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Stern 899 Apacs

Badminton· Stern

RR ScoreUpdated on 10/06/2026
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The Stern 899 is an Apacs badminton racket made of 30-ton Japanese graphite in the frame and shaft. The frame follows the Quad Voltaic shape, with hexagonal throat (Hexagon Throat), and the shaft is ultra-thin, 6.4 mm in diameter. It weighs 85 ± 2 g (4U), has a balance point at 290 ± 3 mm, slightly head-heavy, and medium flexibility (8.5 on the brand's scale). It has 76 holes in the grommet system, takes up to 38 lbs (17.2 kg) of tension and comes with G1 grip (Asia, the Americas and the Middle East) or G2 (Europe).

Key specs

Full specs
Weight class
4U
Balance point
More head weight
Flexibility
Medium
Frame material
Japanese graphite 30T
Shaft material
Japanese graphite 30T
Maximum tension
up to 38 lbs (17.2 kg)

LevelsIntermediate, Advanced

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • Ultra-thin 6.4 mm shaft: less air resistance on the swing
  • Slightly head-heavy (290 mm): helps add weight to back-court shots
  • Accepts high tension, up to 38 lbs (17.2 kg)

Cons

  • At 85 g (4U), it has less mass to add weight to the smash than a 3U
  • Head weight (290 mm) calls for an agile wrist in fast defensive exchanges
Levels
Intermediate, Advanced

Specs

Dimensions
Weight class4U85 ± 2 gMedium confidence
Balance pointMore head weight290 ± 3 mmMedium confidence
LengthNo dataMedium confidence
Construction
FlexibilityMediumMedium confidence
Frame materialJapanese graphite 30TMedium confidence
Shaft materialJapanese graphite 30TMedium confidence
Maximum tensionup to 38 lbs (17.2 kg)Medium confidence
GripNo dataMedium 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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