For the first time ever, we are both using the same racket! 🤩 To buy this racket (and any other badminton kit & equipment), head to bit.ly/trme-thrusterf and use the code "BADMINTON INSIGHT" at checkout to get 10% off everything except shuttles! 💥🏸 *UPDATE* - As we said in the video these rackets are in high demand and have already sold out! However you can pre-order them for them to be delivered when they are back in stock. Any questions just let us know below 😊 *Note: the 3U version is not available in Europe!
This racket finally arrived today at my home after buying it online. The string that Im using is exbolt 63 with the tension 27lbs. My god, it feel so good. So, this racket is highly recommended to everyone who want to buy a high end racket. 5/5 🌟.
ohhh i have mine coming in next week with the same string and tension thats cool how we are the same ... hope I would feel the same way and give it a 5/5 when i get it
Great video guys. I actually ordered one with Aerobite boost strong @30lbs. Can't wait to try it out. Also when I did some digging I found it to be head heavy and I think in the video where you compare balance you share the info about Thruster FC instead Thruster F which has a different head space is actually a lighter head compared to the F model. Just FYI. thanks for all the great content you put out there. Learning a ton from you both. Keep kicking ass.
I bought this racket thanks to your recommendation and had my first play with it today. It was sensational! It strung it with Yoxnex Exbolt 63 at 10.5 kg. Thank you for the good recommendation!
Thanks for the review, awesome head design I'll definitely check it out! I'm in agreement with you on weight, balance and stiffness, average being perfect with the strings and tension fine-tuning the feel. Really like that the racket is also rated for higher string tensions too, Victor stands by their quality whereas the other big brand is sorely wanting here.
2:16 This is the first time I have heard a coach say a flexible shaft gives more control. My coach and many informational websites point to the opposite, stiffer shafts offer more control
love the videos you guys do. not sure if this is the place to make a suggestion for a video or if you guys are taking suggestions, but will try anyways. Wondering if you guys can do a video where viewers send in videos of them playing and you guys breaking it down and giving them tips on how they can improve their game.
Hi Jeremy 👋🏼 we actually do this monthly for people that join our Patreon! We don’t think the style of this video would suit TH-cam because it would be quite long! Thanks for the suggestion though 😀
I would agree with the TK-FC being the best Victor racket in combination with the VBS 63. What about for other racket brands? Most people are brand conscious and do have a bias for one brand over another. I've found that even the same racket would give a different feel of play and performance when the string is changed to a different type. A comparison video might be a good idea to take up in the future regarding this.
It's such a strange racket. 5 4u versions all around 83g to 84g unstrung. After stringing they felt pretty even balance at first but then after a few rounds they felt quite head heavy 🤔
I've been thinking of getting a new racket once Covid is over. I don't have much power, and rely on the racket to be as efficient as it can be at transferring my limited power. I think most people would be interested if the racket can still return reasonably, when a bad return was made, and how it compares with other all rounder rackets. Hehe but I doubt anyone would admit to that. I played with a few brands before, and so far I find Yonex hurts my hand the least when a bad shot is played.
I have just recently bought the 4u version which has setiawan's signature on the cap. I string 24lbs with Yonex 65 Ti and the experience is so fanstatic despite the fact that it is quite light and quite balance for a person who loves attacking like me 🥰
Nice review. Would have loved to hear you say the real colour name "moonless night". You certainly have some influence over us, since this racket is sold out in a flash. It seems to resemble my duora 55 in specs, but the duora has a hard to hit sweetspot on a higher tension (12kg). I guess that's what you get when skimping on your gear. Must say you're getting pro at youtube: clickbate-title, mentioning the sponsor in the video without it getting tedious, keeping it light and fresh (with a small joke 2:35). 👍 Would love to see a video on string tensions. (if you haven't made one already) What changes according to low-mid-high tension. Effect or no effect when going beyond the recommended tension. What it does to someone of a certain level (beginner/club/professional). Thanks for the review (must be one of the first on this racket).
Update: this Victor is a touch more headheavy than my duora. Not too much like my Astrid 5fx. Just enough. The handle feel is really noticable in a good way. It is like it gives an added snap. It is so userfriendly it makes everthing feel easy and makes the shuttle go as i wanted it to go. No regrets grom this buy.
Hi Jenny and Greg, great video as always! 👍 Would you have any recommendations for a Victor racket that's even balance and medium flex that's suitable for a beginner to intermediate player level and with a price point that's not too heavy on the wallet?
Hello @BadmintonInsight I would like to ask, I see that TK-F enhanced is an all-around racket, between that and Ryuga II which one’s better for rear player? I’d like to have a head-heavy racket, currently am using Thruster K R.
