Designed for a competitive club player who wants ultimate control of the shuttle, the Ashaway Viper XT450 badminton racket offers a head heavy balance for more powerful shots & Viper Weave technology for exceptional precision & head stability. With an isometric head, it has a larger sweet spot for plenty of power & control even on off-centre hits, while Japanese Superlight Graphite & Nano Carbon construction delivers increased strength. Thanks to X-treme tension frame technology, the racket can take higher string tensions & it is supplied strung with Zy Max 69 Fire white string for maximum dynamic stiffness, as well as enhanced durability & added power. An included full-length cover protects the racket between uses.