MP-88 not forgiving if miss-timed ?

[schuweiz]

Hi guy,

I have 3U version of the MP-88, i find that i have to time my strokes and smashes extremely acuurately in order to maximize power of MP-88. But when i miss timed it (for eg. using different shuttles which takes a while to get used to) the power is gone totally.

Is there anyone out there who has the same problem ?

[BaddGolfer]

Hi guy,

I have 3U version of the MP-88, i find that i have to time my strokes and smashes extremely acuurately in order to maximize power of MP-88. But when i miss timed it (for eg. using different shuttles which takes a while to get used to) the power is gone totally.

Is there anyone out there who has the same problem ?

What string and at what tension do you have on the racket? My guess is it has to do with the string tension rather than the racket. Lets hear what the others have to say about it.

[red00ecstrat]

that happens to all rackets schuweiz. ;)

[cooler]

mp88 is suppose to be the most forgiving high end racket

[schuweiz]

well, i strung it at 22lbs as it's winter now.

[madbad]

As Red said, happens to all rackets. More often the case, it's the player, not the equipment.

[LazyBuddy]

that happens to all rackets schuweiz. ;)

Exactly. Otherwise, everyone just need to purchase a "forgiving racket" and become a pro. ;)

[DinkAlot]

More practice Sir. :) The MP88 is a very forgiving racket with a generous sweetspot.

[schuweiz]

yeah, i kinda notice that MP-88 has a relatively large sweetspot which helps alot. Maybe I'm confused with the head-heaviness of the racquet that leads me to say that it has less power when miss timed the hitting. I love this racquet,generously, especially when smashing is concerned, it generated lots of power and sharp angle. Due to it's head-heaviness, it always makes me feel that i have to 'get prepared' for the shots ALOT EARLIER compared to other head light racquet (i use to play with Carlton Aerogear 1000FX). In defence, sometimes that you have to return too many shots at once that you don't have enough time to respond to the shots therefore returning a low quality shots that results in letting other to score. Maybe I should practise more to get 'to know' this racquet more although i have been playing with the MP-88 for more than 6 months now. If any of you have any suggestions to maximize the usage of this racquet, please do not hesitate to post it here :)

[LazyBuddy]

yeah, i kinda notice that MP-88 has a relatively large sweetspot which helps alot. Maybe I'm confused with the head-heaviness of the racquet that leads me to say that it has less power when miss timed the hitting. I love this racquet,generously, especially when smashing is concerned, it generated lots of power and sharp angle. Due to it's head-heaviness, it always makes me feel that i have to 'get prepared' for the shots ALOT EARLIER compared to other head light racquet (i use to play with Carlton Aerogear 1000FX). In defence, sometimes that you have to return too many shots at once that you don't have enough time to respond to the shots therefore returning a low quality shots that results in letting other to score. Maybe I should practise more to get 'to know' this racquet more although i have been playing with the MP-88 for more than 6 months now. If any of you have any suggestions to maximize the usage of this racquet, please do not hesitate to post it here :)

Sounds like it's more like the head heaviness and stiffness bother you. I am not sure how the Aerogear 1000FX plays like, but MP88 is NOT a good choice, if you do NOT like stiff racket.

One thing you might consider to do, is to practice and train your wrist power, which should help you a lot in your strokes, especially in defense. :rolleyes:

[bluejeff]

Comparing with other racquets, I will say MP-88 is more forgiving, but certainly not the most forgiving racquet.

In my case, ISO-TIS is the more forgiving racket in my collection due to its oversized frame :p

[cooler]

Comparing with other racquets, I will say MP-88 is more forgiving, but certainly not the most forgiving racquet.

In my case, ISO-TIS is the more forgiving racket in my collection due to its oversized frame :p

i should clarify that i meant in the MP line. ;)

[bluejeff]

i should clarify that i meant in the MP line. ;)

Then I shall agree :)

[LazyBuddy]

i should clarify that i meant in the MP line. ;)

Well, I suppose MP44/66 should be even more forgiving? :rolleyes:

[BaddGolfer]

Sounds like it's more like the head heaviness and stiffness bother you. I am not sure how the Aerogear 1000FX plays like, but MP88 is NOT a good choice, if you do NOT like stiff racket.

One thing you might consider to do, is to practice and train your wrist power, which should help you a lot in your strokes, especially in defense. :rolleyes:

Isn't MP-88 one of the flexible rackets among Yonex's mid to high end rackets? Yonex says its a medium stiff and I think in Cooler's testing it came in between MP-44 and MP-66, both of which are supposed to have flexible shafts.

[cooler]

mp88 is suppose to be the most forgiving high end MP racket

i shall rephrase (strong critic here ;) ) but glad u guys keeping me on my toes :D

[LazyBuddy]

i shall rephrase (strong critic here ;) ) but glad u guys keeping me on my toes

Ok... I am sure I get your point. ;) To me, anything cost more than US$70 is high end already. :D

[LazyBuddy]

Isn't MP-88 one of the flexible rackets among Yonex's mid to high end rackets? Yonex says its a medium stiff and I think in Cooler's testing it came in between MP-44 and MP-66, both of which are supposed to have flexible shafts.

