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  • Badminton Racket Victor JETSPEED S 3 Reviews

    Badminton Racket Victor JETSPEED S 3 Reviews

    I find the naming of the JetSpeed series quite confusing. For example, models numbered 2, 3, 8, 9, and 15 don’t provide any clues about their price or positioning just from the numbers. Naturally, without some special circumstances, they wouldn’t be a priority on my trial list.

    If it weren’t for a familiar vendor discussing these models in a group chat, I wouldn’t even know about them. A friend specifically emphasized that these are underrated and overlooked good rackets, so I decided to take note.

    Specifications: 3UG5, stripped, total weight 91.4g, balance point 295mm, 7.0mm Babolat carbon shaft, 210mm handle length, moderately soft setup, Fluid Break Wind Frame, 9–3 o’clock string grooves, warranty for 28lbs, string tension 26–28 BN69.

    This JetSpeed is very beautiful! The first thing that catches the eye is the large-area JetSpeed series wind frame, featuring a color scheme of cyan, blue, black, and rose red from the racket head. It’s vibrant and rich in color. If you look closely, the black base paint has a lot of glitter, making it a racket that looks good from both a distance and up close. It has a lot of depth and doesn’t get boring; sometimes, I can’t help but feel the frame and the T-head while swinging it.

    If the visual appeal is the first surprise after receiving the racket, then the feeling of JetSpeed 3 in hand continues this joy, like having an engaging conversation with a close friend. As a 3U racket, it’s very agile, with a family-bred sense of speed. Even after removing the bottom, the balance point hasn’t reached 300mm, which is even less exaggerated than the former 90s models. It swings without burden but doesn’t feel as insubstantial as an ultra-light racket; rather, it has a graceful and powerful elegance similar to a ballet dancer’s pointe shoes.

    After using it on the court, my appreciation for the JetSpeed 3 further deepens due to its excellent handling, stability, and continuity.

    I previously mentioned its larger frame area, which may approach the Speed series, making the sweet spot large enough that advanced players are unlikely to miss. The Babolat carbon shaft is soft and elastic, similar to the HX300L and Mizuno 02 Solear, allowing for deformation even with a light racket head. Hence, clear and effortless clears, comfortable and labor-saving, easily reaching the opponent’s baseline with good speed and damping effects from the core filling. It’s very appealing. The only adaptation needed is due to the slightly faster swing speed, which requires users accustomed to non-head-light speed rackets to adjust their timing, otherwise, it might result in frame hits or misses.

    As for smashes, it might lack a bit of explosive power, resulting in lower suppression effects due to the slower ball speed.

    The JetSpeed 3’s shot is not as instantaneously bouncy; it has a certain holding feel that lowers the power threshold while improving overall control and enhancing the downward pressure sensation. Although it has a relatively soft feel, its torsional resistance is good, and the shots are controllable. Once adapted, it’s precise, and using weapon terminology, it’s a moa (small) weapon. Its stability and excellent swing speed are notable, achieving a commendable balance, mainly thanks to the frame design and material technology. The frame near the T-head adopts an oval cross-section to enhance torsional resistance and transitions to a sharp wind-breaking frame at the top to improve swing speed. With strong core filling and 7.0mm Babolat carbon, the racket’s torsional resistance is further enhanced.

    Combining JetSpeed 3’s high tolerance, it can handle net play, front court net shots, rear court smashes, and high clears with ease. The range of techniques is extensive.

    The previous seller’s offensive rackets explained the release of JetSpeed 3, as they might not be accustomed to the slightly weakened offensive capability of speed rackets. Compared to the Thunder series’ heavy smashes, JetSpeed 3’s scoring relies more on continuous and varied attacks, which is its forte. In mid-front court flat shots and blocks, you can achieve early positioning and use the racket to rebound, enhancing the rhythm of flat shots. If you’re pulled to the back court, the JetSpeed 3’s “syrupy” shots make it easy to add power to smashes. For players with a sense of continuity, it’s like having a dense formation on your arm, making consecutive smashes easy, and you have ample time to vary the shot direction, making the opponent uncomfortable.

    Even though shot speed relies more on the shaft’s elasticity, I really enjoy using it to organize a coherent scoring rally in the back court.

    In short, it’s an underrated gem! In the JetSpeed series, it’s a transitional product that’s high-end but not quite top-tier, with valuable product strength. If its price matches that of the Falcon Shadow 500, it could shake up the market for speed rackets with some promotion. For those considering speed rackets like the JS12TD, finding a good deal on this (3U) model would be worth it. Very adorable!

  • Badminton Racket VICTOR JETSPEED S 3 Reviews

    Badminton Racket VICTOR JETSPEED S 3 Reviews

    The JETSPEED series has a series of racket names that are quite puzzling: 2, 3, 8, 9, 15. Just by looking at the numbers, I can’t figure out their price range or positioning. Naturally, if there weren’t any special circumstances, they definitely wouldn’t be prioritized in my list of rackets to try out.

