CALIBER REG: 4U6

Everyone's rating [Performance] Maneuverability and Control rated highly
CALIBER REG: 4U6

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Average review score

  • Rating: 8.91 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 11
    • Swing: 9.09
    • Maneuverability: 9.64
    • Control: 9.36
    • Touch：7.55

    Specifications

    Producer
    MIZUNO
    Series
    Caliber (CALIBER)
    Model number
    73JTB72009
    Grip size
    G6
    Color
    09: Black × Silver
    Length
    675
    Weight
    4U
    Shaft stiffness / feel
    Hard
    Head balance
    Slightly head heavy
    Recommended tension

    23-27

    Frame material
    High Elastic Graphite + Graphite (Solid Carbon Concept), RF Carbon, HG Resin
    Shaft material
    High Elastic Graphite + Graphite (Solid Carbon Concept), RF Carbon, HG Resin
    Frame shape
    isometric

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    Praised for its lightweight design, excellent maneuverability, and superior control, but opinions differ as the soft shaft may not suit players requiring high power. Ideal for beginners, intermediate players, and female players.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Outstanding lightness and easy swing-through
    • Excellent control and shot accuracy
    • Great maneuverability for doubles play
    • Soft shaft unsuitable for high-power players
    • Comfortable grip and hand fit
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveThe racket is lightweight with excellent swing-through and maneuverability, offering great control. It fits comfortably in your hand and allows you to execute shots freely and easily.
    ▽ CriticalThe shaft is quite soft, making it difficult to generate power in smashes. This racket may be too limiting for players with strong techniques or high school boys and above.

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    • Nara

      Nara （Experience：6-10 years） Easy to use and easy to hit shots!

      I wanted a racket that felt natural in my hand and let me control all kinds of shots, so I bought this CALIBER REG. After using it, I found it quite light and easy to swing, and I can vary my shots freely. You can hit strong shots too, so I recommend it!

      2017/10/19
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Ta

      Ta （Experience：2-3 years） Easy to use

      I bought it for about half price.
      It is a very easy-to-use, good racket, but the shaft is flexible and it gets overpowered a bit in drives and such, so it might be a little tough for high school boys. Smashes have a springy, bouncy feel.

      2020/03/18
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      8
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    • Mori

      Mori （Experience：2-3 years） Easy to use, but...

      I heard it was light with a stiff shaft, so I bought it. It really is surprisingly light, and the maneuverability is great! The control is good too! But the shaft is a bit soft. It might be tough for strong players or high school boys and up... Smashes feel like the power is escaping, so they don't drop steeply, and with drives and receives, the force at the moment of impact pushes it so it feels like it just keeps bending (?). So for junior high students and younger, or for women, it might be the best!

      2019/02/11
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      7
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    • Taka-san

      Taka-san （Experience：11-20 years） A light racket.

      I'd been interested in MIZUNO rackets for a while, so I finally took the plunge and bought one.
      It was supposed to have a stiff shaft, but...
      It's actually quite flexible. It feels like there's no feel on contact, and smashes and the like don't seem to carry any power.
      Still, since it's a light racket, my impression is that it's good for beginners to intermediate players. It just wasn't right for me.

      2018/07/22
      Overall
      7/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      2
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    • Abe-chan

      Abe-chan （Experience：2-3 years） It feels incredibly right

      My first racket broke, so I went with this one as my second, and from the moment I held it and took practice swings, it felt completely different. It fit my hand nicely, and when I actually hit the shuttle I could control it freely. I was worried that switching would make me lose my feel, but it was actually great.

      2018/04/10
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      8
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    • Yuki-chan

      Yuki-chan （Experience：11-20 years） A racket even pro players approve of.

      This is the racket Okuhara used at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Its control and maneuverability are good enough for pro players to approve of. Of course, it's built light. I feel the swing speed is slightly lacking, but overall it's an easy racket to use.

      2018/03/23
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      4
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    • Masato

      Masato （Experience：6-10 years） The CALIBER REG 4U6 has great all-round balance.

      It looked easy to use overall, so I bought the MIZUNO CALIBER REG 4U6. The first thing that surprised me was how light it is. It's easy to swing, and the feel when you hit is really nice. What I like most is how easy it is to use. The control is stable too, so I can put the shuttle right where I aim on the opponent's court.

      2018/02/26
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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