How you feels Sotx racquets

[BigHam]

Sotx is not popular as Yonex in my place (Hong Kong). Can you tell me your feels & experience on your Sotx racquets? Please also provide molder no.

[LazyBuddy]

I've tried STB 8080+, Woven 4A, Woven 6. The paint job might not be the greatest in the world, but the performance definitely worth every penny I spent! Highly recommend! ;)

[cybertrio]

Been using SOTX Woven 7 for slightly more than a year now. Pretty happy with the racket performance. Prior to using SOTX i do own a few Yonex Carbonex racket and Proace racket. Personal point of view is regardless of what brand of racket you choose to use. I think like alot of people will say, its ultimately your own personal preference and the "feel" while using the racket. :)

[BigHam]

I've tried STB 8080+, Woven 4A, Woven 6. The paint job might not be the greatest in the world, but the performance definitely worth every penny I spent! Highly recommend! ;)
There are 3 models you had mentioned. For which 1 you feels great performance or 3 of them? Which one is the best & how much it cost?

[Kai91]

i own a woven 13...very solid racket...smashes are good so are control...definitely worth the money
;)

[LazyBuddy]

There are 3 models you had mentioned. For which 1 you feels great performance or 3 of them? Which one is the best & how much it cost?

8080+: Great all around racket, solid shots, especially good in defense. To me, it's like a "poor man's cab20ms" but less stiff.

Woven 4A: Some others claimed it has similar characteristics as MP77, which is slightly head heavy. However, it appears to be a bit too heavy for me, did not use very long.

Woven 6: Very light, but a lil bit too flex. Great for net strokes, but requires a bit extra effort if u go for baseline to baseline clears.

You can check "Winex West Can" homepage for the price. ;)

[BigHam]

i own a woven 13...very solid racket...smashes are good so are control...definitely worth the money
;)
Please tell us more on your woven 13. Believed many people here would like to share your experience.

[youngwind]

used WOVEN-4,my feeling is stiff and heavy , I took a long time to get used of it. the painting is good ,although I don't realy like STOX.

[He Minwei]

Winner Kinsmen STB-8080+ rocks,SOTX racquets are cool and powerful.Try SOTX WOVEN-12 (limited edition),design and power rocks:cool: if you have the money to afford it. :D

[BigHam]

Winner Kinsmen STB-8080+ rocks,SOTX racquets are cool and powerful.Try SOTX WOVEN-12 (limited edition),design and power rocks:cool: if you have the money to afford it. :D
Do you know how much the Sotx Woven-12 cost? How it looks?

[FEND.]

Please tell us more on your woven 13. Believed many people here would like to share your experience.
For one he almost sold his woven 13 less than 4 months after buying it ;)

[twobeer]

I also like Woven 13 (the one Kai use) it's Very Stiff and rather head heavy, so you have to be powerful to make full use of it. More of a singles racket than doubles racket (I would compare it to Yonex AT700, but stiffer!!).

My favourite (for allround doubles and/or singles) is the SOTX ti-9 (new 2005 model), it has a ti-insert just below the t-joint for a kickpoint (Gosen had this type of idea on its rackets as well).
It's really well-balanced and good imop..

Cheers,
Twobeer

[Alexch]

hi, Kai91. after reading your statement, i am tempted to have one woven too. May i know where to get it. Please let me know the price too. Thanks.


Regards


i own a woven 13...very solid racket...smashes are good so are control...definitely worth the money
;)

[kaworu1427]

I've read people here reviewed SOTX WOVEN-2 , 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, and 16, but there never really people reviewing WONEN-3. The best I can find from this forum is 1 review from the equipment reviews section.

How's SOTX WOVEN-3? www.ibuysports.com rate this racket as having:
smash power 8.5 / 10
defense 9 / 10
power 9 / 10
Are they comments accurate?

[crosstrainer]

8080+: Great all around racket, solid shots, especially good in defense. To me, it's like a "poor man's cab20ms" but less stiff.

