{"product_id":"victor-drivex-12-orange-badminton-racket","title":"Victor DriveX 12 (DX-12-O) Badminton Racket - Orange - 4U\/G5","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVictor DriveX 12 Badminton Racket - Orange (DX-12-O)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ Victor's flagship all-around racket for fast doubles.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Victor DriveX 12 (Victor code DX-12-O) is Victor's flagship all-around racket, built for doubles players who want stability in flat exchanges and a steep, penetrating smash. This listing is the standard orange DX-12 in 4U\/G5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DriveX 12 is the racket of choice for mixed doubles Olympic and World Champion Zheng Si Wei and is used by top doubles players across the BWF World Tour. His collection edition, the DriveX 12 ZSW AJ in Pearly White, is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Players Choose the DriveX 12\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetallic Carbon Fiber shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThin metal sheet fused with high-strength carbon fiber gives an elastic, crisp hitting feel and more direct power transfer, so drives and smashes leave the strings fast and steep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNANO AEROGEL and Nano Fortify TR frame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNANO AEROGEL lets Victor reallocate frame weight and add more carbon fiber, while Toray's Nano Fortify TR raises elasticity and impact resistance for a strong, stable frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE CORE handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVictor's nano-nylon FREE CORE handle lets the racket swing more freely and adds comfort to the hand over long sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e DriveX 12 (DX-12-O)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight \/ Grip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4U (80 - 84.9 g) \/ G5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Racket Tension:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 lbs (14.5 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e High Resilience Modulus Graphite + PYROFIL 46T + Nano Fortify TR + NANO AEROGEL + Hard Cored Technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft:\u003c\/strong\u003e High Resilience Modulus Graphite + Metallic Carbon Fiber + PYROFIL + 6.6 mm shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e FREE CORE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRacket Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e All-around\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate to professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Badminton racket cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DriveX 12 is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoubles and mixed doubles players who want control and stability in fast drive exchanges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermediate-to-advanced players stepping up from a head-light speed racket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-around players who attack and defend from every part of the court\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrand Authority: Why Victor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictor has made badminton equipment since 1968 and equips many of the world's top doubles players. Every Victor racket we sell is genuine stock supplied through Victor Racquets North America and shipped from our warehouse in Edison, NJ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Your Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair this racket with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/victor-strings\"\u003eVictor Strings\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/badminton-grips\"\u003eBadminton Grips\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/victor-drivex-badminton-rackets\"\u003eVictor DriveX Collection\u003c\/a\u003e or all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/victor-badminton-rackets\"\u003eVictor Badminton Rackets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ Section\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: Is this the Zheng Si Wei edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. This is the standard orange DriveX 12 (DX-12-O), the racket Zheng Si Wei plays. His collection edition is the DriveX 12 ZSW AJ in Pearly White, which we list separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: How does the DriveX 12 compare to the Victor Auraspeed series?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Auraspeed line is built for pure speed and fast rebound, while the DriveX 12 is an all-around racket tuned for stability and precise placement. Doubles players who want control in flat exchanges usually prefer the DriveX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: What does 4U\/G5 mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e 4U means the frame weighs 80 to 84.9 grams unstrung, a popular weight for fast doubles. G5 is a small grip size favoured for quick finger control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: What is the maximum string tension?\u003c\/strong\u003e Victor rates the 4U DriveX 12 to 32 lbs (14.5 kg). Most intermediate-to-advanced players string between 24 and 28 lbs; exceeding the rated maximum can damage the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: Is the DriveX 12 good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is better suited to intermediate and advanced players. The stiff, solid feel rewards good timing and swing speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ6: Is this a genuine Victor racket?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It is supplied through Victor Racquets North America, and warranty claims go through Victor North America. Call us at 732-250-3598 for help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Victor","offers":[{"title":"4U (80 - 84.9g) \/ ≦32lbs \/ G5","offer_id":47522710356194,"sku":"BADM-VICT-RACK-DR12-4UXX","price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/DriveX12-1.webp?v=1772762147","url":"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/victor-drivex-12-orange-badminton-racket","provider":"TopCricketStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}