Victor
Victor Thruster K 9000 (TK-9000)
2014 · Not sold by the UK shops we check around £190 abroadSuits aSmash SpecialistA fast, trained swing that needs a stiff, head-heavy frame to turn speed into steep, accurate smashes.
Balance ≈303mm
Head heavy
Flex Stiff
78 on our 0-100 scale
Weight 82g · 4U
Before strings and grip
Best featureStiff and powerfulPlayer styleAttacking
Model seriesVictor Thruster K
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BalanceHead heavy
FlexStiff
Weight4U 82 g
Victor's top Thruster K of its day: a head-heavy, stiff racket built for players who generate their own power and want a solid, stable feel. It plays like a stiffer, more demanding sibling of the Thruster K 6000.
- Stiff shaft and heavy head give a solid, powerful smash
- Stable on off-centre hits
- Surprisingly quick for its head weight, with good blocks and drives
- Stiff shaft rewards good technique and asks more of the arm than a flexible racket
- Players who want the shaft to add power may prefer the K 6000
- Expensive for its time and no longer made
Where to buy
None of the UK shops we check sell it right now, so it may only be available abroad. Researched price: £190.