Wharf's profile

Gender Male
Age U30
Experience １１〜２０ years

  • Use racket, shuttle

    1. Racket

User review

  • I've used both the 3U and 4U.
    It's very head-heavy, so you can hit heavy, powerful smashes. The shaft flexes, so clears go deep easily.
    Smashes are better than the ASTROX 88D or 77, but the ASTROX series swings more easily.
    The 3U is heavy and makes receiving hard in doubles, so it's best used for singles.

    The 4U is easy to maneuver and keeps up with fast exchanges, so it works for both singles and doubles. The feel and how easy it is to hit shots from above really stand out. With the 4U, attack, defense and delicate shots are all easy, so you can use it as an all-rounder.

    2020/01/28
    Overall
    9/10
    Control
    9
    Touch
    10
    Swing
    9
    Operability
    9
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  • I used the blue 3U.
    The blue one feels less head-heavy than the yellow one, but it's still head-heavy. From using the blue one, I'd say it works in the front court too.

    It has a flexible feel, and both clears and receives generally fly well. The VOLTRIC series lets you hit heavier, weightier smashes, but I feel the ASTROX series makes consecutive smashes easier and receiving easier too.

    It depends on the string and tension, but it has a moderate sense of hold, so it's also very easy to control the shuttle to where you aim.

    I felt the blue one is a head-heavy racket leaning toward all-round use, good for both doubles and singles.

    2019/08/13
    Overall
    10/10
    Control
    10
    Touch
    9
    Swing
    9
    Operability
    10
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  • I used the 3U and the 4U.
    It has a compact frame, is quite head-heavy with good swing speed, and the shaft is stiff.

    The 3U is for singles; fast drives and receives in doubles are difficult, but you can hit destructive power smashes.

    The 4U is easy to handle and suited to doubles, and it's easy to keep up with fast rallies in doubles.

    With the 3U, the head weight seems to drain your stamina faster, so the 4U is ideal for people who lack strength or aren't confident in their stamina.

    2019/08/12
    Overall
    9/10
    Control
    10
    Touch
    10
    Swing
    10
    Operability
    8
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  • The shaft and frame are on the stiff side, and the balance is even.

    It has moderate repulsion and is an easy racket to use. Smashes, receives, drives and so on are neither good nor bad. The frame feels on the stiff side, and I did feel it gave my shots more stability

    Swing speed is average. It handles high tension and is clearly built to be sturdy.

    It can be used for both doubles and singles.

    2019/08/12
    Overall
    9/10
    Control
    10
    Touch
    9
    Swing
    9
    Operability
    9
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  • I used the 3U. It's head-heavy and feels fairly heavy, but thanks to the racket's technology, it's easier to maneuver than the VOLTRIC 80 or VOLTRIC Z-FORCE II.

    It flexes moderately and has a good hold feel. Smashes feel like they get a steep angle, so it's easy to attack.

    The 3U is for rear court in doubles and for singles.

    2019/11/02
    Overall
    9/10
    Control
    9
    Touch
    9
    Swing
    9
    Operability
    9
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