VICTOR has expanded its high-performance equipment lineup with the launch of the DriveX 12 Zheng Siwei 2.0 Limited Edition, a premium all-around badminton racket engineered to match the speed, precision, and championship pedigree of Chinese star Zheng Siwei. Released in a responsive 4U/G5 configuration, the new racket arrives in an elegant Pearly White colorway complemented by refined purple and gold accents, pairing elite aesthetics with advanced engineering.
Advanced Carbon Construction and Shaft Specifications
The DriveX 12 ZSW 2.0 is built around a slim 6.6 mm shaft designed to reduce air resistance and deliver fast handling during intense rallies. VICTOR has incorporated an advanced carbon construction throughout the frame, combining High Resilience Modulus Graphite, 46T PYROFIL, Nano Fortify TR, NANO AEROGEL, and HARD CORED TECHNOLOGY. Meanwhile, the shaft integrates Metallic Carbon Fiber and PYROFIL to establish a crisp, controlled response during rapid exchanges.
To optimize weight distribution without sacrificing structural integrity, NANO AEROGEL is embedded directly into the frame. This integration allows for a higher concentration of carbon fiber, yielding a stronger, more refined structure that maintains an efficient hitting feel. The racket supports string tensions of up to 32 lbs, giving advanced players greater flexibility to customize their string bed for precise tension and control.
Proprietary Technologies Driving Speed and Stability
The new model utilizes Metallic Carbon Fiber, which pairs high-strength carbon fiber with a thin metallic layer to improve shaft elasticity and force transmission. According to equipment specifications, this combination generates faster shuttle acceleration while preserving direct, accurate feedback during drives, smashes, and sudden counter-attacks.
The WHIPPING ENHANCE SYSTEM 3.0 also employs an advanced shaft-layering structure to maximize energy transfer and enhance the racket's whipping action. This engineering produces quicker acceleration and a steeper attacking trajectory. Complementing this is the DYNAMIC-HEX design, which utilizes varying frame cross-sections across the racket head rather than a uniform profile, boosting swing stability, smoothness, and frame elasticity.
Material Composition and Handling Innovations
The inclusion of PYROFIL—a high-performance carbon material developed by Mitsubishi—brings lightweight construction together with high strength and shock absorption, contributing to the DriveX 12’s clean impact feel. Underneath, HARD CORED TECHNOLOGY applies a multi-layer carbon and composite structure inspired by aerospace principles to reinforce internal stability.
For players focused on maneuverability, the FREE CORE molded handle design permits greater freedom of movement in the shaft, promoting smoother swings and enhanced handling. At the same time, the VICTOR Anti-Torsion System works to minimize unwanted shaft twisting, ensuring more consistent power transmission and directional accuracy when executing high-speed tactical shots.
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