Babolat X-Feel Fury Ti Badminton Racket

The Babolat X-Feel Fury Ti is the absolute flagship model of Babolat’s premium X-Feel lineup. Serving as the direct descendant of the legendary X-Feel Blast, the Fury Ti is an uncompromising, elite-level weapon engineered specifically for advanced, hard-hitting tournament competitors. Featuring a rigid, unyielding shaft and a distinctly head-heavy profile, it is designed for maximum power extraction and absolute structural stability under immense swinging forces.

On-Court Character

The X-Feel Fury Ti plays like a heavy-duty broadsword—demanding excellent raw mechanics and physical strength, but rewarding the player with devastating, unmatched terminal velocity.

1. Thunderous, Steep Smashes: Thanks to its high inertia (83 kg . cm²) and 300 mm head-heavy balance point, gravity and momentum do the work once the racket is in motion. Overhead drop-downs and jump smashes yield exceptional weight and steepness, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with top power rackets like the Yonex Astrox 100ZZ.
2. Laser-Focused Precision: Because the shaft is explicitly stiff and reinforced at the joint, there is near-zero lateral twisting or deflection during contact. When hitting highly technical cross-court slice drops or driving a tight line, the shuttle goes exactly where your wrist dictates.
3. Solid, Direct Feel: The combination of a titanium-fortified head and internal dampening results in an incredibly satisfying, solid impact feedback. There is no hollow ring or annoying residual vibration, even when catching heavy smashes defensively on the fly.
4. Where it Compromises: This is on the slower side for a rapid doubles racket. During frantic, mid-court flat drive exchanges, it can feel slightly cumbersome to reposition quickly. Furthermore, because it weighs around 87 g empty and features a stiff frame, it is highly physically demanding; players without proper technical timing and forearm conditioning will find their arm fatiguing rapidly during long match sessions.

Performance Profile

The Fury Ti focuses entirely on rigid power transmission, ensuring that not a single watt of physical energy is lost during high-speed impact.

1. Elite Power Ceiling: While flexible rackets give a generic, easy-to-engage "whip," the Fury Ti requires a highly explosive, rapid wrist snap to unlock. Once flexed, the power output is instantaneous and explosive.
2. Extreme Structural Fortification: Built to easily handle high string tensions and punishing professional play styles, the frame is physically reinforced to endure extreme torsional loads without bending or fracturing.

Key Technology: Titanium Tech & Metricflex Stiff

The extreme offensive prowess of the Fury Ti relies on a specialized suite of premium technologies:

1. Titanium Tech: Unlike entirely carbon configurations, Babolat weaves a physical layer of titanium directly into the strategic upper regions of the head. This adds localized mass to boost smash leverage while heavily reinforcing the frame's integrity under tension.
2. Metricflex Technology (Stiff Profile): This patented system applies variable shaft thickness (lateral vs. frontal). During the backswing preparation, the shaft yields slightly to track cleanly, but it hardens to an ultra-rigid state at the exact moment of impact to maximize directional precision.
3. Power T-Joint & Foam Tech: A solidified, thick connection shaft locks the head to the handle for absolute energy transition, while an internal injection of structural dampening foam filters out harsh vibrations before they reach your arm.

Stringer's Note: The signature X-Feel 20x21 string pattern spaces out the vertical mains slightly more than standard 22-main configurations. When paired with the stiff, titanium-reinforced frame of the Fury Ti, stringing at a high tension (25-26 lbs) produces an exceptionally crisp, immediate response and a beautiful metallic "pop," making it an absolute dream for singles players and heavy backcourt attackers.

Specifications

• Weight: 87 g  (+/- 2 g) / 3U Category.
• Flexibility: Stiff.
• Balance Point: 300 mm  (+/- 5mm).
• Balance Type: Head Heavy.
• Swing Weight / Inertia: 83 kg . cm².
• Overall Length: 675 mm.
• Composition: High-Modulus Carbon + Titanium Layering.
• Internal Dampening: Injected FOAM Tech Frame.
• Aerodynamics: Speed Aero Integrated Grommet System.
• String Pattern: 20 x 21 (Mains x Crosses).
• Recommended Tension: 18 Ibs - 26 Ibs (8.0 - 12.0 kg).