We're same user of Victor racket, i have Jetspeed S 05 light and auraspeed 2000 M. Both rackets are incridible, especially the paint, no chip when clash with another racket during the game. I prefer to use Auraspeed 98k easy to handle, Tk F enhanced is too flex that hard to control
Thanks Greg and Jenny, Finally I got the racket I want, Thruster F claw is best balanced racket with speed and specially accuracy of shots. Thank you so much again.
hello, i can see you used to be using ARS 90K, I'd like to know if that was 3u? or 4u? which of the two racquets feels heavy in hand? 3u ARS 90k? or 4u tkf enhanced?
Please make a video on singles defense , I really want to play the shot , which the professionals hit by falling on the backhand side while defending the smash
Hello i just bought victor thruster f hendra setiawan, i use it twice and there’s a weird noice in the cone (the sound is like and old wood door) i’ve tried to claim it to victor and they changed it and now the new racket also sounds like and old wooden door. Do you guys have the same issue there? Please reply, thanks
I'm thinking of switching from arc saber 4dx... It has pretty similar specs, do you think that it would be a good switch. I know it's all personal preference but what are your thoughts on switchin to a racket with similar specs and this situation?
the sad thing about badminton is that so few people play it, that you dont even have a proper review of anything, other than Yonex rackets due to how well they do their marketing. Therefore, you miss out on a LOT of quality rackets.
Hi Greg and Jen, do you know anywhere you can get this racket from? I'm really struggling to find one anywhere. I've seen the Thruster K models and wondered if you'd use these yet. Any advice?
Hi Jess, there should be another shipment in the uk soon! If you go on the TRME website and put your details in they will send you a message when they are available!
I bought the Thruster F Claw Tai Tzu Ying (newer model) and it's quite nice. It's easier to hit than my Astrox 99pro but has less power. I also use the Victor to play doubles as I think it's faster. The Astrox 99pro is a work horse for singles though. I would say that the Astrox is also a little head heavier than this one. I cranked up the Victor all the way to it's limit at 31 pounds and it is fantastic for net play. BTW, thanks for your videos. They are very informative, especially the ones about tactics. I didn't use to play a lot of doubles and you guys cover all the bases that I am not aware of.
Hey. I am looking to buy the same racket. Can you give a brief review. Stiffness, head balance and user experience? Also is it the latest Thruster model from Victor or the one described in this video is the newer release. Thanks in anticipation.
@@zenith5795 I can only compare it to Yonex products. (88d pro and 99 pro). I am 185cm (5'10") and weight about 90kg (200 pounds) intermediate player. It feels lighter in my hand. Mid stiff compared to the other 2 rackets. They say it is head heavy but, nothing compared to the 88d pro and the 99 pro. Power-wise, it's short versus the 2 others but it makes up with speed and a bigger sweet spot (very useful when playin doubles.) It's easy to dig shots with it as you can string it up to 32 pounds and it shines at the net. I bought it to play doubles as the game is faster. On a personal note, I pack muscles and I am not lengthy so, perhaps that is why it feels light in my hand. I also enjoy the lack of vibration when cracking the shuttle at full force doing clears. It is also easy to use compared to the other two. The 99 pro is especially taxing when playing long rallies. Would I buy it again? Yes, I am not sure what else I could find in that range and quality. Here is one thing I know,,, When I miss a shot with this racket, I am 100% that it is because of me and not my equipment. I hope this helped.
@@iix23 I currently play with Astrox 88D Game ( lower model of Pro ) and Nanoflare 800 ( My first high end racket). I'm an Intermediate+ player. My first preference was 100zz but popular opinion is that it's crazy stiff and meant for advanced player. Now I'm looking for mid flex head heavy racket with big sweet spot. I play mostly doubles but improving as a singles player. I can generate decent power through NF800 which is on stiffer side and is even balanced. Considering this would you recommend Thruster K-fc to me or I should choose between 88D pro and 100zz or look any other way ( Lining).
@@zenith5795 I am not sure that I am qualified to answer that question. My club house has many demos to try and in the case of the "Thruster F Claw Tai Tzu Ying" I asked another player if I could try it for a warm-up. I found that other players are usually happy to lend you their racket for a try, especially if you have one of equal quality for them to try. One thing I want to make clear though is that if your a guy who's games is based on smashing, this would certainly not be my first choice and if I was only playing singles, that would also not be my first choice. As for stiffness (100zz), I think that one can work around this problem. I play around 2-3 hours weekdays every morning (5:30 am to 8:30 am) . Usually my partners and I, open that session with a 30 minutes of "work" like let's say I want to practice my backhand so, they will give the shuttle only on my backhand and I do the same for them. I use that time to break-in a new racket. There is nothing more fun than to get a good crack out of a difficult racket to play. Also, I am not focus on winning every points. I play badminton to stay in shape and get a good sweat (as I hate running.). At my age, I am not aiming for the Olympics but I want to make sure that my short comings are not due to poor equipment quality. This racket "Thruster F Claw Tai Tzu Ying" qualifies as an excellent product (in my opinion.) and as my "intermediate level" indicates, I am pretty sure that I am not even getting 60% out of what it can do. At one point, a player has to take responsibility for his game. I see "pros" here in Taiwan dismantling other players with a 50$ racket for fun. Ha ha ha
Is there a huge difference for this new Thruster with Drive x 9x? I'm in love with my Dx9x but looking forward to buy this enhanced edition for playing single. Great video btw✨
I am looking to pick up this racquet and am a little confused. You mention Victor Thruster F Enhanced Edition but the link you posted shows VICTOR THRUSTER F C! The Thruster F Claw is available in white where I am in Canada and the F Enhanced Edition is in the same black colours on your video. Are they the same model or are they different?
