Victor Auraspeed 90k Metallic Badminton Racket
Victor's flagship speed racket now features Metallic Carbon Fiber. With an even balance, stiff flex, and a classic wooden handle, this frame is engineered for advanced players demanding explosive smash power, sharp drives, and all-round attacking precision. It is the official match racket of Danish World No. 3, Anders Antonsen.
- Victor's first speed racket to integrate Metallic Carbon Fiber in both frame and shaft
- Even balance profile combining speed, power, and control
- Stiff flex shaft ensuring precise power transmission and shot accuracy
- Pyrofil by Mitsubishi for ultra-lightweight, high-strength shock absorption
- Dynamic-Sword aerodynamic frame generating faster swing speeds and shuttle response
- WES (Whipping Enhancement System) facilitating steeper, quicker attacking angles
- Anti-Torsion System minimizing shaft twist for stable, reliable shot-making
- Seven-Six 76 single-pass grommet construction extending string life
- Traditional wooden handle delivering a natural elastic feel (Response Index: Level 9)
- Tournament-validated by Anders Antonsen during his championship runs at the Malaysia Open and European Championships
About the ARS-90K Metallic
The third generation of the Auraspeed 90K series is a landmark release for Victor. It is the brand's first speed-oriented model to feature Metallic Carbon Fiber technology across the entire structure. This critical upgrade redefines the series' capabilities, delivering a highly elastic hitting feel, stronger smash power, and faster force transmission than its predecessors.
Returning to the proven wooden handle design of the original generation, this racket pushes the response index to an impressive Level 9. The unique pairing of metal-infused carbon and wood produces a crisp, responsive feel at contact. Advanced players will immediately notice this quality during rapid flat exchanges, tight net play, and full-power jump smashes.
The even balance is a highly deliberate engineering choice. While head-heavy frames load power at the cost of maneuverability, and head-light frames prioritize speed over smash depth, this even-balanced profile equips advanced players with a complete tactical toolkit. You can execute sharp attacking drives, generate penetrating smashes, and recover instantly for defensive blocks using a single frame.
Trusted by Danish men's singles star Anders Antonsen at the pinnacle of international badminton, this is not a racket designed for casual, recreational play. It is a premium, tournament-grade weapon crafted for serious, highly competitive athletes.
Core Technologies
1. Metallic Carbon Fiber
This innovative material is formed by fusing a thin metal sheet with high-strength carbon fiber. Integrated into the frame, it amplifies smash power and structural integrity. In the shaft, it delivers a remarkably elastic hitting feel and superior force transmission, resulting in faster, sharper shots with exceptional directional precision.
2. Pyrofil by Mitsubishi
Developed by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation in Japan, Pyrofil is an advanced, ultra-light carbon fiber known for its high tensile strength and superior vibration-damping properties. It actively reduces unwanted feedback on off-center hits, improving overall handling feel and contributing to the shaft's durability under repeated high-tension stress.
3. Nano Fortify TR+
An advanced upgrade to the standard Nano Fortify TR, this technology integrates nano-sized particles into the carbon fiber resin. This significantly increases the bonding strength between layers, resulting in a highly durable, stable frame that performs consistently under high string tensions and intensive match conditions while maintaining a pleasing, flexible feel.
4. Dynamic-Sword Frame
An evolution of the classic aerodynamic Sword design, the Dynamic-Sword adjusts specific frame positions to minimize air resistance. The 12 and 6 o'clock positions feature an inward-cutting structure, while the 3 and 9 o'clock regions utilize an outward-cutting shape. The result is a faster swing arc, quicker shuttle response, and a highly stable impact feel, essential for rapid mid-court rallies.
5. WES (Whipping Enhancement System)
WES incorporates a softer material into a specific section of the shaft near the throat joint. During a swing, this targeted zone flexes and snaps back rapidly, creating a whipping effect that violently accelerates the racket head through the hitting zone. This generates steeper, faster smash angles without sacrificing control at the point of contact.
