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Ashaway Phantom Helix vs Victor Thruster Raptor (TK-RAPTOR)

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1 Ashaway Phantom Helix
2 Victor Thruster Raptor (TK-RAPTOR)
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  • Victor Thruster Raptor (TK-RAPTOR) is the stiffest, rewarding a fast swing.
  • Victor Thruster Raptor (TK-RAPTOR) is the lightest, quickest to swing.
  • Ashaway Phantom Helix is the cheapest, £27 less than the dearest.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Phantom Helix if

  • you like a solid, heavier feel
  • you would rather spend less: it is £27 cheaper in UK shops today

Choose the Thruster Raptor (TK-RAPTOR) if

  • you want a lighter racket that is quicker to swing

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1 Ashaway Phantom Helix2 Victor Thruster Raptor (TK-RAPTOR)
UK price£91.00£117.60
RRP£150£118
Weight87 g · 3U not made in 4U83 g · 4U
Balance≈303 mm · Head heavy≈303 mm · Head heavy
FlexMedium-Stiff · 64/100Medium Stiff · 67/100
Max tension30 lbs31 lbs
Shaft-6.5 mm
Player styleAttackingAttacking
Best featureHeavier, smash-firstValue head-heavy
Released-2024

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