Woven 4A: Some others claimed it has similar characteristics as MP77, which is slightly head heavy. However, it appears to be a bit too heavy for me, did not use very long.

Woven 6: Very light, but a lil bit too flex. Great for net strokes, but requires a bit extra effort if u go for baseline to baseline clears.

You can check "Winex West Can" homepage for the price. ;)

i also have the 8080+, but i haven't adjusted to it yet. so far, it feels solid, but a tad weak. Maybe it's just a bit too light for me, but it's still a good racket. I'm still adjusting to it :)

Also had the Woven 5A about a year ago. No bad. It's not powerful, but it's light and maneuverable.

[Kai91]

Well... My SOTX woven 13 eh?

Power

Can be very powerful, provided that you can control it's ultra stiff shaft. I have tried bending it and other Yonex high ends ATs and Mps which are all stated extra stiff. For me, a little greedier, i add a total of 1.5g of lead tape at somewhere at 10 and 2 o'clock position making it super head heavy, easier for smashing. Due to extra stiff shaft, clears might need some tuning

Control

Well... Although it is head heavy, it ain't hard to control. Receiving smashes are ok. But speed through the air is not remarkable so you need more effort return consecutive smashes.

Durability

No major clashes... only some chips off but it is still holding well. No sign of warping, guarantees up to 31lbs :eek:, which is remarkable and hardly anybody strings up that high.

Cosmetic

Ain't really impressive, as compared to higher ends Yonex. Such as AT700 and Ti-10. But the part where it is transparent coated, you can see the woven structure and looks kinda 3D:cool:

Power: 9.5/10
Control: 8.5/10
Durability: 10/10
Cosmetic: 9/10

Thats all I have got ATM. Feel free to PM me if you have any question:)

[DSAS6]

i just got my Woven 8A for about a week now. I put black strings on it and it look ... simply ... STUNNING :eek:! so sexy ... you have no idea how much it shines ! anyways ... i love the racket ... it play just like an mp99 but twice as cheap !

long story short ... im changing brand ... no more yonex for me. My friend and I decided we will go SOTX only ... except the the birds, strings, grip ... you get the idea lol. Im planning to buy a SOTX bag and the Woven 9A also ... they're on their way

[LazyBuddy]

i also have the 8080+, but i haven't adjusted to it yet. so far, it feels solid, but a tad weak. Maybe it's just a bit too light for me, but it's still a good racket. I'm still adjusting to it :)



8080+ is a light racket, and tend to be flexible for a lot of ppl's standard, if they like heavy, stiff 2u rackets. If that's the case for u, u might need some time to adjust it. To me, with the right string combo, this racket is deadly dangerous at the net, as it's lightening fast, but might lack of performance if u stay in the back most of the time. ;)

[Jinryu]

Man, I should've seen this thread sooner!

There is indeed a lack of reviews on BF about sotx rackets, I should put up my personal opinions of them...

Myself, I own, from SOTX:
Power Boss Woven 2
Power Boss Woven 3
Power Boss Woven 4
Power Boss Woven 6
Power Boss Woven 8
Power Boss Woven 10
Power Boss Woven 11
Power Boss Woven 12 Special Edition
Winner Kinsman STB-8080+

I can't wait to get my hands on the Woven 9 and STB-9080.

Lol, I don't have the time to write up a review for each and every one of them. But in general, having in the past played primarily with BlackKnight and then being a devout Yonex fan, I converted to SOTX for several reasons. Most of all, value: every SOTX racket i've bought has outperformed rackets in their same price range from Yonex and BlackKnight. Perhaps Yonex's top models are pretty good, but I haven't even tried the top model SOTXes yet and still, I find that I don't miss my MP77 or my CAB30ms one bit. And CAB30ms, even though I am no longer a yonex user, I must say that this is one of the best rackets ever made, so I am not a SOTX user without good precedent!

