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Li-Ning Bladex 800 Power vs Victor DriveX 12 (DX-12)

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1 Li-Ning Bladex 800 Power
2 Victor DriveX 12 (DX-12)
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  • Li-Ning Bladex 800 Power is the most head-heavy, for more power behind smashes.
  • Victor DriveX 12 (DX-12) is the stiffest, rewarding a fast swing.
  • Li-Ning Bladex 800 Power is the lightest, quickest to swing.
  • Li-Ning Bladex 800 Power is the cheapest, £14 less than the dearest.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Bladex 800 Power if

  • you want more power behind smashes and clears: it is more head-heavy
  • you want easier power and comfort: its shaft is more flexible
  • you would rather spend less: it is £14 cheaper in UK shops today

Choose the DriveX 12 (DX-12) if

  • you play fast at the net or defend a lot: it is lighter in the head
  • you have a fast, well-timed swing: its shaft is stiffer and more direct

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1 Li-Ning Bladex 800 Power2 Victor DriveX 12 (DX-12)
UK price£175.50£189.99
RRP£175£175
Weight82 g · 4U83 g · 4U
Balance≈295 mm · Even≈293 mm · Even
FlexMedium · 55/100Medium Stiff · 67/100
Max tension30 lbs32 lbs
Shaft6.8 mm6.6 mm
Player styleSpeed / ControlAll-round
Best featureSpeed racket that finishesAerogel all-rounder
Released20262025

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