Pro Ace racquets

[bokchoi]

Hi there ! i'm new to this forum...i was just wondering if Pro Ace racquets are good to play with? I heard Pro Ace uses the some of the same material to build their racquests as NASA! Any opinions on these rackets?

[cooler]

hmm, i didn't knew nasa makes racquets :eek:

[bokchoi]

Really eh....i don't know either i was just checking out one of the sites and was amazed !!

[Byro-Nenium]

I think this particular NASA is not the one that most of us are familiar with... ;)

[kwun]

that's very fishy marketing technique. i am sure NASA also use materials like Aluminum and plastic. so can all window frame maker and plastic bottle makers claims that they are using NASA material??

[bokchoi]

Yup, but they use special "STRAFIL PREPREG" graphite material, which is used for missile !!

http://www.proace.com.tw/badminton/badminton.htm

[Dan]

I have a Pro Ace widebody with Yang Yang signature name on it. Got it about 7yrs ago. Frame is quite stiff. Not bad but nothing special. It has a crack on it already, close to the joint and that didn't take long. Perhaps they make better racquet now?

[badrad]

ProAce, like all other racquet manufacturer produce a number of different models for different market segments. There are a number of plants the make them, as well, they also outsource for lower end models. The ones they make themselves will have better quality control (their Taiwan plant), however be wary of the cheaper models which are made in China plants. The material used to produce the cheaper models are of lower quality.

My wife and I both use the WB28. I managed to get a good deal on a dozen several years back and have been using them since. For the money, it is a very good racquet, although there is nothing special about. I am now down to 4 left and will soon have to look for something else to take it's place. Some of them broken during tournaments, other just retired due to material fatigue.

I would probably buy another ProAce, unfortunately there are no dealers here where I am. I do have my eyes out for the Ti10. But the cost means I have to stick to only one or two at the most.

Badrad

[bokchoi]

Thanks for the advice guys.... i guess i still have to do more research on a racket!

[Anezka]

Hi there ! i'm new to this forum...i was just wondering if Pro Ace racquets are good to play with? I heard Pro Ace uses the some of the same material to build their racquests as NASA! Any opinions on these rackets?

;) Dear Friend,

I'm sorry ! I really don't know what are materials are to be used by PRO ACE.
But some of my friends and I start to use the " Pro Ace " racquets before the 10 years, we are not intend to change the other racquets, I'm really satifisy for the
" Pro Ace " racquets. Have you been use the " Pro Ace " racquet ??

Anezka

[Anezka]

Really eh....i don't know either i was just checking out one of the sites and was amazed !!

:) Dear Friend,

Ya, I agree about you. I've visit the their Web-Site : http://www.proace.cn
Did you look it same as me ??

Anezka

[erictay2000]

I used to own a lot of Pro-Ace racquets before buying any other brand such Widebody-55, Titanium-6, Titanium-7.... These racquets broke due to my heavy usage and high tension of stringing... This year I just bought Thunderbolt... To me Pro-Ace is a budget racquet brand (compared to the price of Yonex's racquet) which offers good quality racquets with performance enhancements....:)

[Locomoco]

Remember, "Space-age" technology really means circa 1960's... :D

[zuihoujueding]

havent tried proace before, mainly becos of its dull appearance. but i know lots of uncles enjoys proace sweetspot1000 in singapore. they said its a well balance racket.

[DietCokeMan]

Hah??? Used materials as NASA???:eek: Waouu...I also want to try..where to get one?

[willietecno]

hi , i,m now using THUNDER BOLT S ( smash ) it is very nice racquets , these are my first proace racquets , i used to use AT 800, thunder bolt gives more power , cause more head heavy , yesterday i also try ABS POWER 1000, i think it;s also very nice racuqts

Hi there ! i'm new to this forum...i was just wondering if Pro Ace racquets are good to play with? I heard Pro Ace uses the some of the same material to build their racquests as NASA! Any opinions on these rackets?