I will admit though, everything from the Woven 8 and down doesn't have the most spectacular paint job... their color coordination seems a bit cheezy. But from the Woven 9 and up, they do a really professional job. In any case though, don't get too focused on the looks, because their rackets really are stable. The best thing about SOTX is that they have a billion models with slight differences, and why that's good for me is that it follows my philosophy that the best racket isn't the most expensive one, but the one that suits you and your style of play. So if you ever wonder why SOTX has literally a hundred different models, it's because most models are viariatons in materials, balance point, length, and over all weight, meant to let a player get something that really suits them. Many other companies have so much marketing in place that people purchase rackets and modify their own styles to keep up with the racket, but shouldn't it be the other way around? Shouldn't our racket be adapted to the player, and not the other way around? The racket is, afterall, an extension of the player, and not the other way around.

As far as the rackets that have already been mentioned, I actually purchased the STB-8080+ on Lazy Buddy's suggestion, and I concur with his review-- ultralight, and absolutely deadly at the net. That was one of the first SOTX rackets I tried, and I wasn't in the slightest bit dissapointed... indeed, it has a bit of trouble as a singles racket, because it requires that you generate a lot of the power yourself, but the maneuverability and responsiveness of this racket is superb.

It's a lot like the Woven 6 actually, though I'd take the 8080+ over the 6.


My personal favorites from the lineups are the Woven 8a, and my backup is the Woven 12 Special Edition (i don't use it as my primary, because it's limited edition). Sometimes I bring the STB-8080+ with me to doubles games, because that racket lets me operate with a lot of finesse :cool: I'm primarily a doubles player, though even in singles I can make due with the Woven 8. The Woven 8 and 12 both play a lot like an MP99 or Cab30ms, in my opinion.

In north america there's www.racketsportsmontreal.ca (http://www.racketsportsmontreal.ca) who can help you out with getting your hands on a SOTX:rolleyes:.

[crosstrainer]

8080+ is a light racket, and tend to be flexible for a lot of ppl's standard, if they like heavy, stiff 2u rackets. If that's the case for u, u might need some time to adjust it. To me, with the right string combo, this racket is deadly dangerous at the net, as it's lightening fast, but might lack of performance if u stay in the back most of the time. ;)

i agree with you. it's really great when playing net and near-net, but i can't muster enough power from the back court. :)

[BigHam]

Man, I should've seen this thread sooner!

There is indeed a lack of reviews on BF about sotx rackets, I should put up my personal opinions of them...

In north america there's www.racketsportsmontreal.ca (http://www.racketsportsmontreal.ca/) who can help you out with getting your hands on a SOTX:rolleyes:.
Which model you would recommend to hard hitter?

[LazyBuddy]

As far as the rackets that have already been mentioned, I actually purchased the STB-8080+ on Lazy Buddy's suggestion, and I concur with his review-- ultralight, and absolutely deadly at the net. That was one of the first SOTX rackets I tried, and I wasn't in the slightest bit dissapointed... indeed, it has a bit of trouble as a singles racket, because it requires that you generate a lot of the power yourself, but the maneuverability and responsiveness of this racket is superb.



Besides a faster swing, another alternative (but not as important as 1st) way to boost up a bit power on 8080+ is to use thin and replusive strings, such as BG66 or BG85, I think. :rolleyes:

[LazyBuddy]

Which model you would recommend to hard hitter?

Personally, I believe Woven 4A performs like a MP77, packs with a lot of power, if u like heavier racket. Worth to take a try. ;)

[Jinryu]

Personally, I believe Woven 4A performs like a MP77, packs with a lot of power, if u like heavier racket. Worth to take a try. ;)
Woven 4 is a pretty good choice. If you're into extremely heavy hitters, there's also the Woven 11, which is the heaviest racket I've ever used. (Definately difficult to use for doubles though)

[Woven]

hey jinryu, since u look like a sotx fans, can u just help me with this:

i been using sotx racket for sometimes now, and the racket tend to be better when strung with sotx string instead of yonex string. is it just me or have u ever noticed or experienced the same thing???

