CALIBER VS TOUR

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CALIBER VS TOUR

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Average review score

  • Rating: 9.5 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 22
    • Swing: 9.64
    • Maneuverability: 9.32
    • Control: 9.45
    • Touch：8.95

    Specifications

    Producer
    MIZUNO
    Series
    Caliber (CALIBER)
    Model number
    73JTB60209
    Grip size
    G5
    Color
    09: Black × Yellow
    Length
    675
    Weight
    4U
    Shaft stiffness / feel
    Hard
    Head balance
    Even balance
    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
    A highly-rated racket specialized for net players, praised for its lightweight design and excellent swing-through. However, its stiff shaft and limited suitability for backcourt or singles play are noted drawbacks.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Lightweight with smooth swing-through, reducing fatigue
    • Optimized for net play: drives, pushes, and receives
    • Excellent control and consistent shot variation
    • Stiff shaft challenging for weaker players
    • Not recommended for backcourt or singles play
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveLight and easy to swing, with drives and pushes landing decisively. Doubles match pace improves significantly with superior control performance and crisp smash power.
    ▽ CriticalThe stiff shaft makes it difficult to generate power effortlessly. Struggling with smashes and clears, this racket is unsuitable for backcourt play or singles.

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    • Uta

      Uta （Experience：11-20 years） The pros and cons are very clear

      I'm an advanced-to-intermediate player with about 10 years of experience.
      I wasn't interested in MIZUNO rackets, but I bought this one because Kenichi Hayakawa uses it.
      It feels quite light in the hand, and the shaft is stiff, so I don't think players without much power will be able to hit deep at all.
      I'd say it's a racket specialized for attacking with precise shots like drives, receives and front court play.
      On the other hand, you can't hit heavy smashes, and it's hard to return shots when you're under pressure.
      So I don't recommend it for singles. I also don't recommend it for people who like playing rear court in doubles. I think it's the perfect racket for people who are good at front court play or receiving in doubles.

      2017/08/29
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Kaga Hyakumangoku

      Kaga Hyakumangoku （Experience：4-5 years） Extremely front-court specialized

      My impressions after borrowing it from an acquaintance and test-hitting it.
      Thanks to the weight in the head, pushes are easy to put down, and drives come out solid.
      Clears are reasonably easy to get deep too, but until you get used to it, my impression is that it's hard to put power into smashes.
      I'd strongly recommend it to people who are good at front-court play, but I don't think it's meant for rear-court players in doubles, men in mixed doubles, or singles players. I also don't think I can recommend it to people who mainly play the front court but still want to smash solidly when pushed back.
      Win the drive exchanges, or break down the defense and ① let your rear-court partner finish it
      ② push it down when it comes up near the net
      ③ finish off a chance ball that comes near the middle of the court with a smash
      I feel that playing like this lets you make the most of the racket's strengths.
      Personally, I like the racket's design. If there were a rating field, I'd give it 10 out of 10.

      2021/05/01
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      9
      Touch
      7
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    • Pong

      Pong （Experience：4-5 years） Good for the right person?

      Partly because Hayakawa announced his retirement, I bought the blue version used at the Olympics.

      The shaft is stiff.
      The frame is thin, so it's good for receiving and the like!
      It gives you a feeling of scooping up from below, which feels great!
      However, when it comes to smashes and clears, it's pretty tough.
      I can't hit them easily.
      Maneuverability is good, so it's great for people who are true front-court players!
      Because things like pushes are easy.

      It didn't suit me, so that's why I gave this rating.

      2020/08/31
      Overall
      6/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      3
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    • Goodminton

      Goodminton Perfect for the front court!

      The racket itself has a unique feel, and I found it very easy to use. Hayakawa used it, so I bought one to try it myself. Intercepts in the front court, drives, and pushes were easy to hit. Control is outstanding too, and above all, the feel was the best part!

      2019/09/15
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • ylnnnn 3366

      ylnnnn 3366 （Experience：4-5 years） Not a front court racket

      I didn't find it a racket that makes front court shots like drives and pushes easy to hit. It isn't great at the rear court either, and personally I didn't think it suited me.

      2019/02/12
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      7
      Touch
      7
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    • harro 123

      harro 123 Hayakawa's racket

      I saw Kenichi Hayakawa using it, so I tried it myself. My impression after using it was that it didn't suit me at all. The feel takes getting used to, and I found it pretty hard to hit solid shots.

      2019/02/12
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      7
      Control
      8
      Touch
      7
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    • Goro

      Goro （Experience：6-10 years） An easy-hitting racket with few weaknesses.

      Thanks to the head-heavy balance, the feel is excellent and you can feel your shots carry. Another feature is that the grip fits your hand really well; it feels like part of your hand. It doesn't slip at all. It's on the light side, so smashes are easy to hit.
      It's maneuverable too, a racket that's good for both attack and defense.

      2018/12/06
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      10
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