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Apacs Stern 838 badminton racket

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Stern 838 Apacs

Badminton· Stern

RR ScoreUpdated on 10/05/2026
Version · 16 optionsStern 838Change

The Apacs Stern 838 is a badminton racket with a Whip Slim frame in 30-ton Japanese graphite, with a 24-ton Japanese graphite shaft, 6.7 mm in diameter. It weighs 85 ± 2 g (4U class), has head-heavy balance (balance point at 290 ± 3 mm) and medium-firm flexibility (index 9.0). The length is 675 mm, the grommet system has 76 holes, the grip is G4 and the maximum stringing tension is 38 lbs (17.2 kg).

Key specs

Full specs
Weight class
4U
Balance point
More head weight
Flexibility
Medium
Length
675 mm
Frame material
Japanese 30-ton graphite
Shaft material
Japanese 24-ton graphite

LevelsIntermediate, Advanced

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • Head-heavy balance (290 mm) adds weight to attacking shots
  • Light (85 g, 4U): good maneuverability
  • Whip Slim frame and 6.7 mm shaft cut through the air well
  • Takes stringing of up to 38 lbs

Cons

  • Head-heavy balance calls for more technique in defense
  • Medium-firm shaft (9.0) demands a faster swing
Levels
Intermediate, Advanced

Specs

Dimensions
Weight class4U85 ± 2 g (4U)Medium confidence
Balance pointMore head weight290 ± 3 mmMedium confidence
Length675 mm675 mmMedium confidence
Construction
FlexibilityMediumMedium confidence
Frame materialJapanese 30-ton graphiteMedium confidence
Shaft materialJapanese 24-ton graphiteMedium confidence
Maximum tensionup to 38 lbs (17.2 kg)Medium confidence
GripG4Medium confidence
Profile
LevelNo dataMedium confidence

How the RR Score was calculated

CriterionWeightScore
Specs65%49
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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