CALIBER VA TOUR

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CALIBER VA TOUR

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Average review score

  • Rating: 9.08 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 13
    • Swing: 9.62
    • Maneuverability: 8.92
    • Control: 8.31
    • Touch：9.38

    Specifications

    Producer
    MIZUNO
    Series
    Caliber (CALIBER)
    Model number
    73JTB60309
    Grip size
    G5
    Color
    09: Black × Blue
    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
    Highly praised by aggressive players for its lightweight design, excellent swing-through capability, and powerful smashes. The compact frame design is well-received, though the feel of rebound tends to divide opinions among users.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Lightweight with excellent swing-through for powerful smashes
    • Compact frame design for superior maneuverability
    • Firm shaft with strong repulsion power
    • Ideal for aggressive playing styles
    • Great feel with high accuracy to target locations
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveLightweight with excellent swing-through capability, enabling powerful shots. Easy to maneuver and less fatiguing in matches, with superior operability, making it perfect for aggressive players.
    ▽ CriticalMay feel less responsive than other brands, and the rounded head shape takes time to adjust to.

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    • kazu

      kazu （Experience：11-20 years） A really good racket once you get used to it!

      I'd been curious about it for a while, so I bought it.
      First of all, it's moderately light and swings well!
      The head balance is just right, so you never swing late.

      Pros
      Control is really good; you can hit pinpoint to where you aim.
      It swings well, and being head-heavy yet moderately light, it just feels right.
      Counters on drives and receives are easy!

      Cons
      Maybe it's typical of MIZUNO rackets, but compared to other brands it doesn't feel as springy.
      The head is round, so it feels a little odd until you get used to it.

      Once you get used to it, I think it's a really easy racket to use!

      2018/06/15
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      9
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    • Lipton

      Lipton （Experience：4-5 years） Lets you make the most of your power

      Overall the shaft is on the stiff side and there's good repulsion, so I feel it's easy to hit strong smashes. Unlike a normal racket, the face is a bit smaller, so it's that much easier to swing through, but I felt it demands quite a bit of skill. I felt it's a racket that can shine in the front court in doubles. It's really nice to use in itself.

      2019/01/25
      Overall
      6/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      6
      Control
      6
      Touch
      10
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    • Tony

      Tony （Experience：6-10 years） A racket to my liking

      I went to a shop looking for an even-balance racket and came across this one.
      This is the first time I've used a MIZUNO racket.

      The face is a size more compact than a standard racket, so I think opinions will be divided on that.
      But I think this compact, slim frame is what makes it so easy to swing.

      Also, the maker's website says it excels in low exchanges like drives, but rather than the "just bounce everything back" feel of the YONEX NANORAY series, it felt like it holds the shuttle for a split second.
      I think the shaft is on the stiff side, so it's strange that it gave me that feeling.

      2018/11/23
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      7
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    • Akasatanaha

      Akasatanaha （Experience：2-3 years） Fast smashes

      I bought it after playing for 3 months. It's a really good racket.

      The face is small and the swing speed is very good, so smashes get faster.

      2018/08/27
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      8
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    • Jan

      Jan （Experience：6-10 years） Smashes land with a satisfying feel.

      I'd recommend it for players who like to move forward.
      It's a lightweight racket with a fairly stiff shaft and strong repulsion, so your smashes have power too.
      The feel is good as well, and the swing feels great the moment you hit.
      It's light with good maneuverability, so you can use it for both doubles and singles.

      2018/04/12
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
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    • Tatsu

      Tatsu （Experience：11-20 years） The speed of the smashes is captivating

      As I've gotten older I couldn't hit strong shots anymore, so I tried switching to the well-reviewed CALIBER VA TOUR, and now I can hit fast, sharp smashes, so much so that it feels like my old shot speed is back. Stringing it on the tight side on the shop staff's recommendation also seems to have paid off.

      2018/04/10
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      4
      Touch
      10
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    • Aki

      Aki （Experience：6-10 years） My experience with the CALIBER VA TOUR

      My impression is that the shaft is a little stiff. It's probably for intermediate-and-up power players. Smashing is easy, and it's light and easy to maneuver, so you don't tire easily even over long sessions. It's a racket for players who don't worry much about fine control and just attack relentlessly.

      2018/04/10
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      6
      Touch
      8
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