Victor Thruster TK Hammer Light EX Badminton Racket (Pre-Strung)

The Victor Thruster K Hammer Light EX (TK-HMRL EX) is a specialized, ultra-lightweight entry into Victor’s attack-oriented Thruster lineup. Designed to shatter the misconception that you need a heavy racket to hit hard, the Hammer Light EX pairs a featherweight 5U or 6U frame with a Head-Heavy balance profile.

This model arrives Pre-Strung from the factory (typically at a highly playable baseline of 24 lbs), making it a convenient, out-of-the-box powerhouse for beginner to intermediate club players looking for effortless power generation.

Performance Profile

The Thruster Hammer Light EX is engineered to deliver highly accessible attacking depth with zero arm strain.

1. Effortless Whip & Power (9.5 / 10): Combining an extra-flexible shaft with a head-heavy frame balance creates a powerful catapult effect. The frame bends deeply during your swing and snaps back aggressively, doing most of the work to clear the shuttle effortlessly from baseline to baseline.
2. Rapid Handling & Defenses (9.0 / 10): Because the 6U version drops down into the low 70-gram range, its physical mass is incredibly low. This allows you to position the racket head quickly during flat, mid-court drive transitions and high-speed defensive reflex blocking.
3. Power Box Frame Stability (8.5 / 10): Traditional ultra-light rackets are prone to frame warping or twisting. The Hammer Light EX combats this by utilizing Victor's POWER BOX structural design. The box-shaped geometry reinforces the frame's structural integrity, minimizing twisting (anti-torque) on off-center hits.
4. Seven Six Grommet System (8.5 / 10): Features a specialized 76-hole single-pass grommet pattern. By separating main and cross strings into independent paths, it reduces friction, limits string wear, and maintains factory tension for a longer period.

Best Suited For

1. Beginner to Intermediate Club Competitors: Perfect for developing players who love to play an attacking style but don't yet possess the advanced forearm and wrist strength to flex a professional, stiff racket.
2. Doubles Players Seeking Rear-Court Support: Ideal for players who want extra downward velocity on their smashes from the backcourt without leaving themselves slow and vulnerable at the net.
3. Players Preventing Fatigue: An excellent asset for juniors, ladies, or senior players who find standard 3U or 4U rackets too heavy for long, multi-hour playing sessions.

Specifications

• Weight / Grip Size: 5U (approx. 75–79g) / G5 6U (approx. 70–74g) / G6.
• Factory Stringing: Pre-strung at approx. 24 lbs (10.8 kg).
• Max String Tension: 5U: <_ 28 lbs (12.5 kg) 6U:  27 lbs (12 kg).
• Balance Point: Head-Heavy (HH).
• Shaft Stiffness: Flexible to Extra Flexible.
• Frame Material: Graphite + Resin.
• Shaft Material: Graphite + Resin + Slim 6.8mm Shaft.
• Available Colorways: Cloudy White (A), Iron Blue / High Rise (H), Khaki (V), Turquoise (U).