kazu's profile

Gender Male
Age U30
Experience １１〜２０ years

  • Use racket, shuttle

    1. Racket

    2. Shuttle

User review

  • I was using the previous model, the CALIBER VA, so I bought its successor, the TOUR V.

    Comparing the two, the previous model swung more easily and let me hit faster, sharper smashes.

    The TOUR V has a very thick frame and a fairly thick shaft too. (The frame is about 1.2~3 thicker than the VTZF2)
    The VA had a very thin frame and a slim shaft, so the VA is far better in terms of swing speed.

    The TOUR V's strength is that even when you take your opponent's fast smashes or drives, the face doesn't wobble and you can receive solidly,
    and you can hit good smashes and clears with little force.

    The CALIBER and FORTIUS are completely different rackets: the CALIBER makes the most of its easy swing with a slim, stiff shaft. My impression of the FORTIUS is that it's a racket with a thick frame and shaft that lets you hit good shots without the face wobbling.

    The closest racket I've used so far is Babolat's X-FEEL series; the frame and shaft thickness and the feel are very similar.

    I've written a lot, but I think it's an easy-to-use racket with very good control that can also hit fairly powerful shots.

    2018/10/05
    Overall
    9/10
    Control
    10
    Touch
    10
    Swing
    8
    Operability
    9
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  • It says head-light, but surprisingly the head has weight to it and you can hit powerful shots!
    On the other hand, the maneuverability is not as good as I expected.
    It is easy to swing!
    Overall I think it is a pretty good racket, so I highly recommend it to people new to the SATELITE series!

    2018/01/02
    Overall
    9/10
    Control
    9
    Touch
    10
    Swing
    8
    Operability
    8
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  • These are my impressions of the 4U G5.
    When I held it, it felt like a 3U even though it's 4U. Honestly, it's heavy.

    But when I used it, I didn't feel the weight that much; on the contrary, control was very good, and feints from the back line were easy!
    The shaft is also quite stiff and it's a heavier racket, so it feels like a racket for the rear court in doubles!!

    It's not that you can't play front court or receive with it, but it really does feel strongly like a racket for attacking!

    2018/09/29
    Overall
    9/10
    Control
    10
    Touch
    10
    Swing
    9
    Operability
    8
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  • I normally use Z-series rackets, so I was thinking "a 6-series racket? come on," but when I used it, first of all, smash receives and lobs fly well even when hit lightly!!
    Maybe because of the material, it has a pleasant feel, like there's a spring built into the shaft.

    It's light, maneuverable, and doesn't tire you out, so I especially recommend it for women and others.
    It's head-heavy close to even balance, so it seems usable at the front court in doubles too.
    Anyway, it was really easy to use!

    2018/09/29
    Overall
    9/10
    Control
    9
    Touch
    8
    Swing
    10
    Operability
    10
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  • Bought it because the design caught my eye.
    Just as advertised, there is a strong sense of catching the shuttle before hitting it!!
    The repulsion is pretty strong too, not bad!
    As for swing speed, to me it felt like it caught the air with a "whoosh," so it was not great.
    I think the cause is the solid joint between the head and shaft, but thanks to that the control also seems better, so it has its pros and cons.
    I really like the design, but I do not want it to get dirty, so I rarely use it lol

    2018/01/02
    Overall
    8/10
    Control
    10
    Touch
    9
    Swing
    7
    Operability
    8
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