Just tried an mp99 today. Switching back and forth between my iso800 and the mp99, I feel that they are quite similar. Is it just me? The only difference I felt was that my timing with the mp99 is a tad off due to the longer length. Stiffnesswise and controlwise, they felt the same. I know that I'll like the mp99 just like the iso800 but at such a high price, I guess I'll have to stick with the iso800.

I read somewhere here that the mp99 is similar to the iso ti sp series, I also own an iso ti sp sx 2u racquet and IMO, the mp99 is more similar to the iso800 than the iso ti sp. The iso ti sp is whippy making it powerful at the expense of control.

Just tried an mp99 today. Switching back and forth between my iso800 and the mp99, I feel that they are quite similar. Is it just me? The only difference I felt was that my timing with the mp99 is a tad off due to the longer length. Stiffnesswise and controlwise, they felt the same. I know that I'll like the mp99 just like the iso800 but at such a high price, I guess I'll have to stick with the iso800.

I read somewhere here that the mp99 is similar to the iso ti sp series, I also own an iso ti sp sx 2u racquet and IMO, the mp99 is more similar to the iso800 than the iso ti sp. The iso ti sp is whippy making it powerful at the expense of control.

Are you referring to the Yonex Isometric Tour racquet? If you are, then I beg to disagree with you that the Iso and the MP99 are similar. I have two MP99 and one Iso Tour 800, and I feel that the Iso is not in the same class as the MP99. The MP99 has much more power and control than the Iso. The Iso has a longer shaft but the overall length of the racquet is shorter than the MP99.
I have 6 racquets, 5 of which I play all the time, but the Iso Tour 800 is not used and is used as a spare.

Plus I thought Iso Ti Sp Sx only comes in 3U. :confused:

Ti-SP-SX is in 3U range (85-89g), but it's called "SX".

Yes and also SS for offensive doubles.

My Iso 800 is getting break...
between top grommets

Are you referring to the Yonex Isometric Tour racquet? If you are, then I beg to disagree with you that the Iso and the MP99 are similar. I have two MP99 and one Iso Tour 800, and I feel that the Iso is not in the same class as the MP99. The MP99 has much more power and control than the Iso. The Iso has a longer shaft but the overall length of the racquet is shorter than the MP99.
I have 6 racquets, 5 of which I play all the time, but the Iso Tour 800 is not used and is used as a spare.

What are the 3 others?? Also similar as per MP99 and so great different with Iso 800??

Just tried an mp99 today. Switching back and forth between my iso800 and the mp99, I feel that they are quite similar. Is it just me? The only difference I felt was that my timing with the mp99 is a tad off due to the longer length.

i keep 5 rackets in my bag,

3x iso800 (2u)
2x MP99 (3u)

i have to say that these rackets do have similar characteristics, but quite different as a whole. i think the MP99 is actually faster, but the extra length slows it down to a similar pace to the iso800 (possibly due to the fact my iso800's r 2u and my MP99's r 3u)

i find the racket speed quite similar on defence and are quite easy to defend with.

i find the main difference in the power and control, the MP99 is miles more powerful then the iso800 and is most apparent on my backhand clear; using the MP99 i can backhand clear from backcourt to backcourt effortlessly, but with the iso800 it's a bit more of a struggle to say the least.

on the control side, they are both very strong, but i somehow find the iso800 stronger in this department, i just find the power in the MP99 sends the shuttle a bit more wayward from time to time, whereas i find the iso800 more predictable when striking the shuttle.

incase anyone is interested, i use my iso800's far more often then my my MP99's since i don't feel i always need the extra power the MP99's have over the iso800's, but the control of the iso800's is usually helpful! :cool:

What are the 3 others?? Also similar as per MP99 and so great different with Iso 800??

I have two Gosen Roots Aermet 3400, one lighter than the other. They are very different to the Iso Tour800, but I prefer the Gosens. The other one is an AT700, which I like very much. Both the MP99 and AT700 are my preferred racquets.

Yes, I am talking about the iso800 tour, is there another iso800?

Yes, I believe that the iso ti sp sx is lighter than most 2u racquets but might be classified as a 2u, at least that's what the guy who sold it to me told me--that it was a 2u.

