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Maxbolt Predator Badminton Racket (Blue)

Name: Maxbolt Predator Badminton Racket (Blue)
Brand: Maxbolt
Price: 2443.00 INR
Availability: InStock

The Maxbolt Predator in Blue is an entry-level attacking racket for players moving up from a basic frame. It is a 4U (about 83 g) racket with a head-heavy 300 mm balance, a medium-flex shaft and a 30T high-modulus graphite frame. Supplied unstrung with a G5 grip, it takes up to 32 lbs tension. Suited to beginners becoming intermediate players.

~~₹ 6,990.00~~ ₹ 2,443.00 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 (83 g)

Balance - Head Heavy

Flexibility - Medium

GOS's Opinion

We see the Predator as the best stepping-stone racket for players moving from beginner to intermediate: a solid first proper attacking racket after a basic frame. Its head-heavy balance and medium flex make smashing and clearing feel easy without asking too much of you technically. It is a racket to learn and grow with; as your game develops, a stiffer, even-balanced frame such as the Superstar 11 will reward you more.

Overall ★4

Attack (4/5)

Defence (3.5/5)

Net Area (3.5/5)

Control (4/5)

Product Details

Brand	Maxbolt
Model	Predator
Weight / Grip	4U (83 ± 3 g) / G5
Balance	Head Heavy
Balance Point	300 mm
Flex	Medium
Frame Material	30T High Modulus Graphite
Grommets	76 holes
Max Tension	32 lbs
Length	675 mm
Strung / Unstrung	Unstrung
Player Level	Beginner / Intermediate
Player Type	Attacking
Colour	Blue
MRP	Rs. 6,990 (inclusive of all taxes)

God of Sports Expert Verdict on Maxbolt Predator Badminton Racket (Blue):

The Predator is Maxbolt's entry-level attacking racket: a standard 4U frame at about 83 g with a head-heavy 300 mm balance and a medium-flex shaft. It is built for players who have outgrown a basic starter racket and want their first proper attacking frame.
The combination is what makes it approachable. Head weight puts momentum behind smashes and clears, while the medium-flex shaft bends enough to help a developing swing generate pace, without the harsh, demanding feel of a stiff power frame.
Maxbolt builds the frame from 30T high-modulus graphite with a 76-hole grommet system, and rates it to 32 lbs, a sensible ceiling for a racket at this level. It comes unstrung, so you choose the string and tension that suit your game.
It suits beginners moving into intermediate play and club players who like to attack. The honest trade-offs come with any head-heavy frame: it is slower to recover for fast blocks and net exchanges than an even or head-light racket, and advanced players will eventually want a stiffer, more precise shaft.

Technology Breakdown:

Head-Heavy Balance (300 mm) — easy power from the back: Extra 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-Flex Shaft — forgiving power: The shaft bends and kicks back at contact, helping players who do not yet have a fast, explosive swing to generate pace, while staying firm enough for reasonable control.
30T High-Modulus Graphite Frame — a proper step up: A carbon graphite frame is lighter and more responsive than the aluminium or basic composite frames of starter rackets, which is the main difference you feel when moving up.
76-Hole Grommet System and 32 lbs Tension — room to grow: The frame takes up to 32 lbs, so it can be strung softer for easy power now and a little tighter for control as your technique improves.

Performance Ratings:

Category	Score (/10)	Notes
Attack	8	The racket's strongest area: head weight and the medium-flex kick make smashing and clearing feel easy for a developing player.
Defence	7	Fine when you have time to set up, but the head-heavy balance is slower to recover against fast smashes and body shots.
Net Area	7	Capable of firm net kills when early; quick net exchanges and fine touch shots are harder than with a lighter-headed racket.
Control	8	The medium-flex shaft is forgiving on mistimed shots, so placement stays reasonably consistent while technique is still developing.

Racket Finder — Is This Right for You?

Players moving up from a basic starter racket: the Predator is a sensible first proper attacking frame, with a noticeable jump in responsiveness.
Beginners becoming intermediate players who like to attack: head weight and a medium-flex shaft make smashes and clears easier without demanding advanced technique.
Club players on a budget: a carbon graphite attacking racket at an accessible price.
Not for you if you are a defence-first or net player: an even-balanced racket such as the Maxbolt Superstar Nova reacts faster in defence and at the net.
Not for you if you are already an advanced player: a stiffer, more precise frame such as the Maxbolt Superstar 11 will reward a developed swing more.

