Happy viewing guys, latest racket to be launched by Yonex.

Btw, can someone please help to translate? Thanks

Hi Ants, is this the prototype racket that you have tried?

shouldn't they come out with the nanospeed 9000? is this ns6000 suppose to be better than the ns7000 and ns8000?

lets hope its less fragile less expensive. reading those unfortunate incidents regarding ultra-easily breakable nanospeeds is making me have second thoughts about them

Any other new Yonex racquets out?

Any other new Yonex racquets out?

so far i can only find this.

shouldn't they come out with the nanospeed 9000? is this ns6000 suppose to be better than the ns7000 and ns8000?

I don't think so, it's a bit like when they brought out the Armortec 300

shouldn't they come out with the nanospeed 9000? is this ns6000 suppose to be better than the ns7000 and ns8000?

For Yonex, usually the bigger the number, is for the higher end, so i assumed this to be lower version compared to NS 7K and NS 8K. In addition, it is priced lower than NS7k and NS8k.

looks like a mp66 :D

It looks like one of the rackets I owned in a dream lol, maybe its a sign:D:D
and isnt this the same time they released ns7k last year? Maybe in april they release ns9k:D:D:D

EDIT: according to the photo its a long racket:eek: i think...under the '10' thats what it says 'long'..

If Yonex make a ns9k there might even be an offensive and defensive version.This will mirror the Armortec range:

NS9000OF=AT800OF
NS9000DE=AT800DE
NS8000=AT700
NS7000=AT500
NS6000=AT300.

Just a possibility:rolleyes:

If Yonex make a ns9k there might even be an offensive and defensive version.This will mirror the Armortec range:

NS9000OF=AT800OF
NS9000DE=AT800DE
NS8000=AT700
NS7000=AT500
NS6000=AT300.

Just a possibility:rolleyes:

that's some nice thinking there...
NS-would be like a head light version of AT....
but that would mean NS8k would be the msot powerful out of the lot... Im not sure if thats a good or bad thing...:confused:

or they could stop at the ns8k and come out with a new racket.
____________ 70000?

i cant find anything about a ns6000 on yonex japan website.


could you post a link to where you got that pic?

thanks

8man

maybe they'll combine armortec and nanospeed...:D:D:D
ArmorTec 10k NS.... that'll be sick...:D:D:D:D:D Ill definitely spend my money on that...:):):D:D

maybe they'll combine armortec and nanospeed...:D:D:D
ArmorTec 10k NS.... that'll be sick...:D:D:D:D:D Ill definitely spend my money on that...:):):D:D

what about Muscle Power??
Armortec 10000 NS Muscle??

THe features include

1. Nanotechnology
2. LSC (Less Shock Control) System
3. Solid Feel Core
4. Built-in T-Joint
5. Isometric Frame

The stiffness of Shaft: Very flexible.
Suitable Players: Advance and Intermediate Players

The Only new gimmick is: LSC System: This great and innovative design could reduce the unpleasant shock (vibration) .

-S.C. Chang
Happy viewing guys, latest racket to be launched by Yonex.

Btw, can someone please help to translate? Thanks

has anyone noticed that this racket's head looks abit oval-ish??:confused::confused:

looks fake!

i think its fake.

doesnt look like yonex jp website

why is there a price on it already?


hmmmmmmm suspicious

i guess nanospeed 9000 which is coming out will be green colour. why would they not come out 9000 1st then 6000? Or rather 10000 nano? :confused::confused::confused:

looks fake!

i think its fake.

doesnt look like yonex jp website

why is there a price on it already?


hmmmmmmm suspicious

It looks exactly like the Yonex JP catalog. i doubt it's fake

looks fake!

i think its fake.

doesnt look like yonex jp website

why is there a price on it already?


hmmmmmmm suspicious

it looks real, like all models are in that format...

Its of course real, why can it be fake?

anybody with a link to that catalogue / website then?

thanks

......

The stiffness of Shaft: Very flexible.
Suitable Players: Advance and Intermediate Players

......
-S.C. Chang


Wouldn't advanced to intermediate players want a stiff shaft? Flexible shafts are only good when you're starting out.

