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Average review score

  • Rating: 9.25 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 4
    • Swing: 9.25
    • Maneuverability: 9.25
    • Control: 9.25
    • Touch：8.5

    Specifications

    Producer
    Model number
    4710273208725
    Grip size
    3UG5、4UG5
    Color
    Storm black
    Weight
    3U,4U
    Shaft stiffness / feel
    Slightly hard
    Head balance
    Head heavy
    Recommended tension

    3U: 20-27, 4U: 19-26

    Frame material
    High tough carbon + TR Nano Fortify + HARDCORED TECHNOLOGY
    Shaft material
    High tough carbon + PYROFIL + 6.8mm shaft
    Frame shape
    isometric

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    Victor's unique lightweight design is highly appreciated, and the racket is gaining support from intermediate to advanced players for its excellent swing-through and control performance. It is recognized as a hidden gem with practical value at a high cost-performance ratio.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Head-heavy design that feels significantly lighter than other brands
    • Fast smashes with good extension thanks to stiff shaft
    • Good swing-through with excellent clears and lobs
    • Excellent control and easy hairpin shots near the net
    • High cost-performance with integrated grommet system
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveDespite the head-heavy design, it feels light enough to easily drive clears deep on shots that would require extra effort with other brands. After actually using it, this racket is a hidden gem.
    ▽ CriticalAlthough the shaft is stiff, the impact-absorbing carbon material results in less responsive feedback from the racket upon impact, which is slightly unsatisfying.

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    • Nariyuki Badminton Papa

      Nariyuki Badminton Papa Best value for money♪

      I have used rackets like the AURASPEED 90S, and VICTOR rackets, even when they weigh the same on a scale, feel much lighter when you hold and swing them than other brands' rackets!
      So it is extremely rare to be late reacting in fast-paced rallies.

      My impression is that VICTOR rackets are not great at heavy shots like the ASTROX 88 or 99, but the shuttle travels fast and sharp.

      This racket is also listed as head-heavy, but it feels really light, so even clears in situations where you would have to put in effort with other brands' rackets can easily be hit all the way to the back.

      The only reason I marked down control and feel a little is that, although the shaft is designed to be on the stiff side, it uses shock-absorbing carbon, so the feedback from the racket on impact is just not quite to my taste; as a racket, it is top class.

      I had given it to my kid and had not used it lately, but the other day I lost to my kid in a rally and was so frustrated...
      I bought another one of the same racket for myself.

      2020/04/11
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      9
      Touch
      9
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    • Kaga Hyakumangoku

      Kaga Hyakumangoku （Experience：4-5 years）

      I heard it called "VICTOR's ARCSABER" and bought the 4U5 as a backup for my ARCSABER 11.
      When I first hit with it, it felt heavier than the ARCSABER and the feel was stiff, so it was hard to use.
      Compared to the ARCSABER, the head is heavier and the shaft is stiffer, but the repulsion is good and it swings easily.
      When I can swing all the way through, clears and lobs fly well and smashes come down steeply.
      I think it's a racket for intermediate players and above who have a certain amount of swing speed.

      2022/05/02
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      9
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    • Kubelik

      Kubelik （Experience：6-10 years） All-round and easy to handle even for beginners and intermediates

      Before buying, I had a chance to try out the YONEX ARCSABER 11 PRO before its release,
      and I thought this racket beat it in maneuverability and swing speed.
      I bought the 4U.
      I read a post online saying it was developed with the "ARCSABER 10" in mind,
      and that may well be true.
      It's slightly head-heavy, but the maneuverability isn't bad and it feels surprisingly light.
      In practice, my smashes really fly with a lot of extension.
      Hairpins at the net are easy to control too.
      It works as an all-rounder, and you can use the stiffness of the shaft to deal with fast smashes.
      I feel it's a hidden gem of a racket.

      2022/01/31
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      9
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    • Mitchy

      Mitchy （Experience：4-5 years） 10 points for value for money and design

      A racket with great value for money that goes against the soaring racket prices of recent years.

      Thanks to the moderately stiff shaft and the fairly large face, its receiving and control are as good as you'd expect.
      It's not that extreme, but it's head-heavy, so you can hit solid shots.

      Also, having connected grommets is a nice point.

      The reason my rating is low is that I can't help feeling that if you pay more, there are higher-performance rackets.
      Its value for money and design are by far the best, so I'm considering buying another one.

      2020/03/01
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      7
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      9
      Touch
      7
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