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Priced at the 1580 level, like many of Victor’s lesser-known excellent rackets, it has experienced situations where it was cleared out at unbelievably low prices.
No star endorsements, no promotional resources, no novel features—it’s a true “three-nothing” high-end racket. This characteristic also appeared in the JETSPEED 60. Despite being somewhat neglected, the JETSPEED 7 is still a beloved choice.
Specifications: 3UG5, no base grip, total weight in use is 92.0g, balance point is 285mm, shaft length is 208mm, 7.0mm, Biocarbon material, medium stiffness tuning, oval aerodynamic frame, 9-3 o’clock grooves, warranty at 30 lbs, strung at 26 lbs with BG65.
It’s another bright yellow racket, and let’s list the mid-to-high-end yellow rackets from Victor—there are quite a few. In terms of color, the JETSPEED 7 leans more towards a yellow-green shade, with a slight fluorescent touch, making it quite vibrant, reminiscent of ripe plums on a tree still covered with morning dew. The inner side and edges of the frame are adorned with many stickers, creating a rich and colorful clash effect. It’s a racket that grabs attention.
Looking at the balance point, this is a racket that emphasizes agility, but its aerodynamic frame isn’t overly aggressive. The oval aerodynamic part occupies a considerable portion, and the aerodynamic section of the frame isn’t as thin and sharp as today’s JETSPEED models, likely to balance stability. However, the thicker materials also push the warranty tension up to 30 lbs purely through the use of high-strength carbon fiber, even without other frame technologies.
During the familiarization phase, I could certainly enumerate the subtle differences in each JETSPEED model, but there’s not much debate about it. Just know that the JETSPEED 7 is also a high-end racket that is easy to handle, has a large sweet spot, and is highly stable. Moreover, despite the lower balance point, the feel is very solid, and the feedback on hitting is strong and real, which makes me feel a bit of a contradiction between its swing speed and swing weight.
The shaft material is excellent but not overly aggressive, and at 7.0mm, it doesn’t look particularly slender. Notably, the JETSPEED 7 is the shortest shaft among all the JETSPEED models I’ve used. This gives the JETSPEED 7 a unique character in some more aggressive shots, allowing it to stand out from other models in the series.
Take drive exchanges as an example, the shorter shaft length significantly enhances the speed of deformation recovery after the swing. I’ve tested it in several doubles matches, and I’ve basically never been at a disadvantage in the front half of the court. It’s no exaggeration to say that in fast-paced drive exchanges, the JETSPEED 7 from years ago can easily match the famous Japanese young star Astrox 88S in performance.
Similarly, the JETSPEED 7 also surprised me with its unexpected smashing power, and this is only with a 26 lbs BG65 setup. Referencing DZS’s tuning, although the shaft isn’t very stiff, the shorter shaft suppresses deformation, making the elastic potential energy release more abrupt, which in turn increases the racket’s explosiveness. Therefore, the current JETSPEED 7 performs extraordinarily well in both full-power smashes and sudden point smashes. Its string bed and hitting feel are not overly forceful, but the shot performance during power attacks is undeniably sharp and heavy, still capable of delivering smashes that hit the floor with power and precision.
Even in rallies, a single fierce flat clear can effectively pressure the opponent. It can be said that the JETSPEED 7 is a racket that can raise the pace of the game at any time.
As for tolerance, control, and defensive performance, they fall within the typical range of the JETSPEED series and don’t require further elaboration.
While the JETSPEED 7 is also quite user-friendly for players who haven’t yet mastered the feeling of power generation, those who have mastered short, focused power strokes can unlock the JETSPEED 7’s higher level of explosiveness and consistency. Moreover, it has the potential to be strung at 30 lbs.
It reminds me of the Colombia series—using quality materials and mature technologies to create a genuinely good racket.