I currently own 2 2u iso800s (a few months) and an iso ti sp sx (couple of months, haven't really played much with it). I previously had an mp77 (played with for ~1 year) and an at500 (played with for a week).

I only played with the mp99 for 1 session, it felt light, maybe it was a 3u, couldn't tell since the handle was wrapped up to the shaft. My timing with it was a bit off like I said so my comparison might've been a bit skewed but I sincerely think that the mp99 is similar to the iso800, that's my first impression anyway. I've heard people saying how crappy the mp99 is in the beginning but amazing once you're accustomed to it after a few weeks. So I dunno, maybe if I got an mp99 and played with it more, I might change my mind.

The mp99 is definitely closer to the iso800 than the iso ti sp sx though, that's for sure.

Yes, I am talking about the iso800 tour, is there another iso800?

Yes, I believe that the iso ti sp sx is lighter than most 2u racquets but might be classified as a 2u, at least that's what the guy who sold it to me told me--that it was a 2u.

I currently own 2 2u iso800s (a few months) and an iso ti sp sx (couple of months, haven't really played much with it). I previously had an mp77 (played with for ~1 year) and an at500 (played with for a week).

I only played with the mp99 for 1 session, it felt light, maybe it was a 3u, couldn't tell since the handle was wrapped up to the shaft. My timing with it was a bit off like I said so my comparison might've been a bit skewed but I sincerely think that the mp99 is similar to the iso800, that's my first impression anyway. I've heard people saying how crappy the mp99 is in the beginning but amazing once you're accustomed to it after a few weeks. So I dunno, maybe if I got an mp99 and played with it more, I might change my mind.

The mp99 is definitely closer to the iso800 than the iso ti sp sx though, that's for sure.
That guy is wrong, SX is classified as 87g in weight, which is 3U (85-89grams) in all yonex specs.

iso 800 and mp99 is similar in 1 aspect only!!

Both frames are very stable.
The stable attacking clears and pushes are as accurate as each other.

Apart from that, mp99 is more powerful, ISO 800 has better defence since it is not as long as mp99.

mp99 is more repulsive.

Both my Iso Tour 800 and MP99 are 2U, and both are rated highly for power, flex stiffness and control. The Iso Tour 800 was Yonex's standard bearer when it was introduced about 6-7 years back, but its top dog status has since been usurped by newer pretenders to the throne.

Lin Dan also change iso800 out with the muscle power 99...

Both my Iso Tour 800 and MP99 are 2U, and both are rated highly for power, flex stiffness and control. The Iso Tour 800 was Yonex's standard bearer when it was introduced about 6-7 years back, but its top dog status has since been usurped by newer pretenders to the throne.

That's interesting. Although I started playing badminton in high school, I only got serious at it about 1.5 years ago. I also heard that the iso800 was a top of the line racquet back then, I knew it was old but I never knew how old exactly. Now I know :).

Yes, I, also, wonder if it's wise for me to settle for the iso800 nowadays with all the new technology out there. I mean sure you can always say that if a racquet is good for you then stick with it but what if the newer ones can be better given that you get used to it. That is primarily why I try out new racquets to see what they have to offer in addition to what I need in a racquet like the iso800's good qualities.

I always did think that the iso800 lacked power contrary to what people have said in the review section, I guess they're obsolete.

But in all honesty, my smashes are above average at least where I play but I attribute that fact to my technique and not the racquet as I can smash harder with the mp77 and iso ti sp sx.

That's my only gripe with the iso800, it's fast, has excellent control but lacks power. It's durable too (knocks wood :D).

Got to try another friend's mp99 for a bit longer last week. Yes, you guys are right, the mp99 is definitely more powerful than the iso800, I stand corrected. I wouldn't say that it has better control than the iso800 though, I guess it's a tradeoff.

Yes, I believe that the iso ti sp sx is lighter than most 2u racquets but might be classified as a 2u, at least that's what the guy who sold it to me told me--that it was a 2u.


Wow, almost a year has passed and I can't believe I said that. Now, I don't have my iso ti sp sx anymore but I still remember how heavy that racquet felt while playing doubles. It was really good for singles though.

And just for fun when I look back at this thread yet another year in the future, I, now, have 2 2u mp99s and 1 2u iso800 as backup.

Is the armotec 500 comparable to the iso tour 800 then?