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Ashaway Phantom Shard 5 vs Victor Thruster Ryuga Muse II (TK-RYUGA MUSE II)

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1 Ashaway Phantom Shard 5
2 Victor Thruster Ryuga Muse II (TK-RYUGA MUSE II)
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  • Victor Thruster Ryuga Muse II (TK-RYUGA MUSE II) is the most head-heavy, for more power behind smashes.
  • Ashaway Phantom Shard 5 is the lightest, quickest to swing.
  • Ashaway Phantom Shard 5 is the cheapest, £44 less than the dearest.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Phantom Shard 5 if

  • you play fast at the net or defend a lot: it is lighter in the head
  • you would rather spend less: it is £44 cheaper in UK shops today

Choose the Thruster Ryuga Muse II (TK-RYUGA MUSE II) if

  • you want more power behind smashes and clears: it is more head-heavy

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1 Ashaway Phantom Shard 52 Victor Thruster Ryuga Muse II (TK-RYUGA MUSE II)
UK price£126.00£169.99
RRP£180£170
Weight77 g · 5U not made in 4U78 g · 5U not made in 4U
Balance295 mm · Slightly head heavy≈303 mm · Head heavy
FlexMedium · 50/100Medium · 50/100
Max tension30 lbs30 lbs
Shaft-6.6 mm
Player styleSpeed / ControlAttacking
Best featureFeatherlight ShardLight attacking Muse
Released20242025

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