Yonex Ti-10 Reviews

[surge]

from what i gather from this forum, seems a lot of people like Ti10. would you guys like to share why? ( even if tis just colour its fine!)

basically anything about Ti10!

[napee]

me!

2 reasons:
- power
- looks

oh in case u didn't noticed, there's load of review on this racket in the review section. you can see who likes it and who not. ;)

[surge]

same same. ti10 with black strings is simply awesome! nevermind my lousy skills. hee hee. besides beauty, its powerful for singles and fast enough for doubles too.

[Pete LSD]

(1) Power

(2) Solidness

(3) Price

At around HKD650/pc, it's a pretty good deal for the amount of graphite availble. I am not worried if I string it to 28 or 30 something pounds.

[Brave_Turtle]

AhhH the Ti-10 (2U long), what a beautiful racquet from Yonex!

When you play with it the first time, you realize right away that its a special beast. Most of people will either hate it or love it to death.

If you read in reviews, many ppl will tell you that it takes a lot of time to adapt to that racquet. The reasons are that the shaft is longer, stiffer and it is very head heavy.

Unlike new racquets, the extra 10mm lenght is added in the shaft and not on the grip. Also, the weight of the racquet is usually felt more heavy than other 2U because of its head heaviness.

One of my favourite characteristic of this racquet is its ultra slim shaft. It lets you swing so fast whitout sacrificing the stiffness. Every shot is solid and precise. I think this racquet is made for offensive players that smash and drives alot.

The paint job on the top of the racquet is very solid. It is almost impossible scratch the paint out of it. At first I tought this racquet was very fragile because it was long and thin, but now I realize that its a very tough racquet. The only weakness of the racquet structure is the Titanium mech part.

Bottom line, I simply love this racquet for its incredible power and solid feel. Also its price is very low compared to new racquets. I wish new NS series will do a racquet similar to Ti-10 but for the moment they seem to concentrate on head light racquets and I won't change racquet for a while :(

[crazy_smasher]

Hi all,

Haha, Ti10 was never head heavy, got 1 too, sold my mp99 to buy one :)
G5 grip, with thin overgrip on it and string, balance pt is only 280 to 285 mm compared with other rackets 310-315 mm bp like mp88, armortec, iso900 etc... Anyone have a ti10(2u) with bp > 300 mm?

Indeed, it is powerful, not sure why. guess due to the extra stiff shaft
and thinness of the shaft.

As mentioned, takes time to get used to it. Caused lots of muscle aches
initially due to stiffness.

CS


AhhH the Ti-10 (2U long), what a beautiful racquet from Yonex!

When you play with it the first time, you realize right away that its a special beast. Most of people will either hate it or love it to death.

If you read in reviews, many ppl will tell you that it takes a lot of time to adapt to that racquet. The reasons are that the shaft is longer, stiffer and it is very head heavy.

Unlike new racquets, the extra 10mm lenght is added in the shaft and not on the grip. Also, the weight of the racquet is usually felt more heavy than other 2U because of its head heaviness.

One of my favourite characteristic of this racquet is its ultra slim shaft. It lets you swing so fast whitout sacrificing the stiffness. Every shot is solid and precise. I think this racquet is made for offensive players that smash and drives alot.

The paint job on the top of the racquet is very solid. It is almost impossible scratch the paint out of it. At first I tought this racquet was very fragile because it was long and thin, but now I realize that its a very tough racquet. The only weakness of the racquet structure is the Titanium mech part.

Bottom line, I simply love this racquet for its incredible power and solid feel. Also its price is very low compared to new racquets. I wish new NS series will do a racquet similar to Ti-10 but for the moment they seem to concentrate on head light racquets and I won't change racquet for a while :(

[bluejeff]

Hi all,

Haha, Ti10 was never head heavy, got 1 too, sold my mp99 to buy one :)
G5 grip, with thin overgrip on it and string, balance pt is only 280 to 285 mm compared with other rackets 310-315 mm bp like mp88, armortec, iso900 etc... Anyone have a ti10(2u) with bp > 300 mm?

Indeed, it is powerful, not sure why. guess due to the extra stiff shaft
and thinness of the shaft.

As mentioned, takes time to get used to it. Caused lots of muscle aches
initially due to stiffness.

CS
I have a brand new, unstrung Ti-10 here. The balance point is roughly around 294mm, which is somewhat head-heavy (but not super) :)

If there is anybody who like to use original grip only, then after adding on the string, the balance point will be > 294mm for sure.

[Brave_Turtle]

Hi all,

Haha, Ti10 was never head heavy, got 1 too, sold my mp99 to buy one :)
G5 grip, with thin overgrip on it and string, balance pt is only 280 to 285 mm compared with other rackets 310-315 mm bp like mp88, armortec, iso900 etc... Anyone have a ti10(2u) with bp > 300 mm?

CS

My Ti-10 BP right now is around 300mm. Are you sure your Ti-10 was authentic lol? All the Ti-10 I played with were 290mm+++

[crazy_smasher]

My Ti-10 BP right now is around 300mm. Are you sure your Ti-10 was authentic lol? All the Ti-10 I played with were 290mm+++

Mine is authentic but new series made in 2004 one, if i remember correctly
By around 300mm, you mean 299 or 295mm?
I would be surprised if it can reach 300 mm since mine is a g5

CS

[napee]

Mine is authentic but new series made in 2004 one, if i remember correctly
By around 300mm, you mean 299 or 295mm?
I would be surprised if it can reach 300 mm since mine is a g5

CS
with what kind of grip? what kind of string?

[Brave_Turtle]

Mine is authentic but new series made in 2004 one, if i remember correctly
By around 300mm, you mean 299 or 295mm?
I would be surprised if it can reach 300 mm since mine is a g5

CS

By aroudn 300mm I meant 302-303mm

[surge]

i was using a proace thunderbolt II before the ti10. ti10 is really nothing compared to the thunderbolt when it comes headt heaviness. when i switch to ti10, i find it really light and first. i just got a thunderbolt( original version) this one is even less head heavy. think if you keep using a very head heavy racket, ti10 will become light.

[|BLAI|]

ti-10 bg85 @24
i love the ti-10 because of it's precision and power!

[napee]

i was using a proace thunderbolt II before the ti10. ti10 is really nothing compared to the thunderbolt when it comes headt heaviness. when i switch to ti10, i find it really light and first. i just got a thunderbolt( original version) this one is even less head heavy. think if you keep using a very head heavy racket, ti10 will become light.
the thunderbolt II is suppsed to be proace's armortec equivalent. not surprising. :)

just got my replacement Ti-10 just now. probably the last one on sale at the famed pertama kompleks in KL. yay! it turned out, two of my colleagues are also looking for this racket. :p

[wawan]

the thunderbolt II is suppsed to be proace's armortec equivalent. not surprising. :)

just got my replacement Ti-10 just now. probably the last one on sale at the famed pertama kompleks in KL. yay! it turned out, two of my colleagues are also looking for this racket. :p

good 4 u napee....
how much does it cost u?
which shop? Etakoh or Racquet World?

hmmm..pretty hard to find that racquet nowadays...
i'm lookin for it also....
might wanna give a try 1st before deciding to buy...but maybe its too late already also....

[surge]

the thunderbolt II is suppsed to be proace's armortec equivalent. not surprising. :)

just got my replacement Ti-10 just now. probably the last one on sale at the famed pertama kompleks in KL. yay! it turned out, two of my colleagues are also looking for this racket. :p
i was told the thunderbolt was out way before the armortec series came into the market. infact the guy at the shop told me yonex copied proace design here. i didnt buy from him the racket but from someone selling it cheap online. anyone can verify this? initially i got ti10 cos it is also same color scheme with the thunderbolt. but now i like the matt finish better and the paintwork is really really much better. once i played double with a fren who just got some clone rackets and first time using it. we happened to clash our rackets. mine was ok without even a scratch. ;)his had a big chunk of paint chipped off!:crying:

[surge]

the thunderbolt II is suppsed to be proace's armortec equivalent. not surprising. :)

just got my replacement Ti-10 just now. probably the last one on sale at the famed pertama kompleks in KL. yay! it turned out, two of my colleagues are also looking for this racket. :p
seem like ti10 is most readily available in singapore. bras basah, queensway all here stock of the rackets. even sportslink in town has it. but for the price that they are charging, you can take cab for airport to queensway, buy the racket and take cab back to airport still cheaper. plus yuor choice of string and tension and grip!:D

[tcstay]

Ti-10 is still my favourite! over mp99 and at700 (not here to stir any debate), though my skills sucks!

have 2, one 2ug5, and the other 3ug4. greatly prefer the 2u version, coz the feeling of smashing is sooooooo shiok!

maybe will buy a 2ug4 in the near future, coz i prefer to standardise my racquets to g4 grip.. hahaha

[crazy_smasher]

with what kind of grip? what kind of string?

xtacky overgrip + bg66 at 23lbs

[wilfredlgf]

I don't like the Ti-10. I adore it! :)

[dogflu]

yummy...can ti10 be eaten ? :P
eheheheh..i love the taste of ti10 too :p :p

[cchyboy]

i'm lovin it :P

[alexfan90]

i <3 ti10. i even liked getting hit in the head with a ti-10 by my doubles partner. talk about head heavy. (laugh) *sigh* that was lame

[tifam]

I had used Ti10 after changed to CAB30 MS. That Ti10 3U IP was broken and honestly, I loved it in a moment time. But , I didnot repurchase the same Ti10 3U (which easily to buy at Sunrise SP's branch in HCM city). Its shaft is long,so that, I feel it is tangled in defence, especially, on the shuttle line which comes too close my body.
CAB 30 MS doesnot create that "feeling" to me, with long cone (of course, the shaft be shorter) and a bit heavy head as the Ti10 and perfectly applies very fierce smashes!It also be good in return smashes from opponents!

[khwong]

I am looking for a brand new Yonex TI-10. Can't seem to find it in Klang Valley!
Anybody can help me? What's the price range like? I AM SEACHING FRANTICALLY! PLEASE HELP!!!!

[msenghl]

ever since the first time using it, i like it..., especially the POWER, mine is 3U G5, and found that the higher the tension, the better it is. started with 21lbs, now is 25lbs, with BG85 or BG66.

[khwong]

phew! finally got myself a ti10. Yeah it's a powerful racket. my friends were complaining it's too heavy for them but just suits me fine. Just strung it with
BG66 25lbs. SMASH! LANDED RIGHT ON THE SIDELINE! ANOTHER POINT WON!