[bigredlemon]

hey jinryu, since u look like a sotx fans, can u just help me with this:

i been using sotx racket for sometimes now, and the racket tend to be better when strung with sotx string instead of yonex string. is it just me or have u ever noticed or experienced the same thing???
Which SOTX string?

I personally am dissapointed at the performance of SOTX string (SOTX Titanium 1040 Ti-65), even on a sotx racquet.

[Woven]

Which SOTX string?

I personally am dissapointed at the performance of SOTX string (SOTX Titanium 1040 Ti-65), even on a sotx racquet.
I tried the Ti-65 and Ti-67, they both even outperformed Bg-85 in my woven 13 and 16

[Jinryu]

I've only tried the Ti-65, but here's what i think...

Given the choice between BG-65 and SOTX 1040-Ti65, I'd chose the 1040-Ti65 without hesitation. 1040-Ti65 is same price as BG-65, but 1040-Ti65 definately better performance...

1040-Ti-65 same performance group as BG-80 or BG-85, i could find reasons to rank it a tiny notch higher or a little lower depending on what kind of shot techniques you use more in game... but one of the bottom lines is that 1040-Ti-65 is always cheaper, for roughly the same overal performance as BG-80 or BG-85.

It's been mentioend before that people prefer BG-85 because of it's rougher surface which makes it easier to do slicing shots and such, but I don't use many of those techniques, so factor that into my definition of performance-- mostly I'm basing it on impact feel and repulsion power. In those respects, I'm very happy with SOTX strings.

I chose SOTX1040-Ti65 simply because it has pretty high performance at a very good ratio to price, perhaps the most 'value' ratioed string out there in my opinion. My only problem with it is that because it's not as popular as Yonex strings, the color selections are often limited.

[Woven]

1040-Ti-65 same performance group as BG-80 or BG-85, i could find reasons to rank it a tiny notch higher or a little lower depending on what kind of shot techniques you use more in game... but one of the bottom lines is that 1040-Ti-65 is always cheaper, for roughly the same overal performance as BG-80 or BG-85.
omg r u serious about it being cheaper than bg-80 or 85???? :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: here in australia its like the most expensive badminton string of any brand. how much do ti-65 cost in ur place btw???

[crosstrainer]

omg r u serious about it being cheaper than bg-80 or 85???? :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: here in australia its like the most expensive badminton string of any brand. how much do ti-65 cost in ur place btw???

in the philippines, bg-85 can set you back Php420 to 450. ($1 = php55)
I bought my ti-65 for about Php300 or 320. :)

[Jinryu]

omg r u serious about it being cheaper than bg-80 or 85???? :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: here in australia its like the most expensive badminton string of any brand. how much do ti-65 cost in ur place btw???
I get both Yonex BG-65 and and SOTX 1040Ti-65 for 7$ CAD :). That's about 30% off the price of BG-80, which I used to get for about 10 CAD, and BG85, which was about 11$ CAD.

[jorel000]

I use the Woven 8. Great Racket! But i had a hard time using it at first, it just took me a few days or just a week to get it right. Control is excellent and power is moderate. Dunno about the woven 12.

[david07]

I have a Woven 8 as well, also I have the Woven 8a, perfomance wise, they are both the same, however I prefer the more crazier colours of the Woven 8 instead of the more plain darker Woven 8a

[ionoo]

sotx is good, the woven 8a feels good and is durable, had a racket clash with my partner smashing right into the woven 8a when i was doing a backhand end result the yonex mp i think 44 or something frame broke, my racket had only like a small paint chip =P

[kikks9]

i've got the woven 8 as well. it is a nice even balanced racquet. good value good performance. strung at 26pounds..nice feel.

