Exact-product research
Apacs Ferocious 22
The available specifications point to a light, nominally even-balanced racket with a thin shaft. Seller grip codes and tolerances vary, so the cone and packaging should control any purchase decision. Treat this page as a research record rather than proof of stock, authenticity, condition or personal fit.
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The short answer
The available specifications point to a light, nominally even-balanced racket with a thin shaft. Seller grip codes and tolerances vary, so the cone and packaging should control any purchase decision. Treat this page as a research record rather than proof of stock, authenticity, condition or personal fit.
Evidence snapshot
What can be verified
- Specialist listings identify the Ferocious 22 as a 4U racket around 85 g before strings, with regional grip codes that differ by seller.
- Two specialist sources describe a medium-flex 6.0 mm shaft and a nominal balance around 290 mm.
- Listings state a 72-hole frame and a maximum tension claim of 38 lb.
- Those unusually high tension figures are catalogue limits, not a recommended starting tension for an individual player or an older used frame.
How to read the available specifications
The available specifications point to a light, nominally even-balanced racket with a thin shaft. Seller grip codes and tolerances vary, so the cone and packaging should control any purchase decision. A catalogue weight class describes the bare or factory-defined racket, while strings, overgrip, protective tape and manufacturing tolerance change finished weight and balance. Marketing names such as power, light or control are not measurements.
A maximum string-tension figure is a frame limit under the maker's conditions, not a recommendation. Suitable tension depends on the exact frame's age and condition, the string, the machine and the player's technique. Start from current manufacturer and qualified stringer guidance.
For legacy equipment, identity comes before comparison. Match the full name, product code, colour, weight and grip marks before transferring any specification from another market or a visually similar model.
Who should consider this model
Consider the documented weight, balance and flex only as filters. A lighter racket may be easier to reposition, a head-biased balance can preserve head presence, and a stiffer shaft generally demands different timing, but none of those labels predicts an individual result.
The safest purchase is one whose exact markings, condition and return terms can be checked. For a used racket, frame integrity and grommet condition matter more than a favourable specification table; for shoes, fit and aged materials matter more than the colourway.
These observations come from document review, not a hands-on test or individual fitting. Strings, grip build-up, manufacturing tolerance, wear, technique and the exact regional variant can change how a racket or shoe works for a particular player.
What to check on the exact item
- Match the full model name, product code, weight class, grip code, colour and market to the cone, shaft and packaging.
- Confirm whether the racket is sold strung or unstrung and distinguish frame limit from a suitable starting tension.
- Inspect the full hoop, shared grommets, cone and handle for cracks, sunken holes, movement, repairs or concealed damage.
- Ask for actual strung weight and balance if those details matter; strings, overgrip and manufacturing tolerance change both.
- Prefer original photographs, a clear return policy and written seller answers over a copied specification table.
What remains unresolved
- Current price, stock, seller reliability and regional warranty are not verified here.
- Hands-on feel, power, speed, comfort and durability have not been tested by Dribon.
- The exact item's authenticity, previous stringing history, repair history and structural condition remain unknown.
- Regional variants may use different grip, colour, packaging or stringing specifications.
- Any specification not stated in the evidence snapshot should be checked on the item or in a period manufacturer catalogue.
Evidence record
Sources reviewed
- Badminton Bay: Apacs Ferocious 22 specifications (specialist retailer)
Manufacturer or catalogue material is preferred for identity and specifications. A specialist retailer is used when dependable first-party material for an older model is unavailable. Conflicts stay visible instead of being averaged or silently resolved. Sources were reviewed August 7, 2026.