{"product_id":"victor-2026-thruster-ryuga-iii-cq-badminton-racquet","title":"VICTOR 2026 THRUSTER RYUGA III CQ Badminton Racquet – Unstrung \u0026 Free Grip","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/3840\/6679\/files\/VICTOR_240x240_480x480_6f9e8a81-a57c-4db7-9556-ab04f4bd1df2.webp?v=1756826940\" alt=\"\" width=\"284\" height=\"71\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVICTOR THRUSTER RYUGA III – Razor-Sharp Power, Upgraded\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVICTOR 2026 THRUSTER RYUGA III CQ\u003c\/strong\u003e is the latest evolution of the RYUGA attacking series, engineered for players seeking powerful offensive performance without sacrificing stability and control.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFeaturing the upgraded \u003cstrong\u003eFREE CORE 2.0 handle\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003eDYNAMIC BOX frame with spiral structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003eWES 3.0 Metallic Carbon Fiber shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e, the RYUGA III delivers smoother power transfer and faster shuttle release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCombining stable handling with explosive attacking performance, the RYUGA III is built to generate razor-sharp, devastating smashes while retaining the versatility required for continuous attack, fast follow-up shots and controlled placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE CORE 2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe upgraded \u003cstrong\u003eFREE CORE 2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e handle 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