Wouldn't advanced to intermediate players want a stiff shaft? Flexible shafts are only good when you're starting out.

unless it was a super defensive racket...

looks like a mp66 :D

sounds like it will paly like an mp66 as well:crying:

Wouldn't advanced to intermediate players want a stiff shaft? Flexible shafts are only good when you're starting out.

Swing Power SR and AT700 are not that stiff, still many pros pick them ;)

My bank account is going to have a big dent again :crying:

I can't see it very clearly from the pic. But seems unlike NS7k or NS8k, NS6k does NOT have the "1 string per gromment" feature on the top of the frame. Maybe this can improve the durability issue a bit. :rolleyes:

has anyone noticed that this racket's head looks abit oval-ish??:confused::confused:

It's probably the way the racket is stringed.

gah it looks ugly..ill stick with my ns8k

gah it looks ugly..ill stick with my ns8k Well yeah, they're 2k better than the 6k... :D

Hi,
Why not wait for the new yet to be launched NS9K. :D
I think it going to make a hole in my pocket!!!:crying:
Every now n then, new version n better one????:eek:
Lee:p
Well yeah, they're 2k better than the 6k... :D

that is if there is a ns9k. ahha it would be interesting, a offensive and defensive version. the offensive leans more to head heavy and defensive in headlight.

i guess nanospeed 9000 which is coming out will be green colour. why would they not come out 9000 1st then 6000? Or rather 10000 nano? :confused::confused::confused:

because 10000 nanos is too expensive ^^ thats 2k more nano than the 8k

Wah.. so fast you got the info already ah .. good work ;)

Ants, you still haven't replied, is this one of the prototype you have tried?

The racket is real, ok... you can't find it, doesn't mean it's a fake, here is the link (http://shuttle-house.com/new-cgi/page2.php?mk=YO&hid=NS6000), exactly the same pic I have extracted to share with all of you.

you mean nano6k? who so fast know already?

Wah.. so fast you got the info already ah .. good work ;)

Its not a fake :) Dont worry people.

nanospeed 100000! made COMPLETELY out of fullerine tubes instead of bits of areas with fullerine balls!

I like the look... I'm kind of worried about the less shock thing... it'll take out the feel... how are you supposed to pull off finesse shots?

I think Ants did confirm it, indirectly. :D

spec-wise, how does it compare to the 7000 and 8000?

i thought the prototype ants tried was head heavy.

I can't see it very clearly from the pic. But seems unlike NS7k or NS8k, NS6k does NOT have the "1 string per gromment" feature on the top of the frame. Maybe this can improve the durability issue a bit. :rolleyes:

good observation bro...

i thought the prototype ants tried was head heavy.

Wasn't it 2 prototypes, he tried :-D

/Twobeer

What's the price on this baby? And also, can someone give us the weight and grip size it comes in lol.

the racket will probably come in the same grip size and weight as the previous nanospeed rackets. the price should be around 120-150 US dollars.

when is it gonna be launched?

The racket is already selling in Japan. Comes in 3UG4 , 3UG5 and 3UG6! :)

This racket is designed for the female players. :) Thats why it has a smaller grip size than the usual 3Ug4 and G5. More for intermediate and advance players. For those who want to buy a gift for their gf or wife.. this will be a perfect gift for them :)

Just to tell you how this NS6000 feel. Basically its head light. The shaft is much more flexible and softer than the NS7000. Very good control and together with the LSC design it reduce the vibration on impact and it also have a bigger sweetspot.

if this is a girl's racket then they should have put some pink color on the racket. ;)

if this is a girl's racket then they should have put some pink color on the racket. ;)


Well they might have another color in the future.. you will never know ;)

Is it asymetrically strung?

From the top, the 4th horizontal string shares a grommet with a vertical string on the left but not the right. The 5th horizonatl string shares a grommet with a vertical string on the right but not the left.
:confused:

For a clearer view of the frame and the stringing method.. here is the picture.

