Re: Yonex Racquets [Archive] - Badminton Central Discussion Forums

Cheung

12-31-1969, 06:00 PM

<html>Have to agree with you on your last sentence. I can't put a lot of power in the smash so maybe I haven't noticed the difference. And then I prefer the net shots and front of the court as well so maybe a long racquet wouldn't help there. Can't comment on any differences between Cab 20 and Cab 22 because I haven't used a Cab 20 for ages. I'll check out if Cab 22 is still out here in HK. If it's being phased out, I'm going to buy more before they are gone. However, remember the old Cab 9? I still saw that around until a couple of yrs ago. BTW, Ti 6 costs about HK$450 here.Cheung: I use the 20Long and there is definately a difference between this and the normal 20. : I'm the sort of player who is very concerned to get absolutely the most power I can and the Long rackets do have some edge. Since I broke one of my 20Longs recently I tried a few different rackets - Pro Kennex, Prince, various Yonex, and nothing came close. : I must say my timing doesn't seem to be affected switching between normal and Long. But for net play the Long racket may be a fraction slower. : Cheung - Is there really any difference between cab20 and cab22 ? I never got to try it and suddenly it seems to be unavailable in the UK. Yonex don't care much about leaving people high and dry in the racket department ! : Actually there is so much talk about rackets on these message boards but I think unless a player hits really hard most rackets give similar sort of power. Only by hitting really hard you can feel the true whip of the racket. Does that make sense to anyone ?: : Actually, I use cab22. : : Never really bothered with the "long" racquets. To me, it was just a marketing gimmick. I don't see much improvement in people who changed from regular racquets to long racquets.: : Cheung
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Joe Di Ciocco

12-12-1999, 12:44 PM

<html>I now own a Yonex Iso-90 Light. Nice intermediate racquet. I'm looking to get a new racquet that I'll use only in singles. I'll use my current racquet for doubles.I'm looking for good power without compromising feel and control. I have a strong snap but not super strong. I have played against opponents that have a stronger, more aggressive snap. I'm not sure if I should go for a Long racquet and if I should get something with Titanium. I play a lot of tennis and demoed over 14 racquets. I realized that in tennis, I want to avoid Ti and extra length frames. I'm not sure if the same applies to badminton.Based on what I've read, the Yonex Isometric 900 SR or SA are a pretty good choice. The Ti6 or Ti8 also.Any thoughts on which racquet would be better suited for me? Which would you say is the best frame made by Yonex for my style of play.Thanks.
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Cheung

12-21-1999, 06:04 PM

<html>Although I haven't played serious singles for a while, here are some considerations (for what it's worth).Long racquets are OK for singles where reach becomes more of a factor. It will make returning drives and shots off the body more difficult but these are less frequent in singles.Clearing should be easier but also as important is a racquet that has a little weight towards the head. (Enables a good length clear more consistently).Cheung : I now own a Yonex Iso-90 Light. Nice intermediate : racquet. : I'm looking to get a new racquet that I'll use only : in singles. I'll use my current racquet for doubles.: I'm looking for good power without compromising feel : and control. I have a strong snap but not super : strong. I have played against opponents that have a : stronger, more aggressive snap. : I'm not sure if I should go for a Long racquet and if : I should get something with Titanium. I play a lot : of tennis and demoed over 14 racquets. I realized : that in tennis, I want to avoid Ti and extra length : frames. I'm not sure if the same applies to badminton.: Based on what I've read, the Yonex Isometric 900 SR or : SA are a pretty good choice. The Ti6 or Ti8 also.: Any thoughts on which racquet would be better suited : for me? Which would you say is the best frame made : by Yonex for my style of play.: Thanks. 
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Danno

