-Ning's flagship attacker - the frame Anthony Sinisuka Ginting plays. Head-heavy balance drives weight into the shuttle at contact, so smashes land steeper for the same effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 6.0mm shaft is unusually thin (most sit around 6.8mm), which cuts air drag and snaps the head through faster. Frame and shaft both stay quiet through impact, and that's where the racket's crisp, direct feel comes from - the power goes into the shuttle instead of getting lost in the head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt for attacking singles players and back-court hitters at intermediate level and up. 4U for faster hands around the net, 3U if you want more mass behind the smash. 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Combined with head-heavy balance, that means the racket adds pace to shots on its own, rather than asking you to generate all of it yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuited to intermediate players still developing an attacking swing. 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Its flexible shaft stores and releases energy through the stroke, helping generate pace for players who don't yet swing at full speed, while the high-modulus graphite frame keeps the head stable on impact. Strung correctly, it takes up to 26 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis suits attacking players who want a head-heavy racket that still helps with power generation, including those moving up from beginner equipment. 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The medium-flex shaft sits between flexible and stiff, giving a more controlled, direct response than the 3R while still offering some help generating pace. The T1100G carbon fibre frame keeps the head stable through firm contact. Strung correctly, it takes up to 28 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis suits attacking players with a reasonably developed swing who want more precision than a flexible-shaft racket gives, without moving to a fully stiff frame. 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The Bladex-Sonar runs a medium-flex shaft with a slim 6.6mm profile, tuned for quick reactions at the net and a speed-first, defensive game, and takes up to 29 lbs strung. The Bladex 500 runs a stiffer 6.8mm shaft, giving a more direct, precise response for players who want to counter-attack rather than just block and reset, and takes up to 28 lbs strung. Choose the Sonar for pure speed and maneuverability, and the 500 for a firmer feel with more control on the return.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth suit intermediate to advanced players who want a head-light, fast-handling racket. 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The shaft is flexible, using Li-Ning's UHB construction to shift the flex point further up the shaft, so the frame loads and releases quickly on drives and net lifts. Strung correctly it takes up to 30 lbs, though most players will get better feel well under that ceiling on a frame this light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits players still building swing speed and racket work, or anyone who wants a racket that gets to the shuttle quickly rather than one built for flat-out smashing. Players who hit hard and want a stiff, precise platform under high tension will find this frame too soft for their game - look further up the range for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Perth workshop, free with every racket. 100% authentic Li-Ning stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Li-Ning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177826717953,"sku":"LN-WINDSTORM72","price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy5-9309899915521.png?v=1786934900"},{"product_id":"li-ning-ws73-nano","title":"Li-Ning WS73 Nano","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe WS73 Nano takes the light, flexible Windstorm platform and adds Li-Ning's nano-resin reinforcement, aimed at players who want a fast swing without giving up structure in the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 73g unstrung it sits right between the Windstorm72 and Windstorm75 on weight, with a head-heavy balance and the same flexible shaft character that defines this range. The nano-reinforced construction is built to keep the frame's repulsion and durability consistent as you push the string tension, which is rated up to 30 lbs - useful if you tend to break frames down over a season of regular play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits attacking-minded improvers and intermediate players who want a light, fast frame with a bit more bite than the standard Windstorm72. It's not the frame for players who want a stiff, low-flex platform for flat, driving badminton - the flexible shaft is built for whip and touch, not raw stiffness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Perth workshop, free with every racket. 100% authentic Li-Ning stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Li-Ning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177827832065,"sku":"LN-WS73NANO","price":170.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy-9309900767489.png?v=1786906490"},{"product_id":"li-ning-windstorm75","title":"Li-Ning Windstorm75","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Windstorm75 is the control-and-defence option in the Windstorm range, a step up in weight from the Windstorm72 but still built around a fast, flexible frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnstrung weight is 75g with a head-heavy balance around 322mm, so there's some heft in the head to help the shuttle travel without a big swing. The shaft is tuned flexible for feel at the net and in defensive exchanges rather than for raw power, and it's rated up to 30 lbs, giving room to string firmer as your technique improves. Li-Ning's TB Nano Powertec reinforcement in the shaft is aimed at keeping that flex consistent shot after shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a good match for players who lean on quick hands and racket speed - fast blocks, flat drives, and quick direction changes - more than players chasing the biggest smash on court. If your game is built around heavy overhead power, this isn't the frame for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Perth workshop, free with every racket. 100% authentic Li-Ning stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Li-Ning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177828028673,"sku":"LN-WINDSTORM75","price":161.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy-9309900964097.png?v=1786906487"},{"product_id":"li-ning-ws76","title":"Li-Ning WS76","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe WS76 slots into the Windstorm range between the Windstorm75 and the heavier Windstorm78, a light, head-heavy frame built around fast swing speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnstrung weight is 76g, with a head-heavy balance and a flexible, high-tensile slim shaft built to around 7.0mm at the top for a fast, whippy feel through contact. It's rated up to 30 lbs, which is plenty of headroom for a frame this light and leaves room to firm up the string bed as your swing develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a solid fit for improving and intermediate players who want a fast-handling racket for quick exchanges and net play, rather than a heavy smashing platform. 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The plus version appears to mark a later technology and colourway refresh rather than a change to the tune of the racket, so the specs below apply to whichever version you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 78g unstrung with a head-heavy balance around 300mm, it sits at the heavier, more attacking end of the Windstorm range, just under the Windstorm79. The flexible shaft still loads and releases fast through the shot, and it's rated up to 30 lbs, giving solid headroom for players who like to string firm for a crisper response.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits intermediate to advanced players who want more pace than the lighter Windstorm72 or Windstorm75 without stepping up to a full attacking-weight frame. 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It's rated up to 30 lbs, and the extra tension headroom compared to the lighter Windstorm models means it holds up better if you like stringing firm for a crisper, more controlled feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits intermediate to advanced players who still want a light frame but are ready for more pace off the string than the 72 or 75 offer. 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Tension goes up to 30 lbs, giving enough room to string firm without pushing past what the frame is built to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's aimed at intermediate to advanced players who want the pace and head-heavy feel of the higher-numbered Windstorm frames, in a racket that stands out from the standard lineup. 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The aluminium head also caps how tight it can be strung - up to 20 lbs, well below what a graphite racket takes, because the frame isn't built to hold higher tension without warping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a racket for casual, first-time or social players who want a genuine Yonex for the lowest possible outlay, not for anyone working on technique or chasing more control and power. 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