Armortec 900 Technique

[xrawrhenry]

Can anyone give me some information about the AT900T? How did it felt in terms of control, power, defense, and etc? Was it good at the net, smashing, clears and backhands? Head heavy or head light? I'm planning to get this racket but I want to know a little about it before I happen to purchase it. Thank you all!

[Easy Tiger]

Okay, because I love repeating info that's already available.....

The AT900T is a great racket if you like head heavy rackets. If you don't, you're better of with an ArcSaber or Nanospeed. Probably the weirdest part I find about it, is that it feels slower than an even balanced racket, until you find yourself pulling off some outrageous returns and net shots. I also like the forgiving nature of the racket, especially when you're playing like a gimp or are a bit tired. It's got a big sweetspot which means you don't have to be a pro to get good shots out of it.

I think it's one of the best all-rounder head-heavy rackets, and it doesn't hurt that it looks sharp either.

Get the 900T if you delight in winning a point through out manoeuvering your opponents, get the 900P if you can't help but smash anything that goes over your head ;)

[klein_8888]

but the at900t is stiff. does it suitable for an average player like me. with slow swings

[Easy Tiger]

The shaft is stiff but that's only one part of the rebound equation. As long as you don't string it too high, you'll be fine.

[cayzi]

Is AT900T to much of the racket for a player which is not so strong in arm and wrist?

Is it a racket which is hard to handle?

I'm not a pro and am I not a beginner.

[LD rules!]

I bought a Armortec 900 technique again !!!
I used to have one but I sold it when I bought my nanospeed 9900 then the other day I bought another one !! I used to love the AT900 technique before I bought my ns9900 but now I don't like it anymore it doesn't seem like the same racket I sold
I used to feel that it had tons of power but now it doesn't seem to have the power it used to have . Also it feels not very durable in comparison to my ns9900.
I do think the problem is the strings the tension is too low I will get it re strung soon and see what the difference is

[adonis]

Is AT900T to much of the racket for a player which is not so strong in arm and wrist?

Is it a racket which is hard to handle?

I'm not a pro and am I not a beginner.

don't think so, as mentioned again and again here, the racket is quite an easy to use and forgiving racket.

[cayzi]

don't think so, as mentioned again and again here, the racket is quite an easy to use and forgiving racket.

What does actually "easy to use" means because every one have different badminton knowledge?

[LD rules!]

What does actually "easy to use" means because every one have different badminton knowledge?

It means that you do not have to be Lin dan or taufik to use it and have amazing technique
Basically it doesn't matter what your ability is it is a great racket in anyones hands

[cayzi]

That is what I wanted to know. Because it is a pro racket for me logical explanation would be that racket is to much for average player to handle it.

Some says get AT600 because it is less stiff or get ArcSaber 7.

How about ArcSaber 7 compare to AT900T or Z slash compare to AT900T?


I also like Victor BS09, 11 or SW36 which looks less stiff but BS 11 and SW32 are now available just with G2 grip which is to small for me.

Regards

[LD rules!]

That is what I wanted to know. Because it is a pro racket for me logical explanation would be that racket is to much for average player to handle it.

Some says get AT600 because it is less stiff or get ArcSaber 7.

How about ArcSaber 7 compare to AT900T or Z slash compare to AT900T?


I also like Victor BS09, 11 or SW36 which looks less stiff but BS 11 and SW32 are now available just with G2 grip which is to small for me.

Regards

first of all 90% of people here are not pro badminton players (but we dream that hopefully one day maybe ...) but most of us have top of the range rackets just because you don't consider yourself to be a pro doesn't mean you can't buy a racket used by a pro

[LD rules!]

That is what I wanted to know. Because it is a pro racket for me logical explanation would be that racket is to much for average player to handle it.

Some says get AT600 because it is less stiff or get ArcSaber 7.

How about ArcSaber 7 compare to AT900T or Z slash compare to AT900T?


