Review of Yonex NanoSpeed 6000.

[ants]

Here you go guys. Enjoy.

Specs: 3uG4 ( available in G5 and G6 ) No 2U for this racket.
Strings: BG66 Sharp
Tension: 28lbs 1 piece stringing method.
Grip: Original Grip
Head light , New LSC system

First Impression:
Initially I find this racket looked kind of girlish. ( Which in fact it was designed for female ). However I also questioned why is it not available in 2U, again Women comes in mind. Paint Job looked nice, in a way it remind me of Wilson Ncode rackets.

Warm Ups:
I have to get used to the timing of the racket. The framed is designed according to the LSC system which I’m not used to since I use head heavy rackets like ATs. After adjusting to the weight and flex its easier to get used to it. I like the feel of the racket when hit. Personally I think this racket is good when used with high tension. The shaft is flexible which help to generate power when hitting. Good balance and not much vibration felt.

Game Time Impression:
With its Aero Shape frame , this racket is fast and easy to maneuver. But I do find it hard to control though ( probably I don’t have the delicate touch of a women ). I need to generate extra swing speed for baseline drives when using this racket.. however I love this racket when comes to short drives. Its fast and easy to use. Net play wise , this racket comes in handy , the touch and feel is there.

Power generated by this racket when come to smash is not as much as the NS8000. But it is good enough for many people, since you do not need it to break some smash speed record! The whips is there. Personally I would like this racket to be more stiff.
NS6000’s defense is good. Reaction is fast and it is easy to play it the way you want the racket to be.

At last Yonex designed a racket for the female since it is the first time that they have a smaller grip size for those who have small hands.

This racket is not suitable for aggresive players. Its more for those who want to take it easy.

I would rate this racket in terms of Feel, Control , Power and Defense. However it is based on my own test and review. It may vary depending on the player , tension and what string you use.

Feel: 9/10
Control: 7.5/10
Power: 7/10
Defense: 8/10


Pros : The looks, Price , Control and Feel. A good gift for gfs and wifes. :D

Cons: Not that forgiving, Lack power.

Suitability : Beginner/Intermediate/Advance. Singles/Doubles racket.

Ants

[DinkAlot]

Sir, thanks for the nice review. I'm so tempted to buy one. :p :D

[monkeymagic]

Wow, NS6000 out already ?

How much did you buy it for ? and where from ? I could buy it for my wife....lol.... sounds ideal.

[ants]

Wow, NS6000 out already ?

How much did you buy it for ? and where from ? I could buy it for my wife....lol.... sounds ideal.

It was given to me from Japan. But i think you can get it at around US$150.

[theasiandude88]

i still think the racquet looks ugly......

MP99 with yellow strings = sexy!

[DinkAlot]

i still think the racquet looks ugly......

MP99 with yellow strings = sexy!

OK then, I'll trade you my US MP99 with yellow strings for your US NS8000. Deal? :p :D

[Natrificial]

pics please?

thanks

[Matt]

http://www.yonex.co.jp/badminton/products/racket/ns6000.html - A picture of the racket from Yonex Japan' site.

[lumix]

Ants, how do you compare the performance of NS6000 against NS7000/NS8000 (other than smashing as you mentioned above)?

From your assessment, believe the pros would probably not use this racket then....

[will_0407]

Anyone got any websites where this racket is available to buy?

[Locomoco]

Anyone got any websites where this racket is available to buy? Shuttlehouse in Japan has them, but that's the only place I've seen that has it listed.

[TheGr8Two]

What would be more interesting is a direct comparison with MP66. Both are headlight and flexible; I wonder if anyone could feel a difference between them.


Ants, how do you compare the performance of NS6000 against NS7000/NS8000 (other than smashing as you mentioned above)?

From your assessment, believe the pros would probably not use this racket then....

[ants]

Some nicer picture of the racket. Sorry for the lighting.

