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Kawasaki Honor S8 badminton racket

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Kawasaki

Honor S8 Kawasaki

Badminton· Honor

RR ScoreUpdated on 10/03/2026
Version · 2 optionsHonor S8Change

The Honor S8 is the speed racket in the Honor line, Kawasaki's most technical. It weighs 84 g (4U), measures 675 mm and has near-neutral balance at 294 mm, with a medium-flex shaft. The frame is 30T carbon fiber and the shaft combines 40T carbon with graphene, which gives fast response and stability. It takes 18 to 32 lbs and uses a thin G6 grip. It is recommended for those who play doubles with fast exchanges at the net and in mid-court and want an agile racket to defend and counterattack.

Key specs

Full specs
Weight class
4U
Balance point
Even balance
Flexibility
Medium
Length
675 mm
Frame material
30T carbon fiber
Maximum tension
18-32 lbs

LevelsIntermediate, Advanced

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • Neutral balance tends to favor fast defense and counterattacks
  • 40T carbon fiber shaft with graphene
  • 18 to 32 lbs range suits softer to firmer strings
  • Recommended for intermediates and advanced players

Cons

  • Neutral balance tends to give the smash less weight than a heavy head
  • Thin G6 grip may need an overgrip for larger hands
  • Not well suited to those just starting out
Ideal for
Intermediate to advanced doubles player who needs speed in fast exchanges.
Levels
Intermediate, Advanced

Specs

Dimensions
Weight class4U84 gMedium confidence
Balance pointEven balance294 mmMedium confidence
Length675 mmMedium confidence
Construction
FlexibilityMediumMedium confidence
Frame material30T carbon fiberMedium confidence
Shaft material40T carbon fiber and grapheneMedium confidence
Maximum tension18-32 lbsMedium confidence
GripG6Medium confidence
Profile
LevelIntermediate, AdvancedMedium 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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