Hey ! Thanks for the review. I'm a bit curious about the grip you use. For Greg it's abviously a towel one, but what about Jenny ? Did you remove the original grip and put an overgrip directly over the plastic handle or did you put it over the original grip for a bigger grip size ? Thank you very much !
Hey there, I have the same racket, and I want to ask, if the cone on the top of the grip is loose for you guys too, when the grip tape is taken off? Love your content btw
Victor needs to clean up their lineup tbh. This racket and many of their others are now going multiple different sections of the frame for different attributes. So I guess now if you want a large frame go with this or the original Thruster with a thinner shaft at 6.4. If you want normal size Auraspeed and if you want a smaller compact like frame jetspeed.
They are both Victor sponsored players, so I think they can freely choose any Victor racket, but for general racket comparison videos, you should look elsewhere
what about thruster F 1st generation who has isometric shape frame? is still worth to buy? now i have TKF enhanced, but i want to buy the 2nd racket who's cheaper than enhanced edition. thx
Hello.My current racket is a Js 11 and i tried the Thruster F yesterday evening.For me there is not enough weight in the head and the stiffness is weird.Sometimes is ok and sometimes it’s very stiff.I can’t explain why!
Hello Greg and Jenny, Hope you guys are well and continue to make more videos for the badminton community. Thank you for the work you guys do, much appreciated. Got the racket a few months now and set up with the following:- Victor Thruster F Enhanced (Black and Gold) 4U Yonex Aerosonic at 32/30 lbs (pre-stretched) Its bonkers!!! (my now go to racket of choice and recommendation) I was very hesitant to jump to Victor as a very long time Yonex user and also just got the Yonex Astrox 100 ZZ too (jumped as I am convinced by you guys). But as I mainly play doubles and most preferred to play at the rear, the 100 ZZ felt the best option for me. (Until now.......). Yes, I do lose some power and steep angle on my smashes but I gain the extra control for my net shots and drives. Defence also becomes so easy. Clears become so easy. The control, the feel, the transitions from back to front and side to side, its so much more fluid. It also gives that confidence to play more and also it made me challenge myself to go for the tighter shots and such a confidence booster. Currently looking for my 3rd piece but no more stock available in Australia. Keep it up guys!!! I'm a convert thanks to you guys. Cheerios.
Hey Badminton Insight, how do you find the durability of the Thruster F? I just ordered the Thruster K KT Edition and it looks fantastic just worried about durability, this will be my first Victor racquet.
Hi guys! Thanks for the regular video uploads. I always have fun watching your videos, especially since your production has become so much better compared to your first videos. Still, I wanted to give you feedback on this video. In my opinion, this video blurs the line between advertisement and other, regular content. I feel like this video came out of nowhere and does not fit to your other content too well. Why is that? You usually don't talk too much about equipment. You only talk about this racket, but not about others. That is rather a problem of Victor, not yours. As a consumer, I don't have an overview on what other rackets are offered by Victor. For Yonex, CK Yew provides great content, which gives me the opportunity to compare which racket would suit me the most. This is also a suggestion: I would love for you and Victor to give us more detailed guides on how all or most of their rackets are weighted and what their specifics are like.
Hey Greg and Jenny I'm big fan of you and your badminton ...I want to know is apacs z ziggler worth to buy ..I'm.an intermediate player Nd I like smashes I prefer more singles and during doubles I like to.play from.back of the court
Hi i would like to ask if u can compare the yonex duora Z strike and the victor Thruster Falcon claw because i’m debating these two because both of these are my perfect racket and i can’t decide what racket i want either the yonex duora Z strike or the victor Thruster falcon claw
Hi Jenny and Greg, great video and make me want to get 1 Thruster F ASAP, but in Malaysia, we don't have a Victor shop and I can't find this racket in most of the racket shops I visit. however, one of the outlets claims their stock for Thruster FC will arrive next month. Can you compare Thruster F vs Thruster FC? are they the same, and which has the latest technology?