[Gessle]

got sellers n more pics from...

http://cgi.ebay.com/BRAND-NEW-YONEX-NANO-SPEED-6000-BADMINTON-RACKET-JP_W0QQitemZ7184987523QQcategoryZ106463QQssPageNam eZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem



http://cgi.ebay.com/BRAND-NEW-YONEX-NANO-SPEED-6000-BADMINTON-RACKET-JP_W0QQitemZ7184985075QQcategoryZ106463QQssPageNam eZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem



looks genuine - but pricey.

[Runner23]

What would be more interesting is a direct comparison with MP66. Both are headlight and flexible; I wonder if anyone could feel a difference between them.


I guess big difference would be that NS6000 can take heavier stringing.

[DinkAlot]

I guess big difference would be that NS6000 can take heavier stringing.

Nice, anyone know the recommended and "actual" max string tension?

[ants]

Nice, anyone know the recommended and "actual" max string tension?
Recommended tension is 17-22lbs. However i have it strung at 28lbs. So far the actual MAX tension has not been reached yet.

[DinkAlot]

Recommended tension is 17-22lbs. However i have it strung at 28lbs. So far the actual MAX tension has not been reached yet.

28lbs. is good enough for me, thanks.

[hydrocyanic]

what is LSC system?
does ns6k has solid core feel too?

thanks thanks

[ants]

what is LSC system?
does ns6k has solid core feel too?

thanks thanks


LSC stands for (LOW SHOCK & COMFORT) patent pending. It does have Solid Feel Core as well.

[ants]

28lbs. is good enough for me, thanks.

I think its good enough for man people LOL! :D

[DinkAlot]

I think its good enough for man people LOL! :D

Man people? Huh? How do you mean Sir?

[DarthHowie]

Man people? Huh? How do you mean Sir?

I'm pretty sure Ants meant
I think its good enough for manY people

Or it could mean that this racquet is suitable for men (with small hands?) not just women. :p

[jerby]

ROFL
you mean the NS-series is desinged for women? and teh 8k is known too break..
omg..

some bloke on the club asked me(/my dad) to get him the most expensive racket me, thinking he's a fool..got him teh racket, the NS8k...
he's a brainless smasher..not capable of any sort of tactics but speed and power..he's got a huge temper, breaking 10 rackets in 2 years...

and he wants a girly, head-light, breakable racket, wich isn't desinged for smashing...

still don't know what was wrong with his at-800-def...he got it 2 months...weirdass

[ants]

Haha.. i was laughing at my post. Sorry guys. What i meant was good for MANY People. Not MAN people. :o

[DinkAlot]

Haha.. i was laughing at my post. Sorry guys. What i meant was good for MANY People. Not MAN people. :o

:p I really couldn't figure out the post. Thanks for clearing that up.:D

[hydrocyanic]

I think its good enough for man people LOL! :D

or,

I think its good enough for man',' people LOL! :D

:p

[ants]

Actually the racket can be used by anyone. Not only for females. It is designed for female user friendly since it has a smaller grip "which generally most women does have small hands". For the guys who have small hands can use also.
By the way this racket can be used by kids as well.

[twobeer]

I got my NS 6000 last week, and have had it strung with Gosen NanoCubic at 24/26 lbs.

My review after trying it out for a while is....

It sucks :mad:

It feels more head-heavy than the specs would indicate (maybe it's because of the small grip?!?!), no feel (probably the LSC takes away some of the feel, using the Nanocubics (0,70) isn't probaly sutiable as well.. I would guess BG66Sharp or BG80 would be a better choice!

Desipe the "sluggish" feel of the 3U compared to AT700/4U, NS7000/8000/3U/2U , it still doesn't pack much punch.. Highly dissapointed...

