Carlton Drivespeed Graphite Badminton Racket - perfect for advanced and club players

Nice light weight racquet well balanced good price

Good quality racket. Used it a couple of times, really pleased with it

My previous Carlton broke a string and nobody now restrings racquets. Purchased this and with Amazon Prime, it was quickly delivered to my home.

Good all rounder

**** Review of Carlton - DriveSpeed 3.0 ( Orange Frame )******* 4.6 Stars Rating ***********ProsAnother Great Quality , One Piece Graphite Construction Frame .Weight is 86 Grams + / - 2 Grams , the one I Received was 90 grams ( with Plastic Handle Wrapping of 2 grams ? )Medium Stiffness .The Listing covers Carlton DriveSpeed 1.0 , 2.0 , 3.0 and 4.0 , I Think that the Higher the Number , the Racket is 2 grams or So Heavier ( See Below ) .This is a Great Racket for Intermediate Players and "Club Level" Players but not for National League Players.The Drivespeed 1.0 ( Blue ) would be Good for Beginners at Only £25 Pounds , this Racket would Not Need to be Replaced as the Player Improves.I think these are Good Value , as I Have had a Number of Carlton Rackets over 25 Years and I have Never had a Frame , Handle or Shaft "Fail" during a Match.For Your Information************************DriveSpeed 1.0 ( Blue ) - 82 Grams - Head HeavyDriveSpeed 2.0 ( Grey ) - 84 Grams - Even BalanceDriveSpeed 3.0 ( Orange ) - 86 Grams - Even Balance - ( Listing quotes 84 grams , but this does not Agree with the Text on the Frame and the Label on the Racket.DriveSpeed 4.0 ( White ) - 88 Grams - Head Light .My Old ( 15 Year Old ) Carlton PowerBlade Graphite - 89 Grams - Even Balance( I think this Racket was around the £40 Mark !! - 15 Years Ago - Still in Working Order )ConsThe Racket Just Comes in a Plastic Bag , I purchased a Carlton PowerBlade Graphite Approx. 15 Years Ago which came with a Very Nice 3/4 Length Cover .I think at around the £40 Mark these "Should" have a Better Cover on them .You can Buy Separate Full Length "Carlton" Racket Covers for around £5 to £7 , from Amazon , E-Bay Etc .I Hope this Helps.

Arrived really well packed and protected. The design looks very sporty and professional. Racket its self feels well made and well balanced in the hand. The attention to detail is really clear as even the little logos and wrap on the handle feel quality. Ordered for my partner who enjoys badminton as a hobby. He says he can tell the difference between this and a more budget option. Would absolutely recommend - would like to have seen an option to purchase with a case too.

Carlton Drivespeed Graphite Badminton Racket's rim craked entirely within 6 months of normal play.I tried contacting the manufacturer and found they don't have any customer service in the UK or even in Europe. The UK website email address bounced back.I wouldn't touch this companies products now with a bargepole given their products are inferior and your rights are not honoured by any professional company.

The racquet string has broken under moderate use, I am an average level player, on court twice a weak, and not a particularly strong stroke play, sadly 3 days after return policy has expired.Not sure about ordering the same as a replacement.