6. Anti-Torsion System
This system directly addresses the angular twist that occurs in a shaft during impact. Minimizing torsion ensures clean, linear power transmission from the player's swing directly to the shuttlecock. This provides advanced players with incredibly reliable shot placement, especially during full-power attacks and high-pressure cross-court drives.
7. Seven-Six 76 Grommet Construction
The Seven-Six 76 system utilizes a single-pass design for all 76 grommet holes. Traditional double-pass grommets create excess friction where strings cross through the frame, leading to rapid tension loss and string wear. This single-pass architecture eliminates those friction points, keeping tension consistent for longer and significantly extending string lifespan.
Full Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Brand | Victor |
| Model Code | ARS-90K Metallic R |
| Series | Auraspeed |
| Generation | 3rd Gen (90K Series) |
| Colour | Pale Turquoise |
| Flex | Stiff |
| Balance | Even Balance |
| Weight / Grip Size | 4U (80–84.9 g) / G5 |
| Frame Composition | High Resilience Modulus Graphite + Metallic Carbon Fiber + Nano Fortify TR+ |
| Shaft Composition | High Resilience Modulus Graphite + Pyrofil + 6.8 Shaft |
| Handle Type | Wooden Handle |
| Grommet Pattern | 76 Holes (Single-Pass) |
| Recommended Tension | Up to 30 lbs (4U) |
| Response Index | Level 9 |
| Playing Level | Advanced / Competitive |
| Ideal Playing Style | All-Round Attacking, Fast Singles, Fast Doubles |
Auraspeed 90K Series Lineage
| Feature | Original 90K | 90K II | 90K Metallic |
| Balance | Head Light | Head Light | Even Balance |
| Handle Material | Wooden | Free Core (Synthetic) | Wooden |
| Metallic Carbon Fiber | No | No | Yes (Frame & Shaft) |
| Response Index | Level 8 | Level 8 | Level 9 |
| Optimal Profile | Speed, Fast Defense | Speed, Precision Attack | All-Round Attack, Power + Speed |
Is This Racket Right For You?
This premium frame is engineered explicitly for advanced and highly competitive badminton players. It is not suitable for beginners or intermediate players still developing their technique. The stiff shaft requires refined wrist mechanics to generate power, and the even balance profile demands a player who understands how to leverage swing weight across various shot types.
- Advanced Singles Players: The even balance and stiff shaft provide the perfect blend for all-court singles play, demanding equal parts smash power, rapid recovery, and tight net control.
- Fast Doubles Specialists: The WES whipping action and Anti-Torsion System make it exceptionally well-suited for the rapid-fire drives and reflex smashes required in high-level doubles.
- Aggressive All-Rounders: If you dictate rallies from the baseline with heavy smashes but require the speed to step in and dominate the front court, this balanced profile is ideal.
- Players Upgrading from Previous Generations: The shift from head-light to even balance adds noticeable smash depth, while the metallic carbon upgrade delivers a distinct crispness during fast exchanges.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between the Auraspeed 90K Metallic and previous versions?
The Metallic version introduces Metallic Carbon Fiber into both the frame and shaft, a first for this series. It also transitions from a synthetic Free Core handle back to a traditional wooden handle, shifts the balance point from head-light to even balance, and increases the response index from Level 8 to Level 9. These changes make it stronger, faster in force transmission, and more powerful than its predecessors.
Is this racket suitable for beginners?
No. This is a professional-grade racket featuring a stiff shaft. Beginners and intermediate players typically lack the refined swing mechanics necessary to generate power from a stiff frame, which can lead to fatigue or injury. It is strictly recommended for advanced and competitive players.
What is the balance point?
It features an even balance profile. Unlike earlier models in this lineage which were head-light, the balance point is centered. This unique setup provides the smash power typically found in head-heavy rackets alongside the swift maneuverability characteristic of head-light frames.
What is the recommended string tension?
The manufacturer recommends a maximum string tension of 30 lbs for the 4U weight class. For the majority of advanced club players, a tension between 26–28 lbs is optimal for balancing repulsion power, control, and string longevity.
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