{"product_id":"victor-auraspeed-fantome-f-ac-badminton-racket-4u","title":"Victor Auraspeed Fantome F AC Badminton Racket - 4U (Rose)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGod of Sports Expert Verdict on Victor Auraspeed Fantome F AC Badminton Racket:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Auraspeed Fantome F AC is a premium member of Victor's speed-first Auraspeed family, built for advanced players who win rallies by getting to the shuttle earlier than the opponent rather than by out-muscling them from the rearcourt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts headline technology is the Fantome series' 5.0 mm ultra-slim frame, which Victor calls the slimmest in its history, backed by Nano AEROGEL in the frame and PBO High Performance Fiber in both frame and shaft for stability and a crisp, direct hitting feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVictor launched the Fantome series with Malaysian mixed doubles player Shevon Jemie Lai, who credited it with making continuous attacks smoother and faster. The F AC is the version Victor finishes with feminine design elements, but the build underneath is a full advanced-level frame for any player.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a doubles speed specialist's racket: for the player who wants to dominate flat drive exchanges, intercept early at the net and transition between attack and defence faster than the pair across the net can reset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnology Breakdown:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5.0 mm Ultra Slim Frame — less air resistance on every swing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The thinnest section of the frame is just 5.0 mm, so the head slices through the air with less drag. On court you feel it in back-to-back drives and quick re-loads at the net, where the racket is ready for the next shot sooner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNano AEROGEL — a stronger, more solid frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victor injects the frame with a blend of nano aerogel and foaming material, reducing the foam proportion and increasing the carbon fibre content. That keeps a very slim frame stable on off-centre contact instead of feeling hollow or twisting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePBO High Performance Fiber — crisp feedback and efficient power transfer:\u003c\/strong\u003e This aeronautical-grade fibre reinforces the frame and shaft, giving durable construction and direct, crisp feedback so you know exactly where the shuttle left the strings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHARD CORED TECHNOLOGY — stability in fast exchanges:\u003c\/strong\u003e A reinforced core inside the frame holds the string bed steady when the shuttle arrives fast and flat, which is what keeps a block or counter-drive on line instead of drifting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePYROFIL carbon in the shaft — snap with control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victor pairs PYROFIL carbon with High Resilience Modulus Graphite and PBO in the shaft, aiming for a responsive kick on drives without losing directional control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerformance Ratings:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScore (\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAttack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast, punchy drives and steep half-smashes come easily, but the speed-focused frame is not designed to deliver the heaviest full smash from the back of the court; a dedicated power racket still hits harder.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDefence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThis is where the slim frame earns its place: blocks, counter-drives and flat defensive returns come back on time, which is exactly what a doubles pair under attack needs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet Area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly interceptions and net kills are quick and natural. A dedicated touch racket offers slightly more feel on the softest spinning net shots, which is why it isn't a full 10.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe HARD CORED frame and PBO reinforcement keep placement precise even at full speed, so fast exchanges stay accurate rather than just quick.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRacket Finder — Is This Right for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced doubles players who live in drive exchanges:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your points are won by taking the shuttle flat and early and keeping the pressure on, this frame is built around exactly that pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront-court and mixed doubles net players:\u003c\/strong\u003e quick re-loads and stable blocks suit the player who sits at the net and intercepts anything left above the tape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers stepping up from a speed racket like the Jetspeed S 10:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Fantome adds the premium Nano AEROGEL and PBO construction for more stability at the same fast tempo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for you if you are a beginner or an early intermediate:\u003c\/strong\u003e an advanced speed frame rewards compact, well-timed strokes. Developing players get more from a more forgiving, flexible racket while technique settles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for you if your game is built on rearcourt smash power:\u003c\/strong\u003e a head-heavy attacking frame such as the Victor Auraspeed 90K Metallic or Yonex Astrox 99 Pro will reward a power-first singles or rearcourt game more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlaying Style Guide:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrontcourt \/ Net Player\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe Fantome's natural home. Quick interceptions, net kills and pushes into the mid-court come fast, and the stable frame keeps tight blocks under control when the opponent attacks your body.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoubles Drive and Mid-Court Player\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFlat drive battles are where the slim frame shows most. The racket recovers quickly between shots, so you can keep the exchange flat and fast until the opponent lifts.