Tecnifibre Carboflex Neo 135 Squash Racket
The Tecnifibre Carboflex Neo 135 Squash Racket is a performance squash racket for regular and competitive players seeking a strong combination of power and manoeuvrability. Its 135g graphite frame provides useful inertia through the ball, while the 500cm² head balances power with stability.
At 67.5cm, the frame is 1cm shorter than other Carboflex models for easier handling. X-TOP NEO reduces weight around the racket head, while HEART TECH increases shaft responsiveness and Extended String Holes improve string movement, spin and tolerance.
Product Technologies
- X-TOP NEO: Redesigned plastic components and eyelets reduce material around the top of the racket. Approximately 2-3g is removed around the 12 o'clock position to reduce weight at the front and encourage faster racket-head acceleration.
- Aramid Fibre Protection: The traditional plastic bumper is replaced with impact-resistant aramid fibres, providing protection while allowing more active fibres to be incorporated into the racket construction.
- PTFE Treatment: Applied around the racket head to improve its ability to slide against court surfaces and help protect the frame against abrasion from walls and floors.
- HEART TECH: Features a shaft that is 3% thicker with a more rounded profile. Weight saved around the head is redistributed through this central area to increase power and frame responsiveness.
- Extended String Holes: Twelve enlarged eyelets positioned at 3, 9 and 12 o'clock allow greater string movement and elasticity, helping increase spin and tolerance when contact is away from the centre.
- Optimised Length: At 67.5cm, the NEO 135 is 1cm shorter than other Carboflex rackets, reducing overall bulk and improving manoeuvrability.
- Graphite Construction: Graphite frame construction provides the stiffness, responsiveness and stability required for regular and competitive squash.
- Colour: White/Black
Staff Pro Review
The Carboflex Neo 135 is an interesting choice for players who want extra weight behind their shots without giving up quick handling. The 135g frame provides useful inertia and stability, but the shortened 67.5cm length and X-TOP NEO construction keep it manoeuvrable in tight areas. It should particularly suit regular players looking for an accessible balance between power and racket-head speed.
FAQs
Q: Why is the Carboflex Neo 135 shorter than the other Carboflex models?
A: Tecnifibre reduces the length to 67.5cm, which is 1cm shorter than other Carboflex rackets. This reduces bulk and helps maintain manoeuvrability despite the additional inertia of the 135g frame.
Q: Does the 135g weight make the Neo 135 difficult to manoeuvre?
A: The additional weight creates useful power and stability, but Tecnifibre offsets this with the shorter frame and X-TOP NEO technology, which removes approximately 2-3g of plastic around the 12 o'clock area to improve racket-head acceleration.
Q: What benefit do Extended String Holes provide?
A: Twelve enlarged eyelets allow the strings greater freedom to move and flex. This increases string-bed elasticity, helping improve tolerance on off-centre contact while also supporting greater spin generation.