Hi guys, I order this racket but noticed some differences from the image. It does not have the Chinese logo and also the shaft is a see through white? Is this legit?
I bought with the link given here but realised that the design is a bit different. it doesn't have the Chinese word design as well as the hendra Setiawan signature on the cap.. is this the same racquet you guys use?
Hello, I’ve clicked the link to purchase the racket, The racket in the link is the thruster F C, Is this the correct racket that you’ve reviewed please? Regards Luke
We’ve already done a video like this in the past on our channel if you want to check that out! Apologies in advance for the poor camera quality though 😬
Bro Victor racket same thruster type around 5000 varunna etha vaangedathu onnu reply idamo. I am a player who uses deceptive moves and at times smashes I don’t need heavy head weight racket but a flexible one and balanced weight pls reply me
For the first time ever, we are both using the same racket! 🤩 To buy this racket (and any other badminton kit & equipment), head to bit.ly/trme-thrusterf and use the code "BADMINTON INSIGHT" at checkout to get 10% off everything except shuttles! 💥🏸
*UPDATE* - As we said in the video these rackets are in high demand and have already sold out! However you can pre-order them for them to be delivered when they are back in stock. Any questions just let us know below 😊
*Note: the 3U version is not available in Europe!
Be interesting to know the other racquets you tried before you decided on this one
Does it ship globally?
@@bounce1603 Yes!
Tried to order..Says sold out 😳😳. Which one is the next best?
@@Dina1411 don't you have a local shop u can buy from?
Need a tutorial for the spinning trick Greg was doing during the intro!
I second this!
Yes true
I third this🤣🤣
Dammit! Beat me to it!
I fourth this!
This racket finally arrived today at my home after buying it online. The string that Im using is exbolt 63 with the tension 27lbs. My god, it feel so good. So, this racket is highly recommended to everyone who want to buy a high end racket. 5/5 🌟.
Glad you're enjoying it as much as we do! 🥳
@@BadmintonInsight and I always enjoyed every video that you always made. Keep up the good work! All the best for the next tournament.
@@mahesh-k-v2b not too stiff. Even though its a heavy head. But racket is quite easy too handle. It almost identical to astrox 88d.
ohhh i have mine coming in next week with the same string and tension thats cool how we are the same ... hope I would feel the same way and give it a 5/5 when i get it
@@chai810 Where did you order it from? I've even tried Germany, but the shop said it's sold out throughout Europe.
Great video guys. I actually ordered one with Aerobite boost strong @30lbs. Can't wait to try it out.
Also when I did some digging I found it to be head heavy and I think in the video where you compare balance you share the info about Thruster FC instead Thruster F which has a different head space is actually a lighter head compared to the F model. Just FYI.
thanks for all the great content you put out there. Learning a ton from you both. Keep kicking ass.
I bought this racket thanks to your recommendation and had my first play with it today. It was sensational! It strung it with Yoxnex Exbolt 63 at 10.5 kg. Thank you for the good recommendation!
Great racket review! Would love to see more of it in the future! Thanks for another great video!
Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed it Kai 😀
For sure dude!!!
Thanks for the review, awesome head design I'll definitely check it out! I'm in agreement with you on weight, balance and stiffness, average being perfect with the strings and tension fine-tuning the feel. Really like that the racket is also rated for higher string tensions too, Victor stands by their quality whereas the other big brand is sorely wanting here.
I freaking love the both of you!!! Thank you so much from the badminton community worldwide 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much 🥳
2:16 This is the first time I have heard a coach say a flexible shaft gives more control. My coach and many informational websites point to the opposite, stiffer shafts offer more control
Just found this channel, and oh my! You guys are doing the job! I've never seen such an informative channel solely for badminton.
Ah thank you so much 🤗
Now, we need to see you two in a Mario Kart contest 😂
It gets VERY competitive!!
Thanks both of you. I have been using Arcsaber 11 for over 4 years but, will give this a try!
Hope you enjoy it!
Hey! Did you switch over to the TKFE? How was it?
love the videos you guys do. not sure if this is the place to make a suggestion for a video or if you guys are taking suggestions, but will try anyways. Wondering if you guys can do a video where viewers send in videos of them playing and you guys breaking it down and giving them tips on how they can improve their game.
Hi Jeremy 👋🏼 we actually do this monthly for people that join our Patreon! We don’t think the style of this video would suit TH-cam because it would be quite long! Thanks for the suggestion though 😀
I would agree with the TK-FC being the best Victor racket in combination with the VBS 63. What about for other racket brands? Most people are brand conscious and do have a bias for one brand over another.
I've found that even the same racket would give a different feel of play and performance when the string is changed to a different type. A comparison video might be a good idea to take up in the future regarding this.
