Recently acquire the Carlton 3.7X for a collector.
Was curious how heavy it would be - answer in the pix below (in grams).
Was curious how heavy it would be - answer in the pix below (in grams).
The 3.7X is quite collectable as it has a midway tapered shaft. The 3.7X also differ from the 3.7 as it was an all stainless steel frame vs the 3.7 frame which does corrode and easily cracked.
I lost my own then newish 3.7X at Narita airport in the late 1980's during a stopover flight from Singapore to LA. Was pretty disappointed as the authorities was never able to locate the missing racquet.
I have two of these in fairly good shape. One has a blemish on the cone portion of the handle. When I played in the '80's they were considered a very good racquet. They are quite bomb-proof which is important when playing doubles and one partner is left-handed (which I am). Besides conversation are they still relevant?
ReplyDeleteSenior Canuck Badminton Player
Sorry to say it would be like comparing the Ford Model-T vs any modern car.
DeleteThat's a fair comparison. I bought a used Li-Ning high carbon 1800 for $50 Canadian to replace the Model-T. It's like swinging air compared to the Model-T. At least I can return the bird a bit more frequently now. Cheers!
DeleteProbably good idea to keep the better condition model-T & put the other up for auction in eBay as these are deem quite collectable nowadays - atleast in ASEAN countries
DeleteSenior Canuck,
ReplyDeleteAre you still using the 3.7x racquets. Do you want to sell one?
Mike. USA
i have one collection of it. How much is your offer?
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