I wish yonex would use white in the color of racuets more. It looks great on racquets even though i think THAT one isn't that great looking. I the color scheme does it justice. The NS 7000 and my 8000 looks better still. The cool wavy effect on the shaft works better with silver. I think the should have kept the silver and used a different color sith it instead.

For a clearer view of the frame and the stringing method.. here is the picture.

Hi Ants,

First of all thanks for the close up picture. Yet after viewing the close up picture, i have some doubts about this upcoming NS6000.

Isn't that the solid core feel embeded in NS8000 only and not in NS7000? If NS6000 do come with that feature shouldn't it be more superior than NS7000?? if so, why NS6000 and not....
Isn't that Yonex have equipped all their latest racket with the jointed 2 pieces grommets near the T-joint section? if so, why they have to go back to the single grommet for NS6000 ?
Well, i just curious about this upcoming product.... sorry if this posting have caused any unwanted troubles or....
That's only my opinion feel free to advise me if they are inappropiate or totally out of the world.
Thanks for reading. And once again thanks for sharing.

Best regards

Hi Ants,

First of all thanks for the close up picture. Yet after viewing the close up picture, i have some doubts about this upcoming NS6000.

Isn't that the solid core feel embeded in NS8000 only and not in NS7000? If NS6000 do come with that feature shouldn't it be more superior than NS7000?? if so, why NS6000 and not....
Isn't that Yonex have equipped all their latest racket with the jointed 2 pieces grommets near the T-joint section? if so, why they have to go back to the single grommet for NS6000 ?
Well, i just curious about this upcoming product.... sorry if this posting have caused any unwanted troubles or....
That's only my opinion feel free to advise me if they are inappropiate or totally out of the world.
Thanks for reading. And once again thanks for sharing.

Best regards

In regards of the solid feel core , its main function is to really to reduce the vibration during impact. NS6000 and NS7000 each of them have its different specs and techinicality. During the pre-production of NS7000 , Solid feel core is not embeded because NS7000 frame is made for speed. And SFC may hinder its performance. I'm not saying that both NS6T or NS7T is not perfect, but they are made for different function. The same thing that goes with the grommets. Not all and even future Rackets will have 1-1 string to hole ratio.

I hope i manage to clear some curiosity that you have. :) Btw i'm not employed by Yonex. :)

In regards of the solid feel core , its main function is to really to reduce the vibration during impact. NS6000 and NS7000 each of them have its different specs and techinicality. During the pre-production of NS7000 , Solid feel core is not embeded because NS7000 frame is made for speed. And SFC may hinder its performance. I'm not saying that both NS6T or NS7T is not perfect, but they are made for different function. The same thing that goes with the grommets. Not all and even future Rackets will have 1-1 string to hole ratio.

I hope i manage to clear some curiosity that you have. :) Btw i'm not employed by Yonex. :)

Hi Ants,

Thanks for clearing that up for me. Guest that I'm just purely too naive on the racket patterns and features. :p And please accept my apology on act on impluse to post about this thread without doing more in-depth research on the issue. :( Once again thank you.
Kind of pretty envy that you can meet up with so many pros out there and being to so many international tournament. I bet you are pretty good in playing then. Where are you reside at the moment??

Best regards. Cheer!:)

The racket is already selling in Japan. Comes in 3UG4 , 3UG5 and 3UG6! :)

This racket is designed for the female players. :) Thats why it has a smaller grip size than the usual 3Ug4 and G5. More for intermediate and advance players. For those who want to buy a gift for their gf or wife.. this will be a perfect gift for them :)

hi ants,

how much?:D

The racket is already selling in Japan. Comes in 3UG4 , 3UG5 and 3UG6! :)

This racket is designed for the female players. :) Thats why it has a smaller grip size than the usual 3Ug4 and G5. More for intermediate and advance players. For those who want to buy a gift for their gf or wife.. this will be a perfect gift for them :)

ahemmmm*** kwun...? u know what to do!! :D buy it for ur huney!!!

The racket is already selling in Japan. Comes in 3UG4 , 3UG5 and 3UG6! :)
:eek: G6! how small are their hands man....

