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The 3D CALIBAR 600 Instinct badminton racket uses the 3D Calibar Technology and features a high-tech, geometric frame design that greatly reduces air resistance. It provides you with higher swing speeds for stronger smashes and best-suits players who rely on peak power in their gameplay.
This is a INSTINCT Series racket, featuring a flexible shaft, heavier head and a higher balance point. INSTINCT rackets weigh less than 80 grams, feature a flexible shaft and are engineered to facilitate a fast attacking style of play. Suitable for players looking for a lightweight racket with aggressive speed and agility
FEATURES:
Wing Stabiliser - Aviation technology that stabilises frame vibration to improve comfort, control and racket recovery.
Aero Tec-Beam System - Based on aerodynamics, support of advanced calculation and gathering practising data, the racket frame has an extremely low drag coefficient and high intensity to provide maximum speed and improve players' performance in various shots.
TB-Nano - Designed for improved power transfer, nanometer technology binds carbon-fiber and resin more tightly, allowing grater stability, elasticity and durability.
Dynamic-Optimum Frame - This unique head-design, enlarges the sweet-spot of the racket. It allows for more consistent and higher hitting velocity, without sacrificing durability.
MPCF Reinforcing Tech - Multi-layer carbon fibres combine with exquisite handicraft to strengthen the racket whilst ensuring there are no wrinkles in the material during machine processing. This improves racket perfromance and durability
BadmintonHQ is an authorised Li-Ning stockist and all Li-Ning products sold by us are 100% genuine
*Please note that all Li-Ning rackets require a custom restring as they are not strung by the manufacturer.
| Brand | Li-Ning |
| Model Series | 3D Calibar |
| Model name | 3D Calibar 600 Instinct |
| Shaft Construction | Carbon Fibre |
| Original Racket Strings & Tension | None |
| String Tension Range | 20-30lbs |
| Racket Bag/Cover Included | Full Cover |
| Player Level | Intermediate |
| Player Style | Power |
| Racket Balance | Head Heavy |
| Balance Point (mm) | 314mm |
| Flex | Flexible |
| Weight | 78 grams |
| Grip Size | S1 (Extra Small) |
| Head shape | Isometric |
| Overall length | 670mm |
| Country of origin | China |
| Hi Tension Racket | Hi Tension |
The key question to ask firstly is what style of player are you, or what type of player do you want to become?
As a general guide for your playing style below is the kind of racket you'll want to look at purchasing:
|
Playing Style |
Racket Balance |
Racket Flexibility |
Racket Weight |
|
Power Attacking |
Head Heavy |
Stiff |
85g – 89g (3U) |
|
All Round |
Balanced |
Medium |
80g – 84g (4U) |
|
Speed & Fast Reactions |
Head Light |
Medium |
79g or below (5U and up) |
|
Control & Touch |
Head Light |
Hi Flex |
79g or below (5U and up) |
In simple terms is means this:
Player with Explosive Backswing Hitting = Stiffer Shaft needed as it'll unload faster for more power
Player with Slower Backswing Hitting = More Flexible Shaft needed so that it'll unload fully at impact
If you're still unsure what to choose for yourself, we'd recommend going for a medium flex badminton racket to minimise the chances of choosing incorrectly what's right for you.
Weight:
Weight can make a real difference to reaction speeds, and power behind the hit of a shuttle. Too light a racket and it won't go far or powerful enough. However too heavy a racket and you'll find you'll be reacting too slow in fast flat rallies, where reaction speed is everything.
Most rackets are weighted around 3U (85-89g) or 4U (80-84g), this is because it's a good weight balance for players to hit hard and also be able to react fast too.
Typically singles players will use heavier rackets 3U (85-89g), this provides the player with more stability and accuracy, with a little more weight for power behind it, without compromising on racket speed too much, as quick racket head speed isn't needed as much in the singles game.
Doubles players however will usually want lighter rackets, the most popular weight for this being 4U (80-84g), this is because the Badminton Racket will offer more speed and quicker reactions in around the net and for defence against smashes.
Racket Strings Used & Tension
Again like the grip, this is customisable on any racket. However do look out for racket tension ranges on the product as this could potentially limit your ability to have the racket strung at a desired tension.
For a full breakdown on strings and tensions, see our buying guide specifically on this.
To put it simply however, if you're unsure what to choose when buying a racket you like, either go for the “Original Strings” option or “Stringers Professional Decision” for which we'll choose the string that best suits getting the maximum performance out of the racket for you.
Full Badminton Racket Buying Guide
UK Mainland DeliveryStandard 2-4 days delivery.
Order by 1pm Monday-Friday for Next Working Day UK delivery.
International Delivery
Easy Returns UK CustomersWe have a simple 30 days (can be extended) upon receiving the order policy, but we will be flexible and extend this if it's a gift for a specific event, such a a birthday, this can be done by simply ticking the the gift option when purchasing.
We a provide a part filled returns form for all UK orders, simply follow the process below:
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International CustomersWe provide a pre-filled returns form you can use for the return. For returns outside the UK, you'll be required to pay shipping costs with tracking.
Once received, a full refund to the value of the goods, minus the full cost of the us sending the order originally out to you will be given.
Our UK Address for returns is:
Badminton HQ
Unit 1, Greabridge Business Park,
Budds Lane,
Romsey,
Hampshire,
England
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Warranty Policy - Our Risk Free SupportSimple 30 days retailer warranty on all orders with genuine manufacturer defects.
We work with the brands/suppliers to see if it can be covered under warranty for you (usually it is, but depends on the way the damage has occurred).
We offer a crash replacement policy, where we offer a goodwill policy of 25% discount off your next order with us for the same/alternative replacement item, not including postage costs.
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