So as always.. racket taste will be different from persons for persons..
This one is definitively not for me... So now I have to find that special girl I guess to give it to ;D

For me:
Control 7/10
Power 6/10
Feel 5/10
Defence 7/10

cheers,
Twobeer

[Zangetsu]

Does anyone can tell me where I can obtain a NS6000 over here in Germany ?
I am highly interested in one and would love to try out.

btw. I am a guy with female hands and just 1.43m tall.
I was looking for a head light raquet for ages and then after considering the Winex Aerodynamic 200, the NS6000 appeared.
At the moment I am playing with a ten year old ISO 800 SP 2uG5, quite heavy but I love the feel of control (feedback) it provides.

[jdizon]

Im new to Badminton and a friend from Saudi Arabia is selling me a YONEX NS6240 (Made in Japan). I searched in the internet about this model, but never found info whether it is genuine or immitation.

Please help!

[cooler]

Im new to Badminton and a friend from Saudi Arabia is selling me a YONEX NS6240 (Made in Japan). I searched in the internet about this model, but never found info whether it is genuine or immitation.

Please help!
it's a fake. The dark reddish brown one?
my fren bot one from beijing, for peanut.

[DinkAlot]

Im new to Badminton and a friend from Saudi Arabia is selling me a YONEX NS6240 (Made in Japan). I searched in the internet about this model, but never found info whether it is genuine or immitation.

Please help!

Definitely fake. :(

[jdizon]

Thanks S4MadMan and cooler. :) vbmenu_register("postmenu_302475", true);

[Zangetsu]

I wonder why the NS6000 hardly gets any attention beside the 7k, 8k and the super new 9k. Is it just because the 6K might be developed for women, so it becomes a matter of men´s pride "...ah you are playing with a girl racket :p" ?

I am gonna get the 6K and hopefully it will become a good choice in terms of headlight + flexible shaft.

[theasiandude88]

I wonder why the NS6000 hardly gets any attention beside the 7k, 8k and the super new 9k. Is it just because the 6K might be developed for women, so it becomes a matter of men´s pride "...ah you are playing with a girl racket :p" ?

I am gonna get the 6K and hopefully it will become a good choice in terms of headlight + flexible shaft.

i dont like it because im not really into headlight rackets and i hate the color

[mongster]

Im new to Badminton and a friend from Saudi Arabia is selling me a YONEX NS6240 (Made in Japan). I searched in the internet about this model, but never found info whether it is genuine or immitation.

Please help!

It sounds more like a Nokia phone than a Yonex racket to me. ;)

[Zangetsu]

I just ordered my NS6 with BG80 @ 11Kg and cant wait until it arrives.
If I am lucky I can have a few swings by next week, damn I am so happy now but it costed me an arm and leg.
Hopefully it will become my ultimate castle in defense as I expect it to be.

[fast3r]

I just ordered my NS6 with BG80 @ 11Kg and cant wait until it arrives.
If I am lucky I can have a few swings by next week, damn I am so happy now but it costed me an arm and leg.
Hopefully it will become my ultimate castle in defense as I expect it to be.

hey zangetsu,

where did you order the racket from??

tell us what you think of the racket when you get it!;)

[Zangetsu]

Hey fast3r,

once again thank you for your advice in purchasing between all the NS models. Your opinion was the last impulse I needed to go with the NS 6000.

I ordered at a German retail store for 120 Euro which is about 140 US$ or 80 GBP. It is quite expensive but I think the guarantee is worth it and I will get a GR coded Racket.

I will keep you updated with a review when I tried this out.
Coming from the heavy weight 2U Iso 800 Tour and switch to the NS6000 will not be an easy task.

[DinkAlot]

I hit the NS6000 yesterday and wasn't expecting much but was pleasantly surprised. It was not bad, in fact, pretty darn good. But I didn't hit it enough to form a solid opinion.

I think it will be either a love or hate relationship. Once you pick-up the NS6000 and hit with it, you'll either love it or hate it. :p

[ants]

NS6000 is available in Spore actually. It is a good racket. Soft feeling. But i suggest to use a thin string for optimum feel and power.

[DinkAlot]

NS6000 is available in Spore actually. It is a good racket. Soft feeling. But i suggest to use a thin string for optimum feel and power.