[lilayzunboi]

I love mine. It's the only racket I keep purchasing over the last 3 years, just now its getting harder to find.... :(

[surge]

I love mine. It's the only racket I keep purchasing over the last 3 years, just now its getting harder to find.... :(

take a trip tp asia. in sigapore alone, there is enough Ti10 to last you the next ten years!!!( assuming you dont break more than 3 rackets a year )

funny that many overseas have said that its hard to fine. in singapore, you can buy it of the rack easily and even if out of stock, they can get for you like in 1-2 weeks the most.

[msenghl]

The best part is last year, it is so difficult to get 3U, but now 3U is everywhere and 2U is quite limited

[khwong]

The best part is last year, it is so difficult to get 3U, but now 3U is everywhere and 2U is quite limited

yep! mine is a 3U G4. 2U is nowhere to be seen in KL

[lilayzunboi]

take a trip tp asia. in sigapore alone, there is enough Ti10 to last you the next ten years!!!( assuming you dont break more than 3 rackets a year )

funny that many overseas have said that its hard to fine. in singapore, you can buy it of the rack easily and even if out of stock, they can get for you like in 1-2 weeks the most.

Yea...I only get to go to Taiwan once a year so I can't pick up a racket so easily. And even in Taiwan, a TI-10 is kinda hard to find(at least for me).

[canon]

Ya.... me tooooo.... now i am using Ti10 oso same as u i like it smashing but mine is 2U oso ..btw how many lbs u use it for your string ......

yep! mine is a 3U G4. 2U is nowhere to be seen in KL

[khwong]

Ya.... me tooooo.... now i am using Ti10 oso same as u i like it smashing but mine is 2U oso ..btw how many lbs u use it for your string ......

BG66 25lbs is my preference!:)

[canon]

wow... i use my string on cross 23lbs -main 21lbs .. u all use 25 lbs your hand not paint .. cos last time i use for 24lbs my hand feel painfull so i change it to 23-21 lbs


BG66 25lbs is my preference!:)

[surge]

Ya.... me tooooo.... now i am using Ti10 oso same as u i like it smashing but mine is 2U oso ..btw how many lbs u use it for your string ......

have mine strung at 25lb bg 66 with pacific machine. now i am looking for another ti10 cos my girlfriend has been using my spare ti10 and recently restrung one of them to 23lbs cos she complain say 25lb too much for her. now i am down to one ti10 again:crying:

she used to tell me how the ti10 lacks power compared to proace thunderbolt II but now she keep using the ti10:D ..............ti10 rulz!!!!!!!!!:cool:

[surge]

wow... i use my string on cross 23lbs -main 21lbs .. u all use 25 lbs your hand not paint .. cos last time i use for 24lbs my hand feel painfull so i change it to 23-21 lbs

when you try higher tension, should try hitting the shuttle hard and not push the shuttle. high tension needs more impact force to push the strings back but the advantage is the snap back is fast thus stuttle will travel faster across.....any way is my theory la....not to start another higher tension or lower tension more powerful thingy. guess your hand pain cos do too much pushing than hitting the shuttle.

[surge]

anyone has both the 2u and 3u? i have been using the 3u but heard that the 2u even more powerful.


can anyone who has both do a little comparision regarding power and control here? thanks

[canon]

I donno oso lah cos on that day i was playing single with my friends ...after d game i feel pain with my shoulder .... cos i normally play double that is no pain to my shoulder ..... now i am using 2u the smashing very powerfull n d defensive oso good i like that racket now i am looking for another Ti10 racket for my spare , i hav 1 mp 55 that is not suit for me look like no power for playing just take that to warmup onli

anyone has both the 2u and 3u? i have been using the 3u but heard that the 2u even more powerful.:D :D :D :cool:


can anyone who has both do a little comparision regarding power and control here? thanks

[alexg]

My wife uses a Ti10 and I use an MP100. The other day, I exchange rackets with her and what a difference.

Now, I will be buying a Ti10 for my use (my wife would not give me hers!) and I will use my MP100 for backup (or sell it and get another Ti10).... :D

[canon]

Yes u will love d Ti 10 but u better buy the 2U 1 that is very power mine 1 is 2u then for smashing the sound of smashing is very good... then d defensive oso good for that racket..... so the MP100 u can use it for backup ,,,, if your ti10 string is break oledi
:D :D :D :D :D



My wife uses a Ti10 and I use an MP100. The other day, I exchange rackets with her and what a difference.

Now, I will be buying a Ti10 for my use (my wife would not give me hers!) and I will use my MP100 for backup (or sell it and get another Ti10).... :D

[surge]

since the sale of nanospeed, ti10 price has drop again....now only 165 sing dollars....very tempting ah.

[surge]

My wife uses a Ti10 and I use an MP100. The other day, I exchange rackets with her and what a difference.

Now, I will be buying a Ti10 for my use (my wife would not give me hers!) and I will use my MP100 for backup (or sell it and get another Ti10).... :D

so glas to see you post cos i was tempted to get a mp100 to try. thought it will be better than ti10. now drop the idea already. thanks man. your reply really came in handy.

[plinius]

after reading so much abt the Ti-10 I'm really tempted to try. Currently I am using the Carbonex 15 (realy old racket ), and looking for a racket that is able to give me more poewr in smashing and returning (of smash). Have tried the MP99, rite away can feel the increase in the smashing power... too bad i have no access to Ti 10 and cannot do a comparison...

i'm mostly a double player........

may i know which racket (MP99 or Ti 10) would suit me better?

Also what is the price for MP99 and Ti 10 now in S'pore? and where to get?

many thanks!

cheers......


so glas to see you post cos i was tempted to get a mp100 to try. thought it will be better than ti10. now drop the idea already. thanks man. your reply really came in handy.

[chevron]

when you try higher tension, should try hitting the shuttle hard and not push the shuttle. high tension needs more impact force to push the strings back but the advantage is the snap back is fast thus stuttle will travel faster across.....any way is my theory la....not to start another higher tension or lower tension more powerful thingy. guess your hand pain cos do too much pushing than hitting the shuttle.

out of curiousity, are you an arm player or a wrist player?

[surge]

out of curiousity, are you an arm player or a wrist player?

seriously i cant tell difference between arm or wrist player. most of the time i generate power by rotation of the forehand ( think best way to compare is like turning a door knob. i find that by holding the racket loose, rotate and finish with a thight grip it generate the most power. i hope i dont come across as bragging...with this method, i find that i can clear base to base both forehand and backhand without turing the body to generate more power.

however, i still believe in proper rotation of body etc and only rely on the above when i am late tothe shuttle and can execute proper technic

i also must say that wrist is very important ppl with with good wrist play can be very very deceptive cos its hard to tell what they gonna do until they move their wrist the very last moment.

please correct me if i am wrong. would love to learn more from you guys:)

[surge]

after reading so much abt the Ti-10 I'm really tempted to try. Currently I am using the Carbonex 15 (realy old racket ), and looking for a racket that is able to give me more poewr in smashing and returning (of smash). Have tried the MP99, rite away can feel the increase in the smashing power... too bad i have no access to Ti 10 and cannot do a comparison...

i'm mostly a double player........

may i know which racket (MP99 or Ti 10) would suit me better?

Also what is the price for MP99 and Ti 10 now in S'pore? and where to get?

many thanks!

cheers......


hi there,

if your keen to try can come joint us for some games to try my racket. i have one at 25lb and another at 23lb( my GF uses that). only condition.....once broken consider sold:D can pm me if you are lkeen then i ask my group organiser see if okay you come. thanks

[surge]

just to add that i am only a so so player and very keen to learn more. i just got my thoery of hitting the shuttle then pushing from my experience as a carpenter before. a lot of ppl drive nails into walls without success cos they tend swing the hammer hoping to use the hammer to push the nail into the wall(you get this gong sound and vibration on the nails). i can tell you that a swing -tap nail-pull back action will give you more success in driving nails(you get a short and sharp tack sound and very little vibration on the nails). its the force on impact that drives the nail in not the push.hope this make sense.....

[surge]

was talking to a few players who are much better than me and i come to this conclusion.....they say they dont really discuss techniques or give advice in techniques cos they are not qualify. so dear all, please ignore my previous posts on handling high tension. can anyone teach me how to delete or edit those posts? thanks

[ting03]

i know this is sorta off topic...but i like the Ti-10, i have recently started using it and still trying to get used to the head heavy + extra stiff combo of the Ti-10. Other racquets i've used previsouly are AT 800 DE and CAB 30 MS...i don't have much trouble using those...however i do when it comes to the Ti-10, sometimes it seems like i have no power, while other times it's powerful.

can anyone give me some hints on how to try to get used to it faster? and how long did you guys take to get used to it?
i've only used it twice so...:o i guess i have a long way to go.

ting03

[surge]

i know this is sorta off topic...but i like the Ti-10, i have recently started using it and still trying to get used to the head heavy + extra stiff combo of the Ti-10. Other racquets i've used previsouly are AT 800 DE and CAB 30 MS...i don't have much trouble using those...however i do when it comes to the Ti-10, sometimes it seems like i have no power, while other times it's powerful.

can anyone give me some hints on how to try to get used to it faster? and how long did you guys take to get used to it?
i've only used it twice so...:o i guess i have a long way to go.

ting03

are you using hte 2u or 3u version?

anyway due to the stiffness of the racket i feel that you better power when you whip the shuttle. meaning that at the time of impact, almost all the force is already transfered to the shuttle. cos the racket will not ' flex back' a lot since its stiff.

have you try the method i discuss in the previous 2 messages?

i just like to add that i am sharing cos i find that the only way to know that i am doing it wrongly is when ppl who know the right way read it and tell me that i am wrong:crying: i quite suspect i am not doing it right cos i just cant seems to get the kind of power like my fellow players are getting.

thanks

[ting03]

i just came back today from playing at Lee's...and i guess i have almost gotten used to it... I have the 3U version so i think that's why i'm not having A LOT of trouble.

i like the feeling of the racuet when i smash becuz it feels very powerful :D especially in doubles when i am at the back attacking :D it's really fun to smash with this racquet!!

[Swiral]

TI 10 I wanna get a t10 because my armortec 800 of is getty rusty so I want
to get a new racket so i can get better and better do u know where they
sell plz thanx:D

[kevinsquash]

Same for me...I have a Ti-10 2U but I can't generate the full potential of my racquet.

I read responses where sometimes it can produce such great smashes and sometimes it's just weak...that describes my problems really well. Although, I don't have much strength, I know I can produce a better smash with this racquet but I'm not quite sure about the proper technique in using this racquet.

I have actually adapted to doing a lot of drops (cross-court as well) and works real great. Strange but true :p

Any information or tips is great. Thanks in advance.

[Daylightkiller]

Good power! I like the feel of it. It feels similar to a as-1

[jcl49]

Has anyone tried the more retro version of the ti-10, as "regular" not "long" length? How do these differ?

