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I'm an intermediate player, at best, and I recently tested the Ryuga Metallic 4U for 90mins of singles, swapping periodically with a Ryuga 2 (4U) and my own DriveX 7SP (4U) for comparison. I'm also familiar with the Yonex Astrox 88D Pro (2nd gen). You can immediately feel the head-weight of the Metallic compared to the Ryuga 2 and other racquets; the Ryuga 2 feels more balanced and, to me, quite similar to the 88D Pro. Yet in many ways I found the Metallic slightly easier to play with than the Ryuga 2, particularly with smashes and other power shots, as well as backcourt clears. Drives and net-play felt very 'direct', the shuttle bouncing off the Metallic with sharp and steady propulsion, although the Ryuga 2 provided more feedback (or feel) to the hand. The Metallic was surprisingly easy to manoeuvre given its weight and top-heavy balance, and many strokes required only wrist and forearm flex and not a lot of arm movement. Perhaps that's why I didn't feel much fatigue at the end of the session? My wrist/forearm/shoulder only felt a little more tired than usual (which is to say not very tired at all). Timing was pretty easy to adjust to (the frame is similar to my DriveX 7SP). I also found the Metallic easier to play with than my old trusty 3U Yonex Nanospeed 9000. Comparing the Metallic to the Ryuga 2, the latter was quicker to the shuttle and control was also better; certainly it would suit doubles better than the Metallic. But for singles I felt a little ambivalent about the Ryuga 2, as it did everything very well but nothing exceedingly so! It's a 'neutral' power racquet, if you like, but I just didn't warm to it. Needless to say I bought the Metallic 4U with VBS-66 Nano strings at 27lbs. For reference, I'm 6'2", average wrist/arm strength, fairly large hands and long fingers, and the Metallic seems to naturally suit my play. I recently talked to two advanced players at my badminton hall (both of them coaches): one bought the Ryuga 2, the other the Metallic. A quick word on my DriveX 7SP, which Victor released last year. There's very little info and feedback about this racquet on the internet, but it's a brilliant all-rounder combining balance with power, and it's light enough for doubles. I chose the 7SP after comparing a number of current Victor models-including the DriveX 6SP and Drive 9X: the former was a little too light and flexy for singles (but excellent for doubles!) and the latter felt a little too stiff. In my opinion the sweet-spot in this range is the 7SP (I've not tried the new Drive 10X Metallic).

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Love seeing racket reviews and comparisons! Do more of these for future videos please 🙌 Looking forward to TTY new Victor racket & old racket comparison video! 💯

It is a good racket that LZJ smashed 466 KPH fastest record in his career 💪

would be extremly interested to see a review on the new Victor Thruster TTY ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Don’t Believe me, Try It yourself this is the best racket on planet right now

Hello Ck Yew, not sure if this question has been asked before. If yes, I'm sorry Do you have any plan to purchase tool to measure the stiffness of the shaft? Since different brand has different definiton of " very stiffs" it's hard to tell which racket is truly stiff

This metallic version feels very comfortable, then the ryuga 1, and it's very powerful.

Wooden handles are always the best. In my academy i have seen a free core handle of enhanced edition breaking on the second day of purchase for my friend

Cant wait to hear Drivex 10 met review as this is my daily driver now replacing aeronaut 9k

Another great video again CK! I personally have 4U RyugaMT and measured it at about 95kg/cm2 after strung and gripped. My experience with Victor rackets is their declared spec and their deviation is rather huge. You probably got some "off-spec" racket which is head heavier than usual.

Hey CK, I've been following your videos for a long time now, keep up the good work! I am looking to buy a new racket soon and want to replace my Oliver dual-tec that I got on sale for 30€. I find it lacking in power and a little too flexible. I wanted to ask you if you could make a video comparing the 100, 88, and 99 series game and tour versions (similar to the Play series and Ultimate Power Racket comparison a while back). It is hard to find reviews and comparisons in the mid-range and I think this would help a lot of people other than me as well.

Love ur reviews and videos. Have been following you for the past 2 years. Kudos to adding spec and swing weight numbers into ur videos. Would suggest that u have balance point measurements as well. Kudos for the great work and i will definitely be following you on ur channel.

ck yew i really like your videos and all the racket series and i subscribe and btw can you review the li ning challenger series next?

It’s weird. All people I know with Ryuga metallic said the shuttle bounces off super-fast from the racket, quite the opposite from Arc 11 pro.

Hey bro i cant decide beetween the astrox 100 or nanoflare 1000,ive been using a balanced racket thats what im comfortable using bow im changing racket and dont know wich one to get,im looking for faster smash

what is the weight of any astrox series 3U racket with Grip and strings? Can an intermediate singles player enjoy it or i should go for 4U? Please suggest...

Among Yonex Astrox 88d , 99 and 100 which one has the widest frame with largest sweet spot , inshot more forgiving?

do you feel the ryuga metallic is more stable than ryuga TD after doing a smash (i mean, according to some players compliment that after doing a smash the ryuga TD is very shake which make it lost it's precision, especially when you do consistent smashes) is it that shake or it just insignificant shake that nearly doesn't affect your precision's shot

3rd time posting this comment. Could you maybe make a video about racquet features? how does one feature impacts the performance of the racquet. I.E. recessed half of the way on the racquet head, what does it do, recessed top and bottom, what does it do, long and short shafts what does it do, smaller and normal and big racquet head, what does it do, etc etc. It'll be much appreciated as I always hear this features mention in your videos but always thought, "but why and how does it affect it" and i'm sure there is someone out there thinking the same. Cheers

Hi what do you recommend for attacking player lining 3500 superlite or arcsaber 11 play?