The NS6000 just came in yesterday at SGVBC Pro Shop. The one I hit was strung with BG-65 at 29lbs. and it was pretty darn good. I can imagine if it was strung with BG-66, 85 or 80; I'm sure it would be better. :)

[ants]

The NS6000 just came in yesterday at SGVBC Pro Shop. The one I hit was strung with BG-65 at 29lbs. and it was pretty darn good. I can imagine if it was strung with BG-66, 85 or 80; I'm sure it would be better. :)

Good to hear that. Wait until u have the chance to hit with NS9000.

[DinkAlot]

Good to hear that. Wait until u have the chance to hit with NS9000.

I like the new Yonex rackets and how they perform, I just don't like the durability; or therelackof. :p

[ants]

Well you cant have a perfect racket.A Racket have higher risk of breakage when playing in doubles.

[Dreamzz]

I agree that breakages when playing doubles by clashing with your partner's racquet is an acceptable excuse, but these new racquets even strung pretty low @ 23/24 lbs breaking just by mishitting the shuttle is something I find hard to accept. Especially considering we're paying what, USD150 - 200 for these things?

[Zangetsu]

Well if the NS 6000 does not suit me I think I gonna go with a 9000 Type S but I hope the NS 6000 will do fine :) and I wont regret it.

It is a pity that the NS 6000 does not get any attention.

[DinkAlot]

Well you cant have a perfect racket.A Racket have higher risk of breakage when playing in doubles.

I'm not looking for a "perfect" racket, just a durable one at $175 - $200 USD a pop. For instance, my SOTX rackets have had numerous clashes from minor to moderate and two major, but none have broken...yet. In contrast, I've broken over 10 Yonex rackets, a few from clashes that were minor to moderate and a few from just mishitting the bird. To me that is not acceptable.

If the AT800-DE were more durable, it would probably be my go to racket. :p

[Zangetsu]

My nanospeed just arrived and I look forward to have a few swings tonight.
But I wonder, my Ns6 has got Muscle Power Grommets ?!?!?!

[Zangetsu]

Some Pictures of my NS6000k

[Zangetsu]

So last night I got a chance to have a few swing at a two hours session at my club.

Please keep in mind that this is my second racket I have got so far after playing several years, and that I am only able to give you my impressions of the NS6k in comparison to a Yonex Isometric 800 Tour 2UG5.
Also please keep in mind that I am just 1,43m tall and got rather weak wrist muscles, so smash and baseline to baseline shots is more difficult to execute for me because I have to play "overhead" a lot.

Last night I began the first 30 minutes playing with my old racket which has done his job for nearly a decade.
Actually the main reason why I bought this new racket is because the Iso 800 is too heavy and especially very head heavy. For the past few years I didn't have a clue why it was so difficult to play baseline shots for me since I found out that there is something like head light and of course light (3U) rackets :p .

After the first few shots, honestly I didn't feel any difference and I got a bit disappointed but after switching several times and playing more extensive with it, it became better and better. The 6k is much much easier to move than the Iso 800 and is very well balanced. Altough it generates a little less power than the ISO 800 it could generate enough power I ever have wished for. The most important thing is, I need less amount of energy to generate the same power as with the ISO. With the 6k suddenly I could perform long range shots more easily and smash became better and easier too.

It is a fact that the 6k has got a kind of "soft touch" during impact and the reason therefore in my opinion is the new LSC system but nevertheless I never felt the feeling is bad, actually it helped me a bit to execute the shots more accurate because it reduced the vibrations during impact. But you dont have to worry about the LSC, the feel is still there. Just follow the advises of all whom tested this racket so far and use a thin string with in combination with high tension.
I chose the BG-80 @ 11kg and this is enough for me.