[ting03]

Has anyone tried the more retro version of the ti-10, as "regular" not "long" length? How do these differ?

ya that was wat i was curious about too...and could someone post a pic of it? i've never seen it before :rolleyes:

[surge]

wah...didn think there is a regular version. anyone seem one before. thought the long was just o indicate this racket has a longer shaft design? doesnt mean there is a regular one right?

[quik_silver]

can anyone show me a picture of a Ti10 plz

[Sealman]

ya that was wat i was curious about too...and could someone post a pic of it? i've never seen it before :rolleyes:

here you go:
http://www.yonex.co.jp/badminton/old-model/pro2001/racket/ti10r.html

[Daylightkiller]

did any one use the regular version, does it feel different?

[ting03]

here you go:
http://www.yonex.co.jp/badminton/old-model/pro2001/racket/ti10r.html

lol i think you misunderstood me...i mean a pic of the the regular version...if there is one :p

I have already have a Ti-10 Long version lolz

[Sealman]

lol i think you misunderstood me...i mean a pic of the the regular version...if there is one :p

I have already have a Ti-10 Long version lolz

The only difference between Ti-10R and Ti-10 Long is 10mm.

[virusvoodoo]

from what i gather from this forum, seems a lot of people like Ti10. would you guys like to share why? ( even if tis just colour its fine!)

basically anything about Ti10!

I think I'm switching back to Ti-10 from MP-99 now that I'm starting to use the Ti-10 again. I like the feel a lot, even more so than before. Even though it is a 2U which is heavier than my MP-99s that are mostly 3Us, it is not much slower yet giving me a little more power on my smashes. I used to get shoulder pain when I was using the 2U MP-100 and 2U ISO-800 Tour so I thought I am not suited for 2Us at all. However, after two sessions (2-3 hours each) of using the 2U Ti-10, I did not get sore at all. Maybe I didn't play at my full potential with the Ti-10 but I feel sore (general muscle sore all over) the next day when using the 3U MP-99s. I think it is due to the fact that I have to swing faster/harder since they are 3U racquets. I think I'm going to try to play much as 5-6 hours a few more sessions like when I do with the MP-99s and if I don't get sore as much as with the MP-99, I'll grab a few more Ti-10s. I really hate to leave my family of MP-99s in storage though.

Yeah, so just because you don't like a specific weight of a racquet doesn't mean you should elimate the other racquets of that weight for you may find that it suits you better like in my case. I play doubles most of the time unless there are not enough people for a match, in which case I will just do drills or singles, so I thought the 3U MP-99 would be better for me than the 2U Ti-10. The Ti-10 just feels right with the right amount of stiffness and head-heaviness. I wonder if I will get the same result with the 2U MP-99 CP which still needs to be strung.

[Javalina]

I love my Ti-10. I have MP-77 (1), Cab30MS (2), NS8000 (1) and TI-10 (1). I have 2 more Ti-10 in the group order initiated by bluejeff. Ti-10 is by far the most powerful racquet I have played and once I played I can't leave it along. My favorite is definitely Ti-10.

[Elmo18]

Ti10 baby!@

Yes, waiting on confirmation on teh bluejeff group order.

- Ilham

[bluejeff]

Ti10 baby!@

Yes, waiting on confirmation on teh bluejeff group order.

- Ilham

PM was sent to you on 11/4. Please check.

[smashmouth]

You can equate a Ti 10 to the 44 Magnum pistol that packs a wallop but takes time to get used to. In my case, it took me about 3 weeks. However, once you've learned to play with the Ti 10, you'll simply fall in love with it - HARD. Other racquets will not easily measure up to a Ti10.

[Pete LSD]

Wow, are you dirty Harry :D ? I agree that Ti-10 is an exquisite piece of badminton equipment at a standard other racquets are measured against.


You can equate a Ti 10 to the 44 Magnum pistol that packs a wallop but takes time to get used to. In my case, it took me about 3 weeks. However, once you've learned to play with the Ti 10, you'll simply fall in love with it - HARD. Other racquets will not easily measure up to a Ti10.

[surge]

with new rackets like mp series and nano series...ti10 is getting really old but i still love it!!!

Ti10 is really a steal these days, w new ones going for S$160 w strings. many who borrowed my racket when their strign broke all surprised by Ti10's power.

now there are at least 4 who have switch to ti10 after trying it. good rackets dont need advertising, just let them try...:D:D:D

[DinkAlot]

Love the Ti10. The older Cabs and the Ti10 are my favorite Yonex rackets.

[Brave_Turtle]

Love the Ti10. The older Cabs and the Ti10 are my favorite Yonex rackets.

Hey Dink, didnt you drop you Ti-10 and moved to AT700 after?

Ti-10 and cab21 is also my favourite racquets^^

[Volts]

I tried the TI-10 not a long time ago and loved so much that i got one just for heck of it :p I'm using my AT800OFF most of the time but using the Ti-10 from time to time is quite fun

[DinkAlot]

Hey Dink, didnt you drop you Ti-10 and moved to AT700 after?

Yes, I dropped the 2U Ti10 for the AT800-OF, then NS8000 then SOTX Woven 8 and 9. The reasons why:

2U Ti10: great attacking racket but defense is weak, relatively speaking. Also as I play more advanced players, they attack faster and I need a more mobile racket.

4U AT800-OF: durability problems, chipping, cracks, handle comes loose or breaks.

3U NS8000: not as stable nor as powerful as the SOTX Woven rackets.

SOTX: Woven 9 for me is the ideal balance between attacking and defense. If I need more defense, I go with the Woven 8. If I need more offense, I go with the Woven 7.

[surge]

Yes, I dropped the 2U Ti10 for the AT800-OF, then NS8000 then SOTX Woven 8 and 9. The reasons why:

2U Ti10: great attacking racket but defense is weak, relatively speaking. Also as I play more advanced players, they attack faster and I need a more mobile racket.

4U AT800-OF: durability problems, chipping, cracks, handle comes loose or breaks.

3U NS8000: not as stable nor as powerful as the SOTX Woven rackets.

SOTX: Woven 9 for me is the ideal balance between attacking and defense. If I need more defense, I go with the Woven 8. If I need more offense, I go with the Woven 7.

have you tried the 3u version. i started w 3u version, loved it then bought the 2u version thinking that i can get more atteacking power. but i suffered in defense and though i try to get use to it, i can really feel the difference which switching in between the 2u and 3u version. maybe you ought to try the 3u version. MUCH better defensively i think. i sold my 2u after

[hydrocyanic]

got one, fell in love with it!

[DinkAlot]

have you tried the 3u version. i started w 3u version, loved it then bought the 2u version thinking that i can get more atteacking power. but i suffered in defense and though i try to get use to it, i can really feel the difference which switching in between the 2u and 3u version. maybe you ought to try the 3u version. MUCH better defensively i think. i sold my 2u after

Yes, I had four 2Us and two 3Us. I agree with your findings. The 3U is better at defense but lacks power compared to the 2U.

I'm using the SOTX Woven 7 now, which is as powerful if not more powerful than my 2U Ti10s. The defense of the Woven 7 is like the 2U Ti10, weaker (relatively speaking) but I'm adapting... :D

[Smash Addict]

FINALLY! Yes!. After 2 months of hard work finding Ti-10 (it's quite rare nowadays), I got my ti-10 today :D . I strung it at 24Ibs, BG66.

I'm the kind of player who smash like noone's business.
I dun defend, defend=syntax error
I just kill.:D "sRaIgHt tO dA fLoOr & bYe ByE"

I dun care anything, the shuttle must come with feathers before touching the string and MUST leave the strings without feathers.:cool:

As long I dun destroy any shuttles, I dun go home.:D

And Ti-10 did it just what I wanted, for so many years.
Will never buy any other racquet than this.
But only thing,too powerful it is. Hard to control, it can be.
More training and discipline I need for me, to control this powerful baby ....
Much much more for me learn from this racquet...

[DinkAlot]

FINALLY! Yes!. After 2 months of hard work finding Ti-10 (it's quite rare nowadays), I got my ti-10 today :D .

I dun defend, defend=syntax error
I just kill.:D "sRaIgHt tO dA fLoOr & bYe ByE"

I dun care anything, the shuttle must come with feathers before touching the string and MUST leave the strings without feathers.:cool:

As long I dun destroy any shuttles, I dun go home.:D


Uhhhhh, congrats on getting the racket but how can you not defend and only attack? That "unpossible". What if the opponents drop on you or push the shuttle back deep? How can you always attack?

[Smash Addict]

Uhhhhh, congrats on getting the racket but how can you not defend and only attack? That "unpossible". What if the opponents drop on you or push the shuttle back deep? How can you always attack?

That's why I rarely win ... :cool:, I play badminton purely on leisure, not for winning.But now, I'm learning slowly to defend and etc.
But I just love smashing,I guess everyone loves smashing too... :D

[ants]

Nice one.. i've gotten a ti-10 CP. But usually i use it for practice. Not for play. I prefer mp99 or At700 for regular play than ti-10.

[DinkAlot]

But I just love smashing,I guess everyone loves smashing too... :D

Not me, I just like dinking. :p

[Smash Addict]

Nice one.. i've gotten a ti-10 CP. But usually i use it for practice. Not for play. I prefer mp99 or At700 for regular play than ti-10.

I was wondering, why? I mean, u use ti-10 for training only? I'm actually a new ti-10 user, but I wud just like to learn from you senior ti-10 users out there :)

[ants]

I was wondering, why? I mean, u use ti-10 for training only? I'm actually a new ti-10 user, but I wud just like to learn from you senior ti-10 users out there :)

Ti-10 is definately not an easy racket to use. During normal games, it does takes alot of energy from you. The game is definately getting faster and of course i'm not getting faster either. After trainning of practicing with ti-10. You will find other rackets is much easier to use as well. But of course we can still use ti-10 for our normal game. It depends on each person's preference.

[Smash Addict]

Ti-10 is definately not an easy racket to use. During normal games, it does takes alot of energy from you. The game is definately getting faster and of course i'm not getting faster either. After trainning of practicing with ti-10. You will find other rackets is much easier to use as well. But of course we can still use ti-10 for our normal game. It depends on each person's preference.

Oh, I see.... I still have not tried it on a game yet. So far only some rallies abit, and hard smashing. Much more to learn :cool:

[Linus]

Could not agree with Ants more. I do similar thing - using Ti10 for practice as it could help to build up your arm power and strength. To continuously hold up a Ti10 on a frame-up attacking position on net interception practice is quite a demanding task. But when it comes to actual match play - I prefer to switch to either my SOTX Woven 8A or Kason TSF 109, both will provide easier swing.