Playing Style Guide:

Rearcourt / Attacking Player
- The Predator's natural home: clears reach the back line easily and smashes come with real momentum for a racket at this level.
Singles Player
- Suits a developing singles player who builds points with deep clears and attacks the short reply.
Doubles Player
- Best as the rear-court attacker in a pair; quick front-court exchanges favour a lighter-headed racket.
Frontcourt / Net Player
- Workable for net kills when you arrive early, but not the racket's strength.

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

Model	Weight	Balance	Flex	Max Tension	Best For
Predator (Blue) (this racket)	4U (83 g)	Head-heavy (300 mm)	Medium	32 lbs	A first proper attacking racket for improving players
Predator (Green)	4U (83 g)	Head-heavy (300 mm)	Medium	32 lbs	The same racket in the other colourway
Superstar Swift	4U (83 g)	Head-heavy (295 mm)	Flexible	35 lbs	Easier attacking power with a more flexible shaft
Superstar Nova	4U (83 g)	Even to slightly head-light	Medium	35 lbs	A more defensive, all-round option for improving players
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 100 Game	Yonex	4U (84 g)	Head-heavy	Medium	A similar head-heavy, medium-flex attacking racket from Yonex
Astrox 99 Game	Yonex	4U (84 g)	Head-heavy	Medium	Head-heavy power for improving attackers
Axforce Blast (4U)	Li-Ning	4U	Head-heavy	Flexible	A more flexible, easier-to-load attacking frame
Axforce Cannon (4U)	Li-Ning	4U	Head-heavy	Flexible	An entry-level head-heavy frame with a flexible shaft

Other Maxbolt Rackets also at God of Sports:

Is the Maxbolt Predator good for beginners?

Yes, particularly for beginners who are ready to move up from a basic starter racket. Its carbon graphite frame is lighter and more responsive than entry-level aluminium or composite frames, and the medium-flex shaft helps generate power without needing advanced technique. The head-heavy balance makes smashes and clears feel easy. Complete beginners who mainly want to keep the shuttle in play may find an even-balanced racket a little easier for defence and net shots.

Is the Maxbolt Predator a good step up from a basic racket?

Yes - that is exactly where it fits. Moving from a basic frame to the Predator, you will notice a more responsive, solid hit from the 30T high-modulus graphite frame, and easier power from the head-heavy balance and medium-flex shaft. It does not ask for the fast, precise swing that a stiff, advanced racket demands, so it suits a player still building technique. Once your swing is well developed, a stiffer frame such as the Maxbolt Superstar 11 is the natural next step.

What string tension should I use on the Maxbolt Predator?

Stay at or below Maxbolt's maximum of 32 lbs, but most players should string well below it. Beginners and improving players usually get the best results between 20 and 24 lbs, where the string bed adds repulsion and the sweet spot stays forgiving. As your technique improves, 24 to 26 lbs gives a little more control. The racket comes unstrung, so the choice is yours. In humid Indian conditions, strings lose tension faster, so restring regularly.

Is the Maxbolt Predator head-heavy or even-balanced?

It is head-heavy, with a balance point of around 300 mm. That places more weight towards the head, which adds momentum to smashes and clears and makes attacking shots feel easier. The trade-off is slightly slower handling in quick exchanges at the net and against fast smashes. Players who prefer a quicker, more defensive racket should look at an even-balanced option such as the Maxbolt Superstar Nova.

Is the Maxbolt Predator better for singles or doubles?

It suits attacking play in both, with a slight lean towards singles and the rear-court role in doubles. In singles, the head weight helps you clear deep and attack the short reply. In doubles, it works best for the partner who stays at the back and smashes. 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.

Does the Maxbolt Predator come strung?

No, it comes unstrung, so it needs to be strung before you play. That lets you choose a string and tension that suit your level: a durable, repulsive string at a moderate tension of around 20 to 24 lbs suits most beginners and improving players. If you are unsure which string to choose, a good all-round string at a moderate tension is a safe starting point that you can adjust as your game develops.

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

God of Sports stocks the Predator in Blue and Green. Both colourways share the same specification: 4U at about 83 g, a head-heavy 300 mm balance, a medium-flex shaft, a 30T high-modulus graphite frame, a G5 grip and a 32 lbs maximum tension. The colour does not change how the racket plays, so choose the one you prefer; both come unstrung, ready for the string and tension of your choice.