Babolat Satelite Blast review: controversial flagship, mid-tier soul
This is the first note in a short series on controversial high-end frames. Babolat Satelite Blast — Chinese market name Blast — sits around the ¥1000 list tier …
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Overview
This is the first note in a short series on controversial high-end frames. Babolat Satelite Blast — Chinese market name Blast — sits around the ¥1000 list tier from a tennis giant that never quite owned badminton mindshare in Asia. Do not confuse it with Bonny’s Star Cloud (also in Chinese shops).
On court
Stock string feel is mediocre — part of why the racket stays underexposed. Power-attack DNA is obvious from the swing weight; I still found it learnable. Comfort sits in an “old racket” zone: familiar, slightly soft around the edges, flashy butt cap that tries harder than the rest of the paint. Honest scoring for me: 7.5–8 / 10. Street price around ¥300+ used makes that score fair. Feels closer to a mid-high ¥600–700 big-three frame than a true flagship. Fine to learn power attack on; I would trade it without much heartbreak.
Verdict
Satelite Blast is a conversation piece more than a must-buy. Flat shaft plus flat grommets are interesting. Materials and badge ask for more than the on-court return delivers at list price. Hunt a used deal if the shape and brand curiosity pull you in.
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