I will not be able to give an accurate number by my measurement, let me check it up with Mizuno for you. Same thing, I need to check the official data. Most Mizuno Rackets are made in China, including those sold in Japan.
Thanks for the replies I m certainly keen to know more and will follow this thread It will definitely be more reassuring if made in JP since it's a JP brand Comparing the prices, the range would be comparable with the higher end rackets from major brands... It will be be a good alternative if the build is solid
Sorry for the late review update of my Caliber VF. I have been busy. I Bought my racket while I was in Japan in April. So I have been playing with it for more than a month now about 5 times a week. for about 2 to 3 hours. I love this racket but it took quite a bit of time getting use to it because of it's small racket head. The racket is really stiff. Smash are powerful and loud. Even drive are loud and fast. The sweet spot is small but you will know when you hit it because of the thundering noise. As far as playing doubles it isn't one of the quickest racket out there. Control is really good. As for defense clear it doesn't take much for you to hit the shuttle out. Great racket for people who don't really have a strong back hand because you can still clear it pretty far. My g/f does not have a back hand and she was amaze how far her clear was. The durability of the racket is outstanding. Lots of accidental racket collision from other people initiated by them and only just a minor paint chipped. I estimated my racket has gotten hit more than 7 times. Here are the pictures of the racket.
Taken from Mizuno Badmnton Japan website, this guide shows the suitability of the racket depending on where are your strengths on court.
Just from my rudimentary Japanese, the VF is for smashing, VA for speed/counterattack, and VS for drop shots/drives. There's undoubtedly a lot more to it.
@Japrax7 @justfreedom15 Specs of the new Caliber as follows, All 3 rackets are head heavy with BP at VF : 302mm +- VA : 296mm +- VS : 296mm +- Flex of the rackets are all Medium-Stiff .
Completing the Caliber Trio , VA Tour Specs Head heavy BP: 296mm Flex : Med Weight : 4UG5 Max Tension : 23- 27 lbs
Hi @pizzaboi thanks for the specs... looks like VA will meet my game style. Will be waiting this beast release..
pizzaboi Please advise if there are any compact head racket (53inch) that are less head heavy than Yonex z-speed and stiffness that similar or stiffer? So far I can find only caliber VF,VA and luminaonic VF.
Only the VA Tour will fit your requirements, The VF tour is on the end of head heavy whereas the VA Tour is closer to balanced head. Other than that, I don't have information on the Luminasonic range as they won't be brought in locally if i'm not wrong.
Hi pizzaboi Where i can buy Mizuni VA Tour, in EU or in Japan, please advise online shop. BR Stas.[/QUOTE]
Hi. I am interested in getting a mizuno racket. Considering jpx 8.1 n tachyon 9.7. Have anyone has experience with these two, or any mizuno rackets? Please give review. Thanks.
