Found some solution for the broken frame.

[Smichz]

I dont know whether u guys knew about this,but broken frame problem can be solved.The reason why i post this thread is because i never seen any threads that talks about this.I found this solution while i went back to indo.I went to some stores n consulting about how can i repair my broken frame.While i'm in china,a racket repairer told me that in my case(2 point breaks,on 12 n 2 o'clock position),it's really hard to repair it.In case if he could repair it,it can't hold a high tension like i wanted as well.It can only go up to 20 lbs.His method of repairing is to use some glue,n put some steel stick into the broken points,which will also add some more weight to the frame.It'll cost me about 20 USD,but with no guarantee that the repair would work good.So,it turns me down n i thought i may find a better solution.

I was right,there is another solution.It was the new frame n the t-joint.It costs less than 5 USD.The frame n t joint is similar to the old carbonex rackets,which still carries the old steel t-joint on the outside.It can be strung up to 26 lbs.How to do it?It requires u to cut down the original frame n some small part of the shaft n change it to a new frame n the t-joint.After the frame is cutted down,the new frame is joined by the t-joint,join it to the shaft.

I havent tried it yet,quite busy these days,but i'll let u guys know after i tried,about how it feels.

Hope this tip is useful for all of u who wanted to bring back our R.I.P soldiers to the war field again.:):):)

[pedro22]

The big question here is where would you get the same frame (not just any frame) to replace the frame of your broken racquet?

[skunklover]

ya, where would you get the frame???

[Midget_Boy]

If this method works, you could customize and create your own racquet, opening a new world of possibilities, :p . MP-99 frame + NS-9k shaft, CAB-20 frame with AT-700 shaft. I don't know why you would do that, but a possibility nonetheless, for originality at least, ;) . Maybe even mix it up with Yonex/Mizuno or Carlton/SOTX, :p .

[Smichz]

Yeah..that's possible though.Customize the head n shaft of different racquets.But that requires something i guess.Sacrifice!Perhaps if ur high value racket for ex:"AT900"'s frame is broken,u can change its frame with another older or less valued racket's frame.But it can only be joined by the yonex old type t-joint.In my case,i bought 2 frames n 2 t-joint in indonesia,right in "old pasar pagi".They sell these things over there.Otherwise,ask ur racket distributor if they have these things or u can ask ur indo friends to buy it n ship it to wherever u r.

[Pete LSD]

Wouldn't it be too much trouble? Why not just get a replacement if the racquet is still uner the manufacturer's warranty? But experimentation is always interesting.

[LazyBuddy]

Interesting experiement, but i see some problems:

1. In wester world, the labor charge is usually a lot of higher, and the professional workmanship in badminton is rare. It always NOT possible to find a repair pro in local area, and the bill can be as high as a new racket, with no gurantee.

2. Most breakages I see are at the frame. Very few cases regarding shaft or handle. Therefore, it's hard to obtain the new frame, as the demand is much higher than the shaft or handle.

[Smichz]

Isnt the frame that is one of the most fragile part of every rackets,LazyBuddy?Well..this method,if possibly executed,by joining 2 different racket parts together,to get a new mutant racket.Like frankenstein racket.LOL..

[Smichz]

Actually,u can do it by urself.U just need a driller(to make a small hole on the t-joint,for stringing),a strong glue,and something to cut the shaft.But still,u have to search out for the parts,in this case,the frame n the outer t-joint.Once u got the parts,u can try to do it by urself.

[LazyBuddy]

Isnt the frame that is one of the most fragile part of every rackets,LazyBuddy?

That's exactly my point. Most broke racket has the broken head frame. Therefore, it's very hard to obtain a broken racket, with a almost perfect frame, but a broken shaft / handle. :rolleyes:

[silentheart]

Any one want a hybrid of NS9Ks shaft with AT900p frame? I can order 1 each and use the outer t joint to create the monster. NOT!

[skunklover]

I forsee a solution...
find everybody with a racket in the racket graveyard, and have all the broken rackets sent to one person!!!then, have them do orders and make said rackets...all proceeds from sales go to BadmintonCentral.com:D:D:D:DNOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!

[Oldhand]

Once u got the parts,u can try to do it by urself.

O yeah, sounds extremely safe! :rolleyes:

Umm, do let us know where you're playing... so that we can all keep away.
The last thing you want is to get hit in the face by a flying racquet head. :D

[h4n5ip]

hmmm.... I just realize that's why some shops carry just the T-Join frame.
However, you couldn't get the same frame as you had before.