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRearcourt \/ Attacking Player\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEffective for steep half-smashes, drops and repeated attacking pressure rather than single, maximum-power smashes. Players who rely on one heavy winner from the back should look at a head-heavy power frame instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSingles Player\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eUsable for an advanced singles player who prefers a fast, counter-attacking game, but singles rewards rearcourt power and long clears more, so this is a doubles-first racket.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSame-Brand Comparison — Victor Speed Rackets at God of Sports:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Tension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuraspeed Fantome F AC (this racket)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot listed by Victor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot listed by Victor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHR Graphite + PBO + PYROFIL + 6.6 SHAFT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced doubles speed: drives, early net interceptions, fast transitions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/victor-auraspeed-fantome-j-badminton-racket\"\u003eAuraspeed Fantome J\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight head-heavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium-stiff\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon + PBO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe same Fantome series in the original purple design, for players who want the slim frame without the F AC styling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/victor-auraspeed-100x-badminton-racket\"\u003eAuraspeed 100X\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4U (83.4 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEven (297 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStiff\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHR Graphite + PYROFIL + 6.8 SHAFT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll-court speed for a player who wants equal attack and defence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/victor-auraspeed-hypersonic-plus-badminton-racket\"\u003eAuraspeed Hypersonic Plus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4U (85.1 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlightly head-light (295 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStiff\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHR Graphite + PYROFIL + 6.8 SHAFT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast handling with a slightly heavier, more solid frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/victor-jetspeed-s-10-badminton-racket\"\u003eJetspeed S 10\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4U (81.9 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlightly head-light (293 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlightly stiff\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHR Graphite + PYROFIL + Nano Resin + 6.8 SHAFT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront-court speed with a slightly more forgiving shaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCross-Brand Comparison:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/yonex-nanoflare-800-pro-badminton-racket\"\u003eNanoflare 800 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYonex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4U (84.4 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlightly head-light (294 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery stiff\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced doubles speed with a stiffer, more demanding shaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/yonex-nanoflare-800-badminton-racket\"\u003eNanoflare 800\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYonex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5U (78 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStiff\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA lighter 5U speed frame for the quickest possible hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/li-ning-bladex-800-speed-badminton-racket\"\u003eBladeX 800 Speed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLi-Ning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStiff\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced speed play with a high 31 lbs tension ceiling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/li-ning-halbertec-6000-badminton-racket-4u\"\u003eHalbertec 6000\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLi-Ning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium-stiff\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA balanced attack-control frame that is a little easier to load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Victor Rackets also at God of Sports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/victor-auraspeed-fantome-j-badminton-racket\"\u003eVictor Auraspeed Fantome J\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/victor-auraspeed-100x-badminton-racket\"\u003eVictor Auraspeed 100X\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/victor-auraspeed-100x-ultra-enhanced-badminton-racket\"\u003eVictor Auraspeed 100X Ultra Enhanced\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/victor-auraspeed-hypersonic-plus-badminton-racket\"\u003eVictor Auraspeed Hypersonic Plus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/victor-auraspeed-90k-ii-badminton-racket\"\u003eVictor Auraspeed 90K II\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/victor-auraspeed-90k-metallic-badminton-racket\"\u003eVictor Auraspeed 90K Metallic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/victor-jetspeed-s-10-badminton-racket\"\u003eVictor Jetspeed S 10\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/victor-jetspeed-s12-ii-badminton-racket\"\u003eVictor Jetspeed S12 II\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Victor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594566959194,"sku":null,"price":13999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/3535\/3946\/files\/VictorAuraspeedFantomeFACBadmintonRacket-2.jpg?v=1790842132","url":"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/victor-auraspeed-fantome-f-ac-badminton-racket-4u","provider":"God of Sports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}