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Victor Thruster Hammer U

Box-frame head-heavy power racquet with Catapult Structure (+9.75% power) and 7.0 mm shaft; built for aggressive smashes with flagship Thruster swing weight.

Victor Thruster Verified spec
Best for Intermediate-Advanced Power / Attack

BadmintonLabs TakeStiff, head-heavy power frame — puts mass behind the smash. An ultralight 5U build, strung up to 32 lb.

What makes it special
  • POWER BOX — Box-shape frame profile that increases stability and anti-torque, Thruster signature.
  • HARD CORED TECHNOLOGY — Multi-layer carbon + composite construction in the head, minimizes material with reinforced feel.
  • FREE CORE — Computer-designed T-joint that lets the shaft flex freely for smoother swings.
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Specifications

Variant
Hammer U
Item code
TK-HAMMER U
Flex
Stiff
Balance
Head Heavy
Weight
4U (83g) / 5U (78g)
Durability
Durable
Grip sizes
G5, G6
Price band
$$$$$ $150–200
String tension
28-32 lbs / 27-31 lbs
Color
Turquoise Blue
Skill level
Intermediate-Advanced
Play style
Power / Attack
Source
Victor brand specs
BALANCE Head Heavy FLEX Stiff WEIGHT 4U (83g) BALANCE HEAD-LIGHT HEAD-HEAVY FLEX / FEEL FLEX STIFF
Frame profile · Victor Thruster Hammer U
illustration reflects balance & flex; not a product photo
Flex4.0Balance4.0Weight2.5
Trait radar · Victor Thruster Hammer U
each axis 1–5 from Victor brand specs
FLEXBALANCEWEIGHT
Trait bars · Victor Thruster Hammer U

Technologies

POWER BOX HARD CORED TECHNOLOGY FREE CORE
  • POWER BOX. Box-shape frame profile that increases stability and anti-torque, Thruster signature.
  • HARD CORED TECHNOLOGY. Multi-layer carbon + composite construction in the head, minimizes material with reinforced feel.
  • FREE CORE. Computer-designed T-joint that lets the shaft flex freely for smoother swings.

What do these mean? See the Victor technology reference →

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