Good luck for your new weird racket :p :p :p
and don't forget to post when you are able to play

[Smichz]

Ok Guys..finally the experiment is done,n it works well.Tried to play with it n..gosh,unbelievable,this thing is hot!Even though the appearance might look a lil bit weird n ugly,but this thing can play!Strung at 25 lbs,afraid that the considered cheap frame(Rp 25K(3USD)) cant hold such a high tension,but in fact,it's still a monster.It could hold some strong smashes.So..This is what all of us were waiting for!The pictures that will say a thousand words!!

[Smichz]

http://lrg.zorpia.com/0/2868/18357251.bd7821.jpg


http://lrg.zorpia.com/0/2868/18356428.137a4d.jpg
This is how it looks like before it's broken..



http://lrg.zorpia.com/0/3665/23460826.5935de.jpg

After it's broken..=(


After about 4 months waiting,at last,i found this method..

This is what u first need..

http://lrg.zorpia.com/0/3665/23460864.3473d4.jpg
An outer T-joint from any old rackets,or buy it if they sell it.And a good frame.


http://lrg.zorpia.com/0/3665/23460822.5c3ff7.jpg
U have to cut the head of the "Dead soldier",and grind the end of the shaft,so that it'll fit into the t-joint.



http://lrg.zorpia.com/0/3665/23460863.f9dbf9.jpg



http://lrg.zorpia.com/0/3665/23460821.54dbcc.jpg
Then,plug it into the t-joint,and then,plug the frame also into the t-joint...



http://lrg.zorpia.com/0/3665/23460819.8c6ca9.jpg
It'll look like this afterwards..



http://lrg.zorpia.com/0/3665/23460825.4843ec.jpg
Keep the head of ur "Dead soldiers" if u want..



http://lrg.zorpia.com/0/3665/23460835.bb5294.jpg

http://lrg.zorpia.com/0/3665/23460833.4eec50.jpg
After that,put lots of strong glues,first to the point where the t-joint connects to the frame,let it dry.After it's really dry,then glue it to the point where the t-joint connects to the shaft.



http://lrg.zorpia.com/0/3665/23460885.749af0.jpg

Then spray some paint to make ur "awaken soldier" looks good..



Give it a try guys!!Make some Hybrid rackets!!

[Smichz]

I know that most of us doubt that this would work.Myself as well,didnt really expect that this would work.But the result is so suprising.Tried to really smash few times with it,and also,play normally..n yet,nothing happend.Of course,a really good glue to hold the parts strong is strongly needed.

[xXazn_romeoXx]

damn....welcome to the "make your own rackets" course...i wonder if you could buy this kinda thing online...or better yet, instead of glue, would sodering(sp?) the 2 parts together be better than glue?

[skunklover]

random question...they SELL the T-joints????

[Double_Player]

what kind of glue are you using?

[Reiko]

This is crazy. lol I really don't agree with this.

[Smichz]

Any one want a hybrid of NS9Ks shaft with AT900p frame? I can order 1 each and use the outer t joint to create the monster. NOT!

Hehe..that'll be cool if u can make it happend!

[Smichz]

This is crazy. lol I really don't agree with this.

Hehe..it's up to u whether u agree with this or not.I did this because i just wanna wake my "dead soldier" up again.That's why i said "a solution for a broken frame".This might be a hope for ppl who broke their racket n still wanna fix their racket n bring it to the game,again.I'm not suggesting for u guys to cut ur 2 good rackets and make a hybrid one.That'll be too risky!But since my TSF300 is already dead,so i did something to it came back.That's why i said that this is more of a frankenstein racket.:D:D:D

[Smichz]

what kind of glue are you using?

I took it to someone who is specialize in fixing rackets.I guess he used a glue that requires u to blend two different liquids to make it stronger.Sorry..i dont know the name of the glue.The package usually came with 2 glues n u mix them manually.:p

[Smichz]

random question...they SELL the T-joints????

Not t-joints that modern yonex rackets uses now.It's an outer t-joint,which usually comes with an older version of yonex rackets.Some places has it,like indonesia.

[llpjlau]

hybrid rackets! imagine a NS9KX shaft with an AT700 head.

[twobeer]

OMG ;)

Looks Like Frankensteins racket :)

Generally this seems to be somethin to do if you have too much spare time at yor hands ;)

It kind of reminds me of the old "switch your graphic card instructions from Docktor Nårton :-) http://www.datadocktorn.nu/us_kortbyte1.php)

/Twobeer

[jhirata]

hybrid rackets! imagine a NS9KX shaft with an AT700 head.
That would just be deadly..

[Smichz]

hybrid rackets! imagine a NS9KX shaft with an AT700 head.

