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  • Badminton Racket Victor  JETSPEED S 06F Reviews

    Badminton Racket Victor  JETSPEED S 06F Reviews

    Specifications: 4UG5, no cap, total weight 88.9g, balance point 294mm, 7.0mm shaft, length 215mm, medium stiffness, oval wind-breaking frame, 9-3 o’clock string grooves, 76-hole string bed, 24lbs warranty, string tension 22lbs with unknown string material.

    In high-end series, the suffixes of different rackets usually indicate their tuning direction, but for entry-level JetSpeed models, only the H suffix seems to denote a different design, while others merely signal paint differences. The JetSpeed 06F features a blue and yellow-green color scheme. Although the paint quality and finish are quite basic, the use of multiple colors and gradient treatment adds visual interest. I had expected the F suffix to lean towards a more feminine and vivid style, but given the price range, it’s acceptable. For this price, the Victory Y3F is a better performer in terms of paint quality.

    Priced at 530, the 06F faces competition from other entry-level models like the HX60H, so its performance needs to stand out.

    The racket head is exceptionally light, with a balance point of only 294mm for a 4U model, which is quite remarkable. It feels very agile during swings, but the wind-breaking frame is not as sharp and aggressive as higher-end models, resulting in a less intense feel despite the low swing speed.

    I strongly suspect that the shaft is similar to those used in some entry-level TK series models. Despite being marketed as medium stiffness, it feels slightly stiffer, likely due to the light head making it hard to leverage the racket, causing less shaft deformation during swings. The feedback from the racket isn’t overly stiff, but the string material is quite poor, lacking elasticity and resembling a net that struggles to reach the backcourt. However, the JetSpeed 06 still offers a decent power experience.

    Even though it shares the wind-breaking frame design of the JetSpeed series, the frame is closer to a boxy design due to material constraints, and the string bed area is smaller compared to high-end models. Victory’s low-end products often lack advanced technology and usually offer a warranty of 23/24 lbs. Thus, its tolerance isn’t exceptional, and it has a clear upper limit.

    In smashes, you quickly find its limits. In similar-level matches, it doesn’t perform as well as the B Factory’s Nebula, and its point-smash speed is comparable to flat drives. Even with hard strings, the performance won’t change significantly.

    A positive aspect is its agility and moderately stiff shaft enhance the feel of shots, making it suitable for quick-paced play. The 06F is ideal for various technical actions like crouch shots and fast drives, showcasing the advantages of a speed racket. It’s a good choice for front-court play.

    For net play and small ball control, it’s average. The lightweight head lacks substance, and the defensive feel is odd. The poor-quality strings drag down the experience, leading to a suboptimal performance.

    On the bright side, the conservative wind-breaking design makes the racket more durable. The previous owner had clearly subjected it to various impacts, resulting in noticeable paint chipping. If it were a JetSpeed 9, it might have suffered more damage.

    In hindsight, I overestimated the JetSpeed 06F. I hoped for a straightforward and useful speed racket, but it turned out to be too basic, akin to a plain, simple racket with minimal features. It resembles the TK300 in terms of feel and carbon fiber quality, ultimately only selling based on its paint, which isn’t particularly outstanding. Besides its agility, it lacks notable qualities.

  • Badminton Racket VICTOR JETSPEED S 06F Reviews

    Badminton Racket VICTOR JETSPEED S 06F Reviews

    JETSPEED Series, I’m back. Although I’ve pretty much gone through most of the mid-to-high-end JETSPEED rackets (except for the elusive JETSPEED 8PS, which has been hard to find), I still feel like I need to complete the set. Since I’ve already finished reviewing the HX series, I should make an effort to cover the JETSPEED series as well, without neglecting the lower-end models.

