Source-backed racket profile with quantified metrics, provenance, and comparison-ready specs from the Squash Review catalog.
Manufacturer rating: 9.3/10 · Above average
| Head shape | traditional |
| Head size | 477 cm² |
| String pattern | 14x18 |
Manufacturer rating: 9.8/10 · Above average
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| Unstrung weight | 127 g |
| Balance point | 37.3 cm |
| Balance class | n/a |
| Frame material | Carbon/Graphite |
The Karakal Air Speed, a midprice racket (£78) from Karakal that's being introduced in 2021. From Karakal: The Karakal Air Speed Squash Racket is based on our S Series frames and comes with a straightened string profile
Read source| Brand | Karakal |
| Founded | 1928 |
| HQ | United Kingdom |
| Reputation index | 82/100 |
| Products in catalog | 50 |
| Pro usage count | 5 |
| Primary source | Squash Source |
| Source URL | https://www.squashsource.com/karakal-air-speed/ |
| Confidence | 78% |
| Release year | 2023 |
| Slug | karakal-air-speed |
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