{"product_id":"hundred-nuclear-78-badminton-racket-black-gold","title":"Hundred Nuclear 78 Badminton Racket (Black\/Gold)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGod of Sports Expert Verdict on Hundred Nuclear 78 Badminton Racket (Black\/Gold):\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Nuclear 78 is the heaviest racket in Hundred's lightweight Nuclear series, at 78 g. That puts it in the 5U class: a few grams lighter than the 4U frames most club players use, but far closer to them than the 72 g Nuclear 72 or the 60 g Nuclear 60.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHundred gives it a head-heavy 305 mm balance and a Flexible 7.0 mm shaft on its Curve² frame. The head weight keeps smashes and clears feeling familiar to anyone used to a conventional attacking racket, while the lighter frame and flexible shaft make each swing easier and quicker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThat makes it the gentlest step down in weight within the series. Buyers on Hundred's site describe it as very light and easy to use, with good results on smashes, defence and net kills, and good value for money, though there are only a handful of reviews so far.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt suits beginners and improving players who want a light, forgiving racket that still attacks, and players moving down from a heavier head-heavy frame. Hundred itself rates the Nuclear series for attacking play; players who want maximum power will still get more from a 4U or 3U, and those who want the fastest possible handling should look at the lighter Nuclear models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnology Breakdown:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e78 g (5U) Frame — lighter, without feeling unfamiliar:\u003c\/strong\u003e A few grams lighter than a typical 4U, the Nuclear 78 takes less effort to swing and recover, while keeping enough mass to give smashes and clears a solid feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead-Heavy Balance (305 mm) — familiar attacking feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e More weight towards the head adds momentum to overhead shots. It is the least extreme balance in the Nuclear series, so it feels close to a conventional head-heavy racket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible 7.0 mm VaporShaft — easy power:\u003c\/strong\u003e The flexible shaft bends and releases at contact, which helps beginners and improving players generate pace without a fast, explosive swing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon Fibre Frame with Curve² shape — light and quick through the air:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hundred's carbon frame keeps the weight down, and the Curve² head shape reduces air resistance for quicker swings.\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\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood smash power and clear depth for a 5U frame, helped by the head-heavy balance and flexible kick; a heavier 4U or 3U still hits harder.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDefence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighter than a 4U, so reactions are quicker, but the head-heavy balance means very fast blocks and body defence are slower than on a head-light frame.\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\u003eQuick enough for interceptions and net kills; the head weight helps finish downward.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe racket's strongest area: the flexible shaft is forgiving on mistimed shots, and the light frame makes placement easy for developing players.\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\u003ePlayers used to a regular head-heavy racket who want something lighter:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Nuclear 78 keeps the familiar attacking feel while being easier on the arm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeginners and improving players:\u003c\/strong\u003e the flexible shaft and light frame make power and control easier while technique develops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers who tire with a 4U over a long session:\u003c\/strong\u003e a few grams less, combined with the flexible shaft, reduces the effort of every swing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for you if you want the lightest, fastest racket:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 72 g Nuclear 72 or 60 g Nuclear 60 handle faster still.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for you if you want maximum smash power:\u003c\/strong\u003e a heavier head-heavy frame such as the Battle 600 at 4U puts more weight behind the shuttle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for you if you are a defence-first player:\u003c\/strong\u003e an even-balanced or head-light racket reacts faster to hard smashes.\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\u003eSmashes and clears feel familiar and come easily, thanks to the head-heavy balance and flexible kick; power-first players will still find more in a 4U.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoubles Player\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eA good all-round doubles option for club play: light enough for drives and net interceptions, with enough head weight to attack when the shuttle is lifted.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSingles Player\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSuits a developing singles player who wants a forgiving, light racket that still clears deep.\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\u003eCapable at the net, though dedicated net specialists will find the lighter Nuclear models quicker.\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\u003eNuclear 78 (Black\/Gold) (this racket)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78 g (5U)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead-heavy (305 mm)\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\u003eA lighter racket that keeps the familiar head-heavy feel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/hundred-nuclear-72-badminton-racket-black-white-gold\"\u003eNuclear 72 (Black\/White\/Gold)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72 g (6U)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead-heavy (310 mm)\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\u003eFaster handling with competitive smash power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/hundred-nuclear-60-badminton-racket-white-blue-black\"\u003eNuclear 60 (White\/Blue\/Black)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead-heavy (330 mm)\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\u003eThe lightest option, easiest on the arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/hundred-battle-600-badminton-racket-black-gold-blue\"\u003eBattle 600\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32-34 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMore weight behind attacking shots at 4U\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\/li-ning-windstorm-78-black-badminton-racket\"\u003eWindstorm 78+\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLi-Ning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78 g (5U)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 300 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA same-weight, speed-focused alternative from Li-Ning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/maxbolt-silver-badminton-racket-7u\"\u003eSilver (7U)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaxbolt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7U (61-65 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead-heavy (300 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelatively stiff\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA much lighter head-heavy frame with a stiffer shaft for more experienced players\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/victor-auraspeed-9-badminton-racket-blue\"\u003eAuraspeed 9\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVictor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA heavier, even-balanced entry racket, sold pre-strung\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/yonex-nanoflare-1000-play-badminton-racket\"\u003eNanoflare 1000 Play\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYonex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4U (83 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead-light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA head-light, speed-first beginner racket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNuclear 60 vs Nuclear 72 vs Nuclear 78 — Which 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/hundred-nuclear-60-badminton-racket-white-blue-black\"\u003eNuclear 60\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/hundred-nuclear-72-badminton-racket-black-white-gold\"\u003eNuclear 72\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNuclear 78 (this racket)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72 g (6U)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78 g (5U)\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 (330 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead-heavy (310 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead-heavy (305 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, 7.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexible, 7.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexible, 7.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG6\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\u003ctd\u003e32 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttack \/ Defence \/ Net \/ Control (\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 \/ 9 \/ 8 \/ 8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 \/ 8 \/ 9 \/ 9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 \/ 7 \/ 8 \/ 9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArm-sensitive players and doubles front-court specialists\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFaster-than-4U handling with competitive smash power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA lighter racket that still feels like a regular head-heavy frame\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-nuclear-78-badminton-racket-white-blue\"\u003eHundred Nuclear 78 (White\/Blue)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/hundred-nuclear-78-badminton-racket-white-red\"\u003eHundred Nuclear 78 (White\/Red)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/hundred-nuclear-78-badminton-racket-black-silver\"\u003eHundred Nuclear 78 (Black\/Silver)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/hundred-nuclear-72-badminton-racket-black-white-gold\"\u003eHundred Nuclear 72 (Black\/White\/Gold)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/hundred-nuclear-72-badminton-racket-red-black-gold\"\u003eHundred Nuclear 72 (Red\/Black\/Gold)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/hundred-nuclear-72-badminton-racket-white-black-blue\"\u003eHundred Nuclear 72 (White\/Black\/Blue)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/hundred-nuclear-60-badminton-racket-white-blue-black\"\u003eHundred Nuclear 60 (White\/Blue\/Black)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/hundred-nuclear-60-badminton-racket-navy-gold\"\u003eHundred Nuclear 60 (Navy\/Gold)\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\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hundred","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67600838590554,"sku":null,"price":4243.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/3535\/3946\/files\/HundredNuclear78BadmintonRacket_Black_Gold_-1.jpg?v=1790966015","url":"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/hundred-nuclear-78-badminton-racket-black-gold","provider":"God of Sports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}