Thruster TK-RYUGA Metallic Badminton Racket

The Victor Thruster K Ryuga Metallic (TK-RYUGA METALLIC) is an ultra-premium, heavily aggressive attacking racket that represents the absolute peak of power in Victor's lineup. Famously wielded by Malaysian Men's Singles powerhouse Lee Zii Jia, this racket upgrades the Ryuga lineage by infusing highly advanced metal components directly into the frame.

Sporting a menacing matte black base wrapped in deep red dragon motifs, scale accents, and raw metallic finishes, it trades traditional dampening for an intensely crisp, violent, and explosive smash response.

Performance Profile

The Ryuga Metallic separates itself from standard head-heavy rackets by offering an uniquely dense, solid, and unforgiving impact feel.

1. The Metallic Frame Impact (10 / 10): Unlike the DriveX 10X Metallic (which placed metal in the shaft), the Ryuga Metallic embeds Metallic Carbon Fiber—a fusion of a razor-thin metal sheet and high-strength carbon—strictly into the racket head frame. This completely eliminates frame lag, converting 100% of your swing energy into raw shuttle acceleration. Smashes sound like a cannon blast and carry terrifying baseline depth.
2. Rock-Solid Box Stability (9.5 / 10): Built on a rugged POWER BOX frame profile and backed by military helicopter-inspired HARD CORED TECHNOLOGY, the head is incredibly rigid. Under maximum high-tension strains (<_ 32 lbs), it completely rejects frame twist (anti-torsion). If you catch a late defensive drive off-center, the racket head forces the shot straight rather than spraying wide.
3. Direct Tactile Feedback (9.0 / 10): Victor intentionally retains a premium wooden handle instead of synthetic injection molding for this model. Combined with Japanese PYROFIL fibers in the 6.8mm shaft, it strips away artificial mushiness. You feel the exact point of shuttle contact cleanly through your palm, providing advanced players with elite, raw placement tracking.
4. Defensive Maneuverability (8.0 / 10): Because the frame is noticeably head-heavy, it is physically demanding. However, the aerodynamic feedback of the frame makes the 4U version surprisingly quick to position during close-body reflex blocks compared to the older, more sluggish Ryuga I.

Best Suited For

1. Extreme Backcourt Power Attackers: Specifically engineered for singles players and heavy doubles rear-court bombers who build their entire strategy around crushing jump-smashes, steep stick-attacks, and breaking through deep defenses with pure speed.
2. Advanced Players with Excellent Timing: The sweet spot is slightly more compact and demanding than a standard intermediate frame. It heavily rewards players who have developed pristine forearm snapping mechanics and strong wrist control.
3. Enthusiasts Demanding Direct, Unmuted Feel: Perfect for players who dislike the "hollow" or heavily filtered sensation of modern synthetic handles, preferring a raw, solid connection to the shuttle.

Specifications

• Weight / Grip Size: 3U (approx. 85–89g) / G5 4U (approx. 80–84g) / G5.
• Balance Point: Heavy Head Balance (Approx. 315–322mm swing-weight index).
• Shaft Stiffness: Stiff.
• Frame Material: High Resilience Modulus Graphite + HARD CORED TECHNOLOGY + Metallic Carbon Fiber.
• Shaft Material: High Resilience Modulus Graphite + PYROFIL + 6.8 SHAFT.
• Max String Tension: 3U: <_ 32 lbs (14.5 kg) 4U: <_ 31 lbs (14 kg).
• Handle Base: Classic Hardwood Handle (For direct, unmuted feedback).