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Ashaway Phantom Shard 4 vs Victor Thruster Rocket (TK-ROCKET)

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1 Ashaway Phantom Shard 4
2 Victor Thruster Rocket (TK-ROCKET)
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  • Victor Thruster Rocket (TK-ROCKET) is the stiffest, rewarding a fast swing.
  • Ashaway Phantom Shard 4 is the lightest, quickest to swing.
  • Victor Thruster Rocket (TK-ROCKET) is the cheapest, £36 less than the dearest.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Phantom Shard 4 if

  • you are attacking player and like how it feels

Choose the Thruster Rocket (TK-ROCKET) if

  • you would rather spend less: it is £36 cheaper in UK shops today

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1 Ashaway Phantom Shard 42 Victor Thruster Rocket (TK-ROCKET)
UK price£115.95£79.99
RRP£180£80
Weight82 g · 4U83 g · 4U
Balance≈303 mm · Head heavy≈303 mm · Head heavy
FlexMedium-Stiff · 64/100Medium Stiff · 67/100
Max tension30 lbs35 lbs
Shaft-6.6 mm
Player styleAttackingAttacking
Best featureHead-heavy powerHigh-tension value
Released-2025

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