I let my friend play with the 6k (he is a very good player and was former German national youth cup winner) so I could see what my racket is capable of in combination with power and the right technique of my friend. What I saw made me more than satisfied. The smashes were fast, powerful and accurate !
After I saw what the NS6 is capapble of, I have to work on my technique rather than getting the latest equipment and blame the racket from nowon.
My friend also confirmed my impression that nearly any shot you execute somehow felt like a hit in the "sweet spot" no matter where you hit the ball.

Positive




The racket is very easy to maneuver and recovery is fast.
Headlight / Balanced
Generates sufficient power enough for most of us
Nice control
Negative


Takes away "~25%" of the impact feel but actually reduces "bad" vibrations so this could be a positive criterion too.


Generates slightly less power than the high end rackets (please consider if you are really capable of generating the max. power of a high end racket) but in my opinion more than enough.
Conclusion
The racket is really is easy to play and I recommend it to any intermediate player with allround style. But Don't worry too much, this racket is capable of executing smashes.
In my personal opinion the NS6 is a great racket which handles great and wont trouble you unless you consider yourself have got the most powerful smash. It is forgiving and just makes fun to play with.
I very very good allround racket !!! :)

It is a pity that this racket is not recognised by most of us and not even in the choice of people who are looking to buy a new racket.
Everyone wants the most powerful racket but honestly how many of you are really capable of "max it to the limit" ?


The only weird thing is that my NS6K comes with Muscle Power Grommets whereas you can see in the official Yonex pictures and brochures that the 6k does not come with Muscle Power Grommets.


On this note, cheers !

[Pete LSD]

You are too strong!!! :p :D :rolleyes:


I'm not looking for a "perfect" racket, just a durable one at $175 - $200 USD a pop. For instance, my SOTX rackets have had numerous clashes from minor to moderate and two major, but none have broken...yet. In contrast, I've broken over 10 Yonex rackets, a few from clashes that were minor to moderate and a few from just mishitting the bird. To me that is not acceptable.

If the AT800-DE were more durable, it would probably be my go to racket. :p

[Zangetsu]

Does anyone have a clue why my NS6000 has got Muscle Power grommets ?
I suppose mine is a 100% genuine Yonex racket.

[twomk]

Does anyone have a clue why my NS6000 has got Muscle Power grommets ?
I suppose mine is a 100% genuine Yonex racket.

What are muscle power Grommets? Are They Square instead of round on the top or something? Any comparison pictures would be appreciated. :)

[srramasu]

I bought the NS6K from my local, united sports in London and it is for sure an original. Confirming the previous post the Muscle power style grommets are indeed there. Dont know why they are in there, but it is meant to be better for the racquet as it give it a better sweet spot, with the strings moving around a bit, and also reduces string breakage on mishits (good for intermediate players like myself). My racquet is a 3U/G3.

Now coming to the racquet. I am a small guy without much wrist power, and clearing on the backhand is an issue. I have tried many racquets, but end up with a bad wrist ache if i use a heavy racquet and play back hand most of the time since the guys whom i play against always know the opponents weakness. I am very strong on my forehand.

I bought a Nano Lite #7 from Yang Yang and it is an amazing racquet. I would say it feels lighter than the popularised Karakkal Sl-70 as well. It is wonderful and head light, with enough flexibility in the shaft for wrist shots, using less power. Only problem is the vibrations on hitting a off centre shot. I still use this racquet and find it the most balanced liught racquet for me, but have to put a big cushy grip on it.

Was on a hunt for another racquet to help me, and zeroed in on only 2 racquets. The Carlton Airblade Superlite (81gms,headlight) and the Ns6K.

Took the NS6K because it was a bit more heavier at (84-89gms) but had this amazing off centre balance. Played a few games with it, and beleive me, it is big bonus for intermediate players like myself with poor wrists. This racquet is as good a racquet you would find for a defensive player.

Pros:
- You do not feel any vibrations.
- Flicks work really well, as this racquet is of medium stiffness and has a 10mm longer shaft.
- Good head speed generated due to less air resistance, because of the Isometric frame and the shape of the racquet.
- Less power for the same shot, as compared to other racquets
- Color of the racquet is nice, and the paint job is not as bad as described by someone earlier. Maybe he did not buy an original version.

