Here's my take on Karakal racquets. I've had 3 different models of them over the years and compared them to Head, Prince, Dunlop and also a Wilson racquet.

 

- they have a flexible frame whereas a racquet like Head has a stiffer frame (the slightly flexy frame of the karakal may be good to try if you have tennis elbow)

 

- they are VERY durable in my experience. I believe these are the toughest racquets I've ever used.

 

- the grip is more rounded (like a prince), whereas a Head grip is square shaped.

 

I highly recommend these racquets due to their toughness. If you are breaking too many racquets give a Karakal a try - If you like the feel of the slightly flexy frame, then go for it. Good racquets in my experience.

 

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It depends on the model I guess there is an old (2002-2003)  Karaka green carbon racquet that is a very sweet one, 140g, 35cms balance, great racquet I am not really sure if they still make it.

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Karakal is an animal - Caracal caracal. In Turkish it means "the black ear". It is similar to lynx.

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Anybody know (or care) where the name Karakal comes from? I was just reading the book "Lost Horizon" and Karakal is the sacred mountain of Shangri La... I did not know that!

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i've played with a karakal before and i didn't like it, it vibrated too much. just stick to their grips

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