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Kawasaki Star-Cross (Chuan Yue Xing He) review: high-end speed without the high-end weight

Material refinement instead of mass. The Star-Cross is Kawasaki's argument that the next generation of speed flagships will be built around feel, not heft.

Overview

This is the last Kawasaki at this stage. It was the brand’s flagship product in the middle of last year, and it also received official reviews from Zhongyu, Across the Galaxy. The name is very artistic, but in practise, a major factor that hinders human deep space exploration is that no matter how high the specific impulse of the current aircraft propulsion mechanism is, it will inevitably face the problem of working fluid depletion - jet advancement must have something to spray. At present, when the principle of light pressure propulsion is still far away, it is best to sacrifice some romance of cosmic feelings and serve science. Traveling across the galaxy is an exercise in using a fluid-free engine. Parameters: 4UG6, bottomed, playing weight: 90.5g, balance point 295mm, 6.8mm mid-pole, length 215mm, medium hardness, small frame with thin wings to break the wind, 76-hole string bed, 9-3 point string groove, 32-Lb warranty, 24-26lbs BG-65 stringing. At first glance, Across the Galaxy seems minimalist, but upon closer inspection, you will find that its design is not ambiguous at all, but it requires a person with some emotions to understand it. The bright line stickers correspond to the movement trajectories of distant stars in deep space relative to the reference system. There is an inscription on the root of the shaft that can give a glimpse of the human spirit of exploration. Traveling across the galaxy is really like a grim historical milestone from the perspective of the universe. According to the equipment library, "Galaxy" is already a brand IP. The metal nameplate "0.3" on a section of the mid-tube is the technical parameter of the 6840 mid-tube rebound, and its frame shape easily reminds people of the Nanoflare 1000Z, which is very technological. When I first started playing it, Crossing the Galaxy felt calmer and less tense. The swing weight of the racket is moderate, the adjustment is balanced, the mid-pole drivability is high, and although the force borrowing feeling is not as good as that of Nanoflare 1000Z, it will not have a significant impact. The racket surface has a unique feeling of holding the ball and accumulating force for this frame type, so it is more tolerant to the force requirements, and the thin frame also brings positive adjustments to the forgiveness of the racket surface. The swing speed of the racket is very high, the active and short bursts of power feel smooth, and the explosive power is emerging. During the running-in stage, the racket showed excellent torsion resistance formed by material stacking, as well as precise control feel brought by reasonable structural combination. C60 is a frequent product of Kawasaki's high-end products. With its assistance, the thin-walled shaft can exert extraordinary rebound performance while also ensuring the anti-interference ability of the racket face direction. The long-distance ball release across the galaxy feels solid and clear, and the restoration of the racket face direction and force level of the ball release line has reached a master level. Dengwei players who like to play rhythm control will easily have a good impression of Crossing the Galaxy, not only because of the accuracy mentioned above, but also because of its efficient and stable performance, low energy consumption, good results, and long-lasting stability. And the highly controllable ball delivery also brings a trustworthy offence. The offensive performance of Crossing the Galaxy does not follow a refreshing route, but advances along a rational and clear line of its own. The racket surface has a clear sense of power accumulation, and the rebound of the shaft is strong. However, the string bed acts on the ball head for a long time, making it easier for people to press down hard and hit the ball without any interruption. In addition to ensuring the lower limit, the rebound generated by each component also stimulates a high rate of fire after a heavy kill. The ball exit line is straight, the landing point is close to the bottom line, and the penetration is very high. This is not a sharp or heavy weapon, but it has the same robustness as a program, and is effective and stable. Of course, no one would object to a high racquet swing speed. Chuan Xinghe reacts quickly in the midfield and frontcourt, and his flat-out performance is sharp. He can organise an airtight interception net and handle incoming balls with corresponding speed. It feels a little meatier, but it also has a lot more countermeasures. After confirming that the ball head can be hit, the user will have more time to optimise the decision, whether to use the force to counterattack, or to release the force and soft block to change the rhythm, whatever they want. Get rid of the shackles of the working medium, and have energy to produce motion, which can be used to travel across the galaxy and explore the stars.

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