Yes we’d love to compare other rackets in the future! Glad you’re enjoying it, with vbs 63 also 😍 thanks for the suggestion!
Try that yonex exbolt 63 If you get a chance
Vbs63 is equivalent to what yonex strings?
@@justin_t maybe exbolt 63 but this is a forged fiber
Love you guys, doing great job, doing great support to young players.
Thanks a lot that’s great to hear 😀
Thank you guys so much , I was confused that which racket i should buy and you gave me a perfect tutorial and racket , thanks again.
Thank you for recommending this racket! I took the plunge and purchased two. Honestly it’s better than the Yonex 100ZZ! What a racket!
So glad you like it 😄😄
It's such a strange racket. 5 4u versions all around 83g to 84g unstrung. After stringing they felt pretty even balance at first but then after a few rounds they felt quite head heavy 🤔
After few rounds the stiffness+head heavy kicks in..
Ok, this is my third and final racket! I dont care if the next one is infused with pixe dust and the sweat of Viktor Axelsen. Order sent!
I’m interested in pixie dust and the sweat of Victor Axelsen.
A head to head against the ArcSaber 11 Pro would be cool. Both are even balanced and similarly priced.
Thats what I am trying to figure out too.
Using nanoray800 right now
I bought 2 of these from my taiwan trip. This racket is very easy to use and the power is so fantastic. I would rate it 5/5.
Amazing! Yes it sure is! We’d rate it 10/10 😜🏸👍🏻
I've been thinking of getting a new racket once Covid is over. I don't have much power, and rely on the racket to be as efficient as it can be at transferring my limited power. I think most people would be interested if the racket can still return reasonably, when a bad return was made, and how it compares with other all rounder rackets. Hehe but I doubt anyone would admit to that. I played with a few brands before, and so far I find Yonex hurts my hand the least when a bad shot is played.
Would like to thank you guys for all the tips you have given me :)
Glad we could help you! 🤩
Just ordered this today on your way so 🎉 I did get it from a supplier I know, can’t wait for it to arrive 🎉🎉
I have just recently bought the 4u version which has setiawan's signature on the cap. I string 24lbs with Yonex 65 Ti and the experience is so fanstatic despite the fact that it is quite light and quite balance for a person who loves attacking like me 🥰
How is the smash from back court?
How is the smash?? Is it powerful?
thx you guys for giving me the review and my new one is so good!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice review. Would have loved to hear you say the real colour name "moonless night". You certainly have some influence over us, since this racket is sold out in a flash. It seems to resemble my duora 55 in specs, but the duora has a hard to hit sweetspot on a higher tension (12kg). I guess that's what you get when skimping on your gear. Must say you're getting pro at youtube: clickbate-title, mentioning the sponsor in the video without it getting tedious, keeping it light and fresh (with a small joke 2:35). 👍
Would love to see a video on string tensions. (if you haven't made one already) What changes according to low-mid-high tension. Effect or no effect when going beyond the recommended tension. What it does to someone of a certain level (beginner/club/professional). Thanks for the review (must be one of the first on this racket).
Update: this Victor is a touch more headheavy than my duora. Not too much like my Astrid 5fx. Just enough. The handle feel is really noticable in a good way. It is like it gives an added snap. It is so userfriendly it makes everthing feel easy and makes the shuttle go as i wanted it to go. No regrets grom this buy.
Oh it does look nice and I already use Victor rackets. Love the Auraspeeds. Am sorely tempted even though my bank account seems to disapprove.
Hi Greg and Jenny, I just brought this racket and I now really enjoy using it for rear-court doubles. Thanks for the recomedation!
That’s great to hear! You’re very welcome 😀 Hope you have many happy years with it!
Where did you buy it ?
Hi Jenny and Greg, great video as always! 👍 Would you have any recommendations for a Victor racket that's even balance and medium flex that's suitable for a beginner to intermediate player level and with a price point that's not too heavy on the wallet?
I love my drive x 9 x. Even balanced and price point isnt bad either
I'm a yonex guy but I'm also looking for a victor racket. Thank you for the video guys. Might think of buying
You’re very welcome! Hopefully you can be converted 😜
I really want to buy a racket like that but it’s expensive so i only buy a lot of shuttlecock and THANK YOU FOR THE DISCOUNT IN TRME
Hello @BadmintonInsight I would like to ask, I see that TK-F enhanced is an all-around racket, between that and Ryuga II which one’s better for rear player? I’d like to have a head-heavy racket, currently am using Thruster K R.
We're same user of Victor racket, i have Jetspeed S 05 light and auraspeed 2000 M. Both rackets are incridible, especially the paint, no chip when clash with another racket during the game. I prefer to use Auraspeed 98k easy to handle, Tk F enhanced is too flex that hard to control
Recently tried the VBS68, very impressed!