Cons:
- Smash power is definitely not as much as heavier racquets like the Ti-10, but hey, if you smash well, how many people would give it up and have you smash it. In my case, i was made to play so much on my backhand, that i got a wrist-ache playing with a heavier racquet.
- Handle is a bit small, but hell most put on overgrips to their liking on any racquet, so i do not see this as too much of an issue, but could be an issue if you use it without the overgrip. I would say a nice Karakkal grip would make it great for any bigger hand.

In conclusion, this racquet is really good for me, and i recommend this for any other wrist player who needs a light racquet, which is very well balanced and is head light.

Cheers

[taneepak]

The so-called LSC system uses elastomer to dampen vibrations. There is only one type of elastomer that can do this reasonably well, and it is a very old elastomer proprietary technoloy of the 1930s. I used to sell tons of this stuff to trucks, bikes, cars, suspension systems, etc. It is called Exxon's butyl rubber or Michelin's monobutyl rubber or another company's chlorobutyl. As a matter of fact at one time I was working with Exxon's Japanese lab. to test new applications on vibration damping.

[ants]

how sure are you that they are using Exxon's butyl rubber for the racket?

[LongReach]

Does anyone have a clue why my NS6000 has got Muscle Power grommets ?
I suppose mine is a 100% genuine Yonex racket.



NS8k and ns9k have the mp grommets, only those 4 special ones.

The rest of the frame doesn't have the muscle wave around the whole frame though.:(

[taneepak]

how sure are you that they are using Exxon's butyl rubber for the racket?

I am assuming Yonex knows their elastomer because butyl is king. If Yonex has chosen a non-butyl elastomer then it is a serious mistake. All other elastomers just do not have the dampening quality. For example, you drop a butyl rubber ball from a height on to a concrete floor, it will not bounce. Other elastomers will bounce giving back some energy. In butyl rubber the energy of the dropping ball is transferred to heat.
In fact there are even more exotic butyl grades with various viscosities, some of which I have applied to hi-fi in the tests I initiated when working in Exxon Chemicals. I left the company before the tests were completed, and the experiments just died either because there was no one to take over or they were humouring me.

[DinkAlot]

I left the company before the tests were completed, and the experiments just died either because there was no one to take over or they were humouring me.

Exxon likes to humor the world sometimes. ;) ...:p

[Pete LSD]

Hummm, wildlife thoroughly dipped in crude . . . how intoxicating :D.


Exxon likes to humor the world sometimes. ;) ...:p

[DinkAlot]

Hummm, wildlife thoroughly dipped in crude . . . how intoxicating :D.

Nice play on words. :p

[taneepak]

Exxon likes to humor the world sometimes. ;) ...:p

No, not really. They would if you could convince them. If you are an idiot it would come up against you and you would become a laughing stock. As a matter of fact I still have some of the high grade high purity (for lab use) butyl but just couldn't find where I keep them. If I could find them I will use it on the wooden handle, which would require certain chemicals to apply the butyl.

[DinkAlot]

No, not really. They would if you could convince them. If you are an idiot it would come up against you and you would become a laughing stock. As a matter of fact I still have some of the high grade high purity (for lab use) butyl but just couldn't find where I keep them. If I could find them I will use it on the wooden handle, which would require certain chemicals to apply the butyl.

Eepak, you didn't get my "joke". I was referring to the Valdez debacle. :p

[taneepak]

Eepak, you didn't get my "joke". I was referring to the Valdez debacle. :p

I guess not, but that was the oil side, which has nothing in common with the chemicals side. For the oil that was spilled you could have made a billion shirts, or made enough fertilizers to help grow a year's supply of food for India, or made enough hexane to extract 10 years' supply of cooking oil to feed the world.

[ants]

Too technical.. layman's term please.

