Aeroslim

In order to create a greater force within a badminton frame, an increased quantity of construction material must be used within the power generating area of the racket: the shaft.

Carlton’s continuing efforts to maximise this aspect of design has lead to the creation of the Aero Slim Frame Profile. The new head cross sectional profile has been minimised compared to competitor frames. This reduction in size has allowed Carlton to increase the amount of construction material within the shaft maximising force generation with no impact on weight.

Bi-Axial Dynamics

Carlton's research and development department has been closely studying the bio mechanics of the badminton swing. This extensive research has been driven with one vision: to create a frame that delivers aerodynamic efficiency at every phase of the overhead badminton swing.

Bio-mechanical analysis of the overhead badminton swing highlights 2 distinct aerodynamic directions evident during the swing phase. Direction 1 is denoted on diagram 1 by a green arrow. Direction 2 is denoted by a red arrow.

Air flow analysis during the swing phase also demonstrates the existence of 2 aerodynamic directions again highlighted by the relative green and red arrows. Carlton’s new Bi-Axial Dynamics frame develops more efficient aerodynamics in both directions compared to competitor frames.

This increased efficiency is delivered through a head cross sectional frame profile that is more aerodynamic than competitor frames. During development, over 80% of players stated the new Bi-Axial frame profile delivered increased swing speed.

TCS

By flattening the T-joint section, torsional twist is minimised on shuttle impact providing a stable platform improving shot accuracy and control.

Wide Body Frame

Utilising a traditional wide body frame profile that is wider in the throat area than conventional frames, T joint torsional stiffness is increased ensuring deadly accuracy and perfect control with every shot.

Hand Crafted

Each premium Carlton racket is carefully hand crafted to precise specifications by skilled craftsmen utilising over 40 years of experience.

Japanese HM Carbon

Sourced from Japan, Japanese Hi Modulus (HM) Carbon is the highest specification carbon available on the market ensuring your Carlton frame will outperform all other construction materials for frame response and stability.

Nanopulse

Nanopulse™ carbon construction features a unique nano resin that binds all the carbon fibres together during the production process to create an ultra consistent and stable construction with maximum molecular uniformity.

The result is a frame which is more stable on shuttle impact compared to standard carbon construction delivering greater control for noticeable performance enhancement.

Xtreme tension frame

Precision engineering and the utilisation of the finest construction materials ensures your Carlton frame can accommodate 11% higher string tensions compared with competitor frames.

Pro V12 Grommets

Positioned at 3 and 9 o’clock positions, these specialised grommets have been softened to allow greater string movement thereby increasing power across the hitting zone.

Direct Fibre Transfer

Utilising a carbon inner core and PU outer coating, a direct carbon link is established between shaft and handle enhancing power transfer and sensory feedback resulting from shuttle impact.

Stabilisor Topcap

By introducing 4 convex channels into the top cap, stiffness of the top cap is increased allowing for greater shot accuracy and control.

Ultra-lite CAP

Using a matrix structure, Carlton has re-engineered the end cap to reduce its weight by 28% contributing to overall enhanced playability.

Conventional Head Shape

Features a traditional oval shaped frame top section providing a compact hitting area for superior control, touch and feel. The smaller head geometry also delivers increased swing speed versus isometric frames.

Isometric

By increasing main string length, the sweet spot area is maximised generating more power and ensuring a higher percentage of shots are hit with perfect timing.

Optimetric

By combining the larger sweet spot size (resulting from an isometric geometry) and the increased air speed and control (created by the smaller conventional head geometry) within the same head shape, the new Optimetric head geometry delivers both power, airspeed and control in one frame.