Apacs Virtuoso Pro II Badminton Racket

The Apacs Virtuoso Pro II is an elite, professional-tier badminton racket engineered for rapid swing speed and precise shot placement. Built as a player-signature frame (with popular editions tied to international stars like Robert Blair and Adrianti Firdasari), it features a highly aerodynamic profile and a premium carbon layout designed to maximize control and quick-reflex defensive recovery.

Performance Profile

1. Aerodynamic Compact High-Speed Frame: The head is engineered with a specialized compact, hexagonal cross-section. This unique shape drastically slices through the air, minimizing wind drag during straight-on swings to dramatically speed up your reaction times during flat drives and defensive reflex blocks.
2. Premium 50T Japan Graphite Construction: The shaft is forged with top-tier 50 Tonne Japan High Modulus Graphite, delivering highly efficient energy transfer. It stores energy on the backswing and releases it crisply, offering excellent "snapback" action without the lag found in lower-grade graphite.
3. Nano Sponge Carbon (NSC) Technology: Applied to both sides of the frame, this specialized composite absorbs and dampens harsh impact vibrations. By capturing the shock of heavy collisions, it reduces arm strain and holds the shuttle on the string bed a fraction longer for enhanced placement feel.
4. Graphite T-Throat Stability: A reinforced internal graphite T-joint anchors the connection between the frame and shaft. This system locks down lateral frame twisting (torsion) upon impact, meaning your fast net drops and cross-court slices stay tight and accurate.
5. Ultra-Slim 6.4mm Shaft: The record-thin 6.4mm nano-carbon shaft significantly reduces wind resistance. This allows you to generate intense, high-velocity shots while maintaining the agile handling needed for quick counter-attacks.

Best Suited For

1. Tactical All-Round & Fast-Paced Competitors: Ideal for intermediate to advanced players who thrive on speed, tight net control, deceptive drops, and lightning-fast drive exchanges.
2. Doubles Players Seeking Maneuverability: The combination of a highly aerodynamic frame and an ultra-slim shaft makes it a superb weapon for front-court interceptions and rapid defensive reflex blocks.
3. Advanced Control Stylists: Because it features a slightly smaller compact head and a medium-stiff shaft, it rewards clean, centered hitting technique with exceptional accuracy and crisp feedback.

Frame Design Note: The specialized Compact Head concentrates the sweet spot across a denser area. While this requires a slightly more precise hitting technique than a standard oversized frame, it rewards clean contact with a highly focused punch and a piercing, crisp sound on impact.

Specifications

• Weight: 84g (4U) / 86g (3U) +/- 2g.
• Length: 675 mm.
• Balance Point: 300mm +/- 3mm (Head Heavy).
• Flexibility: Medium Stiff (8.0 rating).
• Max String Tension: 35 lbs.
• Frame Type: Compact High Speed + Hexagon Throat.
• Frame Material: 30T Japan Graphite + NSC + T-Throat.
• Shaft Material: 50T Japan Graphite + NSC.
• Shaft Diameter: 6.4 mm (Ultra Slim).
• Grommet System: 72 Holes.