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Carlton Vapour Trail HT 86 badminton racket

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Vapour Trail HT 86 Carlton

Badminton· Vapour Trail

RR ScoreUpdated on 10/05/2026
Version · 6 optionsVapour Trail HT 86Change

The Carlton Vapour Trail HT 86 is the heaviest in the Vapour Trail line, made for advanced power players who want to dominate the back of the court. At 86 g, in the 3U class, it joins head-heavy balance with an extra-stiff shaft, which resists bending on a fast swing and turns arm speed into shuttle speed. It is high-modulus Japanese graphite, with Ti Mesh Tech and XTREME Tension Frame. It measures 675 mm and the tension is 22 to 28 lbs.

Key specs

Full specs
Weight class
3U
Balance point
More head weight
Flexibility
Extra stiff
Length
675 mm
Frame material
Japanese HM graphite
Maximum tension
22-28 lbs

LevelsAdvanced

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • Heavy head and extra-stiff shaft: powerful smashes
  • High stability on off-center shots

Cons

  • Demanding setup: calls for technique and arm speed
  • Heaviest in the line (86 g, 3U)
Ideal for
Advanced power players who dominate the back of the court
Levels
Advanced

Specs

Dimensions
Weight class3UMedium confidence
Balance pointMore head weightMedium confidence
Length675 mmMedium confidence
Construction
FlexibilityExtra stiffMedium confidence
Frame materialJapanese HM graphiteMedium confidence
Shaft materialNo dataMedium confidence
Maximum tension22-28 lbsMedium confidence
GripG6Medium confidence
Profile
LevelAdvancedMedium confidence

How the RR Score was calculated

CriterionWeightScore
Specs65%60
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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