Whether a racket is flex or stiff is all relative. Same as heavy or light, head heavy or head light, etc. Someone could say MP88 is too flexible to use, but the other can claim it's too stiff, and same thing apply to any other rackets in the market. ;)

[cooler]

Ok... I am sure I get your point. ;) To me, anything cost more than US$70 is high end already. :D

u should upgrade your standard for 2006. :p
nothing stand still u know :p
also, mp88 is available in 4U and 3U, where mp66 is available only in 3U. A 4U mp88 is very easy to use :)

[bluejeff]

u should upgrade your standard for 2006. :p
nothing stand still u know :p
also, mp88 is available in 4U and 3U, where mp66 is available only in 3U. A 4U mp88 is very easy to use :)


I used to own a 4U MP-88 and I miss it very much. I can use only 3 fingers to hold the racket and that should tell you how easy it is to use :)

OMG, it sounds so like I am going to buy it back again. Why can't I just keep $ in my pocket? :confused:

[SPaterson]

I used to own a 4U MP-88 and I miss it very much. I can use only 3 fingers to hold the racket and that should tell you how easy it is to use :)

OMG, it sounds so like I am going to buy it back again. Why can't I just keep $ in my pocket? :confused:

If I could get an old racquet I loved/was great with I'd get it in Second. :p Unfortunately for me, most of the racquets I've used have been extremely unpopular and are now out of production, thus generally unobtainable.

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- On topic: mmm, I'll be trying out an MP88 in a few weeks, I've heard it really is supposed to be a fairly forgiving racquet however, I suppose Nothing is a replacement for good skill and timing...but since you say you've been using it for over 6 Months, it seems a rather long time to be "getting used to a racquet". I only really need to play with a racquet for a month that I can't adapt with and if there's no improvement, I'll opt for something else.

[schuweiz]

Bluejeff: It does sound like you're gonna buy another 4U MP-88 again, if you have a good impression of the racquet and you love it, then i guess starving to collect some money for the racquet is worth it...lol.....

Yes, I love my MP-88 because I have saved so much money to buy this high end stuff. I went to the racquet store back in Malaysia and have 4 high end racquet in my hand, MP-100, MP-99, MP-88 and MP-66 (I intended to get the Ti-10 but it was out of stick by that time). I did some swings in the store with each racquet and MP-88 gave me the best feel of what i am looking for and at the same time it looks very very cool in it's silvery blue colour scheme :p. I have it strung @ 26lbs with BG-80 and it does gave me mind blowing experience with this racquet, love the feel of hitting the shuttle with such a heavy head gives me confidence and power. At the same time I love the feel of playing with at the net, giving me accurate response to the vibration of the shuttle when it is in contact with the racquet. It's the perfect racquet for me ! :eek: hehehhee. But nothing is perfect... hehehhehe :D

Well, as i have mentioned earlier, I have used this racquet for more than 6 months, and the reason that I say i still have to get used to the racquet is because I would need some recommendation of how to maximize the usage of this racquet and LazyBuddy, it's true, using wrist power for this racquet gives me more power but sometimes when i over do it, my wrist hurts as you could have imagine of flicking a heavy head racquet with your wrist over a long period of time. Yes, I guess I should strengthen my wrist for this purpose. Any other ideas ?? :cool:

[SPaterson]

Yes, I guess I should strengthen my wrist for this purpose. Any other ideas ?? :cool:

I used to use a Hyper Hammer 80, which was a head-heavy racquet.

I found that If I picked up a U rated racquet or heavier, say from 100 to 120g racquet of Even-balance, swing it about just minute or two and then use the much lighter Hyper Hammer 80 (4U), it seemed to be easier...It was more of a mental trick on myself, but it worked pretty well.

Just a crazy suggestion.

[BaddGolfer]

Bluejeff: It does sound like you're gonna buy another 4U MP-88 again, if you have a good impression of the racquet and you love it, then i guess starving to collect some money for the racquet is worth it...lol.....

Yes, I love my MP-88 because I have saved so much money to buy this high end stuff. I went to the racquet store back in Malaysia and have 4 high end racquet in my hand, MP-100, MP-99, MP-88 and MP-66 (I intended to get the Ti-10 but it was out of stick by that time). I did some swings in the store with each racquet and MP-88 gave me the best feel of what i am looking for and at the same time it looks very very cool in it's silvery blue colour scheme :p. I have it strung @ 26lbs with BG-80 and it does gave me mind blowing experience with this racquet, love the feel of hitting the shuttle with such a heavy head gives me confidence and power. At the same time I love the feel of playing with at the net, giving me accurate response to the vibration of the shuttle when it is in contact with the racquet. It's the perfect racquet for me ! :eek: hehehhee. But nothing is perfect... hehehhehe :D

Well, as i have mentioned earlier, I have used this racquet for more than 6 months, and the reason that I say i still have to get used to the racquet is because I would need some recommendation of how to maximize the usage of this racquet and LazyBuddy, it's true, using wrist power for this racquet gives me more power but sometimes when i over do it, my wrist hurts as you could have imagine of flicking a heavy head racquet with your wrist over a long period of time. Yes, I guess I should strengthen my wrist for this purpose. Any other ideas ?? :cool:

You mentioned you have it strung at 22lbs now in an earlier post. What difference did you notice between 22 and 26lbs with this racket for you? Is your comment about forgiveness about both the string tensions you tried or only about the higher tension?

[schuweiz]

well, i had it strung at 26lbs with BG-80 (during summer) and 22lbs with BG-66 (during winter and also due to the thinner string). Both the BG-80 and BG-66 are comparable. Only thing is that BG-66 is more controllable and sounds different.