:eek: G6! how small are their hands man....

lol..havent u hold a girl's hand b4? lol girls' hands are pretty small u know..

Nice looking nano racket..its colour scheme is a lot like the Mp30 though..:D

anybody used this racket already? pros and cons?

anybody used this racket already? pros and cons?

I'm fortunate to be able to try the racket.

Since i love stiff and head heavy rackets. NS6000 definately will not favour me and my game ( as if i'm good ). However i find it flexible. With the proper tension it can produce alot of power when comes to smashing. Control wise , i give it 7/10 based on my observation during usage. It may varies depending on other pll personal opinions. :)

Its a Isometric Head shape??? Ain NS7k n NS8k totally different from NS6k? Head light or heavy? maxium tension is? :confused:

Its a Isometric Head shape??? Ain NS7k n NS8k totally different from NS6k? Head light or heavy? maxium tension is? :confused:


suggested tension is 17-22lbs.

This racket is designed for the female players. :) Thats why it has a smaller grip size than the usual 3Ug4 and G5.

Intersting..., will like to see whether there will be a lot of female pros using it. My personal obesrvation so far is that NS7K is used by more female pros than NS8K.

This racket is designed for the female players. :) Thats why it has a smaller grip size than the usual 3Ug4 and G5.

Ants - You have tested 2 prototypes, any idea when will the other one be launched? And since NS6K is targetted for female players, why did they send it to you for testing? :confused:

Ants - You have tested 2 prototypes, any idea when will the other one be launched? And since NS6K is targetted for female players, why did they send it to you for testing? :confused:


Hmmm... did i say i tested NS6K prototype ? ;) Of course you can use any rackets weather its designed for female. And i'm sure the person behind this idea is a male :)

Its easy to spend our money on a racket. I wonder how long the 1 person took to design this racket? What do they consider / draw to get the racket out?

I was gonna say: "it's because Yonex (wongly) believes that Ants plays like a girl" ;)

Since this may risk deletion, I will instead state that: "Yonex simply does not gender discriminate its testers". Just like guys who work in marketing for the cosmetics industry!

Its easy to spend our money on a racket. I wonder how long the 1 person took to design this racket? What do they consider / draw to get the racket out?


Many factors actually.. usually they have to be careful when choose the color and design as not to look like other rackets in the market.

Yes definitely, but this time round it looks like mp66 but only ISO shape. How long do they take to create 1 racket like this? :p:confused:

Many factors actually.. usually they have to be careful when choose the color and design as not to look like other rackets in the market.

Yes definitely, but this time round it looks like mp66 but only ISO shape. How long do they take to create 1 racket like this? :p:confused:


Usually takes 3 to 6 months, sometimes shorter time. But material research takes longer time. You can actually make a racket in less than a month also. :)

:D Thanks ! I wonder how heart pain the creator feels when a racket clash and break... :crying:

Usually takes 3 to 6 months, sometimes shorter time. But material research takes longer time. You can actually make a racket in less than a month also. :)

:D Thanks ! I wonder how heart pain the creator feels when a racket clash and break... :crying:

I think they are used to it already. :P

1 heart, heart broken till cannot already :D

I think they are used to it already. :P

Its a Isometric Head shape??? Ain NS7k n NS8k totally different from NS6k? Head light or heavy? maxium tension is? :confused:

It says ISOMETRIC - HEAD SHAPE on the frame on the close up pic of the frame. Don't the NS7K and NS8K also have ISO head shape? I don't see anything confusing about that? :confused:

I know, just very shock.

It says ISOMETRIC - HEAD SHAPE on the frame on the close up pic of the frame.

All the while its been Iso shaped. The picture is there for you to see and observe. You guys confused yourselfs. :) ehhehe..

lol..havent u hold a girl's hand b4? lol girls' hands are pretty small u know..

dude, my hand is the same size as a girl half a head shorter than me's.

Ants may not be an employee of Yonex but he sure speaks like he owns a large amount of Yonex stock.:D :D hehehee...