12-27-1999, 03:29 PM

<html>Joe:I just started playing badminton after 5 years off. As a present to myself I bought a Yonex Ti-10 Long, the top of the line Yonex. I quickly found out a few things: 1. I couldn't notice the extra length and I didn't have to adjust my timing. 2. The racket is alright, but I honestly don't think its worth the price. It vibrates, doesn't seem any more powerful than my stiffly-strung Iso-300, and the control is terrible. The strings were new BG-80 at 20 lbs., and I had it restrung to 24/22. I'll see if that makes a difference. I hear a lot of people like the Iso-800 and Cab 21/22. I'm going to check those out next.
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Cheung

12-27-1999, 05:25 PM

<html>Actually, I use cab22. Never really bothered with the "long" racquets. To me, it was just a marketing gimmick. I don't see much improvement in people who changed from regular racquets to long racquets.Cheung : Joe:: I just started playing badminton after 5 years off. As a present to myself I bought a Yonex Ti-10 Long, the top of the line Yonex. I quickly found out a few things: 1. I couldn't notice the extra length and I didn't have to adjust my timing. 2. The racket is alright, but I honestly don't think its worth the price. It vibrates, doesn't seem any more powerful than my stiffly-strung Iso-300, and the control is terrible. The strings were new BG-80 at 20 lbs., and I had it restrung to 24/22. I'll see if that makes a difference. I hear a lot of people like the Iso-800 and Cab 21/22. I'm going to check those out next. 
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paul

12-30-1999, 12:36 PM

<html>I use the 20Long and there is definately a difference between this and the normal 20. I'm the sort of player who is very concerned to get absolutely the most power I can and the Long rackets do have some edge. Since I broke one of my 20Longs recently I tried a few different rackets - Pro Kennex, Prince, various Yonex, and nothing came close. I must say my timing doesn't seem to be affected switching between normal and Long. But for net play the Long racket may be a fraction slower. Cheung - Is there really any difference between cab20 and cab22 ? I never got to try it and suddenly it seems to be unavailable in the UK. Yonex don't care much about leaving people high and dry in the racket department ! Actually there is so much talk about rackets on these message boards but I think unless a player hits really hard most rackets give similar sort of power. Only by hitting really hard you can feel the true whip of the racket. Does that make sense to anyone ?: Actually, I use cab22. : Never really bothered with the "long" racquets. To me, it was just a marketing gimmick. I don't see much improvement in people who changed from regular racquets to long racquets.: Cheung
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Mong Yong

01-06-2000, 05:43 AM

<html>I agree with Cheung. I have used regular racquets, long racquets, isometric racquets, etc. Almost all kinds of racquets. In the end, I still stick to the normal length, regular shaped racquet. I don't find them useful in improving our game. So why bother about all these fancy stuff?
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Viper2005

06-08-2007, 09:27 PM

Cheung, do you still have the CAB 22 from 7 years ago?

Just love to bring back these old threads...:D:D:D

I have tried many rackets too, in the end, just a simple regular racket does the job.:cool:

XtC-604

06-08-2007, 11:33 PM

gahahha btw, i SAW A CARB-8, AND I WANT IT BAD!

Matt

06-08-2007, 11:54 PM

12-31-1969, 06:00 PM

Wow the thread is that old ! :D

LuckyBoy

06-09-2007, 01:25 AM

HOLY SMOKES wow

cappy75

06-09-2007, 02:08 AM

Come visit us in Vancouver... you could try mine;).

Cheung, do you still have the CAB 22 from 7 years ago?

Just love to bring back these old threads...:D:D:D

I have tried many rackets too, in the end, just a simple regular racket does the job.:cool:

XtC-604

06-09-2007, 02:08 AM

or it could be just an error...

Pete LSD

06-09-2007, 02:57 AM

Y2K error?

Yes, Master Viper get to try my CAB 22 too at 30 lbs X 33 lbs :D:D:D.

Cheung

06-09-2007, 10:45 PM

Oh yes, still have a couple of Cab22 lying around:)

Don't use them so much since I switched to singles. It's a great racquet for doubles.

Cannot_smash

06-10-2007, 03:18 AM

Cab22 haha I also still have a few of those around, and yes its too stiff for singles but great for doubles.