    If it weren’t for a familiar vendor who happened to discuss these models in a group chat, I wouldn’t even know these models existed. Moreover, my friend particularly emphasized that these are a series of underrated and overlooked excellent rackets, so I took note of them.

    Parameters: 3UG5, without grip tape, total weight 91.4g, balance point 295mm, 7.0mm Pyrofil carbon shaft, medium to slightly flexible tuning, Aero-Dynamic frame, 9-3 o’clock grooves, 28lbs warranty, strung at 26-28lbs with BN69.

    This JETSPEED racket is gorgeous! The first thing that catches the eye is the large Aero-Dynamic frame of the JETSPEED series, with a color scheme of cyan, blue, black, and magenta from the racket head downwards. It’s vibrant and lively. If you look closely, you’ll notice that the black base coat is filled with glitter. This is a typical racket that stands up to both distant and close inspection. It’s really layered, and you won’t get tired of looking at it. Sometimes when I hold it in my hand and try a few air swings, I can’t help but touch the frame and T-joint.

    If the appearance is the first surprise that feels like unexpectedly meeting a childhood friend who has grown into a beauty, then the feeling of the JETSPEED 3 in hand continues this joyful feeling, like striking up a delightful conversation with her. For a 3U racket, it feels very light and has a speed that feels like it comes from within, a kind of family lineage speed. After habitually removing the grip tape, the balance point still hasn’t reached 300mm, which even the previous 90s didn’t reach. Swinging it around is effortless, but it’s definitely not the kind of fleeting, insubstantial feeling of an ultra-light racket; rather, it’s a graceful and powerful elegance, like a ballet dancer standing en pointe.

    Once on the court, my affection for the JETSPEED 3 only deepens, thanks to its easy handling, stability, and continuity.

    I mentioned earlier that its frame size is quite large, possibly close to the Hypernano series, so the sweet spot is large enough that intermediate players won’t miss a shot. Moreover, the Pyrofil carbon shaft is both soft and elastic, similar to the HX300L and Mizuno 02Solear, allowing for deformation in various offensive and defensive plays even when the racket head is not heavy. So, there’s no burden in high clears; it’s comfortable and effortless to hit to the opponent’s baseline, with good speed and vibration-damping from the Strong Core fill, making it very lovable. The only thing that requires some adjustment is the slightly faster swing speed for users who are used to non-head-light speed rackets, otherwise, it might result in mishits or air swings.

    As for flat drives, they might lack a bit of explosive power, and the lack of speed in the shot might result in less pressure on the opponent.

    The JETSPEED 3’s shots aren’t exactly instantaneous upon contact; there’s a bit of holding, which not only lowers the power threshold but also improves overall control and downward pressure. Although it’s a racket with a relatively soft feel, the anti-torsion capability is decent, and shots are controllable. With more practice, you can hit precise points. In terms of weaponry concepts, it’s like a weapon with a low MOA. This Aero-Dynamic speed racket has a balance between stability and swing speed, both of which are at commendable levels. This is mainly due to the frame shape and the use of quality materials. The section of the frame near the T-joint adopts an oval cross-section, ensuring the frame’s anti-torsion is not too poor, and then it transitions to a sharper aerodynamic design at the top for increased swing speed. With the Strong Core fill and 7.0mm Pyrofil carbon, the racket’s anti-torsion capability is further enhanced.

    Combined with the high tolerance of the JETSPEED 3, you can perform net plays, drop shots, pushes, lifts, drives, smashes, and backhands at will, with a variety of techniques.

    The previous owner of this racket often used offensive rackets, so I understand why they might sell the JETSPEED 3 due to being unaccustomed to the slightly reduced power of a speed racket. Compared to a thunderous heavy smash, the JETSPEED 3’s scoring methods are more about relying on continuous and varied offensive plays, which is its forte. I’ve never feared flat drives and blocks in the mid-court; if the opponent decides to engage in fast net exchanges, you can get into position faster after a block and easily return the shot, automatically increasing the pace of the exchanges. It’s all about who gives in first, but I have the advantage of a large frame and high tolerance. If I’m pushed to the backcourt, I can still apply pressure by smashing; the JETSPEED 3 makes it easy to add power for a smash, and for players with a sense of continuity, it’s like having a CIWS installed on your arm—you can easily smash 5 or 6 consecutive shots. During the downward pressure, there’s enough time to change the shot direction continuously, attacking the front left, then front right, and suddenly driving a flat shot to the backhand rear court, putting your opponent in a tough spot.

    Although the speed of the shot mostly depends on the elasticity of the shaft, I really enjoy using it to organize a continuous winning rally from the backcourt.

    In short, it’s underrated, hasn’t been hyped yet, but it’s very lovely! In the JETSPEED series, this can be considered a mid-to-high-end transitional product with commendable product strength. It depends on whether the price is right; if its price matches that of the Thruster K500, I believe with some promotion, it could stir up the speed racket market at this level. For those who are considering speed rackets like the JS12TD, I recommend looking for a good deal on this racket (3U). It’s worth the extra money.

    Very adorable!