Thruster TK-RYUGA II Badminton Racket

The Victor Thruster K Ryuga II (TK-RYUGA II) is an ultra-aggressive, head-heavy power racket most famously championed by Malaysian Men's Singles superstar Lee Zii Jia.

Stepping away from the original Ryuga I, the second generation introduces a stunning, mysterious dark color palette dominated by Black and deep Purple, decorated with intricate dragon scales, teeth, and whiskers around the throat. This iteration is engineered specifically for non-stop, continuous heavy attacking play, successfully resolving the sluggish recovery time commonly associated with traditional power frames.

Performance Profile

The Ryuga II is widely recognized for combining crushing smash momentum with significantly improved reset speeds.

1. The Smash Monster & Whipping Effect (10 / 10): Smashes with this frame are incredibly ferocious. It introduces WES 2.0 (Whipping Enhancement System) into the carbon layup of the shaft, forcing a faster, more direct rebound. This redefinition of the whipping effect drives the shuttle down at a noticeably steeper, sharper angle that is incredibly difficult to return.
2. Continuous Attacking Stability (9.5 / 10): Woven with HME, a specialized hybrid carbon material, the frame features exceptional structural stiffness. Supported by box-shaped POWER BOX side profiles and military helicopter-inspired HARD CORED TECHNOLOGY, the frame resists twisting under immense force, letting you chain together rapid baseline smashes without losing head stability.
3. Refined Net Control & Touch (9.0 / 10): A massive upgrade over the first generation is the inclusion of the FREE CORE synthetic handle combined with a translucent cap. By allowing the stiff shaft to move more smoothly within the handle, it filters out harsh, vibrating shockwaves. This leaves you with clean, highly tactile feedback for tight, deceptive net tumbling shots.
4. Defensive Maneuverability (8.0 / 10): Because a large amount of weight is balanced in the frame's head, defense requires active commitment. However, because the shaft is a slim 6.6mm and uses Japanese PYROFIL ultra-light fibers, it swings noticeably faster than its predecessor, making close-body smash-blocking entirely manageable.

Best Suited For

1. Aggressive Singles Backcourt Dominators: Formulated for players who mimic Lee Zii Jia's style—relying on heavy baseline jump-smashes, steep attacking angles, and surgical net play to finish points rapidly.
2. Hard-Hitting Doubles Rear Players: Perfect for the back-court player in doubles who needs a high-tension (<_ 32 lbs), premium-grade weapon to pierce holes through deep defensive setups.
3. Advanced Players with Explosive Mechanics: Because the frame is distinctly head-heavy and stiff, it heavily rewards competitors who have developed forearm strength and a quick wrist snap to fully unlock its high catapult potential.

Specifications

• Weight / Grip Size: 3U (approx. 85–89g) / G5 4U (approx. 80–84g) / G5.
• Balance Point: Head-Heavy (Attacking Bias).
• Shaft Stiffness: Stiff.
• Frame Material: High Resilience Modulus Graphite + HME (Hybrid Material Electron) + HARD CORED TECHNOLOGY.
• Shaft Material: High Resilience Modulus Graphite + PYROFIL + 6.6mm SHAFT.
• Max String Tension: 3U: <_ 32 lbs (14.5 kg) 4U: <_ 31 lbs (14 kg).
• Grommet System: 76-Hole Layout (SEVENTYSIX single-pass design).