[surge]

proace/apacs rackets are value for money. only when you try it( say their armorted700 clone thunderblot II) w armortec 700 yonex, then you can feel the difference in hte vibration when you hit it.

wo side by side comparison, they feel just as good...i think

i mean, talkling about racket la....dont include factors like player good can use any racket that kind of theory....

[willietecno]

i havent try the AT700 i heard that its very good in handling than 800, even taufik hidayat is prefer the AT700, btw how much price in SG leh ?, in here its very cheap about 180 sin , how much in there ?price also same with for AT 800 off/De

proace/apacs rackets are value for money. only when you try it( say their armorted700 clone thunderblot II) w armortec 700 yonex, then you can feel the difference in hte vibration when you hit it.

wo side by side comparison, they feel just as good...i think

i mean, talkling about racket la....dont include factors like player good can use any racket that kind of theory....

[surge]

i havent try the AT700 i heard that its very good in handling than 800, even taufik hidayat is prefer the AT700, btw how much price in SG leh ?, in here its very cheap about 180 sin , how much in there ?price also same with for AT 800 off/De

about 190 sin. you can get the proace copy(thunderboltII) at S$120 here and about 80 across the causeway.

HART's copy is about $75 here in singapore

[practicer]

Hi to ProAce racquet users. I have my eyes on these following racquets:
Quick Killer series - LCP600
Thunderbolt series - II & S
ABS-Power series - 880, 200 & 100, 1000
Direct Feeling series - Evolution 900 & 850

My skill is between beginner (high end) & (low end) intermediate. I am more of a defensive and stroke player because I do not have a power smash like most player. So, I am focusing on defensive tactics. I would like to build my offensive skill if I can one day.

I am currrently using ProAce Ti11 as my main and my backup is ProAce Thunderbolt L (Lighting). I would like to get few more ProAce racquets while I still can...
Does anyone currently own those racquets I listed above and how do you like it so far? How much do they cost roughly? Where can I buy them in Malaysia (around KL if possible), Singapore or Indonesia (around Jakarta)?

Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[willietecno]

thunderbolt S i used its very nice racquets , alll my friend already tested and agrre with it , price about 100 sin in indonesia , few days ago try ABS 1000 felt very nice leh , very flexible price also same 100 sin
hope it can helped
wing racquets:
Quick Killer series - LCP600
Thunderbolt series - II & S
ABS-Power series - 880, 200 & 100, 1000
Direct Feeling series - Evolution 900 & 850

My skill is between beginner (high end) & (low end) intermediate. I am more of a defensive and stroke player because I do not have a power smash like most player. So, I am focusing on defensive tactics. I would like to build my offensive skill if I can one day.

I am currrently using ProAce Ti11 as my main and my backup is ProAce Thunderbolt L (Lighting). I would like to get few more ProAce racquets while I still can...
Does anyone currently own those racquets I listed above and how do you like it so far? How much do they cost roughly? Where can I buy them in Malaysia (around KL if possible), Singapore or Indonesia (around Jakarta)?

Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.[/quote]

[kikks9]

Hi Practicer,

I have the Evolution 900 and had the Thunderbolt 2. Both racquets were given to me as a gift. I sold the Thunderbolt 2 because it was too head heavy for me and I found the vibration disturbing. The tension of the strings for the tb2 may have been too high for me. If you are a defensive player then I would not recommmend this racquet because it is very head heavy.

Meanwhile the Evolution 900, unique design but I found that I could not generate much power with the racquet. A friend tested it as well, and he agreed with me. I found the shaft too soft / or the racquet too light or maybe it is even balance?? I am not sure. Bear in mind this was a gift so i do not have any specs of the racquet. I just restrung it with Yonex BG85 at 25/24 (whatever that means :)). Played better but still not very impressed. The strokes are very quick but lacking in power. If you are a defensive player, maybe this would be better choice.

So...I am back with my ProAce WB28 until I get back to Malaysia for my new racquets, fingers crossed I can find something similar to WB28.

Just my two cents. Good luck and Happy Shopping!!!


