Carlton Drivespeed Graphite Badminton Racket - perfect for advanced and club players
Reviewed 30 August 2026 · price checked live
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Dunlop Sports Carlton Drivespeed Graphite Badminton Racket - perfect is one of the 50 badminton products in our catalogue, tracked on rating, review volume and live price. The maker describes it as follows: The box frame construction of the Carlton Drivespeed is made entirely of graphite, which gives the racket excellent stability. Thanks to the innovative Extreme Tension Frame Technology, you can string the racket with higher tension without compromising the structure. Those are the seller's own claims rather than our testing, so treat them as a starting point. On Amazon it holds 4.4 out of 5 from 286 ratings. What that score is worth next to its rivals is set out below.
- Brand
- Dunlop Sports
- Amazon rating
- 4.4 / 5 from 286 ratings
- vs Badminton
- level with the category median of 4.4
- Rank in category
- 19 of 50 rated badminton we track
- Price position
- Towards the top of the range (category spans £5.99 to £56.09)
- How proven
- Moderate review volume
How it compares in Badminton
Across the 50 rated badminton products we track, the typical score is 4.4 out of 5. This one sits at 4.4, which is around the middle of the category. Ratings alone will not separate it from its rivals here, so price and the specifics below matter more than the star count.
It carries 286 ratings against a category median of 334. That is enough of a base to take the score seriously without treating it as settled.
On price it sits in the upper third of a category running from £5.99 to £56.09, where the midpoint is about £19.99. Paying above the category norm needs a reason beyond the rating, because the score alone does not justify the gap here.
Worked out from the 50 badminton products in our catalogue, not from the brand's own claims. How we rank →
Key features
- Full graphite box frame construction: The box frame construction of the Carlton Drivespeed is made entirely of graphite, which gives the racket excellent stability. This design provides increased power and allows you to dominate your opponents with precise and powerful shots.
- Extreme Tension Frame Technology: Thanks to the innovative Extreme Tension Frame Technology, you can string the racket with higher tension without compromising the structure. This provides improved control and power for even the most demanding players.
- Length: The Carlton Drivespeed badminton racket measures 675 mm and thus offers an optimal balance between control and reach.
- Medium stiffness for versatile play: The racket's medium stiffness offers an ideal combination of flexibility and firmness required for a dynamic and versatile game. Whether you prefer aggressive smashes or precise net shots, the Carlton Drivespeed will support you in any playing situation.
- Weight: 88g (+/-2g), Balance: Head Light (283 +/- 3mm).
