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Ashaway Viper XT 1600 vs Victor Ultramate 9

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1 Ashaway Viper XT 1600
2 Victor Ultramate 9
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Most rackets come in more than one weight. Each racket is shown in 4U, with its own balance and match.
1315 rackets shown.
280285290295300305Head heavy298 mm +Slightlyhead heavy293-297 mmEven288-292 mmSlightlyhead light283-287 mmHead light< 283 mm 1 2 HEAD HEAVY HEAD LIGHT FLEXIBLE STIFF

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  • Victor Ultramate 9 is the stiffest, rewarding a fast swing.
  • Victor Ultramate 9 is the cheapest, £45 less than the dearest.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Viper XT 1600 if

  • you are attacking player and like how it feels

Choose the Ultramate 9 if

  • you would rather spend less: it is £45 cheaper in UK shops today

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1 Ashaway Viper XT 16002 Victor Ultramate 9
UK price£96.99£51.95
RRP£120£52
Weight87 g · 3U not made in 4U87 g · 3U not made in 4U
Balance≈290 mm · Even≈290 mm · Even
FlexStiff · 75/100Stiff · 78/100
Max tension28 lbs22 lbs
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Player styleAttackingSpeed / Control
Best featureStiff Viper powerNimble head-light control
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