Nice one.. i've gotten a ti-10 CP. But usually i use it for practice. Not for play. I prefer mp99 or At700 for regular play than ti-10.

[racketinter]

how much do u all pay for ur ti 10 im planing to get 1 im in s'pore

[kaizen]

how much do u all pay for ur ti 10 im planing to get 1 im in s'pore

You can check it out in the thread http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15401 . Or from what I know the cheapest one in Singapore is S$150 in Sembawang shopping centre. Not too sure about that, but you can check it out in the thread above. My dad is in Abu Dhabi. He told me it costs 220 Dirhams there, which converts to S$100-120.

[kaizen]

Hi. I wanna buy a Ti-10. Last time I used to play with my friend's Ti-10 2U and I felt it was really good. It was the most 'feared' racket in our group. Anyone who used it for games was considered potentially 'dangerous'. :D
But that was a 2U. I'm wondering if a 2U performs better or a 3U. I know that a 3U is more manuerable and a 2U is more powerful. So each one has it's own plus and minus. I wonder which one, the 2U or the 3U, wins over the other. Could someone give their views on this?

[storkbill]

2U Ti-10 is a great training racquet and if i'm not tired, i can generate more power from 2U.

In the final analysis, since Kaizen plays competitively in Singapore 'A' Division boys, where the pace of the attack is faster, definitely 3U is preferable for better defence. But you can still train with a 2U since the transition to 3U is quite easy.

But I'm wondering, since Kaizen, you use NS8000 / AT700. Why not stick with those? At the recent Cheers international junior tournament, i didn't notice a single player with Ti-10. The most common Yonex racquets used seemed to be AT700 and MP99.

[kaizen]

2U Ti-10 is a great training racquet and if i'm not tired, i can generate more power from 2U.

In the final analysis, since Kaizen plays competitively in Singapore 'A' Division boys, where the pace of the attack is faster, definitely 3U is preferable for better defence. But you can still train with a 2U since the transition to 3U is quite easy.

But I'm wondering, since Kaizen, you use NS8000 / AT700. Why not stick with those? At the recent Cheers international junior tournament, i didn't notice a single player with Ti-10. The most common Yonex racquets used seemed to be AT700 and MP99.

Hmmm..Thanks for your view. I have been wanting a Ti-10 since 3 years ago, but have not been able to own even one at all. The Ti-10 which my friend had was very favourable. I liked it a lot and it was my favourite racket until NS8K came into my life. So Ti-10 has moved to second spot. However, I'll never let go the chance to own one. Now I'm looking for a racket pertially as a back-up for my NS8K and partially as a replacement for my broken AT700. So, I was considering a Ti-10, given that it's my second favourite racket. But the Ti-10 and the NS8K are totally different except for their shaft stiffness. So it wouldn't make a good back-up for my NS8K. And from what you have said, I think I would drop the idea of buying the Ti-10, at least for now, and buy another one as I've got to give more importance to tournaments. But I'll buy a Ti-10 for sure, probably after the tournaments, after I've got enough money.

Thanks for views again. See you around at BC.

[kristian]

I got 5 of then and gonna get 1 again.mine is 2ug5 2002 and 2 2ug4 2004
and one old racket.
but the 2004 version feel stiffer than 2002 version.
2004 version feel like Hammer when u smash.
but when u play defense u got to hold the racket in the cap,because of the head heavines.
i really in love with this racket ialready try mp,armortec and nano buat i sold them all and trade with this Grey Beast.
this racket is the most racket used by pro. even KKK switch to ti 10 from ar700 and even the fastest shot made by fu haifeng used by this racket.
it rocks baby

[myself.]

from what i gather from this forum, seems a lot of people like Ti10. would you guys like to share why? ( even if tis just colour its fine!)

basically anything about Ti10!

i myself haven't used my Ti10 for quite a long time...but i still love the colour scheme that it has...no other rackets come close:cool:

[Matt]

Lets put a bet to see if Mr, Sir Dinkslot and *break* a Ti-10, using Dinkslot approved hits!

[DinkAlot]

Lets put a bet to see if Mr, Sir Dinkslot and *break* a Ti-10, using Dinkslot approved hits!

I hurt a couple of Ti10s but sold them before there was any major damage. The current owners have not reported back to me so I guess they are happy with racket. :p

[Matt]

I guess it serves as a good break-in peroid for them I assume =)

[kristian]

hi everyone does anybody have a good nick name for ti10???
cause i cannot find the suite nickname for this racket.but i have a few suggestion like grey beast,quicksilver,sledge hammer.
anyone got an idea?? :p

[Pete LSD]

Tao Long Dao (pingying?) :D The Tao Long single edge sword :D


hi everyone does anybody have a good nick name for ti10???
cause i cannot find the suite nickname for this racket.but i have a few suggestion like grey beast,quicksilver,sledge hammer.
anyone got an idea?? :p

[Sgbad]

Hi guys,
I finally got a new racket, and its a New ti10. Its a gift from my gf. I know i am blessed.:D:D

But well, back on track, the purpose of this thread is to inquire the specs of the new ti10. I have searched through the forum and cant seem to find one solid stand.

May i know what is the exact specs of the ti10? I have heard from people, that it is a balanced, flexible racket. But the specs on Yonex prove otherwise. Some people claim that the new ti10 has became a defensive racket, but on the other hand, if i had not remembered wrongly, FHF achieved his world fastest smash record with the new ti10. If ti10 is a defensive racket, Why would an offensive player like FHF use a ti10?

Does anyone know where i can find a website to look for the specs? Ti series dont seem to be in the yonex official websites.

Will try to upload my ti10 soon, hope u guys can ans my qns.:)

[Athelete1234]

It's even balanced, moderate stiff IMO. Slightly head light though.

[drifit]

It's even balanced, moderate stiff IMO. Slightly head light though.

yes, to the above-mentioned...........:)

[Badmintan]

I just tried my first Ti-10 racquet yesterday.
Switch from Nanospeed 9000X to Ti-10.

My review

Pros: awesome racquet head speed when swung overhead...feels like a tennis racquet...has its own momentum. Great smashes and clears are generated. Baseline shots are easy with this racquet. The super slim stiff shaft coupled with the heavy broad racquet head is responsible for this great swing.

Cons: Repetitive smashes with this racquet causes tennis elbow and shoulder pain...just like in Tennis. This racquet feels heavy compared to the Nanospeed or armortec series...eg 3U versions. Need to carry weights to strengthen the shoulder areas first before playing with this racquet.

Trade off: Limit gameplay to 1 hour instead of 2 or 3 hours. The racquet has great power but can be very tough on the shoulder/elbow.

[Oldhand]

Added a Yonex Ti-10 SP today to my arsenal :cool:
It's a 3U G5 version - just the thing I was looking for.
Strung it with Yonex BG66 at 26lbs (1 notch down from my usual).

Added a cloth overgrip (a towel grip) but took it off after a few hits.
It now looks weird... with little tufts of yellow still stuck to the handle :p
But, thanks to Pacific's glue, it's now quite tacky :D
The original grip is good enough if your palm isn't extra sweaty (and mine is :o).

For comparison, I used another three racquets:
a Yonex MP-99, a Yonex AT-800 and a Yonex ArcSaber 7 - all at 25-27lbs.

The Ti-10 is the longest racquet among these.
The extra length comes from the shaft, which is almost an inch longer than that of the others.

In terms of transfer of power, the Ti-10 is way ahead of the others.
Even a 'relaxed' smash produces a gigantic punch :eek:
(As Badmintan pointed out, it 'has its own momentum'.)
However, when hitting really hard, the MP-99 draws abreast.

Players who prefer long swings aren't going to pleased with the Ti-10.
Whip it down... and you can feel the head slam into the shuttle.
Swing it down... and it feels like hitting with a plywood cutout :(

Gracefully curving drops are best not attempted with the Ti-10.
It has no patience for delicately sliced stuff... forceful is the keyword here.
Tapped drops, hard slices and half-smashes are your lethal weapons.
And when you get bored with the rally, just switch to the full smash :cool:

For pure control, the Ti-10 lags behind the ArcSaber 7 and the AT-800.
And although it feels stronger in flicks and clears, it seems wanting during parallel drives :confused:
The same effort produces a cracking drive from the MP-99 and the AT-800.

When blocking or lifting smashes, the Ti-10 is nearly as responsive as the ArcSaber and the AT-800. But don't try too many spinning netdrops - with its taut feel, you're more likely to lose points than win them :(

I'm posting this after a three-hour session (played eight 15-point games, six of them with the Ti-10) - and I neither feel sore nor have any aching muscles :)

In essence, get the Ti-10 if you're looking for a racquet great for that desperate last-second return, flicks, hard-slices, deceptive punches and, you bet, killer smashes! ;)

[speedy]

Oldhand, I just bought the ti10 before reading your post. Good review. Now I'll get another one as a backup :).

[cooler]

hmm, how can a ti-10 be longer than mp99, at800, etc?
which at800 was it?

[Smichz]

If u have played with both of the old n new ti10,which one is better overall?Like playability n durability..i heard new ti10 got the durability issue.Is that true?How about the playability?Is it exactly the same?

[wilfredlgf]

The old 2U is durable enough that an owner of the racquet's son uses it as an ice hockey stick.

I had quite some racquet clashes down the years, actually half-sat on it once by accident (good thing I didn't just crash down - stood up after realising there's a racquet there), left it in the car in the hot weather a few times due to my forgetfulness and I can say that *touches wood* it's still in good shape, with the expected paint chips and scratches.

If you're a defensive player, it sucks. If you're the power hitter offensive player, this thing is like Thor's hammer - mythical.

[speedy]

If u have played with both of the old n new ti10,which one is better overall?Like playability n durability..i heard new ti10 got the durability issue.Is that true?How about the playability?Is it exactly the same?

Owned the old ti10 but it was a 2u. From my memory I can say that it can punch a good smash as at500. Although it is a 2u, it is quite manoeuvreable. A 3u would be a dream.

As for the new ti10, it is 3u and very manoeuvreable.

From these circumstances, the NEW ti10 to me is much much better than the old one :).

Oh! Another thing. There's no racquet IMO that can match the durability of the old ti10. The hardest clash that I had didn't even produce a chip to it but crushed my partner's racquet. You get the picture?

[Oldhand]

Bought one more Ti-10 today ;)

Intended to hold the money for the ArcSaber 10...
...but bought the Ti-10 after noticing the Yonex code on the one I picked up.

