Hi last season I used a yonex cab 8200 light, restrung with bg 65 I think (I'm too used to tennis terms now that it's out of badminton season).

The thing is I had alot of trouble clearing end to end with it, and creating powerful smashes. Now being alot bigger and stronger and also with a deadly tennis serve I feel my smashing/clear would be better.

However I was just wondering if a different carbonex racquet would be good or should I just stick with this racquet. I like the weight but not the power. I don't want to spend too much and the only place I can get higher end racquets here in Edmonton is the Sweet Spot and they overprice way too much(I think they were charging like 150 for an mp30 when I asked).

So what racquet can I get that will generate more power that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Badminton season isn't until spring, but my coach is going to have once a week starting in september where we come practice. And drop ins start again in sept.

1. The major factor for clear / smash (and any other strokes) is not the equipment, but more like the skill. I've seen tons of big musclar guys can't even hit the shuttle when they 1st play, and never be able to do a good clear, if they just think "tough luck" but not working on their strokes.

2. I agree that Cab8200 light is extra flex, therefore, if your skill is up to an lvl, you might consider to move on to more stiff rackets. In US market, the cheap but good upgrade choice could be Cab20MS, Cab30MS and MP33. Of course, if you want to take a shot at non-yonex models, you will surely have even more choices.

It's really technique. So far, I haven't found a racket for which I can't do a clear from end to end.

Some rackets require less effort of course, but how much are you willing to pay? How much does an arm or a leg amount to actually? A Cab 20MS costs $185 Cdn and Cab 30MS $205 Cdn..it's not that cheap.

Low end MP series might be a good choice; MP30 costs $120.

But I recommend sticking with your racket, until you get your basic technique right.

I've got the basic technique, and can usually make the 'snap' sound, but I feel limited on how hard I can smash and corner to corner clears.

Does anyone know where I can buy muscle power racquets? (not from the Sweet Spot, that place is a rip off).

And are the factory strings any good on them? Restringing is like another $25...

I've got the basic technique, and can usually make the 'snap' sound, but I feel limited on how hard I can smash and corner to corner clears.

believe the others, i have seen many 10-12 yrs old girls have no problem at all clearing from baseline-to-baseline. it is a problem with your technique, and not the racket.

Well I guess I'll wait till september and see how it goes with my carbonex before making any rational decisions. I am definitely alot stronger and I feel I have the form down from serving in tennis (primarily the flick of the wrist and elbow extension and timing). I haven't played since Early may though since badminton season.