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taber
12-27-2005, 06:10 AM
Here we go :) I hope you won't be bothered too much about my grammar.

Woven 8A

Specs: 3UG4/5
Strings: BG65
Tension: 23 Lbs
Grip: Old grip removed and replaced with towel grip
Even balance

First Impression:
It looks great. Red like blood. Very nice paint job, and I especially like the painting on the shaft.

Warm Ups:
At first I mishitted everything, coming from a heavier, more head-heavy and longer racquet(MP99), my timing was completely off. It is as stiff, if not stiffer than the MP99, and despite the light weight of the racquet, it can generate some serious heat when used properly.

Game Time Impression:
After adjusting my timing, it was like heaven. It is great from the back, and deadly at the net. Even though its light, it can generate some real power. Even more than the MP99, thats what I experienced. The Woven 8 was superioer to the MP99 in every way. I think its the stiff shaft that helps with the power. Great at drives, reflex saves and alikes. I think the best part about the racquet is the feel/touch at the net, and the ability to do last-second flicks.



Great racquet for about 100USD, IMO better than the top-end Yonex´es I have tried.

I would rate it:

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

Recommended to intermediate-advanced players, can be used for both doubles/singles.
fanatico
12-27-2005, 06:45 AM
are you sure? i was thinking about getting an mp99 haha. where can i buy sotx racquets in singapore?
DRaGoNoVA
12-27-2005, 08:05 AM
at the safra shop in toa payoh
pb_aznstyle
12-27-2005, 10:23 AM
YES! Get more SOTX stuff on here! I'm very intereswted in thier various racquets in the powerboss woven lineup!
DinkAlot
12-27-2005, 10:32 AM
Game Time Impression:
After adjusting my timing, it was like heaven. It is great from the back, and deadly at the net. Even though its light, it can generate some real power. Even more than the MP99, thats what I experienced. The Woven 8 was superioer to the MP99 in every way. I think its the stiff shaft that helps with the power. Great at drives, reflex saves and alikes. I think the best part about the racquet is the feel/touch at the net, and the ability to do last-second flicks.

I would rate it:

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

Recommended to intermediate-advanced players, can be used for both doubles/singles.

Thanks for the review Taber; but 7/10 for power seems a bit low to me especially when you said it's more powerful than an MP99. :p
Wong8Egg
12-27-2005, 01:59 PM
Yeah, I really like how the Woven pattern is mixing with the paint design too.

Good quality + Good pricing + Good performance = Highly recommanded ;)
taber
12-27-2005, 04:03 PM
Hm.. :p

I somehow must have mixed up the AT700 and MP99 when I compared power.
DinkAlot
12-27-2005, 04:25 PM
Hm.. :p

I somehow must have mixed up the AT700 and MP99 when I compared power.

So you're saying the AT700 has only a 7/10 for power? I feel the AT700 is even more powerful than the MP99 but doesn't have the control, feel nor defense.
taber
12-28-2005, 12:29 AM
No, thats not what I meant. In my head I said "Oh, the Woven8 is NOT as powerful as AT700, so I give it 7", but I meant to say "Oh, its more powerful than MP99, I will give it 8, maybe 9" I don't know if it makes sense.
DinkAlot
12-28-2005, 02:43 AM
No, thats not what I meant. In my head I said "Oh, the Woven8 is NOT as powerful as AT700, so I give it 7", but I meant to say "Oh, its more powerful than MP99, I will give it 8, maybe 9" I don't know if it makes sense.

OK, so Woven 8 = 9/10 and AT700 = 10/10 for power, yes? If so, that make sense. :D
fanatico
12-28-2005, 03:24 AM
DRaGoNoVA: how much would a sotx racquet like this roughly cost at the safra shop?
taber
12-28-2005, 08:20 AM
Yes Dink, exactly :P
Wong8Egg
12-28-2005, 10:03 AM
For everybody interests, I took some close up pictures of my beloved woven 8. Enjoy
DinkAlot
12-28-2005, 11:46 AM
For everybody interests, I took some close up pictures of my beloved woven 8. Enjoy

Don't for get the Woven 8A. :D



http://img429.imageshack.us/img429/1917/sotx16lm.jpg

And some more miscellaneous Woven rackets. :D

http://img429.imageshack.us/img429/5131/sotx25ke.jpg
taber
12-28-2005, 12:21 PM
What is the white part on the shaft? tape?
wanchai97
12-28-2005, 12:34 PM
I believe so. You can take a look at this pic from SOTX...

http://www.sotxsports.de/products/racquets/big%20pic/w-8a.jpg
DinkAlot
12-28-2005, 12:37 PM
What is the white part on the shaft? tape?

That "white part" is actually DOT (Department Of Transportation) Approved Reflective Tape. I just use that to identify my rackets. :p
taber
12-28-2005, 12:52 PM
I see :P *Makes se
Wong8Egg
12-28-2005, 03:25 PM
That "white part" is actually DOT (Department Of Transportation) Approved Reflective Tape. I just use that to identify my rackets. :p

LOL. that tape would destroy the balance of the racket. :p
DinkAlot
12-28-2005, 03:34 PM
LOL. that tape would destroy the balance of the racket. :p

I knew someone would make a comment like that. LOL! :p :D
BaddGolfer
12-28-2005, 04:09 PM
LOL. that tape would destroy the balance of the racket. :p

And the bending characteristics of the shaft as well!!! :p :D
DinkAlot
12-28-2005, 04:10 PM
And the bending characteristics of the shaft as well!!! :p :D

OK, that was really funny! :p :D :D :D :D