NS6000 already up on the Yonex website.

Yonex recommeded 17~22LBS..Wow...It should be a pretty powerful racaquet for skilled players...

Yonex recommeded 17~22LBS..Wow...It should be a pretty powerful racaquet for skilled players...

Nothing new under the sun....Yonex tend to be pretty "conservative" about their recommended tension. Think that subject has been beaten to death already numerous times. Anyone care to bet on how many of the sponsored players (by Yonex) who strings their rackets under the "max tension" Yonex recommends:cool:

Although you might push your luck if stringing up to the high numbers some other brands claims (35-40 lbs), many of the experienced stringers on BC says that properly done it would usually not be any problem to string Yonex high end CAB/MP/Nano/Ti about 28-30 lbs. And then you should still have some margin since many world class players uses 30+......

/mats

Nothing new under the sun....Yonex tend to be pretty "conservative" about their recommended tension. Think that subject has been beaten to death already numerous times. Anyone care to bet on how many of the sponsored players (by Yonex) who strings their rackets under the "max tension" Yonex recommends:cool:

Although you might push your luck if stringing up to the high numbers some other brands claims (35-40 lbs), many of the experienced stringers on BC says that properly done it would usually not be any problem to string Yonex high end CAB/MP/Nano/Ti about 28-30 lbs. And then you should still have some margin since many world class players uses 30+......

/mats

Professional Player's rackets are sponsored. Yonex dont mind if they want to use the rackets at tension up to 35lbs or even 40lbs ( if there's any ).

Yonex's decision to have a recomended tension is for customers due to commercial reasons.

NS6000 already up on the Yonex website.

Wow, so it *is* for real. :eek:

http://www.yonex.co.jp/badminton/products/racket/ns6000.html

Wow, so it *is* for real. :eek:

http://www.yonex.co.jp/badminton/products/racket/ns6000.html


It is for real man :)

Translation from google tools , but kind of weird :D It is taken from Yonex Japan website.

Trade name Nano- speed 6000
Commodity number NS6000
Manufacturer
Desired retail price \21,000 (substance price \20,000)
The frame (the software case you attach)
Material All carbon frame + elastomer, high elastic carbon shaft + nano- carbon (hurrah ream), built-in T type joint Size 3U4 * 5 * 6 Recommendation tension 17 - 22 (lbs) Recommendation string Hard hitter: BG66 sharp (BG66S)
Control player: Flying titanium (BG68TI)

Color Pearl white (013) Japan make

Description● The world of the unknown speed which nano- technology creates. ● With the new structural ｢ cLsc SYSTEM ｣, the new design which decreases unpleasant impact, is kind in the body. ● Nimble operativity of the headlight it actualizes the big flying the individual with the nano- design.

Professional Player's rackets are sponsored. Yonex dont mind if they want to use the rackets at tension up to 35lbs or even 40lbs ( if there's any ).

Yonex's decision to have a recomended tension is for customers due to commercial reasons.

Yes, just what I said:D

This is a well known fact for anyone who's been in the game long enough. especially those who know how to string. Still think IMNSHO that Yonex should raise the recommendations a tad so the better than intermediate players shouldn't need to think about voiding the guarantee if stringing at -28 lbs.

Seen lot of stories here at BC that people have been turned down, or said to do it on "own risk", when asking for 24-28 lbs. Think that is laughable if someone shows up with a MP 66-100/AT/Nano. Yonex should stand behind their product better than that.

/mats

has anyone else noticed the removal of the four bumper grommets at the bottom four grommets of each side?
i wonder what spurred this peculiar change....

Yeah, that's the first thing I noticed.

No Musclepower strip or even the raised bumps for the middle 8 main strings.

Does this mean that Yonex no longer think they make that much difference or are they just saving money on a cheaper model?

Don't even the cheapest Muscle Power series (like the MP33 or MP28) have those bumps? I thought they made a big difference to how long the strings last.