[taneepak]

I guess not, but that was the oil side, which has nothing in common with the chemicals side. For the oil that was spilled you could have made a billion shirts, or made enough fertilizers to help grow a year's supply of food for India, or made enough hexane to extract 10 years' supply of cooking oil to feed the world.

Oil can be used to make textile. It can also be used to make fertilizers. For example all of ICI Malaysia's fertilizers were from chemicals that I used to sell them. The chemicals were made from oil. Ajinomoto's MSG in Malaysia also uses chemicals (NH3). All cooking oil, except those that are mechanically pressed (this is very rare now and is mainly used to press a first press extra virgin olive oil), are chemically extracted with a very light and extremely volatile food grade chemical called hexane. The extracted oil and hexane mixture is then separated, with the oil going one way and hexane the other way to be recycled for the next extraction run. Hexane oil extraction removes almost 100% of the oil whereas a mechanical press cannot even come close. But even food grade hexane cannot be 100% pure. It contains some benzene but is still safe and well within limits of the UN WHO standards.

[aquaboi]

Eepak, you didn't get my "joke". I was referring to the Valdez debacle. :p

off topic...exxon valdez was renamed exxon mediterranean when it was relaunched after that horrendous spill....and then was later renamed to sea river mediterranean! most, if not all, of exxon's ships have been renamed and the word "exxon" has been removed...a wolf in sheep's clothing:p

[rors]

hey ants! would you have an idea how much n6000 is here in manila?

[ants]

I have to idea how much in Manila. It will be good if u can ask the folks in Manila.

[ToMitch]

hey ants! would you have an idea how much n6000 is here in manila?

I saw a few NS 6000's in Toby's Megamall for around P8,000+ (can't remember the exact price, but definitely less than P9,000).

[superkid]

Recommended tension is 17-22lbs. However i have it strung at 28lbs. So far the actual MAX tension has not been reached yet.

hi ants..bad new for me as i notice my nanospeed 6000 had a cracked at 2 o'clock position exactly at the SFC logo..after my string burst while in play..only strung 23lbs using nanogy 95 with 4knots string style in Pertama Complex corner shop..bought it mid Oct 2006..used less then 35 times..really like this racket as it suits my playing style..damn disappointed..could u be kind to spend some precious time of yours to explain to me..as your knowledge n experience is highly regarded..thanks in advance..cheers

[ants]

hi ants..bad new for me as i notice my nanospeed 6000 had a cracked at 2 o'clock position exactly at the SFC logo..after my string burst while in play..only strung 23lbs using nanogy 95 with 4knots string style in Pertama Complex corner shop..bought it mid Oct 2006..used less then 35 times..really like this racket as it suits my playing style..damn disappointed..could u be kind to spend some precious time of yours to explain to me..as your knowledge n experience is highly regarded..thanks in advance..cheers

Hello, you can try to claim the warranty. Did you check your racket after it was strung? My advice is to send it back to the shop that you bought it and try to get an exchange since i assume that the crack it not due to clash.

[superkid]

Hello, you can try to claim the warranty. Did you check your racket after it was strung? My advice is to send it back to the shop that you bought it and try to get an exchange since i assume that the crack it not due to clash.

thanks ants..did it today by sending it the shop i bought it in puchong already..but b4 that i went to Sunrise Co. in cheras..to my surprise that everyone there know that u can't do a claim if u r a walk-in customer..even the security guard..n also a fat lady who over heard my explanation to the receptonist told me that..the receptonist is nice to call a guy whose in-charge to talked to me thru the phone..he told me the same as u did..i m happy with that policy they have,that all claim shld go thru their dealers,not directly..but i think Sunrise Co shld tell their workers who is not in-charge of this claim department..to ZIPPED UP their mouth..because the way they speaks easily can spoilt a person day..thanks ants for your advise n indirectly thanks for hearing this bad experience i encounter today at Sunrise Yonex Co (M'sia)..thanks again n cheers..