The first one I bought had 121178.
This one had the number 121278.
So... bought it! :p

Strung this one with BG80 at 27lbs and played tonight.
I must repeat that, in all, it's a superb racquet :)


Added a Yonex Ti-10 SP today to my arsenal :cool:
It's a 3U G5 version - just the thing I was looking for.
Strung it with Yonex BG66 at 26lbs (1 notch down from my usual).
......
In essence, get the Ti-10 if you're looking for a racquet great for that desperate last-second return, flicks, hard-slices, deceptive punches and, you bet, killer smashes! ;)

[kaizen]

Anyone in SINGAPORE willing to sell an old Ti-10, 2U???....i know this question shud be in the marketplace section, but since this thread is dedicated to the "Mystic Beast", i thought that askin here would be a better idea....or could anyone tip me on where to get a 2U in singapore?...i've been to queensway, so far...but the uncle at the Yonex shop onli has 3U....

[Tsumaranai]

Wow, it seems like there's an adequate supply of old Ti-10s in SG. Does anyone think they can send me a 3U for a reasonable price? Are the codes 2004 or 2001?

[punchclear]

Bought one more Ti-10 today ;)

Intended to hold the money for the ArcSaber 10...
...but bought the Ti-10 after noticing the Yonex code on the one I picked up.

The first one I bought had 121178.
This one had the number 121278.
So... bought it! :p

Strung this one with BG80 at 27lbs and played tonight.
I must repeat that, in all, it's a superb racquet :)

You bought the one on display...;););)

[Oldhand]

You bought the one on display...;););)
Right... and what a coincidence!

[Tsumaranai]

What are all the Ti-10 production years to be noted? Original Ti-10 (2001), head lighter version (2004), new Ti-10 (2005?), purple Ti-10 (2007).

[sumbadder]

What are all the Ti-10 production years to be noted? Original Ti-10 (2001), head lighter version (2004), new Ti-10 (2005?), purple Ti-10 (2007).
I think the original original came out before 2001..

[Dreamzz]

way before that, some of my friends have had their ti-10s since 1999.

[illusionistpro]

was at a local pawn shop in california today and guess what i found?!

---->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8----
racket model: Yonex Ti 10 Long Sp
shaft serial: 3951120
cone code : 010826SP
source : Bought it from a local pawn shop
price: 10 USD + 1 credit card fee
---->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8----

Initially i was looking for jack stands for my car and was about to leave when my friend started to deal over a set of dvds he wanted, but then in the corner i saw the Yonex bag with Titanium embroided on it and my heart jumped...I asked to see it and it was low and behold a genuine (still needs to be determined) Ti10!!! OMG, i had to keep my
excitement down so that they'd value it low. :) woohoo, it turned out to be a 2U G4, and I have my gf's 3U G4, so i figure now i have two i can switch between in case i feel like having a smash fest

[Daylightkiller]

damn that's awesome! i should go to pawn shops around here now and see if i can find any good deals.

[LouisW]

was at a local pawn shop in california today and guess what i found?!

---->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8----
racket model: Yonex Ti 10 Long Sp
shaft serial: 3951120
cone code : 010826SP
source : Bought it from a local pawn shop
price: 10 USD + 1 credit card fee
---->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8----

Initially i was looking for jack stands for my car and was about to leave when my friend started to deal over a set of dvds he wanted, but then in the corner i saw the Yonex bag with Titanium embroided on it and my heart jumped...I asked to see it and it was low and behold a genuine (still needs to be determined) Ti10!!! OMG, i had to keep my
excitement down so that they'd value it low. :) woohoo, it turned out to be a 2U G4, and I have my gf's 3U G4, so i figure now i have two i can switch between in case i feel like having a smash fest


outrageous :eek::eek::eek: do they have BORON-2 ???? :D:D:D

[kennyng]

Bought one more Ti-10 today ;)

Intended to hold the money for the ArcSaber 10...
...but bought the Ti-10 after noticing the Yonex code on the one I picked up.

The first one I bought had 121178.
This one had the number 121278.
So... bought it! :p

Strung this one with BG80 at 27lbs and played tonight.
I must repeat that, in all, it's a superb racquet :)

how much for your latest ti-10.
all your ti-10 is which generation?
which generation is the best 1?
thanks for help.

[speedy]

Have to give this info :

My brother is a good player with an explosive smash using mp66. After all his mp66 is broken, he switched to low end armortecs and also pro ace racquets . But all those other racquets could not give him that explosive mp66 smash. Since ti10 is a great racquet to me and hoping that he got back that explosive smash, I gave him a ti10 as a present.

But after a week using it, he decided to give it back to me because he was uncomfortable with it and losing games. I also observed that the explosive mp66 smash is still not there.

The only explanation that I can figure out is that, it is because the mp66 is flexible and ti10 is stiff while both being headlights.

So it seems that the ti10 does pose problems for some strong smashers after all.

[Dreamzz]

so why doesn't he just get another mp66?


Have to give this info :

My brother is a good player with an explosive smash using mp66. After all his mp66 is broken, he switched to low end armortecs and also pro ace racquets . But all those other racquets could not give him that explosive mp66 smash. Since ti10 is a great racquet to me and hoping that he got back that explosive smash, I gave him a ti10 as a present.

But after a week using it, he decided to give it back to me because he was uncomfortable with it and losing games. I also observed that the explosive mp66 smash is still not there.

The only explanation that I can figure out is that, it is because the mp66 is flexible and ti10 is stiff while both being headlights.

So it seems that the ti10 does pose problems for some strong smashers after all.

[speedy]

so why doesn't he just get another mp66?
Nowhere to be found nowadays...that's the sad story of yonex lately : always producing new and new racquets and discontinuing the others :(

[Dreamzz]

ah, ar dan just sold his mp66.
maybe you can ask him to have a look around HK for you, he's a nice guy and normally will help others trying to buy racquets from overseas.

[speedy]

ah, ar dan just sold his mp66.
maybe you can ask him to have a look around HK for you, he's a nice guy and normally will help others trying to buy racquets from overseas.

Thanks for the suggestion. Will ask my brother first if he has the money right now:)

[ants]

How much is the old ti-10s now in Singapore?

[kaizen]

I bet the old one costs about S$160 without strings....but that's if you manage to find one......and the production date is definitely after 2001......OLDHAND, is the one that u got again the old one??...if yes, how much did u get it for?

[cooler]

I bet the old one costs about S$160 without strings....but that's if you manage to find one......and the production date is definitely after 2001......OLDHAND, is the one that u got again the old one??...if yes, how much did u get it for?he got the last one hanging on the wall. :p

[Oldhand]

how much for your latest ti-10.
all your ti-10 is which generation?
which generation is the best 1?
thanks for help.
Paid SGD 160 for the first one.
Paid SGD 175 for the second one.
They are both the new model - except that one is yellow and the other is purple.

Some insist that the old one is better.
Well, why on earth would Yonex offer a new, worse model? :confused:
To me, the new one is better, if not a great deal better.


OLDHAND, is the one that u got again the old one??...if yes, how much did u get it for?
It's the new model.


he got the last one hanging on the wall. :p
Ha! That's what punchclear revealed :p
In fact, I bought it more for the similarity in its cone number to the one I already had.

[Badmintan]

[quote=Oldhand;800691]Paid SGD 160 for the first one.
Paid SGD 175 for the second one.
They are both the new model - except that one is yellow and the other is purple.

How is the performace of the purple one?

Any new improvement the Yonex designers added to the purple Ti10?

I still can't bargain the purple one to 160...lowest I can get is 170 without string.

[h4n5ip]

Yup, I want to know also the differ between Yellow and Purple Ti-10.
I've heard the purple is less stiff than yellow one.
what about the overall any big different.

[arcaloveher]

So are there any obvious differences between the yellow and purple version of Ti-10 other than the paint job?

How stiff is the new Ti-10 compared with the likes of NS9000 and AT700?

Thanks

[h4n5ip]

stiffness between Ti-10 vs Ns9000 vs AT700
Ti-10 (yellow) = NS 9000 > AT 700
that is my personal feeling.
My feeling Ti has the same stiffness with NS9k, while at700 is less stiffer.

[Oldhand]

[quote=Oldhand;800691]Paid SGD 160 for the first one.
Paid SGD 175 for the second one.
They are both the new model - except that one is yellow and the other is purple.

How is the performace of the purple one?

Any new improvement the Yonex designers added to the purple Ti10?

I still can't bargain the purple one to 160...lowest I can get is 170 without string.

Essentially, they're the same racquet in different colours :)

[sumbadder]

I thought the purple one switched back to using UHMG?

[Oldhand]

The yellow Yonex Ti-10 has the phrase 'High Modulus Graphite' (HMG).
The purple Yonex Ti-10 has the phrase 'Ultra High Modulus Graphite' (UHMG).

Perhaps the extra long phrasing will be comforting to some players.
I have both the models... and I often switch racquets during play.

In my opinion as a user, they are both just the same thing ;)

[Tsumaranai]

Review by Blurry D found here (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51780&highlight=Purple+Ti-10&page=3).

[Badmintan]

Review by Blurry D found here (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51780&highlight=Purple+Ti-10&page=3).

Thanks. In short, its the exactly the same racquet with purple cosmetics. :)

[tenggk]

Just went to Queensway SC to check out on the purple Ti-10. I was offered the same price of $180 at two shops I went to. Will it be a lot cheaper if buy in numbers? I was thinking to gather those interested to buy together. :)

[tenggk]

Oh well, just got this today. Hope it serves me well. :)

[nipoy]

As to color and paint jobs, which do your prefer? just curious hehe :D

[Marshmallow64]

I like the purple one =).

[Changy216]

compare to the arc10 is the Ti10 more head heavy?

[h4n5ip]

Nope, Arch 10 is more head heavy.
mine, arch 10 Bp 300
while ti-10 yellow 290-295

[ting03]

I've been using my Ti-10 (yellow) for a couple of months now, and I must say, It's quite difficult to get used to...compared to the old Black-Red one. there are days when using it is a nightmare, timing is off, shots are predictable ..etc but then there are days when it's a beast, like every stroke is a winner..then again, it might just be me :crying:

I can't quite wrap my head around it, but it seems to me the Yellow Ti-10 is more even ended than the original, but it just feels weird holding one then the other, because even though they're "supposed" to be the same racquet I can't help it to feel a bit of difference in the balancing of the weight throughout each racquet.

But the thing that confuses me the most is the stiffness of Ti-10's, in general. The original Ti-10 was extra-stiff, but it seemed to get less and less stiff the more I used it, maybe it was just the natural wear and tear of graphite. But the new yellow one seemed to be medium-to-stiff all along, so my question is, are they the same stiffness to begin with? Some guy I talked to said that the yellow Ti-10 is too flexible compared to the old one..so i don't know.

ting03

[Licin]

Is yonex Ti.10 came with short and long versions?
or is it just came with 1 version only?