I also like Victor BS09, 11 or SW36 which looks less stiff but BS 11 and SW32 are now available just with G2 grip which is to small for me.

Regards

I think the AT900t is better than the arc 7 and probaly the z is better than the arc 7 as well

[cayzi]

just because you don't consider yourself to be a pro doesn't mean you can't buy a racket used by a pro

Hm...

Usually pro have good technique and a arm and wrist to control PRO racket. That doesn't mean that I or other recreation type of player can handle the racket.

By handling I mean that you can get as much of possible out of it and that you don't get tired after 1-2 hours using it. I will not buy a best racket just because PRO is using it thinking "if I pro is using it that means that my game will be like his as well" but I will buy a racket that I can handle and where my game will approve after a while.

True I like AT900T but I don't have option jet to try it. Racket is not cheap so I do not want to make mistake.

Regards

[texin7]

if u know some1 who got the racket, then try it once and c weather it will suit u.that will be the best way to approach

[cayzi]

if u know some1 who got the racket, then try it once and c weather it will suit u.that will be the best way to approach

that is a problem. I do not have a chance so my only attributes are this forum I guess or just order it and try it and then sell it here if I do not like it.

Regards

[Easy Tiger]

Like I said, if you're a beginner, just string it at 22lbs and you'll really like it, assuming you like head heavy rackets.

If you don't like head heavy rackets, look at maybe the ArcSabers or one of the Nanospeeds might be better for you. If you don't want to spend absolute top dollar, the NS7700 is a really nice racket.

The AT900T is not a hard racket to use, but if you string it at 27lbs you will hate it.

Having said that, an even balanced racket with a medium flex shaft would probably be an easier play for a beginner.

[cayzi]

Like I said, if you're a beginner, just string it at 22lbs and you'll really like it, assuming you like head heavy rackets.


I don't know yet about head heavy rackets but this one feels really good in my hands and doesn't feels so much head heavy at all.

Arc series is nice but I did not like the feel of Arc10. What I like was Arc7 and Z-slash for which I read is hard to use even for a players which have many other Yonex racket in their bags so I guess this would be to much for me.

What I had been surprised is that Z-slash is really flex in one way and quite stiff in another way. Anyone experiences the same?

NS series is also nice but I guess NS9900, 9000, 8000 is too stiff for me. What I like was NS4500, NS6000.

Regards

[Easy Tiger]

What I had been surprised is that Z-slash is really flex in one way and quite stiff in another way. Anyone experiences the same?

Yeah the head is very torsionally stiff, but although the shaft is supposed to be stiff if you flex them both in your hands the AT900T is noticably stiffer.


NS series is also nice but I guess NS9900, 9000, 8000 is too stiff for me. What I like was NS4500, NS6000.

Why not get one of those then?

[cayzi]

Yeah the head is very torsionally stiff, but although the shaft is supposed to be stiff if you flex them both in your hands the AT900T is noticably stiffer.


So you suggest here that I should go for Z-slash because it is more flex?

Do you think that I would have problems with Z-slah like you are having because you are used to your AT series? I'm coming from non Yonex so maybe this is a good chance to do the jump right on Z-slash?

Regards

[alana07]

you wont go wrong with either AT900T or SW36, strung at 23lbs...:D

[cayzi]

you wont go wrong with either AT900T or SW36, strung at 23lbs...:D

What if I take this racket and strung it to a higher level compare to other middle class rackets?

I did not try SW36 yet. I'm waiting for G4 grip.

Regards

[druss]

The tension you string at has less to do with the racket then it does with your playing ability. I string all my rackets at 24lbs to 26lbs regardless of the racket, whether a $80 Apacs or $200 Yonex.

"Pro level racket" is a pretty useless phrase in that most pro's can play almost as well with a $100 racket as they can with a $200 racket, they are pro's not because of the racket but because of their skill. In reality, technology improvements do much more for the average player than they do for the "Pro's". Even for the average player, shoes, string and string tension are more important than the racket.