Hi to ProAce racquet users. I have my eyes on these following racquets:
Quick Killer series - LCP600
Thunderbolt series - II & S
ABS-Power series - 880, 200 & 100, 1000
Direct Feeling series - Evolution 900 & 850

My skill is between beginner (high end) & (low end) intermediate. I am more of a defensive and stroke player because I do not have a power smash like most player. So, I am focusing on defensive tactics. I would like to build my offensive skill if I can one day.

I am currrently using ProAce Ti11 as my main and my backup is ProAce Thunderbolt L (Lighting). I would like to get few more ProAce racquets while I still can...
Does anyone currently own those racquets I listed above and how do you like it so far? How much do they cost roughly? Where can I buy them in Malaysia (around KL if possible), Singapore or Indonesia (around Jakarta)?

Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[cooler]

I need to replace my proace sweetspot 1000. How much it cost in SE Asia if it's still available? If not, what is current proace top racket and approximate cost? Thanks

[StoneCold]

I have seen some Proace models like N70,N80. I believe they are clones of the Nano (yonex). Any reviews on these racquets? :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[samtruong200]

who has a new sweetspot 900 or knows wehre to get one? i recently lost mine n i want it back but cant find it T.T

[blinan8088]

For the sweetspot series, I only see Sweetspot 1000 here in my town.

And to cooler: the price is approximately IDR 450,000.

[Edg3_21]

Hello...my first post ere....i just got a ti Dream few days ago...gonna use it soon....anyone with opinions on it?

[wakloo69]

I m also have TB III but its so sad when it cannot suit me. Even it s a ultralight weight but i feel the head is too heavy. With 24 lbs BG 66 cause my wrist hurt n pain. The colour scheme (grey) is also look too simple and ugly for the mid/high price racket. So i just keep it on my bag for my personal collection only.

[wakloo69]

What about Pro Ace Evolution 1100. Is that a new series? When I first looking at that racket, it impress me to have one. But I want to know any comment from all pro ace clan first. Please help me....TQ

[Sealman]

What about Pro Ace Evolution 1100. Is that a new series? When I first looking at that racket, it impress me to have one. But I want to know any comment from all pro ace clan first. Please help me....TQ

Is this the model with grommet-less technology?

[vince_kan]

What about Pro Ace Evolution 1100. Is that a new series? When I first looking at that racket, it impress me to have one. But I want to know any comment from all pro ace clan first. Please help me....TQ

Nice looks but the holes are quite big and durability is a big issue. Otherwise nothing special about the racquet IMHO. How much is it retailing at anyway?

[wakloo69]

The price is RM 259 (price tag) at Masai Kedai Bagus. TQ Vince for your information.

[azabaz_ipoh]

a picture of these racket would be nice. i haven't found any website that shows thunderbolt II or III. i might be missing something. pro ace owners, pictures please.

[Sealman]

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=519160&postcount=6

[azabaz_ipoh]

thank you very much sealman. the racket looks ok. more surfing on the internet then. :D

[franxon]

Edg3 and wakloo,

I have both Ti Dream and Thunderbolt III. I used to have Ti 9 which was a workhorse.

Ti Dream is 5u, super light. too light i'd say. but it's a quality racket. the price never dropped over the last 6 or 7 years since it was released. $130 here in singapore. i guess that tells something.

Thunderbolt III is FANTASTIC (well, to me it is. mine is 3u) If you think the gray colour doesn't stand out, I agree with you that it doesn't. Aren't snippers all in camelfludge? Why do u want it stand out? I'd rather see people pay no attention to my racket. the less they get on me, the more i get on them. haha.

[surge]

proace seems pretty quiet these days le...used to see them quiet often but now like almost never see ppl use already.

the local price really not attractive esp when you know across the causeway its about 1/2 price only...