Great to hear! It’s a good string 😀
Thanks Greg and Jenny, Finally I got the racket I want, Thruster F claw is best balanced racket with speed and specially accuracy of shots.
Thank you so much again.
hello, i can see you used to be using ARS 90K, I'd like to know if that was 3u? or 4u? which of the two racquets feels heavy in hand? 3u ARS 90k? or 4u tkf enhanced?
I have this in 4U! It’s my go-to choice for fast gameplay. Easy to control and generate power too
That’s great to hear Benedict, glad you think the same as us 😀
How is the smashing power with this one?
Can you also do a review comparing this to the new Thruster Ultra?
Thanks Greg and Jenny!
I use asterox 88s pro which I really really really love...
how would you compare it to Victor thruster BRX and Airspeed 98k ? Thanks !
Would love to hear ur reviews/comments on recent completed tournaments. Your own matches, others matches or even the whole tournament as such.
Hi. I am also very interested about badminton rackets. I love this channel a lot.
I'm late today 😪 but still loved the video 📹 ❤ 💖 💕 💗
Greg and Jenny can you guys tell me how to do a deceptive smash please give us a clear explaination as all ways
is it the thruster F or thruster F C ??? i'm finding conflicting information everywhere
Please make a video on singles defense ,
I really want to play the shot , which the professionals hit by falling on the backhand side while defending the smash
Thanks for the review 👍
After watching this, and trying it out myself, it is indeed the best badminton racket imo 👍👍
Sure is 😜
@@BadmintonInsightHi, how is the smashing power with this one? Is this preferred for singles?
I have Jetspeed S11 and Yonex Astrox 100zz. After using more than a year I now prefer using Victor even in Singles match.
Is your 100zz 3u or 4u?
Would love to hear your opinion about Yonex Arc Saber 11 Pro compared to the Victor F Thruster Enhanced
Hello i just bought victor thruster f hendra setiawan, i use it twice and there’s a weird noice in the cone (the sound is like and old wood door) i’ve tried to claim it to victor and they changed it and now the new racket also sounds like and old wooden door. Do you guys have the same issue there? Please reply, thanks
thanks for the great review
I'm thinking of switching from arc saber 4dx... It has pretty similar specs, do you think that it would be a good switch. I know it's all personal preference but what are your thoughts on switchin to a racket with similar specs and this situation?
the sad thing about badminton is that so few people play it, that you dont even have a proper review of anything, other than Yonex rackets due to how well they do their marketing. Therefore, you miss out on a LOT of quality rackets.
Hi Greg and Jen, do you know anywhere you can get this racket from? I'm really struggling to find one anywhere. I've seen the Thruster K models and wondered if you'd use these yet. Any advice?
Hi Jess, there should be another shipment in the uk soon! If you go on the TRME website and put your details in they will send you a message when they are available!
Great review! Can you talk about the different victor strings.vb68 is like bg80. How is it’s durability?
We need more footage of Greg playing with a baseball bat, that clip caught me off guard and made me chuckle a little
What would be your recommendation with the New Ultra, now launched in the market?
I bought the Thruster F Claw Tai Tzu Ying (newer model) and it's quite nice. It's easier to hit than my Astrox 99pro but has less power. I also use the Victor to play doubles as I think it's faster. The Astrox 99pro is a work horse for singles though. I would say that the Astrox is also a little head heavier than this one. I cranked up the Victor all the way to it's limit at 31 pounds and it is fantastic for net play.
BTW, thanks for your videos. They are very informative, especially the ones about tactics. I didn't use to play a lot of doubles and you guys cover all the bases that I am not aware of.
Hey. I am looking to buy the same racket. Can you give a brief review. Stiffness, head balance and user experience?
Also is it the latest Thruster model from Victor or the one described in this video is the newer release. Thanks in anticipation.
@@zenith5795 I can only compare it to Yonex products. (88d pro and 99 pro).
I am 185cm (5'10") and weight about 90kg (200 pounds) intermediate player.
It feels lighter in my hand. Mid stiff compared to the other 2 rackets. They say it is head heavy but, nothing compared to the 88d pro and the 99 pro. Power-wise, it's short versus the 2 others but it makes up with speed and a bigger sweet spot (very useful when playin doubles.)
It's easy to dig shots with it as you can string it up to 32 pounds and it shines at the net.
I bought it to play doubles as the game is faster.
On a personal note, I pack muscles and I am not lengthy so, perhaps that is why it feels light in my hand.
I also enjoy the lack of vibration when cracking the shuttle at full force doing clears.
It is also easy to use compared to the other two. The 99 pro is especially taxing when playing long rallies.
Would I buy it again? Yes, I am not sure what else I could find in that range and quality. Here is one thing I know,,, When I miss a shot with this racket, I am 100% that it is because of me and not my equipment.
I hope this helped.