Thanks for your reply.

[Athelete1234]

Old Ti-10 (black and red) came in both regular and long, 2U and 3U. New versions are only long.

[squallyeo]

as i know, the black red ti10 and the purple ti-10 r basically the same racket, with slightly lighter head and stiffer shaft, which is excellent for netplay(especially), dropshot n lob. the yellow white ti10 is head heavier n less stiffer compare to its 2 bros,which is good for smashing. i have 2 yellow white(1 down recently,after jus 2 mths), i feel it is like a whip when smashing(i love tat) n i tried the purple, not tat good in smashing but good in other aspect, mayb better.

i hope my thinking is correct bcoz i saw fu haifeng(china) n tan boon heong(mas) change from purple to white yellow during matches. they r both heavy smashers

[phandrew]

as i know, the black red ti10 and the purple ti-10 r basically the same racket, with slightly lighter head and stiffer shaft, which is excellent for netplay(especially), dropshot n lob. the yellow white ti10 is head heavier n less stiffer compare to its 2 bros,which is good for smashing. i have 2 yellow white(1 down recently,after jus 2 mths), i feel it is like a whip when smashing(i love tat) n i tried the purple, not tat good in smashing but good in other aspect, mayb better.

i hope my thinking is correct bcoz i saw fu haifeng(china) n tan boon heong(mas) change from purple to white yellow during matches. they r both heavy smashers

The old Ti-10 is different from the new versions. The yellow and purple Ti-10 are the same but with a different paint job.

[chicha]

What are the differences between the old Ti10 regular and the old Ti10 long apart from its length? i.e playability, power, control, etc..

[phandrew]

The old Ti-10 was more heavy head and had more power.

[ting03]

The old Ti-10 was more heavy head and had more power.

yea, i think for the yellow and purple Ti-10's Yonex focused more on making Ti-10 a more versatile racquet, based on offense and defense, I agree, that the old Ti-10 is better for offense, but I think the newer models sacrificed some of that raw power for defence.

[Athelete1234]

After a 2 week break from badminton I was playing like crap with my AT700 and it felt too slow and hard to use (my technique probably got really bad). I switch to Ti-10, and it felt so much easier to use, easy power, light and fast. Ti-10 really a very forgiving racquet and easy to use if you have decent technique. That being said, I switched back to At700 later on and was doign fine.

[Ironhide]

@phandrew
How is the 2008 Ti.10 performance the one that has dark in color?

[phandrew]

@phandrew
How is the 2008 Ti.10 performance the one that has dark in color?

The purple ti-10 performs the same as yellow ti-10 IMO.

[Ironhide]

@phandrew
How is the 2008 Ti.10 performance the one that has dark in color?

[phandrew]

@phandrew
How is the 2008 Ti.10 performance the one that has dark in color?

Sorry, instead of saying dark say old ti-10 so everyone understands. The old ti-10 is a offensive racket where as the new ones are more all-rounder.

[squallyeo]

well, we all thinks tat the old ti-10 is an offensive racket bcoz it's 2u. my fren has all 3 of ti-10 but i oni tried ti-10 purple as i have a ti-10 yellow. to me, smash is easier with ti-10 yellow but ti-10 purple is an all rounder. n i have read a review by guy in a chinese forum measuring n comparing 3 of these rackets, all in 3u. tat's y i said old ti-10 is the same as the purple.

btw, a curious question here. any1 seen 2ug5 purple ti-10?

[Athelete1234]

I've seen some for sale on wingeesports.

[phandrew]

well, we all thinks tat the old ti-10 is an offensive racket bcoz it's 2u. my fren has all 3 of ti-10 but i oni tried ti-10 purple as i have a ti-10 yellow. to me, smash is easier with ti-10 yellow but ti-10 purple is an all rounder. n i have read a review by guy in a chinese forum measuring n comparing 3 of these rackets, all in 3u. tat's y i said old ti-10 is the same as the purple.

btw, a curious question here. any1 seen 2ug5 purple ti-10?

The old Ti-10 came in 3U and 2U. Wingeebadminton sells the 2UG5 of purple Ti-10

[eddychow]

The old Ti-10 is a powerful beast for smashing (especially for the 2U version) but demanding, new ti-10s (yellow and purple) are more all rounded and easy to use.

just found an old Ti-10 JP popped up in feabay, any one interested may want to check it out.

[chicha]

The old Ti-10 is a powerful beast for smashing (especially for the 2U version) but demanding, new ti-10s (yellow and purple) are more all rounded and easy to use.

just found an old Ti-10 JP popped up in feabay, any one interested may want to check it out.

What is feabay? I tried to google it but couldn't find it...

[eddychow]

What is feabay? I tried to google it but couldn't find it...

I meant ebay. :D

FYI:
http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-vintage-YONEX-1st-gen-Titanium-10-badminton-racket_W0QQitemZ110277913930QQihZ001QQcategoryZ106 460QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Athelete1234]

WOW, check MBS. Purple JP Ti-10 up for sale, only 2 pieces (1 sold already). $438 US :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

http://www.mybadmintonstore.com/shop/index.php?cPath=25_26_70

[phandrew]

WOW, check MBS. Purple JP Ti-10 up for sale, only 2 pieces (1 sold already). $438 US :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

http://www.mybadmintonstore.com/shop/index.php?cPath=25_26_70

Even if it is a JP version the price is just stupid.

[nipoy]

For the first time, I was able to use a Ti-10 yesterday. My first impression was that it was very forgiving, smashes were very solid, easy to maneuver and control. It came into mind that the racket was an all-rounder. Later realized that I was falling in luv with it. Maybe I'd switch from an AT900T to a Ti-10.

[Ironhide]

@nipoy
How was the smashing and defensive ability of TI.10 compare to AT900T?
From the scale of 1-10, what are the scores for both rackets in regards of power and defense?
Was your TI.10 and AT900T both in 3U? What string and tension did you use?
What generation did your TI.10 belong to? is it 2008 edition (dark purple in color)?

Thanks for your info

[nipoy]

@IronHide
I remember you :D, you were the one who kept on suggesting that I choose the AT900T against all the other rackets.

OK, Both rackets are 3U, Ti-10 ( purple ) is in G4 with BG85 @ 28 lbs. My AT900T in G5 was coincidencely with BG85 @ 28 lbs (as to BG80 & BG66 strings were out of stock :(). Ti-10 has a longer shaft compared to AT900T, I think that makes AT900T stiffer than Ti-10.

In terms of POWER, I'd give Ti-10 a 9. For AT900T a 9.5. But I think Ti-10 is more consistent with power compared to AT900T. For DEFENCE, both rackets are fast, but Ti-10 felt lighter so I'd scale Ti-10 0.5 more defensive than AT900T.

Overall rating, I'd say both rackets are on PAR in terms of their performance.

[phandrew]

@IronHide
I remember you :D, you were the one who kept on suggesting that I choose the AT900T against all the other rackets.

OK, Both rackets are 3U, Ti-10 ( purple ) is in G4 with BG85 @ 28 lbs. My AT900T in G5 was coincidencely with BG85 @ 28 lbs (as to BG80 & BG66 strings were out of stock :(). Ti-10 has a longer shaft compared to AT900T, I think that makes AT900T stiffer than Ti-10.

In terms of POWER, I'd give Ti-10 a 9. For AT900T a 9.5. But I think Ti-10 is more consistent with power compared to AT900T. For DEFENCE, both rackets are fast, but Ti-10 felt lighter so I'd scale Ti-10 0.5 more defensive than AT900T.

Overall rating, I'd say both rackets are on PAR in terms of their performance.

The only thing different is the price.

[mugenh22a]

The only thing different is the price.

looks to me Ti10 is the winner..... :D

[Licin]

If Ti.10 is the same or slightly better than AT900T, given the significant price differences, it might be more valuable for us to buy Ti.10 instead of AT900T.
Do you guys agree with me?
Ti.10 yellow /silver or 2008 dark purple Ti.10 will be the way to go.
heheeheh.

[nipoy]

If Ti.10 is the same or slightly better than AT900T, given the significant price differences, it might be more valuable for us to buy Ti.10 instead of AT900T.
Do you guys agree with me?
Ti.10 yellow /silver or 2008 dark purple Ti.10 will be the way to go.
heheeheh.

Pls... be reminded that these are only my findings. My review is only with regards to my personal experience to both rackets. Others may find my review very contradicting. There are no technical proofs, no research nor survey was conducted with credible personnels. I just happen to like Ti-10 at first hand. But I'm with AT900T all the way!:D

[jk1980]

Wow did u guys notice this thread was start since 2005 :eek:
And people are still giving awesome feedback about the Ti10.

Well I just got mine from racquet world in pertama today, the purple coloured one.
Didn't read any reviews. Just went in and tested out different racquets.

Love at first swing (and not too expensive too).
Love the way it cuts through the air :D:D:D

Can't wait to see this baby in action.

Damn i wish wednesday would come faster.

[Athelete1234]

These review have encompassed all 3 generations of Ti-10; the old one, the yellow one, and now the purple one, and they are all amazing racquets.

[nipoy]

Just wondering why only BCL uses the Ti-10 in men's singles, i mean its all-rounder racket. It should be very good playing with it in singles.

[jk1980]

Conspiracy theory...if the new players keep using old racquets like T10, the fans are also not going to upgrade right?

On the other hand if everyone upgrades at once, it looks a bit fishy...
:rolleyes:

[danielwong]

i oso bought one from PC two weeks ago...
at such a reasonable price...this baby is worth your money...
my smash improve a lot since i used this racquet...
happy...banging my opponents....

[ngu87]

is this ti-10 good for both smashing and defence? How much did you buy the racquet from pertama complex?Which shop did you get it from?

[jk1980]

Bought mine for RM400 with strings (bg66) + grip + bag.
I didn't really spent too much time bargaining so u probably can get a much better price.

[issarakaya]

is this ti-10 good for both smashing and defence? How much did you buy the racquet from pertama complex?Which shop did you get it from?
Ti-10 is great for smashing and good for defense :D All my TI-10 (1,2,3 gen) feel almost the same, only 1st gen slighty better in smash power:) and defense too :eek: Little bit confusing me since all people said the 1st gen is hammer and more head heavy. All gen came with same BP and same weight....difference only feel on stiffness, 1st gen the most stiff, 3rd the second and 2nd the last respectively
Comparing Ti-10 and at900T (this still my favorite and main racket) or saber 10 is unfair since each type have own characteristic. But for price/performance ratio surely Ti-10 is recommended, nice racket from YY no matter what gen you have :D weakness only in painting job, too easy to chip :(

[jk1980]

issarakaya (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/member.php?u=32177), since you are a long time user of TI-10, perhaps you can advise on how high the string tension can go?

