FORTIUS TOUR V

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FORTIUS TOUR V

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Average review score

  • Rating: 9.29 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 14
    • Swing: 9.07
    • Maneuverability: 9.36
    • Control: 8.93
    • Touch：9.5

    Despite the box frame unique to the FORTIUS series, the swingout is improved with a small 54inch2 frame. For players seeking power and operability.

    Specifications

    Producer
    MIZUNO
    Series
    FORTIUS (FORTIUS)
    Model number
    73JTB803
    Grip size
    G5
    Color
    09: Black x Blue
    Weight
    4U
    Shaft stiffness / feel
    Slightly hard
    Head balance
    Head heavy
    Recommended tension

    23-27

    Frame material
    High elasticity graphite + graphite
    Shaft material
    High elasticity graphite + graphite
    Frame shape
    54 inch box frame

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    The compact frame and stiff shaft deliver explosive power and excellent control when hitting the sweet spot. However, it's recognized as a high-skill racket that requires technique and appeal varies by player preference.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Explosive power and speed from solid contact
    • Excellent maneuverability with compact frame
    • Combines repulsion with great control
    • Stiff shaft minimizes face twisting
    • Requires intermediate to advanced skills
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveEven light contact sends the shuttle flying far! Combined with good shot absorption, control is excellent. The compact frame provides superior swing-through.
    ▽ CriticalThe compact frame demands precise sweet spot contact, and off-center hits transmit impact directly to the shoulder. Insufficient strength can cause elbow and shoulder injuries.

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    • kazu

      kazu （Experience：11-20 years） A head-heavy racket that's easy to control!!

      I was using the previous model, the CALIBER VA, so I bought its successor, the TOUR V.

      Comparing the two, the previous model swung more easily and let me hit faster, sharper smashes.

      The TOUR V has a very thick frame and a fairly thick shaft too. (The frame is about 1.2~3 thicker than the VTZF2)
      The VA had a very thin frame and a slim shaft, so the VA is far better in terms of swing speed.

      The TOUR V's strength is that even when you take your opponent's fast smashes or drives, the face doesn't wobble and you can receive solidly,
      and you can hit good smashes and clears with little force.

      The CALIBER and FORTIUS are completely different rackets: the CALIBER makes the most of its easy swing with a slim, stiff shaft. My impression of the FORTIUS is that it's a racket with a thick frame and shaft that lets you hit good shots without the face wobbling.

      The closest racket I've used so far is Babolat's X-FEEL series; the frame and shaft thickness and the feel are very similar.

      I've written a lot, but I think it's an easy-to-use racket with very good control that can also hit fairly powerful shots.

      2018/10/05
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Take brother

      Take brother （Experience：6-10 years）

      For me, it has good repulsion, so
      I think it's good!!

      The FORTIUS TOUR lets you control but is slightly short on power

      The FORTIUS TOUR V rebounds and sends the shuttle flying, so when you're being attacked or pushed into a corner, it springs the shuttle away for you, which I think makes it a lifesaver of a racket. Smashes seem to compress the shuttle quite well too, so surprisingly, it's a racket you can attack with!!
      I think it's a racket where repulsion is the main feature.

      2021/03/10
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
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    • Yaki

      Yaki （Experience：6-10 years） Fast smashes

      I use it for doubles. If anything, it's suited to the rear court.
      If you hit the sweet spot with good timing, you can hit quite heavy shots.
      Drives and pushes have a lot of repulsion so they're easy to hit, but on the other hand, with smashes and clears you can also feel good hold.

      Swing speed and maneuverability are a bit poor.
      Receiving in particular is hard. It's head-heavy so you tend to swing late, but when you do get a racket on it, it flies cleanly, so you may struggle with controlling your force.
      Also, partly because I'm not used to it, the face is small and the frame is thick, so I feel I tend to make mistakes in situations that need quick, delicate touch, like around the serve.
      That said, hairpins are surprisingly controllable. Cuts are also easy to put spin on.

      It seems to often be compared to the ZF2, but compared to the ZF2 the feel is softer and it seems to need less power. The swing also feels relatively light, but the frame is so chunky that it somehow feels heavy.

      2020/12/07
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
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    • Kaga Hyakumangoku

      Kaga Hyakumangoku （Experience：4-5 years）

      Every shot is easy to hit at a high level.
      The downsides are that, because of the compact frame, it requires the skill to hit the sweet spot, and if you miss the sweet spot the shock goes straight to your shoulder.

      2020/12/07
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      8
      Touch
      8
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    • Jade

      Jade （Experience：4-5 years） Strong in all aspects of attack

      If you swing with the idea of using the head rather than swinging all out, you can hit powerful, steep smashes.
      Other shots are easy to control too, and maneuverability is good. It feels like an all-round racket that leans quite heavily toward offense.

      2020/10/25
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      8
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    • Tanatsuyo

      Tanatsuyo （Experience：More than 20 years）

      It's just really easy to handle!
      As for weight, it says top-heavy, but I didn't really feel it
      The swing speed is great and my impression is that smashes are very easy to hit

      2019/11/24
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Rulu

      Rulu （Experience：4-5 years） Just great!

      I watched a test video by Mr. Hayakawa, who is currently a coach at Nihon Unisys, and was drawn in by its repulsion, so I bought it.
      When I actually tried it, the shuttle flies really far even with a light touch!
      On top of that, it also has shuttle hold, so control is great!
      Thanks to the shaft, I can hit drives without the racket face wobbling.

      It has a compact frame, so the swing speed was good too.

      I don't recommend it to people who don't like stiff shafts or compact frames.

      2019/10/07
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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