[alana07]

What if I take this racket and strung it to a higher level compare to other middle class rackets?

I did not try SW36 yet. I'm waiting for G4 grip.

Regards


why would you want to string this racket at a higher tension since you dont consider yourself a pro level player? Stringing the racket at tensions lower than 25lbs makes the racket easier to handle as the sweetspot is larger, hence easier to use.

[cayzi]

why would you want to string this racket at a higher tension since you dont consider yourself a pro level player? Stringing the racket at tensions lower than 25lbs makes the racket easier to handle as the sweetspot is larger, hence easier to use.

I see.

But what then is a point buying good racket if string tension are everything according to your statement?

Thanks!

[alana07]

I see.

But what then is a point buying good racket if string tension are everything according to your statement?

Thanks!


for me, i buy good racket for its performance...and the string tension suits my playing level. i've tried stringing at 26lbs but just couldnt play with it as the whole racket feels like a woodnen plank, but that's just me. i've seen court friends who are just starting out, omg their string tension is at 31lbs!!! they said the "expert" player ask them to string at that tension, plays better!!! and after a short while, they come complaining of elbow pains...:rolleyes:
so what then, is your objective by stringing your racket at high tensions since you dont consider yourself a "pro level" player?
you can always string it up to your suitable tension, and i'm sure the AT900T will have no trouble performing up to your required tension.

[cayzi]

Hi!

Just a question. I tried AT900T second time and today I also got Carlton VT Tour and I must say it just feels great!!!!!

What I want to ask is I have AT900T U3 and Carlton is U4 (I'm not sure if Yonex and Carlton have same griping sizing).

Both racket have different characteristic: AT900T head heavy, Carlton even balance, etc.-...

What would happen if I change AT900T for U4 regarding racket performance and my game?

I do not feel that AT900T is heavy - it feels great but Carlton have another great feeling because it is kind of balance weight.

Remember this is my second play with AT900T.

Regards

[xrawrhenry]

Yonex Amortec 900 Technique For Sale!

Hi does anyone want to buy an Yonex Amortec 900 Technique 4U G4 US coded strung with BG80 at 26/28lbs for $175? If the price is too high I can negotiate. The racket has a minor paint scrape on the top of the frame from picking up the shuttlecock too much. I can also supply one free Yonex Super Grap with the racket. If anything feel free to email me personally. Thank You!

Email: xhenryjai@hotmail.com

Racket Specs:
Model: Yonex Armortec 900 Technique
Grip Size: G4
Weight: 4U
Racket Shaft Code: 250594US
Strings: Yonex BG80 26/28 lbs
Other: Stock Grip wrapped with Yonex Super Grap (red)

[glydersid]

i have a 4ug4 one, and its my main racket now. however i find that the racket is much more head heavy than my previous at 800 def 4ug5. i mean its great, theres more power, but i always thought they are both similar to each other.

[Babyface]

bit of an out of the blue question, but i was wondering whether someone could tell me which weight TH was using during the time he was using the technique.

[jymbalaya]

bit of an out of the blue question, but i was wondering whether someone could tell me which weight TH was using during the time he was using the technique.

Pretty sure it was a 4U. He used the 4U AT700 as well, if my memory serves me correctly.

[thejym]

Pretty sure it was a 4U. He used the 4U AT700 as well, if my memory serves me correctly.

It was a 3U. Can't tell you about the AT700 but I'm positive about the AT900T.

[LD rules!]

It was a 3U. Can't tell you about the AT700 but I'm positive about the AT900T.

As far as I am aware, he use's 3UG4 for all of his rackets. Including AT900T and AT700 (old)

[Babyface]

i remember ants saying that he used a 4u at700.

[LD rules!]

i remember ants saying that he used a 4u at700.

I think he used both weight versions, there is a photo on this forum that ants posted of one of TH rackets, and it was 3UG4

[staiger]

4u AT700 ,I dont see any point in that ! and I guess it wont be that popular