The guy at PC recommended 24 lbs which I think is way too low for a racquet of this range? I went with 25 lbs.

Advise from other long time users most welcomed.

[issarakaya]

^
I dont know for sure but some member here use 28-30 lbs if i'm not wrong :D Looks @Dink racket review, he use 28lbs
Mine is 26X28 lbs but not too sure since the stringer using old machine (perhaps he dont calibrate often) Btw, tension is personal preference and i use BG66 Sharp....if you strung with other string type / brand tension might be different too.

[Oldhand]

Just wondering why only BCL uses the Ti-10 in men's singles, i mean its all-rounder racket. It should be very good playing with it in singles.
BCL?
You mean, Bao Chunlai?

He doesn't use the Ti-10.
He uses the ArcSaber 10 :)

[ryim_]

BCL?
You mean, Bao Chunlai?

He doesn't use the Ti-10.
He uses the ArcSaber 10 :)
I don't think I've seen any singles player who uses the Ti-10 for quite some time now.

[stefanosx]

My experience in ti-10 3rd edition, is that is a very good racket. It is difficult to get used of it ( or this only my problem because i was always using armotec rackets). But when you do it is a very good racket.
I think is more an all-around racket, good in offense ( better if you have strong wrist ), in defence is good (not so good as arm900t that i was using before) the light head helps you to move the racket fast for forhand side to backhand side.

The racket is very good, i can say excelent for the price, it is a very good choise for players with good level.

[stefanosx]

I don't think I've seen any singles player who uses the Ti-10 for quite some time now.

i think wong was using ti-10 3rd generation in Olympics

[mnanchala]

Ti-10 is great for smashing and good for defense :D All my TI-10 (1,2,3 gen) feel almost the same, only 1st gen slighty better in smash power:) and defense too :eek: Little bit confusing me since all people said the 1st gen is hammer and more head heavy. All gen came with same BP and same weight....difference only feel on stiffness, 1st gen the most stiff, 3rd the second and 2nd the last respectively
You may feel this way because you probably have a 3U 1st gen.

2U Ti-10 is a beast. It is a hammer to smash. Defense is decent, but certainly slower than desired.

[jk1980]

You may feel this way because you probably have a 3U 1st gen.

2U Ti-10 is a beast. It is a hammer to smash. Defense is decent, but certainly slower than desired.

Totally agree.

I have a 3rd gen. Took it out for the first time today.
So didn't feel any slowness at all for defense, perhaps i'm used to even slower rackets.
But at the last round I was finally getting used to it and was having a smash fest.

Best thing is, i didn't feel any soreness. Normally i do when using my old racket or anyone of my friend's racket.

It's worth every single cent.

[issarakaya]

@mnanchala
actually, all my Ti-10 is 3U :D:D:D

[nipoy]

BCL did use Ti-10 for singles, well previously. I've seen photos before and they were 100% Ti-10s. Well, I guess now he switched to ARC10.



BCL?
You mean, Bao Chunlai?

He doesn't use the Ti-10.
He uses the ArcSaber 10 :)

[jk1980]

:crying: my Ti-10 shaft paint chipped already.....damn.
Clashed racquet with an auntie in doubles.....:crying::crying::crying:

But on the other hand, noticed that the shaft is made of a honeycomb like material. Is that the titanium mesh???

But stilll.....:crying::crying::crying:

[charleslml]

bro jk1980...

i just got new Ti-10 from a friend...

but after string and went back only realize big paint chip in frame area..

dunno i knock somewhere or stringer fault..

heart pain...

[jk1980]

Issit only Ti-10 is known for the paint easily chipping off? I think i heard from forum is like this

[phandrew]

:crying: my Ti-10 shaft paint chipped already.....damn.
Clashed racquet with an auntie in doubles.....:crying::crying::crying:

But on the other hand, noticed that the shaft is made of a honeycomb like material. Is that the titanium mesh???

But stilll.....:crying::crying::crying:

From what i know there is no titanium mesh on the shaft of Ti-10

[jk1980]

Still loving it...

[Isegrim]

I really would like to have the yellow-black Ti-10
But in Germany it is not available...:(

[ting03]

after buying the yellow Ti-10 and using it for a good 4 months, when reverting back to the old red-black Ti-10, the feeling is just incomparable. As of now I'm still a die hard fan of the ORIGINAL Ti-10.

The specs of it just perfectly matches up into a combination that works, its head heaviness put together with it's stiffness is great. I love the solid feel and control when hitting the shuttle.

I've tried finding replacements for it, since the original is very hard to obtain now, but had no luck. I've tried AT 900 Power, AT-900 Tech, AT-700 Limited, Ti-10 Yellow. They are all decent racquets but to me not the same as Ti-10.

Right now i'm interested in trying out the ARC 10 cause it seems pretty similar, guess i know what i want for my christmas present this year :rolleyes:

[jk1980]

^
I dont know for sure but some member here use 28-30 lbs if i'm not wrong :D Looks @Dink racket review, he use 28lbs
Mine is 26X28 lbs but not too sure since the stringer using old machine (perhaps he dont calibrate often) Btw, tension is personal preference and i use BG66 Sharp....if you strung with other string type / brand tension might be different too.

issarakaya, I don't get what's the reason for different tension for vertical and horizontal lines. Can explain a bit ar :)

[issarakaya]

Errr make your frame head still look propotional :D i tried to string in 26 lbs all and the head look more rounder hehehehehehehe

[jk1980]

Errr make your frame head still look propotional :D i tried to string in 26 lbs all and the head look more rounder hehehehehehehe

You kidding me right?

[bluecraze07]

Errr make your frame head still look propotional :D i tried to string in 26 lbs all and the head look more rounder hehehehehehehe
That shouldn't happen. Something may be wrong with your supports or machine.

[issarakaya]

You kidding me right?
No, it really happen to my racket hahahahaha

That shouldn't happen. Something may be wrong with your supports or machine.
maybe, but i'm not strung by myself :D when finished and i look at the frame and :eek: what happpen hahahahaha and immediately cut it all

[Oldhand]

issarakaya, I don't get what's the reason for different tension for vertical and horizontal lines. Can explain a bit ar :)
Check out the Stringing Techniques (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=118) section.
The reasons have been posted several times.

[jk1980]

I've read Ti-10 is head heavy in some post. But i'm quite sure the writing on the shaft says head light.
Issit the 1st gen is the head heavy version and the 3rd gen is the head light version?
Then some post say they all feel the same....
What gives?


after buying the yellow Ti-10 and using it for a good 4 months, when reverting back to the old red-black Ti-10, the feeling is just incomparable. As of now I'm still a die hard fan of the ORIGINAL Ti-10.

The specs of it just perfectly matches up into a combination that works, its head heaviness put together with it's stiffness is great. I love the solid feel and control when hitting the shuttle.

I've tried finding replacements for it, since the original is very hard to obtain now, but had no luck. I've tried AT 900 Power, AT-900 Tech, AT-700 Limited, Ti-10 Yellow. They are all decent racquets but to me not the same as Ti-10.

Right now i'm interested in trying out the ARC 10 cause it seems pretty similar, guess i know what i want for my christmas present this year :rolleyes:

[issarakaya]

@jk1980
I have all Ti-10 gen, and all have almost same BP and yes it head heavy....290-295 mm (empty) is consider slighty head heavy at least for me. Stiffness is different, gen 3 is the stiffest then gen 1 and gen 2 the last but all different very slighty.
The shaft say is even balance :D dont bothering that. All gen have same feel also, i strung all gen with 66 sharp at 26 lbs and i'm very sure there was no significant different feel for those three :D

[Superstar]

@jk1980
I have all Ti-10 gen, and all have almost same BP and yes it head heavy....290-295 mm (empty) is consider slighty head heavy at least for me. Stiffness is different, gen 3 is the stiffest then gen 1 and gen 2 the last but all different very slighty.
The shaft say is even balance :D dont bothering that. All gen have same feel also, i strung all gen with 66 sharp at 26 lbs and i'm very sure there was no significant different feel for those three :D

It is not head heavy compared to AT 700, 900p but it is stiffer than the duo. For those who say it is head heavy, your wraist is not power enough. I can control the racket very well and dont feel the heaviness on the head at all. Maybe the 2U Gen1 feel a bit more head heavy because it is 2U. heehee.

[issarakaya]

^
>290mm is head heavy, i know this also from this forum........before that i never care about it :D as long the racket is nice to use i never see the specs :D
AT900P and At700 BP is around 295-310 mm, i have at900P and BP is 300 mm (empty) but i dont use it to play since i feel the racket was lack of defense capability, i use at900T, Ti-10 and Mizuno TC700 for play and all of them is head heavy :D And for stiffness i think my Mizuno is the stiffest than all my racket and BP is 315 mm hehehehehe

[teoky]

What did you do to the your TC700 ? How come the BP is 315mm ?

[issarakaya]

^
open the basic grip :D and put YY ac 102 directly to the wood handle...... when empty BP is around 305 mm :D add string and open the grip like that would move BP about 10 mm

[allanQ]

hi issarakaya
i can see in the forum that u have quite alot of experience with rackets of different makes and models as well
i would like to ask if u have tried apacs MP90 or 95 b4 ??
if u have then can i ask what is it like compared to the current Ti-10 racket ?? (head and overall heaviness/feel/power translation from hand to racket to shuttle/etc etc)
thanks in advance :)

[issarakaya]

I'm still a newbie here :D
and for your question i cant answer, i never tried AMP 90/95 to play yet so i cant give you detail information about that. But for swing speed Ti-10 is more faster, stiffness about the same, overall heaviness is depend on type AMP95>AMP90>Ti-10 3U. Maybe other member can help you to more detail or you can ask @Dinkalot, he have tried Ti-10 and now he using AMP 95 (if i'm not wrong :D)

[allanQ]

ok ... i think i will just ask him
thanks :)

[mizivincible]

allanQ is jumping ship ! allan I think you can try it out yourself whenever jk1980 comes to the session, he's using the 2nd gen Ti10, even at pertama the only available is 2nd gen yellow Ti-10. But I see some in BC garage sales theres a dude letting go of his Ti10 at attractive price, if I havent got my replacement I surely go and check out the racket from the seller.

[jk1980]

I'm using 3rd gen bro.

[allanQ]

i am not jumping ship la ... i have been a YY user all my years of badminton
only lately decided to give myself a chance to try other brand due to extreme pricing of YY rackets

[mizivincible]

Eyh, ya, joe is using 3rd gen actually. My mistake gome gome :)

[hamidmj]

Yonex Ti series have larger (wider) head frame? before, by the way I look, I always believe Yonex Ti series have larger head frame (especially width) than cab series.

