Maxbolt Navigator II Badminton Racket (Red)

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Maxbolt Navigator II Badminton Racket (Red)

Name: Maxbolt Navigator II Badminton Racket (Red)
Brand: Maxbolt
Price: 2892.00 INR
Availability: InStock

The Maxbolt Navigator II in Red is a 4U (about 84 g) power racket for players moving up from a basic frame. It combines a head-heavy 300 mm balance with a medium-stiff shaft and a high-modulus graphite frame with a 76-hole grommet system. With a G5 grip and a 35 lbs maximum tension, it suits beginners becoming intermediate players who want all-round attacking play.

~~₹ 5,990.00~~ ₹ 2,892.00 GOS Price

Estimated Delivery Time: 2 - 4 Days (Delivery subject to pincode)

GOS's Opinion

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★4.0

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View Specification

Weight - 4U (84 g)

Balance - Head Heavy

Flexibility - Medium-Stiff

GOS's Opinion

We see the Navigator II as a stepping stone for players moving from beginner to intermediate who want all-round attacking play. Its head-heavy balance puts real momentum behind smashes and clears, while the medium-stiff shaft keeps rallies controlled, so it attacks without giving up on defence and net play. Players who want the easiest possible power should look at the softer Predator.

Overall ★4

Attack (4/5)

Defence (4/5)

Net Area (4/5)

Control (4/5)

Product Details

Brand	Maxbolt
Model	Navigator II
Weight / Grip	4U (84 ± 2 g) / G5
Balance	Head Heavy
Balance Point	300 ± 3 mm
Flex	Medium-Stiff
Frame Material	High Modulus Graphite
Grommets	76 holes
Max Tension	35 lbs
Length	675 mm
Play Style	Power
Player Level	Beginner / Intermediate
Player Type	Attacking / All-Round
Colour	Red
MRP	Rs. 5,990 (inclusive of all taxes)

God of Sports Expert Verdict on Maxbolt Navigator II Badminton Racket (Red):

The Navigator II is a power-focused 4U racket from Maxbolt, at about 84 g with a head-heavy 300 mm balance. Maxbolt classes it as a power racket, and it is aimed at players who are moving beyond a basic starter frame and want a racket that attacks properly while still covering the whole court.
Its shaft is medium-stiff, a step firmer than Maxbolt's medium-flex Predator. That gives a more direct, controlled response on smashes and drives, while still bending enough to help a developing swing, which is what makes it work as an all-round attacking racket rather than a pure smash weapon.
The high-modulus graphite frame uses a 76-hole grommet system and is rated to 35 lbs, a generous ceiling for a racket at this level. Retailers commonly advise staying at or below 28 lbs for the best feel, which suits most beginners and improving players anyway.
It suits beginners becoming intermediate players who like to attack but want a racket that also defends and plays the net reasonably well. The trade-offs are those of any head-heavy frame: it is slower to recover in the fastest exchanges than an even or head-light racket, and the medium-stiff shaft asks for a little more technique than a flexible one.

Technology Breakdown:

Head-Heavy Balance (300 mm) — attacking momentum: Weight towards the head adds momentum to smashes and helps clears reach the back line, so attacking shots take less effort than with a basic, even-balanced starter racket.
Medium-Stiff Shaft — control with power: Firmer than a flexible or medium shaft, it releases the shuttle more directly for accurate drives and smashes, while still flexing enough to help a developing swing.
High-Modulus Graphite Frame — a responsive step up: A carbon graphite frame is lighter and more responsive than the aluminium or basic composite frames of starter rackets.
76-Hole Grommet System and 35 lbs Rating — durability and headroom: The grommet design spreads string load evenly for a consistent string bed, and the 35 lbs rating gives plenty of room to adjust tension as your game develops.

Performance Ratings:

Category	Score (/10)	Notes
Attack	8	Head weight and the medium-stiff shaft give solid, direct smashes and deep clears for a racket at this level.
Defence	8	Stable enough for blocks and lifts when set; very fast smashes to the body are harder to recover than with a head-light frame.
Net Area	8	Firm net kills and controlled pushes when you arrive early, helped by the more direct shaft.
Control	8	The medium-stiff shaft keeps placement accurate, though it is a little less forgiving on mistimed shots than a flexible racket.

Racket Finder — Is This Right for You?

Beginners becoming intermediate players: a proper carbon attacking racket that still covers the whole court.
Players who want all-round attacking play: the head-heavy balance helps attack, and the medium-stiff shaft keeps it controlled in rallies.
Players moving up from a basic frame: a noticeable jump in responsiveness and power.
Not for you if you want the easiest possible power: the medium-flex Maxbolt Predator or a flexible racket loads more easily on a slow swing.
Not for you if you are a defence-first or net player: an even-balanced racket such as the Maxbolt Superstar Nova reacts faster.
Not for you if you are already an advanced player: the even-balanced, stiff Maxbolt Superstar 11 rewards a developed swing more.