Picture of the racket. It does have the bumps grommets at the bottom. :)

Picture of the racket. It does have the bumps grommets at the bottom. :)

Ants: you got one already?! :eek:

Please tell us how it performs. :D

Please tell us how it performs. :D It dances well, but it has a terrible singing voice... :D

It dances well, but it has a terrible singing voice... :D

Ha! We have regular Comedians on BC. :p :D

anybody with a link to that catalogue / website then?

thanks

check this out :)

http://www.yonex.co.jp/badminton/products/racket/ns6000.html

oh ok.
thanks.

guess i guessed wrong


8man

For the reviews of this racket , you can proceed to the thread i've created

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=288119#post288119

Ants: thanks for the in-depth review. :D

hey, I recently sent an email to Yonex canada for more details on the Nanospeed 6000(ie: release date, specs, price etc) and this is what they wrote.

"I do not know anything about the Nanospeed 6000 racquet. It is not in the line for this year (06) so IF we were going to get it, it would not be until early 07. I do not have any specs on it as of yet."

Doesnt look to good for canadians :(

hey, I recently sent an email to Yonex canada for more details on the Nanospeed 6000(ie: release date, specs, price etc) and this is what they wrote.

"I do not know anything about the Nanospeed 6000 racquet. It is not in the line for this year (06) so IF we were going to get it, it would not be until early 07. I do not have any specs on it as of yet."

Doesnt look to good for canadians :(

that's where online shops come in ;)

It just goes to show there's a lot of room for Yonex to increase its market share.

hey, I recently sent an email to Yonex canada for more details on the Nanospeed 6000(ie: release date, specs, price etc) and this is what they wrote.

"I do not know anything about the Nanospeed 6000 racquet. It is not in the line for this year (06) so IF we were going to get it, it would not be until early 07. I do not have any specs on it as of yet."

Doesnt look to good for canadians :(
Well, it does make sense that Yonex Canada would not be releasing NS6ks yet because in Markham, NS8Ks have only been out since March-April so we've actually had NS8ks for about 6 months available to us unless you imported it. Interesting that we know more about NS6ks than the person who responded to you though lol :rolleyes:

"I do not know anything about the Nanospeed 6000 racquet. It is not in the line for this year (06) so IF we were going to get it, it would not be until early 07. I do not have any specs on it as of yet."


BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! How can Yonex Canada know nothing about the spec of NS6K...Damn..North America is slow!! :mad::mad::mad:

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! How can Yonex Canada know nothing about the spec of NS6K...Damn..North America is slow!! :mad::mad::mad:

We probably won't see it for at least another 6 months. :(

We probably won't see it for at least another 6 months. :(

I think more than 6 months..They say it should be release early (07)...:crying::crying:

Hi,
What do mean 6 months? Do u mean it takes 6 months for Japan to ship all these rackets to the North America? If it is so, I think Yonex will lag behind other competitors !!!!:eek: Wow, v be inefficient then.:(
Adidas

That's just the way Yonex is. Nanospeed rackets didn't come to the U.S. for a while. Same with the SHB-99 LE shoes and other stuff.

Why? I don't know.

That's just the way Yonex is. Nanospeed rackets didn't come to the U.S. for a while. Same with the SHB-99 LE shoes and other stuff.

Why? I don't know.


The reason is quite simply the Asian market is so big they have to satisfy that market first. If you think about it the last few models are the first YY models that have the same model numbers as Japan. The MP series had a different series. IE the MP 90 and MP 99. Same raquet but different for Japan and the rest of the world. With the Nano series they are not different so they have to release the raquet in terms of worldwide demand so that there isn't a huge backlog of orders. N Am is a small area for raquets comparatively so who would you guys make the first orders for? As well, I think there's allot of excitement and talk about a raquet intended for small grips and short on power. I think you will be happy when you see what is coming down the pipe for the stronger player from Yonex.

:o By the way the NS6000 will most likely be available early in the New Year. January or Feburary maybe. Can't guarantee it at this time but it will definitely be before 2007. That is way off base. There hasn't been a raquet in the YY line that hasn't been available in a reasonable time after intro in Japan for the last few years.

I was told that Canada will get it by Christmas time from what the local dealer is saying.

