VICTOR DriveX F T – lightweight all-round racket with a head-heavy balance
Low overall weight, a noticeable racket head and a versatile setup: the VICTOR DriveX F T 5U/G6 combines an approximately 84 g strung weight with a head-heavy balance and medium shaft flexibility. This VICTOR badminton racket in Lilac is an option for regular recreational and club players looking for a lightweight racket with an attacking weight distribution. DYNAMIC-HEX, Nano Fortify TR+, PYROFIL and FREE CORE complete the construction. At Racket World, your preferred professional stringing is included at no extra charge.
Does the DriveX F T suit your game?
A suitable choice for: players who want to combine controlled placement with active attacking play without choosing a heavier weight class. This combination is particularly interesting if you like to feel the racket head during the swing but do not want a very stiff shaft. The slim G6 grip provides a useful starting point if you prefer a smaller grip circumference.
Less suitable if: you specifically want a head-light balance, a very stiff shaft or more overall racket weight. Despite its lightweight 5U construction, the DriveX F T is not a head-light racket. What matters is whether the combination of low overall weight and a head-heavy balance suits your stroke movement.
What makes the DriveX F T stand out
Lightweight 5U version with medium flexibility: The DriveX F T combines a lightweight construction with a distinctly head-oriented weight distribution. Its medium-flex shaft sits between very flexible and stiff setups. VICTOR developed the model specifically with female players in mind; it is also an option for other players looking for this particular combination of weight, balance and grip size.
6.6 mm shaft with PYROFIL: High Resilience Modulus Graphite and PYROFIL form the material construction of the slim 6.6 SHAFT. PYROFIL is a lightweight, high-performance carbon fibre with shock-absorbing properties. This material combination complements the medium shaft flexibility and the control-oriented construction.
DYNAMIC-HEX frame profile: Different frame cross-sections are combined in the upper, middle and lower sections. This development of the traditional hexagonal frame profile is designed for stability and a smooth swing, complementing transitions between controlled rally building, defence and attack.
Nano Fortify TR+ and HARD CORED TECHNOLOGY: High Resilience Modulus Graphite and Nano Fortify TR+ form the frame's material basis. The carbon-fibre reinforcement combines firmness with an elastic response. HARD CORED TECHNOLOGY adds a multilayered structure of carbon fibres and composite materials.
FREE CORE and a slim G6 grip: The injection-moulded handle construction gives the shaft more freedom of movement inside the handle and supports a smooth swing. G6 is slimmer than G5 and can be adjusted to your hand with a suitable grip wrap. The SEVEN SIX 76 grommet system completes the specification.
Technical specifications
| Model code |
DX-F T |
| Manufacturer's item number |
202289 |
| Weight class |
5U – class range of 75–79.9 g unstrung |
| Strung weight |
Approx. 84 g |
| Grip size |
G6 |
| Balance |
Head-heavy |
| Shaft |
Medium flexibility; 6.6 mm – 6.6 SHAFT |
| Frame material |
High Resilience Modulus Graphite + Nano Fortify TR+; HARD CORED TECHNOLOGY |
| Shaft material |
High Resilience Modulus Graphite + PYROFIL |
| Additional features |
DYNAMIC-HEX, FREE CORE, SEVEN SIX 76 |
| Colour |
Lilac |
| Maximum recommended tension |
12.5 kg for the 5U version |
| Stringing |
Not factory strung; individual professional stringing included |
| Included |
1 racket with the selected stringing option; free racket cover on request with an order comment |
Your preferred stringing is included
The DriveX F T is supplied unstrung by VICTOR. We string your racket at no extra charge with your chosen string and tension. Select the appropriate options directly on the product page. There is no need to add a separate stringing service to your basket.
Prefer to arrange your own stringing? When choosing unstrung delivery, you receive a complimentary VICTOR VBS string set instead.
Individual stringing takes place after your order and before dispatch. Please refer to the current availability and delivery time shown for the item.
Free cover on request
A racket cover is not included as standard. In our online shop, you can request a free cover. Enter “Free cover” in the order comments. The cover is supplied only on request and is not added automatically.
String tension: maximum 12.5 kg
This upper limit applies to the 5U/G6 version offered here and must not be exceeded when stringing. It is not a general recommendation for every player. Choose the string and tension to suit your technique and preferred hitting feel.
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Explore more models in our full range of VICTOR DriveX badminton rackets and full range of VICTOR badminton rackets. Consider weight, balance and shaft flexibility together: a lightweight racket does not have to be head-light, as the DriveX F T's head-heavy 5U setup demonstrates.
Personal advice from your badminton specialist
Racket World is your badminton specialist in Hamburg with over 35 years of experience. We offer personal advice on choosing a racket. Consumers have a one-month right of withdrawal in accordance with our cancellation policy.
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