[superkid]

Hello, you can try to claim the warranty. Did you check your racket after it was strung? My advice is to send it back to the shop that you bought it and try to get an exchange since i assume that the crack it not due to clash.

yes ants i did check the racket after it was strung..everything was good at that time..thanks again..

[storkbill]

got a pair of NS6000 from Bangkok. What struck me is the lack of vibration compared to NS7700 / NS9000 (all racquets strung with BG66 at 21lbs).

I assume it's a deliberate design feature of Yonex but what is its purpose? Does reducing vibration improve your shot accuracy/touch?

[Sealman]

new color:
http://www.yonex.com.tw/badminton_ns_6000.asp

[dukke88]

i'm wondering if i should buy a nano6k or a mp99... >.<

[jhirata]

new color:
http://www.yonex.com.tw/badminton_ns_6000.asp
There's the new colour NS8K and NS7K as well.

[Elixau]

I like the old colour of NS6k, hehe xD

[dreamcatcher18]

I like the old colour of NS6k, hehe xD

I second it. :p

[demolidor]

3rd generation Nanospeed 6000

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee126/apis4/2010NS6000.jpg


Flex: Steif (Stiff)
Balance: Grifflastig (Headlight)
Frame: Graphite, Elastomer, Nano Carbon
Shaft: High Modulus Graphite, Nano Carbon
Weight: 85-89g (3U)
Price: CHF 229.- (~$220 USD)

[yellowduck]

i just bot a nanopseed 6000 from wah sang in causeway bay for hkd850 and its the old colour, gold stripes on 3 and 9 oclock on frame. on the shaft it says nanocarbon and matrix c60. i notice on the yonex website, its suppose to have fullerene in the shaft. is there something inconsistent here? did i just buy a fake or are only the newest generation ones built with fullerene?

[RyomaEchizen]

3rd generation Nanospeed 6000

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee126/apis4/2010NS6000.jpg


Flex: Steif (Stiff)
Balance: Grifflastig (Headlight)
Frame: Graphite, Elastomer, Nano Carbon
Shaft: High Modulus Graphite, Nano Carbon
Weight: 85-89g (3U)
Price: CHF 229.- (~$220 USD)

Stiff? Wow, i thought N6k's only come in flexible..

[demolidor]

Stiff? Wow, i thought N6k's only come in flexible..

Good spot ;). Just checked the website again and they have changed it to flexible (for a minute thought I had wrongly pasted the NS7000 specs but not the case)

[dorysan]

well got the racket now...great racket.
love it!

[RyomaEchizen]

Good spot ;). Just checked the website again and they have changed it to flexible (for a minute thought I had wrongly pasted the NS7000 specs but not the case)

I got this racket too! That's why I kinda corrected you because i was so surprised at first how my smash weren't working... Then I realized i must changed my timing and wait for the racket to flex back before hitting with immense power... someone noted already the amount of energy you put into smashing with a head heavy racket is less when using NS6k while having the smash with the same power. I personally like this racket and should be more praised. The control it provides is quite the sexy beast. :)

[yurimaster2010]

can anyone agreed that NS6000 is the best defend racket compare to NS9900 ?Bcoz NS6000 have the lightest head in all series based on yonex chart.

[Rajaindra]

My experience with NS 6000 has been mixed. It is an excellent control racket, with my drops and net play second to none. It is very fast with the drives. But attack wise, I am pretty disappointed. The smashes are kind of weak and clears too take a bit more power than my liking.

[pcyong]

My experience with NS 6000 has been mixed. It is an excellent control racket, with my drops and net play second to none. It is very fast with the drives. But attack wise, I am pretty disappointed. The smashes are kind of weak and clears too take a bit more power than my liking.

wat string and tension u use?

[Rajaindra]

String is BG 66 @ 25.

[pcyong]

String is BG 66 @ 25.

bro, try 27lbs.. u will c the difference.. in terms of power and more control..

[Rajaindra]

bro, try 27lbs.. u will c the difference.. in terms of power and more control..

Will try it and let you know.