Playing Style Guide:

Rearcourt / Attacking Player
- Solid, direct smashes and deep clears, with the stiffer shaft keeping attacking shots accurate.
All-Round / Singles Player
- A good fit for a developing singles player who wants to attack but still needs to defend and play the net.
Doubles Player
- Best as the attacking partner at the back, while remaining usable at the net.
Frontcourt / Net Player
- Capable of firm net kills when early, but quick net exchanges favour a lighter-headed racket.

Same-Brand Comparison — Maxbolt Rackets at God of Sports:

Model	Weight	Balance	Flex	Max Tension	Best For
Navigator II (Red) (this racket)	4U (84 g)	Head-heavy (300 mm)	Medium-stiff	35 lbs	All-round attacking play for improving players
Navigator II (White)	4U (84 g)	Head-heavy (300 mm)	Medium-stiff	35 lbs	The same racket in another colourway
Navigator II (Violet)	4U (84 g)	Head-heavy (300 mm)	Medium-stiff	35 lbs	The same racket in another colourway
Predator (Blue)	4U (83 g)	Head-heavy (300 mm)	Medium	32 lbs	Easier power from a softer, medium-flex shaft
Superstar Nova	4U (83 g)	Even to slightly head-light	Medium	35 lbs	A more defensive, all-round option
Superstar 11	4U (83 g)	Even (295 mm)	Stiff	43 lbs	The all-round upgrade once your swing develops

Cross-Brand Comparison:

Model	Brand	Weight	Balance	Flex	Best For
Astrox 99 Game	Yonex	4U (84 g)	Head-heavy	Medium	Head-heavy power with a slightly softer shaft
Astrox 100 Game	Yonex	4U (84 g)	Head-heavy	Medium	A similar head-heavy attacking racket from Yonex
Axforce Blast (4U)	Li-Ning	4U	Head-heavy	Flexible	Easier power from a flexible shaft
Axforce Cannon (4U)	Li-Ning	4U	Head-heavy	Flexible	An entry-level head-heavy frame

Other Maxbolt Rackets also at God of Sports:

Is the Maxbolt Navigator II good for beginners?

Yes, for beginners who are ready to move up from a basic racket. Its high-modulus graphite frame is lighter and more responsive than entry-level frames, and the head-heavy 300 mm balance makes smashes and clears easier. The medium-stiff shaft is a little firmer than many beginner rackets, which gives more control but asks for a slightly more developed swing. A complete beginner who wants the easiest possible power may prefer the medium-flex Maxbolt Predator.

What is the difference between the Maxbolt Navigator II and the Predator?

Both are head-heavy 4U attacking rackets with a 300 mm balance point, but they differ in shaft and tension rating. The Navigator II has a medium-stiff shaft and is rated to 35 lbs, while the Predator has a medium-flex shaft and is rated to 32 lbs. The Navigator II feels more direct and controlled, suiting all-round attacking play; the Predator loads more easily on a slower swing, suiting players who want the easiest possible power.

What string tension should I use on the Maxbolt Navigator II?

Well below the 35 lbs maximum for most players. Retailers commonly advise staying at or below 28 lbs, and beginners and improving players usually get the best feel between 21 and 25 lbs, where the string bed adds repulsion and keeps the sweet spot forgiving. As technique improves, 25 to 27 lbs adds control. In hot, humid Indian conditions, strings lose tension faster, so restring regularly rather than starting at a higher tension.

Is the Maxbolt Navigator II a power racket or an all-round racket?

It is a power racket that plays well enough all-round. Maxbolt classes it as a power racket, and the head-heavy 300 mm balance gives attacking shots real momentum. The medium-stiff shaft, though, keeps it controlled and accurate in rallies, so it defends and plays the net reasonably well for a head-heavy frame. That makes it a good choice for players who want to attack without giving up on the rest of their game.

Is the Maxbolt Navigator II better for singles or doubles?

It works for both, with a lean towards attacking play. In singles, the head weight helps you clear deep and attack the short reply, while the stable shaft keeps rallies controlled. In doubles, it suits the partner who attacks from the back, and it is still usable at the net. Players who spend most of the rally at the net or defending fast smashes will find an even or head-light racket quicker to react with.

Is the Navigator II heavy?

No. At about 84 g it is a standard 4U racket, the weight class most club players use. What can make it feel heavier is the head-heavy 300 mm balance, which puts more of that weight towards the head to add power. Players used to a light, even-balanced starter racket will notice the extra head weight at first, but it quickly becomes an advantage on smashes and clears.

What colours does the Maxbolt Navigator II come in at God of Sports?

God of Sports stocks the Navigator II in Red, White and Violet. All three share the same specification: 4U at about 84 g, a head-heavy 300 mm balance, a medium-stiff shaft, a high-modulus graphite frame with a 76-hole grommet system, a G5 grip and a 35 lbs maximum tension. The colour does not change how the racket plays, so choose the one you like best.