[whymei]

yeah i like proace too.. using proace hybrid which my dad kuasa to me.. nice racquet.. love it herher :D

[whymei]

can anyone recommend me what other models of proace is slightly head heavy? 'square head'

[roller]

can anyone recommend me what other models of proace is slightly head heavy? 'square head'

Platinium 1700
Platinium Dream
Sweetspot series

[whymei]

Platinium 1700
Platinium Dream
Sweetspot series

k thanks roller:)

[sgalpha]

Just got my Proace Thunderbolt Smash with B68TI (24 lbs) and Bag in JB for RM149. Eager to try it out this Wed. Is the price reasonable ???

[kenzog]

Hi sgalpha,

do you have the address for that store??? I'm thinking to get a TB at jb.
Thanks

[sgalpha]

Jiwa Book Store
N0 40, Jalan Trus, 80000 Johor Babru
Just across the crossway. In a shophuse next to Kota Raya
Google earth > 1°27'31.12"N 103°45'48.53E

[kenzog]

Thanks, sgalpha..........

[shawn30_k]

do they sell alot of proace rackets there?

[sgalpha]

Not that many selection of racket on the rack but can place order if request
Their sale person , Kelvin Lee's hp is 012-7423422

[sgalpha]

The shop tel is 07-2221379 / 07-2243059

[kenzog]

Hi sgalpha,

how do you feel the TB smash ? is it great??

[sgalpha]

I was using a Carbonex 8 with limited string tension, so the TB smash make a lot different. In fact, in the few game I kept missing shot or hitting the shuttle too far or too wide because it is much lighter ( U vs 3U ). After getting used to it, it feel great.... value for money.....

[kenzog]

Thanks... Will try to get one of the TB series.

[wakloo69]

Shawn 30 K, if you want to find a lot of choice of the Pro Ace racket, go to Chee Yen Enterprise Masai Johor. Tel 07-2513490.

[Ming87]

I would like to ask a few questions. I am currently planning to buy Proace Thunderbolt 2. However, I think this racquet has been around for 4 or more years.
1. Is it still considered a good racquet nowadays?
2. The price is RM 168 inclusive of a small bag, a grip and string ( not yonex string though)
3. Are there any racquets that I should consider? (head heavy and price is less than RM 200)

[sgalpha]

:crying::(
Broke my Proace Smash during a collision with my partner 2 weeks ago. Still sourcing for a better racquet.

[enk39]

please don't take offense to this, i for one kno proace can make good racquet since some of my friends own proace racquets. But do any of you think the website( http://www.proace.com.tw/badminton/badminton.htm) looks like a bit of a joke? presentation wise, it looks like i could've made(which isn't saying very much) and to quote: "Owing to ineffective innovation in technology and materials, "YONEX" is unable to develop rackets of HIGH-BEAM series" that's a bit um, informal/silly. i dunno, i thought it was a bit of a laugh.

[450450]

my friend has 4 x proace am1000 i think is the model number? he loves it. he rates it above his collection of yonex offense 800, nanospeed 9000 and mp100.

now i'm a sotx woven 7/11 person. i've tried the am1000 and it's not that bad! but i prefer me woven 11 :) :)

[jhirata]

please don't take offense to this, i for one kno proace can make good racquet since some of my friends own proace racquets. But do any of you think the website( http://www.proace.com.tw/badminton/badminton.htm) looks like a bit of a joke? presentation wise, it looks like i could've made(which isn't saying very much) and to quote: "Owing to ineffective innovation in technology and materials, "YONEX" is unable to develop rackets of HIGH-BEAM series" that's a bit um, informal/silly. i dunno, i thought it was a bit of a laugh.

I've got to agree, their site is 'silly':

'Now, you may cut the strings and repeat stringing again. This time, please use 31lbs string tension (the highest standard). The result will come to that almost 99% graphite badminton rackets are all deformed or cracked. But still, any of PRO ACE Rackets remains unbroken and harmed nowhere.'
That would also depend on the stringer's skill too. And to make their sayings more trustworthy, the site must first be of better quality, and they should show pictures to try to prove how their frames are tougher than other brands. Asking people to break their racquets and waste money on stringing, that's a big NO NO.