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Siux Pegasus Graphene 1K vs Drop Shot Explorer 8.0

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The verdict

Choose the Pegasus Graphene 1K if you want more handling. The Explorer 8.0 does nothing clearly better on paper.

Pegasus Graphene 1K
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  • Handling+1.0
Explorer 8.0
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

Neither is sold to Netherlands by the shops on padell.io.

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How they play

From the Pegasus Graphene 1K to the Explorer 8.0: less handling.

Controlabout the same5.55.5
Powera bit more power7.07.5
Comforta bit less comfort7.57.0
Handlingless handling3.52.5
Forgivenessabout the same6.06.0

Pegasus Graphene 1KExplorer 8.0Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Weight
Not published
360 to 370 g
Face
1K carbon and graphene
3K carbon
Core
EVA Soft High Recovery
EVA Soft Low Density
Thickness
Not published
38 mm
Surface
Flat
3D Face System
Frame
Twin tube of 6K carbon
Double tubular carbon
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Shape
Teardrop
Teardrop
Balance
Slightly head-heavy according to the brand
Slightly head-heavy according to the brand

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Pegasus Graphene 1K: 0. Of the Explorer 8.0: 0.

Pegasus Graphene 1K: reviews and videos →Explorer 8.0: reviews and videos →

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Better where both are weak: handling 7 against 3.5 and 2.5, and otherwise close to the two.

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