Fortius FT5

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Little soft
[Performance] Control and Spin are excellent.
Fortius FT5
Fortius FT5

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Averages reviews points

  • Evaluation: 7 / 10
  • Number of review: 12
    • Speed: 6.25
    • Spin: 6.75
    • Control: 8.58

    Reviews of Fortius FT5. Players who use Racket evaluate various points such as hardness, momentum, weight, item by item to worry, and feel at impact thoroughly.(Page 2)

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    Specifications

    Price
    7,100 Yen(Include tax 7,810 Yen)
    Producer
    Mizuno
    Product code
    83GTT60554
    Size
    158 × 150
    Weight
    85g
    Material
    Wood, 5 ply wood
    Thickness
    6.6mm

    Players use Fortius FT5

    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    Highly evaluated as an easy-to-handle 5-ply racket for beginners, while criticism points out insufficient speed and underwhelming performance for intermediate-advanced players. Control performance is generally well-received, but there are issues with backcourt usage.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Lightweight and easy to swing for beginners
    • Excellent control performance
    • Insufficient speed and limited distance
    • Suitable for frontcourt play, lacks power for backcourt
    • Moderate spin performance, not ideal for spin-focused players
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveLight and easy to swing, with good spin and control effects. Compatible with high-elasticity and offensive rubbers. Noticeable flex allows easy spin control.
    ▽ CriticalPoor power output makes net errors likely for players accustomed to carbon or 7-ply rackets. Lacks speed and distance, making backcourt play difficult and requiring less retreat positioning.

    User reviews

    • visitor

      Takuo Really good

      Player reviews

      The speed isn't much, but
      the spin and feel are great, and the ball sinks into the rubber nicely!

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      2017/07/08
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      8
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) ROZENA

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) GFT40

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    • visitor

      back (Experience: 2〜3 years) Really easy to play with

      Player reviews

      It puts good spin on the ball too!
      I can return it exactly where I want!
      It's the best

      See original review

      2017/04/12
      Overall
      5/10
      Speed
      5
      Spin
      5
      Control
      5
      Touch
      5
      Hardness Soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Vega Asia DF

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Spectol Red

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    • visitor

      Genie of Gwangyang (Experience: 6〜10 years) Here it comes, ultimate control

      Player reviews

      Drives go in really easily, and serves are very easy to control.
      However, the speed and spin are a bit lacking, so tacky-type tension rubbers like the Kiryu and Shoryu would be a good match.

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      2017/04/04
      Overall
      5/10
      Speed
      3
      Spin
      2
      Control
      10
      Touch
      2
      Hardness hard

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) TeruRyu

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Rising Dragon

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    • visitor

      Bisukaria Oh, not bad

      Player reviews

      Overall it feels like a well put-together blade. There's no particular technique that's hard to pull off, and nothing to complain about.
      Of course, compared to the Forutius FT the ball is lighter and there's less speed, but it definitely feels like a 5-ply version of the Forutius F.
      If you're going to use it, it might be more capable than the Swat as a blade for beginners learning the basics. One thing to watch out for, though, is that redirecting shots is hard to pull off. When you're deflecting your opponent's serve or countering their drive with a curving drive, I'm not sure if it's because you get out-muscled, but the ball tends to fly up and long.
      It's really a blade for learning the basics, and I wouldn't recommend it to intermediate players or all-rounders who are starting to use a wider variety of techniques.

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      2017/02/01
      Overall
      7/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      7
      Control
      8
      Touch
      5
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) V>15 Extra

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Fastarc C-1

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    • visitor

      Dodekamin (Experience: 4〜5 years) A must-see if you want spin❗

      Player reviews

      Like I said in the title, I want anyone who prioritizes spin and control to try this.
      I recommend the GFT series❗
      Recommended for everyone from beginners to advanced players❗

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      2016/12/23
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) GFT48

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) GFT45

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