How does it compare with ZF2 4U? I have been using it for 10 years. But I can’t find any new ZF2s anymore so now I’m looking for an alternative. I am not enjoying all Astrox at all…

So this mean that if im someone who prefer a lighter and faster racket it would be better to buy 3U?

Have you heard of the Thruster Ryuga II Pro? Really looking forward for your opinion on it

Who is the best racket of 2023

You should compare head heavy rackets accros all brands Same for even ans headlight

I want to ask why do people use cross tension?

hi, im hypernano x20h user (3u). Mostly play allround doubles. i want to upgrading my racket to a higher one (lining, victor, yonex). Thingking to get axforce 90max dragon (3u). Any suggestion? thanks anyway

Hello bro my is dev I'm buying a racket in my budget yonex astrox 88s play . Can you please tell me which type of string can i use tell me brother ❤️

I am right now using the Thruster Ryuga TD in 4U. I like playing defence and offence but I am really slow. I am considering getting a Thruster Ryuga Metallic is it a good idea?

I play the ryuga td and the ryuga 2 but prefer the TD. Is this one close to the td?

Hi CK! I would be extremely interested in a review of the Astrox DG series!!! Although it might be a little hard to buy 😅

Ck can you help me choose between apacs or felet im having a hard time picking which brand

Can you do a review of the lining axforce cannon?

review the TD versions of rg1 and 2 please! darn these manufacturers never putting enough info on their rackets and branching families -_-

Ive picked up Badminton after like 15 years again, found my old Head Metallix 6k Tour, do you think rackets have made some actual advancement in the last 10 years ? I mean noticeable for an amateur player ?

My son is a hard core Ryuga TD user since beginning and he broke one of his. Do you recommend upgrading to Ryuga Metallic or Ryuga 2?

I've seen yonex nanoflare 1000z in many videos that it got broken easy. The frame it quite fragile. What can you say about it? And can your tape protect it from mild clashes?

should I go for 3u or 4u ryuga metallic? My current racket is the ax99 pro 4u

Hey one question, does your Protection tape for the rackets still have free shipping?

4u has more swing weight than 3u. What a racket!

I just checked Victor’s taiwan site and saw a Truster Ryuga 2 pro that looks similar to the regular Ryuga 2

Compared with Lining 3D Calibar 900C, which one is more head heavier?

Hai CK, which one pretty similar with astrox 100zz ??? thank's CK ..

I have both ryuga and my metalic have 1cm shorter handle than my original ryuga.

Bro how does it compare to astrox 99pro 4u i personally use 99 pro but I feel like the momentum of the shuttle slower does the 68 hole design have to do with this I use bg 80 power at 29lbs I plan to switch with this ryuga metallic what would you recommend me 3u or 4u? Thanks for this quality content bro keep it up!!

Pls do a comparison on the thruster ryuga metallic vs astrox 99 pro

Hi boss, nak tanya kalau copy ori premium utk ryuga metallic okay ke performance dia?

What is easier to use compared to the Astrox99pro?

Hey CK, this is Hara from India. Want a suggest from you. Presently playing with the Yonex Arcsaber 7 (Old) at the Club level as you, kindly suggest which other racquet would be the best to replace the Old Arcsaber7, although I still love the racquet but what if I have to replace the Arcsaber7????

How does both ryuga 1 and ryuga metallic compared to Astrox 100zz?

Hi Ck, There's a new low/mid-end Victor racquet I want you to review. It's the Victor Thruster Ryuga Cls I would greatly appreciate if you could review it. And it has a free core handle!!

Im using ryuga 1 3u with exbolt 65 12.5 kg tension and the smash is out of the world.much better than my zforce 2 and axforce 100( both 4u). But it only racket that u feel the pain in my shoulder after playing.

I don’t know which racket to buy, NF1000Z or arcsaber 11 pro

Can we get a mizuno racket review?😊

In your opinion, 3u or 4u for casual player?

When is the Drive x 10 metallic?

does anybody know what weight of the thruster ryuga metallic Lee Zii Jia plays with?

can you please do Yonex Astrox 100zz and Victor Thruster Ryuga Metallic Thank You

hey, have you tried li ning no 1 strings? How would you rate it?

Ik it’s been a while but does metallic compare to 100zz

DriveX10 Metalic nxt ❤❤

What is better astrox 99 pro or astrox 100zz

which one is better 100zz or 88d/s?

NICE VIDEO, Which Ryuga is your favourite tho?

Can u review like budget racket for example victor thruster hmr.

What's your fav rubber grip ?

Can you review ryuga 2 pro

can you suggest any good rackets which are like astrox nextage. but better.

BEST RACKET EVER

Can i use 27x29 on the 4ug5 arcsaber play even tho recommended string is 27?

ryuga metallic , vbs nano 66 28-29 lbs so damn good !

whats the price pls someone answer

What are some rackets with the least amount of hold time? Meaning instant repulsion like the 1000z?

can you please review the lining halbertec 9000😁

Any Thruster TTY review coming soon CK? 😢

Looks better than original Ryuga, but heard its even more stiffer and head heavy. To the point 4U feels more like a 3U.... definitely not an easy for doubles play.

please review Victor Jetspeed S T1 Pro

Please review on Ryuga 2 pro

I hope you can review thruster ryuga 2 pro asap 🙏🙏🙏

Finally some legit product from Victor 😂

not sure if it's just me or is the ryuga metallic ridiculously stiff. it feels twice as stiff as my 100zz

When will you review the Thruster Ryuga TD? The orange and white one!

z force 1 reincarnated??? sounds interesting

I can't remember which one is lighter the 3u or 4u

Review the haliber tec 9000

do a giveaway

Delivery form pakistan

Dx 10 matallic bro

Finally

LES GO

Ryuga dark mode 😂