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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    • SYOKICHI

      SYOKICHI （Experience：11-20 years）

      It suits people who like stiff rackets. Clears fly easily and reliably, and smashes have real force when you hit them properly. The feel is great, so it's a really satisfying racket to hit with.
      I wish I'd found it sooner

      2019/01/17
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
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    • Tony

      Tony （Experience：6-10 years） Completely different from the CALIBER

      I was using the CALIBER VA and wondered if this was its successor?, so I bought it.

      In the end, as you'd expect, it's "a completely different thing."
      It has a compact frame, so it's easy to swing.
      Maybe because of the oval shape of the racket, I got the feeling that the sweet spot is slightly off?
      But the power and speed when you hit the sweet spot are incredible.

      The head isn't all that heavy.
      The shaft is on the stiff side, but there's also a sense of it loading up before sending the shuttle off.
      It's definitely a good racket, but I think it's also one that divides opinion.
      If you want something a bit more head-heavy than even balance, with explosive power on smashes and pushes without sacrificing maneuverability, I'd definitely recommend it.

      As shown in Coach Hayakawa's promo video, it's a wild horse with a strong personality.
      But once you tame it, it's unstoppable!

      2018/11/23
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • ZERO～wwwwww

      ZERO～wwwwww （Experience：2-3 years） My thoughts on the TOUR V

      Here are my thoughts on the TOUR V

      When I first used it, receives were easy to hit, not with a bouncy feel
      but more like the shuttle sinks into the strings as you hit it, which was really great

      It's not very heavy; the YONEX AX77 is heavier

      It has a compact frame, so maneuverability is really good Control is kind of, hmm...?
      It has that swing feel unique to box frames, which I personally like

      Smashes and such deliver amazing power if you hit the sweet spot. Hairpins were easy because the overall weight of the racket isn't that heavy

      Drops weren't much different from other rackets

      Drives were pretty easy too
      Clears were also quite easy to hit

      To get to the conclusion, people without much strength will hurt their elbows or shoulders using it

      But the racket itself is good, so please give it a try!
      Personally, though, I'd prefer it a bit heavier

      2018/11/17
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      6
      Touch
      9
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    • Ordos

      Ordos （Experience：4-5 years） Very good

      Above all, it's easy to handle.
      I also own a vtzf2, and compared to it, the shaft and frame are definitely
      thicker, and accordingly, it's slightly less easy to swing in some respects,
      but even so, it's still quite easy to swing.

      In addition, what deserves special mention is the control. Despite its good repulsion,
      it's easy to control the shuttle, and in my mind, it's easier to control
      than the vtzf2.

      This is the first time I've bought a MIZUNO racket myself, but I got a very good impression
      of it. I'd like you to give it a try.

      2018/11/15
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
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    • Shigeru

      Shigeru （Experience：6-10 years） With good technique, you can hit powerful shots.

      It's a bit stiff and the frame is small, so you probably can't handle it without solid intermediate-level skills or above. That said, its maneuverability is excellent. Also, shots you hit cleanly in the sweet spot have power, and it's easy to put spin on the shuttle.

      2018/10/24
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      6
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      6
      Touch
      8
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    • Malfoy!

      Malfoy! Perfect!

      It says head-heavy, but it's not too heavy, which is good!
      You won't know until you try it, but anyway it's really easy to use!!!

      2018/09/30
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Tarao.

      Tarao. （Experience：2-3 years）

      The face is small, so it's easy to maneuver, and drives and pushes are very easy. Also, when I'm hitting, it feels like my power is being transferred properly, and I really like it.

      2018/08/31
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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