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Apacs Stern 18 badminton racket

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Stern 18 Apacs

Badminton· Stern

RR ScoreUpdated on 10/06/2026
Version · 16 optionsStern 18Change

The Stern 18 is an Apacs badminton racket with a 30-ton Japanese graphite frame, of the High Speed type, and a 7.0 mm thin shaft in 24-ton Japanese graphite. It weighs 85 ± 2 g (4U), has a balance point at 288 ± 2 mm, with neutral balance, and medium flexibility (9.0 on the brand's scale). The grommet system has 76 holes, the maximum tension is 35 lbs (15.9 kg) and the grip comes in G1 (Asia, the Americas and the Middle East) or G2 (Europe).

Key specs

Full specs
Weight class
4U
Balance point
Even balance
Flexibility
Medium
Frame material
Japanese graphite 30T
Shaft material
Japanese graphite 24T
Maximum tension
up to 35 lbs (15.9 kg)

LevelsIntermediate, Advanced

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • Neutral balance (288 mm): good middle ground between attack and defense
  • Light (85 ± 2 g, 4U): quick in net exchanges and defense
  • Takes up to 35 lbs (15.9 kg) of tension

Cons

  • At 85 g (4U), it has less mass to add weight to the smash than a 3U
  • Neutral balance delivers less head weight on back-court smashes
Levels
Intermediate, Advanced

Specs

Dimensions
Weight class4U85 ± 2 gMedium confidence
Balance pointEven balance288 ± 2 mmMedium confidence
LengthNo dataMedium confidence
Construction
FlexibilityMedium9.0 on the Apacs scaleMedium confidence
Frame materialJapanese graphite 30TMedium confidence
Shaft materialJapanese graphite 24TMedium confidence
Maximum tensionup to 35 lbs (15.9 kg)Medium confidence
GripNo dataMedium confidence
Profile
LevelNo dataMedium confidence

How the RR Score was calculated

CriterionWeightScore
Specs65%59
Approval from players35%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.

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