Source: [apacssports.com.my](https://apacssports.com.my) [Apacs](https://racquetrank.com/ca/badminton/apacs/) # Stern 898 Apacs Badminton · Stern RR Score 68 out of 100, RR Score RR Score Updated on 2026-10-06 Version · 16 options Stern 898 Change - [Stern 8984UNo price](https://racquetrank.com/ca/badminton/apacs/stern-898/) - [Stern 8184UNo price](https://racquetrank.com/ca/badminton/apacs/stern-818/) - [Stern 8084UNo price](https://racquetrank.com/ca/badminton/apacs/stern-808/) - [Stern 8384UNo price](https://racquetrank.com/ca/badminton/apacs/stern-838/) - [Stern 8785UNo price](https://racquetrank.com/ca/badminton/apacs/stern-878/) - [Stern 184UNo price](https://racquetrank.com/ca/badminton/apacs/stern-18/) - [Stern 1004UNo price](https://racquetrank.com/ca/badminton/apacs/stern-100/) - [Stern 8284UNo price](https://racquetrank.com/ca/badminton/apacs/stern-828/) - [Stern 90 OffensiveNo price](https://racquetrank.com/ca/badminton/apacs/stern-90-offensive/) - [Stern 224UNo price](https://racquetrank.com/ca/badminton/apacs/stern-22/) - [Stern 234UNo price](https://racquetrank.com/ca/badminton/apacs/stern-23/) - [Stern 284UNo price](https://racquetrank.com/ca/badminton/apacs/stern-28/) - [Stern 334UNo price](https://racquetrank.com/ca/badminton/apacs/stern-33/) - [Stern 808 Power4UNo price](https://racquetrank.com/ca/badminton/apacs/stern-808-power/) - [Stern 8994UNo price](https://racquetrank.com/ca/badminton/apacs/stern-899/) - [Stern 909 Offensive4UNo price](https://racquetrank.com/ca/badminton/apacs/stern-909-offensive/) The Stern 898 is an Apacs badminton racket with a 30-ton Japanese graphite frame, in the Slim Box shape, and a 6.7 mm shaft in 24-ton Japanese graphite. It weighs 85 ± 2 g (4U), has a balance point at 290 ± 3 mm, with neutral balance, and medium flexibility (8.5 on the brand's scale). The grommet system has 72 holes, the maximum tension is 38 lbs (17.2 kg) and the grip comes in G1 (Asia, the Americas and the Middle East) or G2 (Europe). We haven't found offers for this racquet yet. ## Offers We haven't found offers for this racquet yet. ## Price history Not enough price history yet. ## Strengths and watch-outs ## Pros - Neutral balance (290 mm): versatile between attack and defense - Thin 6.7 mm shaft: less air resistance on the swing - Accepts high tension, up to 38 lbs (17.2 kg) ## Cons - At 85 g (4U), it has less mass for the smash than a 3U - Neutral balance delivers less head weight on back-court smashes - Levels: Intermediate, Advanced ## Specs | Weight class | 4U85 ± 2 g | Medium confidence | | --- | --- | --- | | Balance point | Even balance290 ± 3 mm | Medium confidence | | Length | No data | Medium confidence | | Flexibility | Medium | Medium confidence | | --- | --- | --- | | Frame material | Japanese graphite 30T | Medium confidence | | Shaft material | Japanese graphite 24T | Medium confidence | | Maximum tension | up to 38 lbs (17.2 kg) | Medium confidence | | Grip | No data | Medium confidence | | Level | No data | Medium confidence | | --- | --- | --- | ## How the RR Score was calculated RR Score 68 out of 100, RR Score | Criterion | Weight | Score | | --- | --- | --- | | Specs | 65% | 59 | | Approval from players | 35% | 65 | **The RR Score is not yet a precise figure.** It summarizes the data we have today (specs and reviews) and changes as more information comes in. A low score does not mean the racquet is bad and does not reflect its technical quality: often it is just missing data or reviews. The specs combine several sources and may have discrepancies: check the manufacturer's website and the store where you buy. ## Community 0 review(s) and comment(s) No reviews yet. Have you played with the Stern 898 Apacs? 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