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Victor LYD v Meteor MX90
June 22, 2014
11:50 pm
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alun
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I have recently tested a series of Victor racquets for the first time and found the LYD to be the most suited to my game. I've had it now for about a month and have to say I'm really enjoying it, its a fabulous racquet and I would find it hard to believe there's another racquet out there that would give me any more satisfaction. However ! Unfortunately, a Meteor MX90 wasn't available when I trialled them, I am full of curiosity as it seems to get excellent reviews.

I like a head heavy (ish) racquet having previously enjoyed the Yonex AT700 and would be delighted to hear views on how the LYD compares with the MX90 and if its worth my while getting Ben to send up a demo.

June 24, 2014
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In my opinion, almost all victor rackets are very similar. Slightly head heavy to pretty head heavy, pretty flexible to medium/stiff…

Victor LYD wobbles a lot when you smash. Sometimes I wonder if the racket if it is going to be broken. MX90 contains a little head weight and does well in defense and power, but I feel the attacks are a little weak. Both rackets are well, for up to intermediate standard (OK, you are exempted if your technique is godly but you are in your 40's or further).

I've changed my opinion on the TK9000 a little. It sacrifices a little in the the power department, but it is still more head heavy than both MX90 and the LYD. Also, its defense is weaker compared to normal headlights, but I feel it is sufficient.

I would be extremely surprised if you could get the AT700 since it is like 10 years old or something like this. The VTZF II in my opinion is a similar and superior racket, and there are a crapload of reviews on google. 

June 24, 2014
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My guess is there's a reason why the specs on Victor rackets are similar. However, have you ever tested the range when they are placed next to each other giving you the opportunity to feel the difference. It's quite an experience.

 

Whenever you look at the specifications, some players wonder why there isn't a racket at either end. I consider this is because the number of players requiring these specs is simply too small to consider making the racket.

 

I also believe that there is little need for light headed rackets when most players don't suit them and, in reality they aren't that light headed when you measure them. Case in point, Yonex Nanoray rackets are not as light headed as the Nanospeed range.

 

What the manufacturers are doing is offering more 4U or lighter versions which negates the need for head light frames. If this trend continues I wonder whether there will be a head light range of rackets at all.

 

In essence what you have with the Victor range is not quite as tight as specs lead you to believe. The only way you know this is to test.

 

In closing and having run so many demo sessions for players and clubs, I believe the majority of club players settle on medium flex, even balance to slightly head heavy rackets. This may be localised, but that's what I've found.

 

Paul

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