Tecnifibre Carboflex Neo 125 NS Squash Racket
The Tecnifibre Carboflex Neo 125 NS Squash Racket is a lightweight performance squash racket for competitive and regular players seeking maximum manoeuvrability, fast preparation and responsive power. Its 125g graphite frame combines a 500cm² head with a 355mm balance, while the NS specification uses a smaller handle circumference for easier handling.
X-TOP NEO reduces weight around the top of the frame to improve acceleration, while HEART TECH increases shaft thickness and reactivity. Extended String Holes complement the 14x18 pattern with increased string movement for spin and tolerance.
Product Technologies
- NS Handle: Uses a smaller handle circumference than other rackets in the Carboflex NEO range, making the racket easier to manoeuvre and particularly suitable for players who prefer a slimmer grip.
- X-TOP NEO: Redesigned plastic parts and eyelets around the string bed reduce unnecessary material at the top of the frame. Tecnifibre removes approximately 2-3g of plastic around the 12 o'clock position to promote faster racket-head acceleration.
- Aramid Fibre Construction: The traditional plastic bumper is replaced by impact-resistant aramid fibres, helping protect the racket head while allowing a more responsive fibre-based construction.
- PTFE Treatment: Applied around the racket head to improve sliding against the walls and floor while helping protect the frame against abrasion.
- HEART TECH: Weight saved towards the racket head is redistributed around the centre of the frame. The Carboflex shaft is 3% thicker with a more rounded shape to increase power and responsiveness.
- Extended String Holes: Twelve enlarged eyelets positioned at 3, 9 and 12 o'clock allow greater string movement and elasticity, helping generate spin while increasing tolerance on off-centre contact.
- Graphite Construction: Lightweight graphite frame construction provides the combination of responsiveness, stability and manoeuvrability required for fast-paced squash.
- Colour: White/Black
Staff Pro Review
The Carboflex Neo 125 NS is particularly appealing for players who like the performance of a 125g Carboflex but prefer a slimmer handle. That narrower grip makes the NS feel especially agile when preparing quickly for volleys or retrieving from the corners. The 355mm balance, X-TOP NEO construction and HEART TECH also provide a useful combination of acceleration, stability and responsive power.
FAQs
Q: What does NS mean on the Carboflex Neo 125 NS?
A: The defining difference is its smaller handle circumference compared with the other rackets in the Carboflex NEO range. This provides a slimmer grip and is designed to increase manoeuvrability.
Q: How does the Neo 125 NS differ from the standard Neo 125?
A: Both have a 125g frame and 500cm² head, but the NS has a smaller handle circumference. Tecnifibre also specifies a 355mm balance for the NS, making the grip size and balance important considerations when choosing between the two.
Q: Do the Extended String Holes make a difference on off-centre contact?
A: Yes. Tecnifibre enlarges 12 eyelets at specific points around the frame to allow additional string movement and elasticity. This is designed to increase tolerance on off-centre shots while also helping the strings generate spin.
