X-FEEL ESSENTIAL

Everyone's rating [Performance] Control and Maneuverability rated highly
X-FEEL ESSENTIAL

(Click the photo to enlarge)

Average review score

  • Rating: 8.63 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 8
    • Swing: 8
    • Maneuverability: 8.5
    • Control: 8.88
    • Touch：7.63
    Sharp swing and excellent operability are realized. An all-round model with excellent balance of offense.

    Specifications

    Producer
    BabolaT
    Series
    X-Feel (X-FEEL)
    Model number
    602233
    Grip size
    G5
    Color
    blue
    Length
    675
    Weight
    4U
    Shaft stiffness / feel
    Medium
    Head balance
    Even balance
    Recommended tension

    22-27

    Frame material
    Hot melt graphite
    Shaft material
    Hot melt graphite
    Frame shape
    Egg type

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    This all-rounder racket is well-received for its lightweight design, excellent playability, and superior control performance. However, it may not suit everyone due to significant individual differences in shaft hardness and weight balance compatibility.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Lightweight and easy to maneuver with smooth swing
    • Excellent control and stability performance
    • Hard shaft that resists breakage effectively
    • Well-balanced for both offensive and defensive play
    • Moderate rebound performance
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveLight and highly responsive to handle with a stiff shaft that resists breakage. Easy to use for both attack and defense, with smooth snapping action—ideal for all-around players.
    ▽ CriticalFelt normal during basic drills, but experienced timing issues in actual games and never fully adjusted despite extended use.

    User reviews

    Post a review
    All Monthly
    • kazu

      kazu （Experience：11-20 years） Fairly easy to use!

      I wanted something from the X-FEEL series, so I bought it.
      I also use the SATELITE series, and compared with that, this shaft is thicker and stiffer.
      The balance is just slightly head-heavy.
      Overall I think it is easy to use, but perhaps because of the material, it did not seem to have much repulsion.
      When you hit it properly on the sweet spot, you can hit good shots.

      2018/01/03
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      8
      Was this review helpful to you? Like!
    • Aaron

      Aaron （Experience：11-20 years） It didn't quite suit me

      I liked the SATELITE 6.5 POWER, so I bought the higher model.
      I thought it would be easier to handle than the POWER, so I went with the ESSENTIAL, but for some reason I found it hard to handle.
      It was fine during basic warm-up hitting, but in games I somehow felt late on my swing, things didn't go well, and even after using it for a while it never felt natural.
      I listed it on a resale app and it sold quickly for a pretty good price, so I think it suits the right person, but it wasn't for me.

      2020/01/25
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      7
      Maneuverability
      7
      Control
      9
      Touch
      8
      Was this review helpful to you? Like!
    • Turtle

      Turtle （Experience：2-3 years） Easy to move around!!

      Pretty good!
      I used to use the Babolat SATELITE ESSENTIAL, but it was light and ended up breaking, so I tried the X-FEEL ESSENTIAL a friend recommended, and it's just really easy to move around. Racket work isn't quite as easy as with the SATELITE, but it's still easy. On top of that, the shaft is on the stiff side so it's hard to break, and it was a perfect fit for me, so I bought it. It's really good!!

      2019/03/21
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      9
      Touch
      8
      Was this review helpful to you? Like!
    • Castella Matsui

      Castella Matsui （Experience：6-10 years） You can hit accurate smashes

      It's easy to control, and you can feel its high maneuverability throughout. The string tension is slightly high, so I feel another feature is that it's easy to unleash high-speed smashes. I also trust how easy the grip is to hold.

      2018/07/03
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      10
      Touch
      8
      Was this review helpful to you? Like!
    • Shin

      Shin My experience with the X-FEEL ESSENTIAL

      The weight in the head lets you hit heavy shots. The shaft has average stiffness and the racket is relatively light, so wristy shots are easy to hit. It's easy to use for both attack and defense, so it's probably for all-round players. It doesn't wobble much when you hit, so my impression is that it's that much easier to control.

      2018/03/30
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      6
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      6
      Was this review helpful to you? Like!
    • Wato

      Wato （Experience：4-5 years） Easy to use for both attack and defense!

      I had the chance to borrow an acquaintance's "X-FEELESSENTIAL", so I tried it out. My impression is that it's well balanced for both attack and defense. I also think the racket's control is very high. It's easy to use your wrist snap and it's light, so it's an easy racket to use.

      2017/10/16
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      9
      Was this review helpful to you? Like!
    • Actually, extreme badminton

      Actually, extreme badminton Not too light, not too heavy

      The one I used before was too light and ended up breaking, so this time I chose something a bit heavier. I know a heavier racket gives your shots more bite, but with my stamina, finding "not too light, not too heavy" is tricky. I use this for both practice and matches, and so far I really like it.

      2017/09/28
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      8
      Was this review helpful to you? Like!
    1. 1
    2. 2
    Post a review