{"product_id":"hundred-battle-1000-badminton-racket-3u","title":"Hundred Battle 1000 Badminton Racket (3U)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGod of Sports Expert Verdict on Hundred Battle 1000 Badminton Racket (3U):\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Battle 1000 is the top racket in Hundred's Battle series, a line of head-heavy rackets built for power and stability from the backcourt. The 3U is its heavier version, and that extra mass changes the character: more weight behind every smash and clear, at the cost of slower handling than the 4U.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe construction matches the 4U: Hundred's premium m40x² carbon fibre, the Curve² frame shape with a compact head, a 300 mm head-heavy balance and a Flexible 6.5 mm shaft. Hundred rates both versions to 32 lbs and positions the racket for advanced attacking players.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA heavier frame on a flexible shaft is an unusual combination. The flex helps you load the racket without an explosive swing, while the 3U mass carries the shuttle deeper and harder. Independent testing of the Battle 900, built on the same Battle platform, found it easy to generate power on overheads and noted a firmer, medium to medium-stiff hitting feel than its flexible rating suggests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 3U suits attacking players who win from the rearcourt and have the footwork to be in position early. The heavier head is slower to recover for fast defence and quick drive exchanges, so players who rely on speed and reactions are better served by the 4U.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnology Breakdown:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003em40x² Carbon Fibre — a stable frame for heavy hitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hundred's premium carbon keeps the frame from twisting on impact, which matters more on a 3U, where the extra mass puts more force through the frame on every smash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurve² Frame and Compact Head — less drag on a heavier racket:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Curve² shape and smaller head cut air resistance, helping the heavier 3U swing faster than its weight suggests. The compact head also means a smaller sweet spot, which rewards clean contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible 6.5 mm Shaft — loading the extra mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e The slim, flexible shaft bends on the backswing and kicks through at contact, so you can put the 3U's weight behind the shuttle without needing an explosive swing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead-Heavy Balance (300 mm) — depth and power:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combined with the 3U's mass, the head-heavy balance adds momentum to smashes and helps clears reach the back line. The trade-off is a slower recovery when the shuttle comes back fast and flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT-Fuse and Nano Frame construction — a smoother hit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hundred blends carbon fibre with high-impact resin at key points of the frame to damp vibration, giving a solid, comfortable feel at contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerformance Ratings:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScore (\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAttack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe 3U's strongest area: extra mass, head weight and the flexible kick produce heavy smashes and clears that reach the back line with ease.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDefence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe weakest area: the heavier head is slower to recover against fast smashes, and the compact sweet spot makes rushed blocks less forgiving.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet Area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirm net kills when you arrive early, but quick interceptions feel slower than on the 4U.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe stable m40x² frame keeps full swings accurate, but the extra weight makes placement on rushed or off-balance shots less precise than on the 4U.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRacket Finder — Is This Right for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttacking players who win from the rearcourt:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your game is built on smashes and deep clears, the 3U puts more weight behind every shot than the 4U.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingles players with good footwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e the extra power pushes opponents deep, provided you move early enough to stay ahead of the slower-handling frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers who want power without a stiff shaft:\u003c\/strong\u003e the flexible shaft makes the 3U's mass usable without the explosive swing a stiff, heavy frame demands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for you if you play fast doubles or rely on reactions:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 4U Battle 1000 recovers faster for drives, blocks and net exchanges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for you if defence is your main game:\u003c\/strong\u003e a heavy, head-heavy frame with a compact sweet spot is the least forgiving combination for fast defensive shots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for you if you are still developing your technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e a heavier frame tires the arm sooner and exaggerates late timing; the 4U, or a lighter even-balanced racket, is easier to grow with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlaying Style Guide:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRearcourt \/ Attacking Player\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe 3U's natural home. Smashes land heavily and clears reach the back line with little effort, which makes it a strong finishing racket from the back of the court.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSingles Player\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWell suited to an attacking singles game built on depth and power. Good footwork is essential, because the heavier frame is slower to bring back for quick returns.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoubles Rear Player\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEffective for a doubles player who stays back and smashes repeatedly while a partner covers the net; sustained drive battles favour the 4U.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrontcourt \/ Net Player\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eNot where the 3U shines. Net kills are firm when you are early, but fast interceptions and repeated net exchanges suit a lighter frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSame-Brand Comparison — Hundred Rackets at God of Sports:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Tension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattle 1000 3U (this racket)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead-heavy (300 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Battle-series power for rear-court attackers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/hundred-battle-1000-badminton-racket-4u\"\u003eBattle 1000 (4U)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4U (84 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead-heavy (300 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe same frame with quicker handling for singles and doubles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/hundred-battle-900-badminton-racket-4u-black\"\u003eBattle 900 - 4U\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead-heavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 mm VaporShaft XS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe previous Battle flagship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/hundred-nitrix-80-bullet-badminton-racket-3u\"\u003eNitrix 80 Bullet (3U)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead-heavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard Flex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA stiffer 3U power frame for players with a fast, full swing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/hundred-nitrix-70-volta-badminton-racket-3u\"\u003eNitrix 70 Volta (3U)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead-heavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexible 3U power from the Nitrix smash series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCross-Brand Comparison:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/yonex-astrox-77-tour-badminton-racket\"\u003eAstrox 77 Tour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYonex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4U (83 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead-heavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead-heavy attacking power in a lighter frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/li-ning-3d-calibar-300c-combat-badminton-racket\"\u003e3D Calibar 300C Combat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLi-Ning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4U (85 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead-heavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexible \/ Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimilar accessible attacking power from Li-Ning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/li-ning-axforce-30-badminton-racket-cool-ebony-4u\"\u003eAxForce 30\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLi-Ning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead-heavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA lower-priced flexible, head-heavy attacking frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBattle 1000 3U vs 4U — Which Weight Should You Choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattle 1000 (3U) (this racket)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/hundred-battle-1000-badminton-racket-4u\"\u003eBattle 1000 (4U)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight Class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4U (84 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead-heavy (300 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead-heavy (300 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexible, 6.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexible, 6.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Tension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttack (\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefence (\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Area (\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl (\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlower; more mass behind every shot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuicker; easier to recover between shots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear-court attackers with disciplined footwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll-round club players in singles and doubles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Hundred Rackets also at God of Sports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/hundred-battle-1000-badminton-racket-4u\"\u003eHundred Battle 1000 (4U)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/hundred-battle-900-badminton-racket-4u-black\"\u003eHundred Battle 900 - 4U (Black)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/hundred-battle-600-badminton-racket-black-gold-blue\"\u003eHundred Battle 600 (Black\/Gold\/Blue)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/hundred-nitrix-80-bullet-badminton-racket-3u\"\u003eHundred Nitrix 80 Bullet (3U)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/hundred-nitrix-70-volta-badminton-racket-3u\"\u003eHundred Nitrix 70 Volta (3U)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/hundred-flareon-700-badminton-racket-3u\"\u003eHundred Flareon 700 (3U)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/hundred-hyfonic-7-badminton-racket-3u\"\u003eHundred Hyfonic 7 (3U)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hundred","offers":[{"title":"Default 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