Victor Thruster K6000

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  1. paulstewart64

    paulstewart64 Regular Member

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    That's a really tough choice. For me it's TK6000, Mark will choose MXJJS and Elisha TK8000 probably.
    However, it's your decision...no pressure!

    Paul
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  2. yeahehehehe

    yeahehehehe Regular Member

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    Hey Paul,
    I got a question
    Is it fine if i do your armchair exercises EVERYDAY?

    P.S.
    When will your review on the NRZSP and MX90 come out? Been waiting for it ....
     
  3. paulstewart64

    paulstewart64 Regular Member

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    Generally with any exercise a days rest inbetween is recommended. 2-3 times per week should be enough.

    MX90 review will be completed over the weekend and launched Monday/Tuesday. Z Speed review will be done when I've used the racket which will be tomorrow and Monday. I need to leave a week for players to read before launching the next review. I have around 4 Victor reviews to write and 1 Yonex in addition to the rackets already mentioned.

    Also, I'm going to launch something else on my website soon which I hope will be of interest to players.
    Paul
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  4. Mark A

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    I honestly can't see why anybody would pick the TK8000 over either of the other two, but that's me:).
     
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    An MX90/JJS comparison would be very welcome (but I'm sure that's already in the pipeline;)).
     
  6. paulstewart64

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    I would love to compare but i dont have both rackets at the same time. my memory isn't what it used to be as a result of reviewing too many rackets!

    Paul
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    May I know how head heavy is the TK6000 as compare to z force? I love head heavy racket, even VT80 couldn't satisfy me :) Is there any other racket that is as head heavy as z force?
     
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    Lining N90 for sure, i held a TK6000 at shop for few swings, and i owned vt80 before. I dont think TK6000 is head heavier than vt80.

    Why dont u just get a vtzf if u want something really head heavy?
     
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    TK6000 is not as head heavy as a Z Force, but there again there's only a small percentage of players who can handle that kind of weight. It's probably a touch less than VT80.

    Paul
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  10. Mark A

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    I thought it was on par with a VT60, myself.

    Weird one - the tape measure doesn't lie, but the TK600 doesn't seem to have its head weight concentrated at the nose; better distribution at the same balance.
     
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    In some respects it's more akin to AT900T which was a very special racket for many.

    I know there are players who want chapter and verse on technical specs but the bottom line is how the racket feels in your hand - not always easy. I prefer the less techy approach but fully appreciate the need for both.

    Paul
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    for you numbers junkies, my scale rounds to nearest gram
    all strung
    VT80 4UG4 308mm 42/93g 2x g08
    ARCFB F G5 277mm 35/91g original grip + 2 g08
    TK6K 4UG5 304mm 41/91g original grip
    TK6K 4UG5 290mm 41/97g original grip + 1 g08
     
  13. Smashface

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    Used the TK6000 for the first time today and was very impressed. It seemed to cut through the air very smoothly, although didnt't feel as quick around the net as I had hoped (kind of expected as much). I think it will take a little getting used to (MX60 is my racquet of choice these days), but I think and hope adapting won't be too hard.
     
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    that ARCFB is really heavy
     
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    If you take away 1 grip its 85g, oh and the VT80 measured only has 1 g08 after rechecking
     
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    but even the first tk6k becomes 87g if you subtract 4g for strings... that's not exactly 4u
     
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    The one I tried was 85 exactly dry. Right on the edge:).
     
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    That's fine. :)

    I'm thinking [MENTION=63422]bazzaman[/MENTION] forgot to mention he still had the handle wrap on.
     
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    Busted! Never take the shrink wrap off when new.
     
  20. Shinichi

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    Guilty :D........
     

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