The reason is quite simply the Asian market is so big they have to satisfy that market first.

That seems logical to me.

You think that's bad?? the NS7000 only came out here a month and a half ago. No news on NS8000 yet.

The plus side?

When things do come out here, I guess it'll be all the later batches where all the kinks have been worked out :D

When things do come out here, I guess it'll be all the later batches where all the kinks have been worked out :D

Hopefully. My three NS7000 TH versions all cracked. :(

Hi S4MadMan,

How many racquets have you broken so far and how? I am just curious because you mentioned that you have broken 3 NS7000.

Hi S4MadMan,

How many racquets have you broken so far and how? I am just curious because you mentioned that you have broken 3 NS7000.

I haven't broken that many rackets because I haven't played long enough to do so. :p What I remember:

3 NS7000s: two snapped due to mishitting shuttles, no clashing. One started cracking. All three cracked/snapped at the 7-8 o'clock position.

1 MP88: cracked/split the shaft due to overflexing from normal use

2 Wilson NCode N1s: both cracked due to normal use, no clashing. Broken at the 8 o'clock position.

1 Kason Lepton F2: flexible rackets and I do not mix, cracked the shaft due to overflexing from normal use

10+ Yonex rackets: every Yonex racket with a Control Support Cap (CSC) I have owned (Ti10, MP100, MP99, MP88, NS7000, NS8000), I have separated the CSC from the shaft. My guess is the glue that holds the CSC to the handle is rigid and after some use, the CSC, shaft and handle flex too much and the glue comes undone. This is really frustrating because I have to reglue with a flexible epoxy. :p

I haven't broken that many rackets because I haven't played long enough to do so. :p What I remember:

3 NS7000s: two snapped due to mishitting shuttles, no clashing. One started cracking. All three cracked/snapped at the 7-8 o'clock position.

1 MP88: cracked/split the shaft due to overflexing from normal use

2 Wilson NCode N1s: both cracked due to normal use, no clashing. Broken at the 8 o'clock position.

1 Kason Lepton F2: flexible rackets and I do not mix, cracked the shaft due to overflexing from normal use

10+ Yonex rackets: every Yonex racket with a Control Support Cap (CSC) I have owned (Ti10, MP100, MP99, MP88, NS7000, NS8000), I have separated the CSC from the shaft. My guess is the glue that holds the CSC to the handle is rigid and after some use, the CSC, shaft and handle flex too much and the glue comes undone. This is really frustrating because I have to reglue with a flexible epoxy. :p

Man, you are one powerful guy! I will be scared to play with you because I am afraid that your broken racquet might come straight at me.
:p

10+ Yonex rackets: every Yonex racket with a Control Support Cap (CSC) I have owned (Ti10, MP100, MP99, MP88, NS7000, NS8000), I have separated the CSC from the shaft. My guess is the glue that holds the CSC to the handle is rigid and after some use, the CSC, shaft and handle flex too much and the glue comes undone. This is really frustrating because I have to reglue with a flexible epoxy. :p

i thought only the at series had csc?

I haven't broken that many rackets because I haven't played long enough to do so. :p What I remember:

3 NS7000s: two snapped due to mishitting shuttles, no clashing. One started cracking. All three cracked/snapped at the 7-8 o'clock position.

1 MP88: cracked/split the shaft due to overflexing from normal use

2 Wilson NCode N1s: both cracked due to normal use, no clashing. Broken at the 8 o'clock position.

1 Kason Lepton F2: flexible rackets and I do not mix, cracked the shaft due to overflexing from normal use

10+ Yonex rackets: every Yonex racket with a Control Support Cap (CSC) I have owned (Ti10, MP100, MP99, MP88, NS7000, NS8000), I have separated the CSC from the shaft. My guess is the glue that holds the CSC to the handle is rigid and after some use, the CSC, shaft and handle flex too much and the glue comes undone. This is really frustrating because I have to reglue with a flexible epoxy. :p

MP's, Ti's and NS doesnt have CSC... Breaking too many racquet I would question myself on how I hit and it is strung.