@@iix23 I currently play with Astrox 88D Game ( lower model of Pro ) and Nanoflare 800 ( My first high end racket). I'm an Intermediate+ player. My first preference was 100zz but popular opinion is that it's crazy stiff and meant for advanced player. Now I'm looking for mid flex head heavy racket with big sweet spot. I play mostly doubles but improving as a singles player. I can generate decent power through NF800 which is on stiffer side and is even balanced. Considering this would you recommend Thruster K-fc to me or I should choose between 88D pro and 100zz or look any other way ( Lining).
@@zenith5795 I am not sure that I am qualified to answer that question.
My club house has many demos to try and in the case of the "Thruster F Claw Tai Tzu Ying" I asked another player if I could try it for a warm-up.
I found that other players are usually happy to lend you their racket for a try, especially if you have one of equal quality for them to try.
One thing I want to make clear though is that if your a guy who's games is based on smashing, this would certainly not be my first choice and if I was only playing singles, that would also not be my first choice.
As for stiffness (100zz), I think that one can work around this problem.
I play around 2-3 hours weekdays every morning (5:30 am to 8:30 am) . Usually my partners and I, open that session with a 30 minutes of "work" like let's say I want to practice my backhand so, they will give the shuttle only on my backhand and I do the same for them. I use that time to break-in a new racket. There is nothing more fun than to get a good crack out of a difficult racket to play.
Also, I am not focus on winning every points. I play badminton to stay in shape and get a good sweat (as I hate running.). At my age, I am not aiming for the Olympics but I want to make sure that my short comings are not due to poor equipment quality.
This racket "Thruster F Claw Tai Tzu Ying" qualifies as an excellent product (in my opinion.) and as my "intermediate level" indicates, I am pretty sure that I am not even getting 60% out of what it can do.
At one point, a player has to take responsibility for his game. I see "pros" here in Taiwan dismantling other players with a 50$ racket for fun. Ha ha ha
@@iix23 I agree. Thank you for the response. Much appreciated.
Is there a huge difference for this new Thruster with Drive x 9x? I'm in love with my Dx9x but looking forward to buy this enhanced edition for playing single. Great video btw✨
I have the drivex9x also and will be picking the tfk on friday!
Hello,
Love your content!
Which type of playstyle would best suit this racquet?
Thanks.
This racquet looks so good and I might have to buy one from trme sports
Good choice 😜 Let us know if you have any questions 😊
Hi. A great video as always
Thank you so much 🤗
I am looking to pick up this racquet and am a little confused. You mention Victor Thruster F Enhanced Edition but the link you posted shows VICTOR THRUSTER F C! The Thruster F Claw is available in white where I am in Canada and the F Enhanced Edition is in the same black colours on your video. Are they the same model or are they different?
Hey ! Thanks for the review.
I'm a bit curious about the grip you use. For Greg it's abviously a towel one, but what about Jenny ? Did you remove the original grip and put an overgrip directly over the plastic handle or did you put it over the original grip for a bigger grip size ?
Thank you very much !
Ok i think i got my answer rewatching carefully the vidéo. Only overgrip on top the plastic handle, right ?
Hey there, I have the same racket, and I want to ask, if the cone on the top of the grip is loose for you guys too, when the grip tape is taken off? Love your content btw
Victor needs to clean up their lineup tbh. This racket and many of their others are now going multiple different sections of the frame for different attributes. So I guess now if you want a large frame go with this or the original Thruster with a thinner shaft at 6.4. If you want normal size Auraspeed and if you want a smaller compact like frame jetspeed.
Love this video!! Could you guys review other brands of racket as well like li ning or Yonex????
They are both Victor sponsored players, so I think they can freely choose any Victor racket, but for general racket comparison videos, you should look elsewhere
what about thruster F 1st generation who has isometric shape frame? is still worth to buy? now i have TKF enhanced, but i want to buy the 2nd racket who's cheaper than enhanced edition. thx
Hello.My current racket is a Js 11 and i tried the Thruster F yesterday evening.For me there is not enough weight in the head and the stiffness is weird.Sometimes is ok and sometimes it’s very stiff.I can’t explain why!
Hello Greg and Jenny,
Hope you guys are well and continue to make more videos for the badminton community. Thank you for the work you guys do, much appreciated.
Got the racket a few months now and set up with the following:-
Victor Thruster F Enhanced (Black and Gold)
4U
Yonex Aerosonic at 32/30 lbs (pre-stretched)
Its bonkers!!! (my now go to racket of choice and recommendation)
I was very hesitant to jump to Victor as a very long time Yonex user and also just got the Yonex Astrox 100 ZZ too (jumped as I am convinced by you guys). But as I mainly play doubles and most preferred to play at the rear, the 100 ZZ felt the best option for me. (Until now.......). Yes, I do lose some power and steep angle on my smashes but I gain the extra control for my net shots and drives. Defence also becomes so easy. Clears become so easy. The control, the feel, the transitions from back to front and side to side, its so much more fluid.
