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efd
03-26-2002, 12:25 PM
I just found out that the SK-70 is not 70 grams. It turns out ot be 70 grams without the grip so there is 1/3 of the weight is missing. What a maketing scam!
Yogi
03-26-2002, 07:59 PM
Going by what u say, if 2/3rds weight is 70 gms then man the racket is just a U in terms of weight!
efd
03-26-2002, 09:45 PM
The fraction was suppose to give you the idea what is missing. Lets say it's about 10 grams missing without the grip, how about that since it was measured in a badminton shop today with a electronic scale.
Don
03-26-2002, 10:35 PM
uhm... mine weighs 70 grams with the grip... actually 75 grams with many overgrips too.
Matt
03-26-2002, 11:11 PM
I think efd's discovery varies depending on what grip size is the racket.
Don
03-27-2002, 06:15 AM
I believe it only comes in one size.
Iwan
03-27-2002, 07:45 AM
dont u guys think efd is just trying to get you worked up? take a look at his name, it doesnt even take careful consideration to type that name out. its almost the same as typing out asd... seems to me like he's just trying to make fun of people. which has been happening quite often lately on this board. but... then again I might be wrong.
TDotSmAsHer
03-27-2002, 09:18 AM
Where can I buy one of those racquets if I'm in Toronto, Canada? Also, how stiff is the karakal?
UkPlayer
03-27-2002, 11:03 AM
on't know where you can buy one but it's a stiff racket
TDotSmAsHer
03-27-2002, 04:04 PM
Wouldn't happen to come in iso head would it?? :PP
TDotSmAsHer
03-27-2002, 04:05 PM
ALso I heard you need a strong arm/wrist to play with light racquets.... so maybe I shouldn't get one so light like the karakal.
UkPlayer
03-27-2002, 06:09 PM
No, it doesn't come in ISO

Don't you need a strong arm to play with heavier rackets? I guess it's subjective. Pick 1 up and see how it feels.
Jack
03-27-2002, 06:12 PM
Where abouts are you in TO? I can let you try out the SL70, Ti75 (titanium), SL80 & TG90. I play several times a week, so let me know if you're interested.
TDotSmAsHer
03-27-2002, 08:12 PM
Hence my name I only started playing around 4 months ago! Currently using a mp-55 and I think it's a bit too heavy for me. I'm not sure if oval will suit me though since I am used to iso. But I guess thats just a matter of time. I live at around Jane/dundas area. Thanks! Oh and where did you buy yours? I don't think any stores sell them here.
TDotSmAsHer
03-27-2002, 08:13 PM
What's your email or msn?
Andy
03-28-2002, 11:09 AM
It's all a matter of time that you'll get used to it's new design...whether it's ISO or oval head, longer or shorter shaft, after a short period of time, you'll eventually get use to the racquet. I saw it at a store in Edmonton couple years ago and I just love it so my friend and I have some connections to get the racquets ship to us. Why don't you email me where you usually play and perhaps I could meet up w/ you and let you test it out...it's different than the Yonex racquets that you're used to of course...

talk to you later...
Jack
03-28-2002, 11:14 AM
You can contact me at the above email address...
TDotSmAsHer
03-28-2002, 04:57 PM
Where? They took out that feature I think.
Jack
03-28-2002, 09:51 PM
tangjack@yahoo.com
Howard
03-28-2002, 11:46 PM
WOW i wouldn't get it if i were you.no power at all and once you play with this racket its very hard to switch to a nother racket.
Don
03-29-2002, 09:39 AM
May be you can't deliver the power? The racquet is nice and light and maneuvable. I can generate the equivalent amount of power as with my ti-10 because I have the skill.
TDotSmAsHer
03-29-2002, 09:49 AM
How would you rate control for the sk-70 vs the ti-10 don? Like controlling drops and stuff which one is better?
Don
03-29-2002, 12:00 PM
The minor, and I emphasize minor differences is the net play and the time it takes to reset. The SL-70 is shorter and lighter; therefore, making it a little more maneuverable at the net. During long rallies, the amount of time to reset is slightly quicker. All other shots I do not really see any difference in feel.
TDotSmAsHer
03-30-2002, 10:17 PM
TO Jack:

Email is sent! :)
Howard
03-31-2002, 07:24 PM
it's no that i can't deliever the power... Go read my review in the misc section.I take back what i say.this racket has OK power.just cause it's light and head light.
control and everyting else is great.just read my review
Don
03-31-2002, 08:14 PM
I question your "OK power". What does this mean? You contradict yourself on control. Did you use the factory strings? What tension did you use on this racquet?
Howard
04-01-2002, 02:35 AM
The power was not great.I restrung it at 23lbs with bg-70pro.The power was not great but control was easy. Its very sharp on net play. but i would say the power was equal to what yo wold get from a Ti-5 light but VERY strong wrist plyer could get ore out of it.I get alot more power from my forza starpower 10000.
Jack
04-01-2002, 05:23 PM
It really depends on the person's skill not the racquet (in most cases). If you have the skill and wrist strength, you can certainly generate enough speed in your smash. I've been using the SL70 strung at 25lbs w/ BG65 and switching to Ti75 strung at 26lbs w/BG70 depending on situations...to say these 2 racquets generate no power would be a major understatement...