Most racquet break from either, clash, mishit or racquet strung the wrong way.

i thought only the at series had csc?


My bad, let me rephrase, the Yonex Cap that tops off the handle/shaft. They all come loose.

Breaking too many racquet I would question myself on how I hit and it is strung.

Most racquet break from either, clash, mishit or racquet strung the wrong way.

Not from strung the wrong way or how I hit because I learned how to string from 4-5 experts, 2 Yonex Certified. I have no injuries and my form is getting better and better says observers and my Coach. :D

Maybe some are attributed to clash and mishits. But those are much less and less as I become more accurate. :)

I will be scared to play with you because I am afraid that your broken racquet might come straight at me.
:p

Naw, the racket may break the but string still holds the racket in one piece. :p

All those racquets, gone forever.

I wonder: do you train with a squash racquet too? How often would that break if you did? :)

All those racquets, gone forever.

I wonder: do you train with a squash racquet too? How often would that break if you did? :)

Yep, I just started training with a squash racket. Makes my 2U Ti10 feel like a fly swatter. :p No way I'll ever break that squash racket or its string. :D

I haven't broken that many rackets because I haven't played long enough to do so. :p What I remember:

3 NS7000s: two snapped due to mishitting shuttles, no clashing. One started cracking. All three cracked/snapped at the 7-8 o'clock position.

1 MP88: cracked/split the shaft due to overflexing from normal use

2 Wilson NCode N1s: both cracked due to normal use, no clashing. Broken at the 8 o'clock position.

1 Kason Lepton F2: flexible rackets and I do not mix, cracked the shaft due to overflexing from normal use

10+ Yonex rackets: every Yonex racket with a Control Support Cap (CSC) I have owned (Ti10, MP100, MP99, MP88, NS7000, NS8000), I have separated the CSC from the shaft. My guess is the glue that holds the CSC to the handle is rigid and after some use, the CSC, shaft and handle flex too much and the glue comes undone. This is really frustrating because I have to reglue with a flexible epoxy. :p


What?!? You call that 'not many'??? Whoa!! How do you manage to break so many? How do you manage to separate the cone from the handle? In 4 years I've never broken a racquet or separated the cone.:o :p

:o By the way the NS6000 will most likely be available early in the New Year. January or Feburary maybe. Can't guarantee it at this time but it will definitely be before 2007. That is way off base. There hasn't been a raquet in the YY line that hasn't been available in a reasonable time after intro in Japan for the last few years.

2007? ;) you need to work on bugging Yonex Japan more!

so does that mean it is the same for USA Yonex? do Canada/US Yonex's get new racket distribution at the same time?

2007? ;) you need to work on bugging Yonex Japan more!

so does that mean it is the same for USA Yonex? do Canada/US Yonex's get new racket distribution at the same time?

Just keep your fingers crossed that Yonex US/Canada might get it by the end of the year.

2007? ;) you need to work on bugging Yonex Japan more!

so does that mean it is the same for USA Yonex? do Canada/US Yonex's get new racket distribution at the same time?
Perhaps, this is a "filler" racket that they don't put a whole lot of faith in...

How do you manage to separate the cone from the handle?

I'm pretty sure it's because the glue Yonex uses to bond the cone/cap to the shaft and handle is rigid. A lot of flexing goes on when you use the racket. I think eventually the rigid glue just cracks and then the cone/cap just separates from the handle. It's no fun I tell you. :(

2007? ;) you need to work on bugging Yonex Japan more!

so does that mean it is the same for USA Yonex? do Canada/US Yonex's get new racket distribution at the same time?

Yes, that would be the case for the US as well. The International sales and marketing meeting is next week and I will have complete info when back from those meetings. I'm sure I will have the info on those new raquets you guys are eagerly awaiting and the intro dates as well. By the way I bug YY Japan enough. After 20 years they may not want my opinion any more! :p

is the extra 10mm of length in the NS6000 found in the shaft or the handle?
from images, it looks like its got the longer shaft intead of the longer handle.

can anyone confirm?

looks pretty! i like it