U can try it if u have that two dead soldiers..hehe:D,n share it with us afterwards..lol

[jhirata]

U can try it if u have that two dead soldiers..hehe:D,n share it with us afterwards..lol

I might be able to try it. I have both the AT700 and NS9K(S), the NS9KS's frame is broken.. I just need my at700's shaft to snap, so that i can make the ultimate hardhitter's racquet. :D Since the NS9K's head is broken, I took the U-shaped grommets out and I'm going to put it onto my isometric racquet, once the strings break. So.. my iso will be a musclepower racquet :D

[Smichz]

It'll be easier if u have friends from indo,since they will be easier to shop it for u.Badminton related stuffs r alot over there..they sell a pack of U grommets for Rp5000 only,n the outer t-joint is only around Rp8000.Cheap thing they have there.

[MZHZ92]

Maybe you can use it now, but you are right, it looks damn ugly. :D

[jhirata]

It'll be easier if u have friends from indo,since they will be easier to shop it for u.Badminton related stuffs r alot over there..they sell a pack of U grommets for Rp5000 only,n the outer t-joint is only around Rp8000.Cheap thing they have there.
Haha.. I've actually been collecting the U-shaped grommets from broken racquets that I've found in rubbish bins around the courts.. :D
Heh.. I might sound really really poor, I also steal the replacement grips and overgrips from broken racquets in rubbish bins if they're still in good condition and they're new.

[Smichz]

Haha.. I've actually been collecting the U-shaped grommets from broken racquets that I've found in rubbish bins around the courts.. :D
Heh.. I might sound really really poor, I also steal the replacement grips and overgrips from broken racquets in rubbish bins if they're still in good condition and they're new.

Haha..nothing's wrong with it.Last time,i also took a broken ti-7 from the court dustbin,n i use it for experiment.So..next time,try to look for an outer t-joint from broken cheap steel rackets..that way,u can try to make ur own hybrid racket.:D

[jhirata]

Haha..nothing's wrong with it.Last time,i also took a broken ti-7 from the court dustbin,n i use it for experiment.So..next time,try to look for an outer t-joint from broken cheap steel rackets..that way,u can try to make ur own hybrid racket.:D

Maybe we can call that as re-cylcing. :D

[martin8768]

haha i really think this wont work very well and buy a new racket is what you should do if your serious, but this is good fun :P haha are you going to give us a review of your DIY racket? haha

[Retro_10s]

Central sports in coventry repaired a Carlton Airblade superlite i used to play on,.. the repair was spot on,.. racket took the same tension as it always had and played the same,.. even restrung it for me,.. all in for £40.

Shame it broke 2 months after on the opposite side of the break!

[Kevindoui]

Im wondering if there is anything in the laws of badminton stating that "upgrading" your racket is legal?

[Retro_10s]

I don't think so,.. as far as i know you can play on whatever you want,....It would make stringing/ grommeting your racket problematic wouldn't it,... and changing grips etc, Heavy mods,... I doubt there's a rule against it.

[jhirata]

I don't think so,.. as far as i know you can play on whatever you want,....It would make stringing/ grommeting your racket problematic wouldn't it,... and changing grips etc, Heavy mods,... I doubt there's a rule against it.
The only rule concerning the racquet is that it should not exceed a certain amount of length for the shaft, handle, frame ( length and width ), etc. Weight and stuff matters absolutely not.

[Smichz]

haha i really think this wont work very well and buy a new racket is what you should do if your serious, but this is good fun :P haha are you going to give us a review of your DIY racket? haha

I think i have posted the review of my hybrid racket.It's head heavy,n the balance went up to 31cm.Good for smashing or offensive plays..but too bad since i mostly play double,i can't really use the racket,since it'll wear me down..;)

[anaznbabo]

what if my NS8K isnt broken at the same spot?
its broken at 10/11

[Smichz]

what if my NS8K isnt broken at the same spot?
its broken at 10/11

If u r seeking for the same feeling n playability,u better buy another one.Don't wanna spend to much money on it again?Maybe u can go for the 2nd hand NS8K.Cos this experiment wont help u with that.

But if u think that u don't wanna just throw it away.Maybe make it ur 2nd racket,or ur practice racket,then maybe u can do it.Because after u do so,u'll feel that it's heavier than b4.:)

[Smichz]

Central sports in coventry repaired a Carlton Airblade superlite i used to play on,.. the repair was spot on,.. racket took the same tension as it always had and played the same,.. even restrung it for me,.. all in for £40.

Shame it broke 2 months after on the opposite side of the break!

40GBP is almost enough to buy an MP ltd here.Way too expensive!Mine only costs around 8 GBP which includes the new frame,outer t-joint,installation,restring,NBG95.Strung it at 26lbs,n still last up till today.:D..

[6 woods]

That would just be deadly..


Yeah...

If the head (racket) come loose while smashing and hit your opponent's head.
Dead for sure..

[ilostmybrain]

Can you use just remove the head and stuff from cheap rackets like a Wilson Attacker?

[ilostmybrain]

Post a video of you fixing it and then playing with it, i'd like to see it