It also gives that confidence to play more and also it made me challenge myself to go for the tighter shots and such a confidence booster.
Currently looking for my 3rd piece but no more stock available in Australia.
Keep it up guys!!! I'm a convert thanks to you guys.
Cheerios.
Hey, looking to buy this one? where did you buy it? thanks
Hey Badminton Insight, how do you find the durability of the Thruster F? I just ordered the Thruster K KT Edition and it looks fantastic just worried about durability, this will be my first Victor racquet.
Excellent! We have had ours for 2 years now and haven’t broken any (which is rare for us!)
How do you compare this with yonex astrox 100zz and arc saber 11 pro? I'm stuck with these 3 now. Can hardly decide which one to go for
What's the yonex equivalent to this thruster F enhanced edition? I heard victor racket feels more hollow or more mute compared to yonex, is it true?
Hi guys! Thanks for the regular video uploads. I always have fun watching your videos, especially since your production has become so much better compared to your first videos. Still, I wanted to give you feedback on this video. In my opinion, this video blurs the line between advertisement and other, regular content. I feel like this video came out of nowhere and does not fit to your other content too well. Why is that? You usually don't talk too much about equipment. You only talk about this racket, but not about others. That is rather a problem of Victor, not yours. As a consumer, I don't have an overview on what other rackets are offered by Victor. For Yonex, CK Yew provides great content, which gives me the opportunity to compare which racket would suit me the most. This is also a suggestion: I would love for you and Victor to give us more detailed guides on how all or most of their rackets are weighted and what their specifics are like.
what about thruster F claw TTY edition ?
what the difference between this two ?
Hey Greg and Jenny I'm big fan of you and your badminton ...I want to know is apacs z ziggler worth to buy ..I'm.an intermediate player Nd I like smashes I prefer more singles and during doubles I like to.play from.back of the court
Hi i would like to ask if u can compare the yonex duora Z strike and the victor Thruster Falcon claw because i’m debating these two because both of these are my perfect racket and i can’t decide what racket i want either the yonex duora Z strike or the victor Thruster falcon claw
What is the best brand racket for intermediates. I am a intermediate. 😊
Hi Jenny and Greg, great video and make me want to get 1 Thruster F ASAP, but in Malaysia, we don't have a Victor shop and I can't find this racket in most of the racket shops I visit. however, one of the outlets claims their stock for Thruster FC will arrive next month. Can you compare Thruster F vs Thruster FC? are they the same, and which has the latest technology?
Hi guys, I order this racket but noticed some differences from the image. It does not have the Chinese logo and also the shaft is a see through white? Is this legit?
Would you rcm 3u or 4u for backcourt smasher? I hope you will reply this, thank you so much.
my first ever expesnive racket, but they gave me a Thruster K (red/black) bag. is it the same in EU?
I bought with the link given here but realised that the design is a bit different. it doesn't have the Chinese word design as well as the hendra Setiawan signature on the cap.. is this the same racquet you guys use?
Hi Greg and Jenny, do you have tried victor latest racquets such as Victor drive X KF ? If you have tried it, how was it?
Hello, I’ve clicked the link to purchase the racket, The racket in the link is the thruster F C, Is this the correct racket that you’ve reviewed please? Regards Luke
Yes it is! 😀 They sold out very fast after this video but you can currently preorder them!! Enjoy!
How does it compare to the old Thruster F?
As suggested in the video: Victor thruster F, VTS 68, 30 lbs
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Could you upload the video on how you chose your racket and the potential candidates for your fav racket 😅😅
We’ve already done a video like this in the past on our channel if you want to check that out! Apologies in advance for the poor camera quality though 😬
Bro Victor racket same thruster type around 5000 varunna etha vaangedathu onnu reply idamo. I am a player who uses deceptive moves and at times smashes I don’t need heavy head weight racket but a flexible one and balanced weight pls reply me
I havent seen you guys review any Yonex rackets. What do you think of the Astrox 100 or the Z Force 2?
Which is better Astrox 100zz or Victor Thruster F Enhanced?
Can you do a tutorial on how to spin the racket ?
I thought you had made the switch and was just about where to get it! Just a quick question, where can I get the 3u model?
just wondering, did you test out the 3u version before deciding on the 4u?
2:29 I thought for a second that you didn't get along with that one particular club player 😂 imagine being called out on Badminton Insight like that
which one better,thruster f or auraspeed 100k? need some advice
that was so quite helpful for me 👍👏❤️
That’s great to hear 😀
jenny said you tested 7 different rackets and chose thruster fc after all... may i ask which ones were those 6 others?