APACS/SOTX/Proace Doubles Racket

[DivingBirdie]

What are the recommended ones from these brands for Doubles play?

I've an AT700 and I think it just doesn't feel as nice, oh.. definitely not a Yonex now

[Notnimdab729]

Hi DivingBirdie,
How about trade yr AT700 with one of my above racket?;) As for SOTX D900, may need some top up from u. :)
Lee:D

What are the recommended ones from these brands for Doubles play?

I've an AT700 and I think it just doesn't feel as nice, oh.. definitely not a Yonex now

[Dummey]

I would say the Woven 8 because it's a good balance between the two, but the Woven 6 is also good (tends to be slightly light, or so they say; I couldn't feel a difference). And of course the Woven 12 for the power player. Can't say anything about the other two brands XD

[Dreamzz]

i find AT700 too head heavy for doubles play. reaction time for defense is slow due to slower racquet movement. great for singles though ...

[DivingBirdie]

Haha, you wouldn't want my racket.. though just a month old, there are 3 visible paint chips already. Comes from careless clashing with a steel head..
That is why I am thinking of getting a new racket I could use for Doubles. You guys should already know Yonex comes at a premium and I prefer to get an APACS, SOTX or PROACE, from what I have heard, the performance doesn't lose out to the Yonexs...

And I can't use the AT700 well enough, can't seems to generate power in a smash.. maybe it's just my techs..

[DivingBirdie]

Somehow, can't edit the previous message again.

Okay, I don't mind your D900 depending on the additional amount I'd need to top up... and if you don't mind my paint chips as well

[maa2003]

you still can edit your post as long as not more than ...... minutes (I forgot how many minutes).

how come your 1 month old racket got so many paint chips ?

The SOTX (Diamond Fighter series) :
Model:Weight, BalancePoint (mm), Length (mm), stiffness
D-300:87+-3, 289+-5, 670, 8,5-9
D-500:86+-3, 293+-5, 670, 8,5-9
D-600:89+-3, 295+-5, 680, 8.0-8,5
D-900:87+-2, 295+-4, 675, 8.8-9.2



Somehow, can't edit the previous message again.
Okay, I don't mind your D900 depending on the additional amount I'd need to top up... and if you don't mind my paint chips as well

[roller]

You can try:

Proace ABS-120 Ti
Apacs Nanopro series

They are much easier to handle than your at700.

[twobeer]

What are the recommended ones from these brands for Doubles play?

I've an AT700 and I think it just doesn't feel as nice, oh.. definitely not a Yonex now

I think Diamondfighter 300 is an excellent doubles racket, from the ones I´ve tried from SOTX, also the Ti-9 model is quick and powerful! Another good option for doubles may be one of the "Superlight" rackets (sub 80g!) LG-600 (I am not sure about the number, but the Yellow, stiffest version) felt the best.

/Twobeer

[DivingBirdie]

As I mentioned in my previous post, it's because of some clashing with another racket... I've never hit it hard though
(Because I lack the strength, and my tension is lil' too high for me at 24lbs)

Thinking of the APACS Nano 9000 Speed.. saw one in B&S. Much cheaper than getting what.. a new Yonex

And thanks to you guys recommendation, my friend is considering the SOTX Woven-8. I don't think it is easy to get SOTX in Singapore, went to Classic Sports at Toa Payoh SAFRA.. that man looks fierce

[jerby]

everybody's is throwing all sorts of rackets at you...if you agve more criteria you'll get more 'specific' answers....

whý don't you liek your at700?
do you like head-heavy rackets?
do you like stiff rackets?
do you like 2U, 3U, 4U?

If I were to recommend a Sotx doubles racket I'd say the woven 13. it's reasonably mobile, and packs a good punch. the 9 packs less punch, but is more mobile.
you can also try the woven 8/12 but those are even-balanced, less 'powerfull' but more mobile in defense.

I'm not promoting the woven 11 (wich I like) because it's a little slower than all others (wich might be why you don't like your at700)