[so sotx]

i've got the woven 8 as well. it is a nice even balanced racquet. good value good performance. strung at 26pounds..nice feel.

yeah, Woven 8 is very nice! length: 670mm; balance point:290mm; weight:86g; feel good! :)

[ramboson]

I've tried STB 8080+, Woven 4A, Woven 6. The paint job might not be the greatest in the world, but the performance definitely worth every penny I spent! Highly recommend! ;)

agree with you ,mine is sotx ti9,super attacking racket:D

[St00pid]

Gotta love the Woven-7, it's like a cheaper and more durable version of the Ti-10.

[Hierkommtnils]

I actually want to sell my SOTX Woven 11.
If you are interested, pleas feel free to mail me... :)

[crashandburn]

w7i rocks ....!!!!!!!!!!!

[LuckyBoy]

I want a sotx...just none here =(

[niteeshs]

Which SOTX racket would be "similar" to Yonex AT-800off?

[niteeshs]

Where can I see the specs of D600? the official website of SOTX (www.sotxsports.com/en/ (http://www.sotxsports.com/en/)) does not have any listing for this model.

[pedro22]

Try sotxsports.nl

[niteeshs]

Do you know why this model was removed from their official website? Was it due to some problem with this model? Has the company stopped production of this model?

[Tsuioku]

Do you know why this model was removed from their official website? Was it due to some problem with this model? Has the company stopped production of this model?

The English site is probably just outdated... The Chinese site still has it listed...

[jerby]

D600:
680mm long
BP: 295+-5mm
stiffness: 8,0-8,5
weight: 89gr+-2

[Hierkommtnils]

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46213

[silverxii]

Just got a Woven 5A from someone. A very responsive (quite stiff) and light (around 84g) racket. Good for netshots, backhand flicks but I find it rather weird when smashing or even clearing. It uses (or is suited to) much more wrist action than full arm swing perhaps due to its light weight, causing much less momentum buildup than other racquets.

[reach.ran@gmail]

Hello all, I am a new member of BF. I hope some one here could help me select a Sotx raq (or any other brand). Thanks in advancehttp://www.badmintonforum.com/vb/images/icons/icon7.gif

I want a very flexible shaft raquet that is head light and light weight as well. I am 6 foot tall and have loads of power, so i can generate enuf power even with light weight head light racquet. Please sugguest one even if it is from other brands. looking for one under $100 and one under $200. I have used carlton superlite, wilson n6 and head nano power 700, karakal sl 70 before. These racquets are headlight, had very flexible shaft(except Carlton, karakal) and vey light weight. But the downside is they all break even after 1 clash, and most of the times by just hitting the bird in the rim(cos i smash really really hard). I have broken about 7 carlton racquets, 5 wilson and 1 head nano 700 and my quest for a durable racquet with above mentioned qualities continues.

So I want something that is very durable, very flexible shaft which is head light and the whole racquet light weight as well. If the racquet is shorter in length than normal ones, that is ok (cos i have long arms). The only thing i can compromise is overall racquet weight. Even if it heavier but headlight, flexible and durable, that is ok.

Plz help! Thnks again http://www.badmintonforum.com/vb/images/icons/icon7.gif

[phandrew]

The rackets that fit best with your description is Yonex MP66

[chongkiatz]

lol...this guy just post every where he can =.="

[phandrew]

It would have being easier if he just made a new thread.

[Gemcat]

Don't tell me that he's a spammer....

[phandrew]

Don't tell me that he's a spammer....

Don't think so because he isn't selling anything but asking a question.

[Gemcat]

Don't think so because he isn't selling anything but asking a question.

Okay... Haha...:D

Also, I just checked that e78.com.hk or something like that in Hong Kong sells the SOTX really cheap. 30%-40% off...:eek: Very unbelievable...

[phandrew]

The cheapest place i know that sells SOTX rackets including shipping is Mybadmintonstore.

[Gemcat]

Actually, I can visit their store when I visit Hong Kong next time because I can get to where they are easily with the subs.

PS: I still can't keep up with the society to accept online shopping. Haha....

[BigHam]

Woven 7 last for many years but players still love it. Does anybody know why???

Is there any new STOX model recommended??