SATELITE6.5LITE

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SATELITE6.5LITE

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Average review score

  • Rating: 9.1 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 10
    • Swing: 9.2
    • Maneuverability: 9.4
    • Control: 8.9
    • Touch：8.7
    An easy-to-treat new defense model where technical shots are determined.

    Specifications

    Producer
    BabolaT
    Series
    Satellite 6.5 (SATELITE 6.5)
    Model number
    602269
    Grip size
    G5
    Color
    yellow
    Length
    675
    Weight
    4U
    Shaft stiffness / feel
    Medium
    Head balance
    Slightly head light
    Recommended tension

    18-27

    Frame material
    High modulus graphite
    Shaft material
    High modulus graphite
    Frame shape
    isometric

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    This lightweight racket with excellent swing-through is highly appreciated by players ranging from beginners to advanced users. The balance between maneuverability and power is well-reviewed, though some note quirks compared to Yonex and other brands.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Lightweight design with outstanding swing-through
    • Excellent maneuverability and controllability
    • Powerful shots possible even for players lacking strength
    • Fatigue-resistant for extended use
    • Ideal for doubles with smooth offensive-defensive transitions
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveIts lightweight design offers excellent maneuverability for drops and hairpins. Unmatched performance in push and drive shots makes it an ideal companion for defensive-style players.
    ▽ CriticalCompared to Yonex rackets, it feels somewhat difficult to use and may not be suitable for official matches.

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    • kazu

      kazu （Experience：11-20 years） A great entry into the SATELITE series!

      It says head-light, but surprisingly the head has weight to it and you can hit powerful shots!
      On the other hand, the maneuverability is not as good as I expected.
      It is easy to swing!
      Overall I think it is a pretty good racket, so I highly recommend it to people new to the SATELITE series!

      2018/01/03
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
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    • Nacchan

      Nacchan （Experience：Less than a year） My ideal racket.

      I borrowed rackets from various brands, like YONEX, MIZUNO, GOSEN, and Wilson, from my friends to try out, and this one was by far the best.
      It's light, so maneuverability is good, and you can play a wide variety of drops and hairpins. Also, since it's head-light I was a little worried about smashes, but I can hit sharper shots than I expected.
      In particular, I almost never get overpowered on pushes or drives anymore.
      I also lent it to some advanced players, and they rated it quite highly.
      For some defensive-style players, I think it could be a really good partner. I recommend it.

      2019/06/07
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      9
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    • Beginner

      Beginner （Experience：Less than a year）

      I'm a beginner, but from a beginner's point of view, I think it's easy to use overall.
      I recommend it for shorter people, people without much power, people without much stamina, and beginners.
      If that's not you, try another racket

      2019/04/27
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      9
      Touch
      9
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    • @ cam

      @ cam （Experience：11-20 years） Not as light as I expected, but

      Up to now I've used various rackets, mainly YONEX and GOSEN. This was my first Babolat, and personally I'd give it close to full marks.
      It has "LITE" in the name, but that's only in comparison with the BLAST in the same series; I think it's a standard racket. Maybe thanks to the slim shaft it swings easily, the shaft isn't too stiff so it's easy to maneuver, and the shuttle flies easily. The head also does more work than I expected, so smashes are easy too. After just hitting a little, you might think it has a bit of a quirk, but once you get used to it, I think anyone can use it easily, with a feel like YONEX's CARBONEX.

      2019/01/18
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
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    • North Mitsuyoshi

      North Mitsuyoshi （Experience：6-10 years） Lets you adapt your approach to your playing style

      I bought it for daily practice over the long term, and I feel the grip is excellent. It also has a clear edge in value for money, and I appreciate that it's properly durable. It's a racket that broadens the variety of your play.

      2018/06/26
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      8
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    • Amigo Kintaro

      Amigo Kintaro （Experience：6-10 years） Better control

      I use it in my regular practice as a racket that greatly broadens my range of play styles. Being able to switch smoothly between offense and defense is another of its appeals. It can handle delicate shots too, and improves the quality of your play and form.

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

      Shin SATELITE 6.5 LITE

      The shaft stiffness is average. It's light and very maneuverable, so it's probably suited to players who doggedly retrieve everything. It's also easy to swing, and it makes the most of its light head to be effective on counter shots and the like. It's a racket that doesn't tire you out easily.

      2018/03/30
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      6
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