How do I tell the weight on Victor rackets?

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  1. KinkySmasher

    KinkySmasher Regular Member

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    A lot of Victor rackets seem to come in two different weights for the exact same model. My question: Is the weight written on the racket? I want to be able to tell without weighing it or asking the store seller because a lot of seller doesn't know this either.

    So Victor owners, please do tell.
     
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    Victor has the same system as Yonex, 3U / 4U, etc.

    Victor also has the same issue with Yonex, each "U" range is 5grams so there can be variations.
     
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    Perhaps I didn't make my question clear enough.

    I know Victor use the U system. But there can be 2 weight in the same exact racket model.

    For example, Victor Power Waves 11 came in 2U and 3U weight. They both look the same, so how can I differentiate them without weighing or asking the store owner? Is the weight written on the racket?
     
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    it is the same as Yonex. the weight is labeled on the racket cone.
     
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    thanks for sharing
     
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    I'm also having difficulty determining the weight of my new rackets, having recently bought two Artery Tec Ti 101 Powers. The rackets don't specify an exact weight. Instead, each racket has a printed sticker on the cone with the words 'W-2 G4', which presumably refers to the size of the handle. Being relatively new to Victor can anybody tell me what these words mean? Both rackets feels considerably heavy - which I like - even without a grip.

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    Assuming you bought it from a UK distributor of Victor, then Weight: 93g (taken from their website) I believe Victor W2 = Yonex 2U
     
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    I'm not so sure because my other one has a 'W-1-G4' sticker yet both rackets weigh the same... sort of. Both rackets were bought at the same time and from the same retailer. http://victor-sport.co.uk/

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