Victor New Thruster... TK9000

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  1. frostcone

    frostcone Regular Member

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    Really debating this or the zf2...is the feel more like nanospeeds(less hold) or like the voltrics? Feedback as good as zf2? Is the shaft/handle bigger or similar to zf2? Does it swing faster than zf2?
     
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    Feels better than nano speeds. Feed back definitely better than ZF II from experience. Shaft is slightly thicker. Handle as well. Swings faster to me.
     
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    Hi does anyone know where I can get my hands on the 4u version in UK?
    I'm looking to buy 2 but can't find any around

    Cheers in advance
     
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    Bought one 4U TK9000, dry/head weight 84.7g/38.6g. For some reference: VTZF2 4U 83.7g/38.8g head weight, MX90 3U 85.2g/38.4g, MX80 4U 84.9g/37.6g, AT900T 3U 87.1g/40.0g.
     
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    that mx90 looks a bit light - my jjs are 40.6 & 41.5, although that is strung
     
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    Is that with or without overgrip?
     
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    Amleto

    Ben is on holiday. He is back on Sunday.

    New deliveries of TK9000 have arrived in Europe and will be delivered to retailers. So this is the best time to order.

    Paul
    www.badminton-coach.co.uk
     
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    [MENTION=57143]visor[/MENTION], with oem grip only
    [MENTION=52774]paulstewart64[/MENTION] that explains it!
     
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  11. visor

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    Awesome. I'll remember to add this data to my head wt thread. :)
     
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    [MENTION=31680]amleto[/MENTION]
    Only with string, then to convert to dry head wt, subtract 3.0g (for 0.67mm string). Hence becomes dry 37.6g and 38.5g.
     
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    Ah, very similar then after all. My string is zm65 so head weights are marginally higher
     
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    Then only subtract 2.8g, so 37.8g and 38.7g.
     
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    Glad I could help! The weird thing is even though my AT900Ts are more head heavy and overall heavier than the 4U VT80. I feel better playing with them, provided they have the right string and tension for the shuttle lol.
     
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    Not to hijack the thread but I felt the same with my 3U AT700s compared to visor's 4U VT80.
     
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    Yes, I know what both of you mean. Very stiff plus rather head heavy rackets (ie bp 310mm or so) are very demanding of arm strength... even if it's a 4U.

    I tried swinging a 3U VTZF once... I thought my puny arm was gonna fall off... seriously! :p
     
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    In situations like this you can build your arms. I have a number of videos on my blog to help. They are highly effective.

    Paul
    www.badminton-coach.co.uk
     
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    Prontations/supinations with a baseball bat will sort anybody out. If you have a baseball bat, that is:D.
     
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    If anyone wants to trade, I'll offer 40% of my strength for 40% of their weakness. If I used full power I'd dislocate my AC joint again.
     
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