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samfcarr
09-20-2005, 03:04 PM
:crying: Iam about to acquire a new racquet but cant decide what to get.

I am above intermediate level and previousily had the Carlton Powerflo 700 which has lasted a couple of years but and been good to me. The problem is that I do not like normal handles hence the Carlton powerflo was chosen due to the sewn in groove/stitch which allowed for more comfort as well as grip.

PLEASE PLEASE help in helping me choose a new racquet (ive heard the Yonex are now the leaders so maybe try one of them??)

Also, I am from the Manchester area in England - anyone know of any teams that require a new player for doubles then please let me know?

Thanks for all your help

Sam

DinkAlot
09-20-2005, 03:48 PM
This all depends on your type of play but in general, my recommendations for Yonex rackets:

Doubles/Power: AT800OF
Doubles/Defensive: AT800DE

All around safest bet: MP99

If Singles/Offensive: AT700
Singles/Defensive: MP88

tinkerbella122
09-20-2005, 03:56 PM
:crying: Iam about to acquire a new racquet but cant decide what to get.

I am above intermediate level and previousily had the Carlton Powerflo 700 which has lasted a couple of years but and been good to me. The problem is that I do not like normal handles hence the Carlton powerflo was chosen due to the sewn in groove/stitch which allowed for more comfort as well as grip.

PLEASE PLEASE help in helping me choose a new racquet (ive heard the Yonex are now the leaders so maybe try one of them??)

Also, I am from the Manchester area in England - anyone know of any teams that require a new player for doubles then please let me know?

Thanks for all your help

Sam

Try re-posting your post on the Equipment Forum :)
And it'll be really useful if you can include the price range of racket, what type of player you are (attacking, defensive) and ecetera.

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8426

klc28
09-20-2005, 04:53 PM
:crying: Iam about to acquire a new racquet but cant decide what to get.

I am above intermediate level and previousily had the Carlton Powerflo 700 which has lasted a couple of years but and been good to me. The problem is that I do not like normal handles hence the Carlton powerflo was chosen due to the sewn in groove/stitch which allowed for more comfort as well as grip.

PLEASE PLEASE help in helping me choose a new racquet (ive heard the Yonex are now the leaders so maybe try one of them??)

Also, I am from the Manchester area in England - anyone know of any teams that require a new player for doubles then please let me know?

Thanks for all your help

Sam


Sam - The Carlton grip you can buy and apply it to any racket you like. Whether Yonex is the market leader or not should not be a factor.

I live near Manchester too.
I'll PM you with some details which you may be interested in.