    But to be honest, the high-end JETSPEED models have created a sort of “halo effect,” overshadowing the entry-level products. This includes the JETSPEED 08, which has appeared in official reviews but hasn’t garnered much attention. I suspect that reviewing the lower-end models won’t attract many readers either. Otherwise, my reviews of the JETSPEED 03H and JETSPEED 1 wouldn’t have been sitting on the resale platforms for so long…

    Specifications:
    4UG5, without the grip cap, total weight in use is 88.9g, balance point is 294mm, 7.0mm shaft, length of 215mm, medium stiffness, elliptical aerodynamic frame, 9-3 o’clock grooves, 76-hole string bed, tension warranty of 24 lbs, strung with unknown strings at 22 lbs.

    While the suffixes in the high-end JETSPEED series often indicate the tuning direction of the racket, it seems that for the entry-level models, apart from the “H” suffix, the differences are mostly in the paint job. The JETSPEED 06F I have is mainly blue and yellow-green. Though the paint quality and texture feel somewhat cheap, the use of multiple colors and gradient effects adds visual depth. I initially thought that the “F” suffix would mean a more feminine, vibrant design, but at this price point, it is what it is. Among rackets in the same price range, Victor’s best paint job is on the “Yu 3F.”

    By the way, the racket is priced at 530 yuan. Among similarly priced but lesser-known good rackets, there’s the HX60H, so the 06F needs to step up its game.

    The racket head is incredibly light, and after removing the grip cap, this 4U racket still only has a balance point of 294mm, which is quite surprising. It feels very agile when swung, but the aerodynamic treatment of the frame is not as sharp and aggressive as in the high-end series. You can feel that the face is more rounded, so despite the low swing speed, it doesn’t feel particularly fierce.

    I strongly suspect that this shaft is the same as in some entry-level TK series models. Despite being positioned as an entry-level racket, this so-called medium stiffness shaft feels a bit hard. This is probably because the light racket head makes it difficult to generate momentum, and the shaft doesn’t flex much during swings, leading to the impression that it’s not as stiff as it seems from the impact feedback. The strings, however, are a letdown, completely lacking elasticity—like a fishing net that can’t send the shuttle to the backcourt. But this doesn’t affect the JETSPEED 06F’s overall good power experience.

    Although this frame is from the JETSPEED series, due to material limitations, it’s more like a box frame, and the string bed area is clearly smaller than in the high-end series. Additionally, there’s no shortage of bare-frame rackets in Victor’s lower-end products, which typically only have a tension warranty of 23/24 lbs. Therefore, its margin for error isn’t great, and it’s easy to hit its ceiling.

    When smashing, you can quickly find its limits. In evenly matched play, its powerful smashes are not as satisfying as those from Brand B’s Nebula, and its point smashes are about as fast as its drives. I suspect that even with stiffer strings, the performance would remain largely unchanged.

    One advantage is that the racket’s agility and the non-whippy shaft help make shots more crisp, which is a good trait for faster-paced drive exchanges. Techniques like crouching drives and flat fast exchanges really show off the JETSPEED 06F’s strengths, almost like a demonstration of the benefits of a speed racket. It’s another racket that’s better suited for the frontcourt.

    As for net play, I’d guess it’s average—the racket head is too light and lacks weight, and the feeling of deflection during defense is also quite odd. The worn-out strings really drag down the experience, so I’m basing this on general assumptions.

    One good thing, though, is that the more conservative aerodynamic treatment makes the racket more durable. The previous owner clearly used it in various clashes, and I noticed several large paint chips. If this had been the JETSPEED 9, it probably wouldn’t have survived… Like the time I gave a JETSPEED 9 to the captain of my company’s team, who dropped it and broke it.

    It seems I overestimated the JETSPEED 06F before using it. I expected it to be a simple, easy-to-use speed racket, but it turned out to be too simple, almost like a basic black racket. It reminds me a lot of the TK300 I used before. The low-grade carbon fiber limits it to being more about the paint job, and the paint isn’t particularly impressive either. Aside from its agility, there’s nothing particularly charming about it. So, that’s that.