Strung my ti10 2nd gen rackets the past several days. I usually strung with 25lbs, therefore, the string tension should be a non-factor. After strung, I compared the head size with a cab 8600ti and a calrton powerblade 9902. I found rackets are slightly wider than two of them.I don't think that's because I screw up the string process by putting "non enough" extra force on cross, since my ti10 are not any shorter (head frame only, measured from throat gromments to top gromments) than the cab 8600ti and a calrton powerblade 9902.

So, am I right about my previous assumption? Or, there might be structure factors involved, such as "widebody", etc?

any info please :p

[Athelete1234]

Ti-10 is actually thinner than Armortec if you lay the frames out and compare. Not quite sure about the carbonex frames, but the Ti-10 is slim, like the ARC and slim10 stuff.

[phaaam]

Then would the Ti-mesh inside the Ti-10 make up for is thin frame in terms of durability? Otherwise, it would seem illogical. Although, the risk factor of it breaking under high tension heightens since there's less material.

[quik_silver]

The Ti-mesh is supposed to make the racquet more durable, that's why the Ti-10 is known to be a beast in durability. And because of the mesh, the Ti-10 is able to support high tension, that's why pros string it up to 30 lbs.

[jk1980]

From what I heard, any of the higher end Yonex rackets can take up 30lbs easily.

As to the durability...

I've seen Ti-10 3rd gen broken and disfigured like hell at NVBA rubbish bin (not mine but gave me nightmare).

I know wu_kong, another forumer broke his Ti-10 (from smashing) and didn't dare to use the spare Ti-10 already...(must be damn rich to be able to buy 2 Ti-10).

So I think Ti-10 is not really all that durable...it IS stiff...which may contribute to it more easily being broken for hard smashers. It seems logical to me that a flexible shaft won't break that easily bcuz it can absorb the force of the impact.

Anyway, I can't really smash hard....yet, so I'm safe probably :).

But the paint really DOES chip of easily. Mishit shuttle also chip. Damn....

But i really love it cuz it feels great for net play. Probably because it's stiff. So very easy to control. Especially strung with a higher tension (mine's 25 lbs, not really that high i know but it's gives off a nice sound when lightly tapping the shuttle for netplay)

[krisss]

Thanks for a lot of reviews everyone , would anyone know how much the ti10 would cost in the U.K?

[quik_silver]

Normal price for a Ti-10 is about $110~120 CDN so... I assume.. it'll cost about .. 60 pound ~ 70 pounds?

[krisss]

Normal price for a Ti-10 is about $110~120 CDN so... I assume.. it'll cost about .. 60 pound ~ 70 pounds?

thanks a lot :D , seems quite cheap for a racket , which when being reviewes id really good , I will look into getting one :D

[jk1980]

WARNING : Stiff racket shaft combined with high tension strings = painful arm/elbow/shoulder

[mizivincible]

WARNING : Stiff racket shaft combined with high tension strings = painful arm/elbow/shoulder

Last time I also had these kind of pain. I tend to smash and stroke with wrong technique (Tennis elbow) it caused my arm to be in state of agony during smashes. But after I corrected my smashing/stroking/swinging technique, I dont feel pain at all, perhaps this is a point to look up first before blaming the racket. But if all the techniques are correct, then if you are using stiff racket, you might wanna lower the strings tension.

[phaaam]

I think a stiff racket is more useful at higher tensions, and so it makes sense that the Ti-10 is a stiff racket and can handle high tensions just like the Armortecs. Oddly enough I strung my MP25 at 28lbs with BG65 and despite being beat and old, it withstood that tension haha. All I'm saying is, the durability of the Ti-10 is generally good but you get horrible luck sometimes and you're stuck with a double edged sword; the more smashes the more likely it'll break. I'm actually hoping to own one of these when summer rolls back around. I'd love to test it out. I might even order it online since it's already much cheaper than the other high-end Yonex.

[jk1980]

Last time I also had these kind of pain. I tend to smash and stroke with wrong technique (Tennis elbow) it caused my arm to be in state of agony during smashes. But after I corrected my smashing/stroking/swinging technique, I dont feel pain at all, perhaps this is a point to look up first before blaming the racket. But if all the techniques are correct, then if you are using stiff racket, you might wanna lower the strings tension.


Let's exchange racket next week and play for a whole day and see if you feel the same pain i've been feeling when i first switched over too ti-10.
Oddly enough on the same day i played, there's no pain. It's after the game, almost to the next day. Or perhaps i haven't have enough rest cuz I continued playing a few days straight with only hours of rest in between.

[mizivincible]

Let's exchange racket next week and play for a whole day and see if you feel the same pain i've been feeling when i first switched over too ti-10.
Oddly enough on the same day i played, there's no pain. It's after the game, almost to the next day. Or perhaps i haven't have enough rest cuz I continued playing a few days straight with only hours of rest in between.

I guess that explains the situation :)

[potato.studio]

hhahaha... i also want to try ur Ti-10 jk1980..

[jk1980]

Sure sure...but I want mizi to try using whole day. See will it hurt the arm or no.
Like that we'll know whether it's the technique or the racket.

[weeyeh]

Sure sure...but I want mizi to try using whole day. See will it hurt the arm or no.
Like that we'll know whether it's the technique or the racket.

Not sure what you are trying to proof but if I just swing my arm without racket for one whole day I think it will fall off...

[potato.studio]

:p just kidding.. ti-10 very nice to play with and its can seduce u to play more... heeeeee... a lit bit hard for 1st time, need some adjustment. Bt, when u get familiar, u will rock with it.. :D


Sure sure...but I want mizi to try using whole day. See will it hurt the arm or no.
Like that we'll know whether it's the technique or the racket.

[mizivincible]

Sure sure...but I want mizi to try using whole day. See will it hurt the arm or no.
Like that we'll know whether it's the technique or the racket.

But comparing to AT700, which is stiffer ? If AT700 is stiffer then I think no point, last time I had similar incident which is arm muscle painful, I thot my ProAce Widebody 33 is the cause because it is a lightweight racket,so I tend to smash with more power thus giving me the pain, after switching to AT700 the pain also there until Willi@m corrected my stroking and smashing technique, the birds definitely go down to court and at the same time it doesnt feel pain in the arm at all.

BUT if Ti-10 is stiffer than then AT700 then I guess I'll give it a try ;)

Personally, I think because you really passionately playing extra hours than your arm can take thus you forgot the pain during the game and only feel it after the sessions finished :D

[allanQ]

But comparing to AT700, which is stiffer ? If AT700 is stiffer then I think no point, last time I had similar incident which is arm muscle painful, I thot my ProAce Widebody 33 is the cause because it is a lightweight racket,so I tend to smash with more power thus giving me the pain, after switching to AT700 the pain also there until Willi@m corrected my stroking and smashing technique, the birds definitely go down to court and at the same time it doesnt feel pain in the arm at all.

BUT if Ti-10 is stiffer than then AT700 then I guess I'll give it a try ;)

Personally, I think because you really passionately playing extra hours than your arm can take thus you forgot the pain during the game and only feel it after the sessions finished :D

can get Wlli@m to get me to correct my strokes oso ah ?? my elbow hurts laa :)

[Oldhand]

It's probably your technique that needs attention :)

My Ti-10s are strung at 30 lbs with BG-66 Sharp.
The racquets are an absolute delight to play with.

[mizivincible]

can get Wlli@m to get me to correct my strokes oso ah ?? my elbow hurts laa :)

Ahaha, you have to ask him then, but nothing wrong with your technique laa, it should be because of your smashing are damn strong ! :D

[jk1980]

I think it's a combination of factors. My older cheaper racquet never caused my arm to have any pain after playing games. And it is no way near as stiff as the Ti-10 of course. But then again, I never really played so frequently before before the Ti-10. In addition my technique/stroke improved a bit from the days when i was using my older racquet.

So it boils down to the racquet + continuous stress to the muscles.
In any case, I think the pain is less now than from the first weeks.
Gradually I hope the muscles will build up to sustain these kind of impact and I'll really be able to unleash the Ti-10.

Fingers crossed...and more training.

[Distanc3]

been using my newly purchased arc10 for the past week, and today pulled out the sexy ti10 (3rd gen 3U G5 strung at 24lbs) totally reckless power compared to the arc10. overall the power is superior over the arc10 =]
now i want to experience a 3rd gen 2U G5. maybe buy one in the summer ;)

[chrishin]

i've got a new 3rd gen ti 10 coming in a mail. I really missed my old yellow ti 10 =(
and it' already getting harder to get 3rd gen ti 10 in 2u under 800 hkd

[allanQ]

getting my 2nd 3rd gen Ti10 today ... apprx USD117 or RM420 ... with bg66 + grip but i chose ashaway MP66 instead .. at26lbs

[kenny7_2006]

BTW the purple Ti-10 now selling, its the 3rd gen right? planning to get one, but i wanted the yellow one, now no more for sale here, and the purple one is abt RM 599 in KK! isit a tad expensive?

from what i gather since last time, the Ti-10 is a really solid racket, nice feel, and good for intermediate..

[allanQ]

there are the yellow (2nd gen) and purple (3rd gen) one selling in alot of places here .. mostly yellow ones that i can see .. purple ones lesser :p

[kenny7_2006]

in KL? how much is the yellow one there? here d purple one, RM 599! expensive...

[allanQ]

AJ puchong selling it at rm420 incldg bg66 + grip ... purple and yellow one same price

[remapping]

does anyone know where i can get ti-10 3rd in vancouver area?
i was at tad's last tues, but i couldnt find it

[Athelete1234]

does anyone know where i can get ti-10 3rd in vancouver area?
i was at tad's last tues, but i couldnt find it
They're only sold in the asia area. You'll have to order online, or find a shop which imports SP racquets.

[chanman87]

got my first ever 2nd Gen Ti10
coming from a AT700 x 3, AT700ltd and NS8000 x2,
i am itching to test this baby out,
played with a first gen Ti10 before but tention on strings weren't to my pref, but now since i own one (purchase for $116 CAD at mandarin bc, toronto)
i am craving to see what power i can generate for my doubles game
maybe even try to tape up the tip of the raq like 'LD' and see if it can mimic a bit head heavy raq to create more power

[kimchi123]

AJ puchong selling it at rm420 incldg bg66 + grip ... purple and yellow one same price

hi, Care to share where is AJ puchong locatio?? i was in Kl last week but can't find the shop. If RM420 consider cheap mah?? still can get Ti-10 2nd gen??:confused:

[allanQ]

Ti10 2nd gen still available at most places ..
AJ is in PUCHONG .. bandar puteri ..