Li-Ning Windstorm 72 vs Li-Ning Windstorm 78 S
Two head-heavy rackets from Li-Ning's range, lined up spec by spec from the makers' published figures. Rows marked in red are where they differ; the notes underneath say what each difference means on court.
Windstorm 72
A 72 g ultra-light racket with head-heavy balance (315 mm) so it still has some punch despite the low mass. Suits lighter players, juniors and doubles players who want maximum racket speed; strong hitters will find it lacks weight.
Full specs →Windstorm 78 S
A 78 g lightweight racket with a near-even 300 mm balance and soft shaft, easy to swing and gentle on the arm. A good option for recreational and intermediate players who find standard 4U rackets tiring.
Full specs →Where they differ
- Both are head-heavy frames with a flexible shaft, so neither asks for a faster swing than the other and the differences below are what separate them.
- Weights offered differ: Li-Ning Windstorm 72 comes in 6U, Li-Ning Windstorm 78 S in 5U.
- Play style tags differ: Li-Ning Windstorm 72 is listed for attack play, Li-Ning Windstorm 78 S for all-round. The tags come from the maker's positioning and the balance and flex above, not from our own play-testing.
- Li-Ning Windstorm 78 S is typically around US$30 cheaper (≈ US$100 against ≈ US$130; prices vary by region).
Balance, flex, weights, grips, tension and materials come from the manufacturers' published specifications; the level, play-style tags and typical prices are our own database fields and are labelled as such. We do not rate rackets we have not measured. Shaft flex and balance are the makers' own categories, so compare them within a brand with more confidence than across brands. Our head-heavy vs head-light guide and string tension guide explain what the categories mean on court.
Specifications side by side
Rows with a red mark are where the two rackets differ. Open in the comparison tool to swap either racket for another.