Yes, i hv both tk9000 n zforce. Apart from the great aesthetics, i find it a really good racket compared to the zforce n a tad stiffer as well. Personally, smashes are a joy with tk9000 n it is now my go to. Can be quite demanding if u dun like stiff rackets
I wouldn't have said TK9000 was as stiff as Z Force but certainly stiffer than VT80. I'll get hold of the old ZF to test again. However, I must say it's a superb racket. There's definitely a difference compared to TK6000 which I thought was an exceptional racket. I'll be writing my review on this racket next week. Paul www.badminton-coach.co.uk
Had my second outing with TK9000 this evening and it's really growing on me. The handle is slightly longer than TK6000 which means the shaft is shorter, adding to the stiffer rating. It plays beautifully. Next test is a straight shoot out between 6000 and 9000 so I need to restring them both to the same tension. Then it's a final outing with Mark. At the moment I'm leaning towards TK9000 taking the crown however, being fair I haven't picked up TK6000 for a few weeks. Paul www.badminton-coach.co.uk
Is Victor's website wrong then? You're indicating that the TK9000 is stiffer than a VT80 while Victor is saying the TK9000 is as stiff as the BS12!
Victor have started to use "response indicators" in addition to stiffness ratings - the former takes into account such things as balance and shaft length (we would say a NS9000X "plays" stiffer than an AT900P, for example, even though the stiffness is the same). Good move, IMO.
I understand the response indicator now. Whilst TK9000 and 6000 have the same specs, the longer handle and shorter shaft on 9000 means the shaft will play stiffer. I can confirm having played with both rackets that this is true and TK9000 feels stiffer than TK6000. Paul www.badminton-coach.co.uk
Well, I've had a few good hours with this beauty and so now I have to put pen to paper and write my review. Without giving the game away too much ...I LOVE this racket!!! Paul www.badminton-coach.co.uk
DB - I only play doubles and at my age singles is certainly a game for the younger...than me! Yes, it's quick and a touch faster in response due to the shorter shaft. Paul www.badminton-coach.co.uk
Hi Paul, how is TK9000 4U compared to TK6000 4U? i wonder if both come with similar specs, deliver the same beastly performances, same durability, but only different in term of appearance (color blue vs yellow), 1 word of hi-advanced technology printed on the shaft, and price, then wouldn't it be better to just purchased TK6000 instead? 3 pcs of TK9000 = 4pcs of TK6000 here in Thailand, except rumor has it that Victor has worldwidely discontinued to produce 3U version of TK6000 (but made it available in TK9000 instead), which is very unfortunate for 3U lover like myself.
Arfandy This is down to taste. I like both rackets but I lean towards the stiffer version as that's what I generally prefer. Whilst I agree about price, there is enough difference to decide which racket suits best. I ran a demo session yesterday and the two rackets the guy picked were TK6000 and 9000. Eventually he selected 9000 without any influence from me. And, he must have tested the entire UK range (except Meteors) so he had enough rackets to choose from. As we only have one version of each racket, we do not have the luxury of choosing our favourite specs like you do in Asia - I wish we did. I am currently testing TK7000S and would dearly like to try 3U version, as we only have 4U. However, that's the way it is. Personally I'm not interested in 3U version of a stiff head heavy racket. The lighter 4U version has so many more benefits. Paul www.badminton-coach.co.uk
