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Li-Ning Axforce 90 Dragon Max vs Victor Thruster Merak (TK-MERAK)

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1 Li-Ning Axforce 90 Dragon Max
2 Victor Thruster Merak (TK-MERAK)
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  • Li-Ning Axforce 90 Dragon Max is the most head-heavy, for more power behind smashes.
  • Li-Ning Axforce 90 Dragon Max is the stiffest, rewarding a fast swing.
  • Li-Ning Axforce 90 Dragon Max is the lightest, quickest to swing.
  • Victor Thruster Merak (TK-MERAK) is the cheapest, £60 less than the dearest.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Axforce 90 Dragon Max if

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

Choose the Thruster Merak (TK-MERAK) if

  • you play fast at the net or defend a lot: it is lighter in the head
  • you would rather spend less: it is £60 cheaper in UK shops today

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1 Li-Ning Axforce 90 Dragon Max2 Victor Thruster Merak (TK-MERAK)
UK price£150.95£90.99
RRP£190£91
Weight82 g · 4U83 g · 4U
Balance309 mm · Head heavy≈303 mm · Head heavy
FlexMedium-Stiff · 69/100Medium Stiff · 67/100
Max tension30 lbs27 lbs
Shaft6.2 mm6.6 mm
Player styleAttackingAttacking
Best featureStiffer Axforce 90Mid-price Thruster
Released20222025

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