HIGH CARBON HC1800

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HIGH CARBON HC1800

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Average review score

  • Rating: 9.25 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 4
    • Swing: 9
    • Maneuverability: 8.5
    • Control: 8.5
    • Touch：8.25

    Specifications

    Producer
    LI-NING
    Series
    HIGH CARBON
    Model number
    HC1800
    Grip size
    G5
    Color
    Gray, white
    Length
    675
    Weight
    3U
    Shaft stiffness / feel
    Medium
    Head balance
    Even balance
    Recommended tension

    20 to 24

    Frame material
    carbon
    Shaft material
    carbon
    Frame shape
    isometric

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    The racket is highly praised for its stiff shaft that enables aggressive and powerful play, making it ideal for strong hitters. However, beginners and players lacking power may find it difficult to handle, and the sweet spot is relatively narrow.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Stiff shaft enables aggressive and powerful drives
    • Excellent shot feel for players with adequate power and technique
    • Attractive design with good value for the price
    • Narrow sweet spot and challenging for beginners
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveThe characteristic stiff shaft excels in swing speed and maneuverability, with perfect power, control, and handling. This racket is ideal for aggressive power hitters.
    ▽ CriticalRequires adequate power and technique to handle effectively, with a somewhat light head feel and a narrow sweet spot compared to premium models.

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    • Takashi

      Takashi （Experience：11-20 years） I finally found a racket that lets me hit my ideal smash.

      I recently switched from YONEX to the LI-NING HIGH CARBON HC1800. True to its name, it has a stiff shaft that lets you go on the attack, and I liked that, so I bought it. I'm a super-aggressive player myself, so I think it's a perfect match. It's easy to swing and the feel is the best.

      2018/02/26
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Yuru Minton

      Yuru Minton （Experience：2-3 years）

      I was using the DUORA Z-STRIKE, but it didn't match my physical strength, so I decided to look for a somewhat milder racket. Right around then, player Watanabe signed with LI-NING, so I ended up looking within that brand and bought the HC1800 as an entry model. My impression: with its moderate head-heavy balance and shaft stiffness, it felt more like an all-round type than "mega power," good for both doubles and singles. I strung it with LI-NING's No.1 at 24 lbs. My previous DUORA Z-STRIKE gave the impression that it would return the shuttle evenly wherever on the racket you hit it, but the HC1800 seems to have a slightly narrower sweet spot. Well, maybe that's normal for rackets in this price range... Anyway, the design is cool for the price (the 9000C is even better), so I really like it. It's also nice that hardly anyone around me uses LI-NING.

      2020/01/29
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      9
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    • number

      number （Experience：6-10 years） For power players.

      The shaft stiffness is normal, but it feels hard to handle unless you have a certain amount of power and skill. That said, if you can hit it squarely in the sweet spot, you can hit fast shots, and it's easy to control. It swings well, but the head felt a bit light, and I also felt it doesn't add much weight to the shot.

      2018/05/15
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      6
      Control
      6
      Touch
      6
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    • Yusuke

      Yusuke （Experience：11-20 years） I think it's close to a perfect racket.

      I think it's a super-offensive racket made for serious power hitters. Its stiff shaft is its signature, and it's especially good when it comes to swing speed and maneuverability. Control, power, swing speed, maneuverability: I think it's perfect in every way.

      2018/03/23
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      8
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