I was told that Yonex will release this 2 racquets before Chinese New Year i.e. 7th Feb 2008.

1. ArcSaber 10, spec : unknown.
2. MP Limited Edition, spec : unknown.

Where did you get your info?

We should ask ants if this is true. Unless he'ss not suppose to say anything hehe :D

I was told that Yonex will release this 2 racquets before Chinese New Year i.e. 7th Feb 2008.

1. ArcSaber 10, spec : unknown.
2. MP Limited Edition, spec : unknown.

The Yonex MusclePower Limited Edition is already available :)
Checked it out at a store in Bras Basah (Singapore) last week.
It looks quite like the Yonex MP-99.

Pictures of the Muscle Power Limited Edition please :)

Oh, is it the MP90 Thomas&Uber Cup edition ? But eh.. this was released ages ago.
http://badminton-psu.com/shop/p_image/341p1.gif

actually MP90 = MP99 in japan if im not wrong. but somehow this one is red

This certainly isn't what I saw :confused:
That one had 'Limited Edition' printed on it.
It also looks very much like the MP-99.

Oldhand, do you have a picture of it?

LoL, ArcSaber 10 already? Where's 8 and 9?

Hopefully, the new coming arcsaber 10 is something like the AT700. if not please let it be a good racquet for doubles just like the new ti-10 :D

I have a feel that it will only reach Singapore after Chinese New Year. :o

I still remember I bought my AT900-P on the Chinese New Year eve from Artic Sport. :p

Oldhand, do you have a picture of it?
I'm sorry but I don't :(

I saw it last night too... one of my playing partners was using it.
He's a Yonex-sponsored player... and, well, he didn't need to buy it ;)

I might be able to snap a picture next Monday.
But, er, no guarantees :o

LoL, ArcSaber 10 already? Where's 8 and 9?
a quantum leap?
there is a itch i can not scratch. just wait till the new racquet comes out.

I'm sorry but I don't :(

I saw it last night too... one of my playing partners was using it.
He's a Yonex-sponsored player... and, well, he didn't need to buy it ;)

I might be able to snap a picture next Monday.
But, er, no guarantees :o

wow, sponsored by yonex :p is good to have such level of player in you team.:)

Arc saber XX maybe? :P

Arc saber XX maybe? :P

you are almost there......:D:D:D
2 new Arc Saber series on the way.... replacing the MP series

actually MP90 = MP99 in japan if im not wrong. but somehow this one is red
Yup, you're right. The JP coded MP racquets have a '0' for the second digit. This helps identify fake JP coded MP racquets.. lol
The reason why it's red is because it's the Thomas&Uber Cup special edition MP90/99.

Can anyone confirm the exact specs of the Muscle Power Limited Edition? I saw the racket in person last night, the only visual difference between it and the MP99 is the slight color difference, MP LE is more orange with grey instead of yellow with black. The grommets on the upper half of the racket looks to be cheaper(thinner) than the MP99. It has Ultimum Ti as well. Is it actually a MP99 with a different paint job? The price of the racket is very attractive though... only $599HKD.:D

I know there is a limited edition for the AT series but i didn't know there was one for the MP series. Do you have any pics of the racket?

maybe it's a MP100 painted to look like an MP99! j/k! so many limited editions!!!

If I am not mistaken, MP99 LE was intro during the Japan Thomas/Uber 2006

If I am not mistaken, MP99 LE was intro during the Japan Thomas/Uber 2006

That's a negative... I've seen the MP99 LE, the MP LE is different, it's only " MusclePower Limited Edition"

Muscle Power LE is only for Asia Pacific.. or SP distribution. MP90 LE was introduced during the Japan ThomasCup 06.
For more info.. you can check the MP90 thread here

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28013&highlight=mp90

Ants, do you know if the MP LE is any different than the regular MP99?

Hi, Ar Dar.
Are you sure only HKD599??
that is kinda cheap for YY racket.
Did you get one for urself and try it out?
How is a stock amount? Mr. keen got stock adi?

Is there any difference in performance?

Picking one up tonight, will snap some photos as well.

Coool.
As i know Japan got this MP99-LE long time ago.
Where will you get it from? Rose or Mr. Keen.
Might plan to get one if the review from you was good.

Picking one up tonight, will snap some photos as well.

yeah, do let us know, $599 is a good deal.

The older MP99 Thomas/Uber LE can be bought at www.badminton-psu.com, it's about 183USD. But yeah.. the 599HKD one is like much cheaper.. O_O

Is there any difference in performance?

Not much difference that ive noticed. Maybe a little stiffer.

Can't wait to see some pictures of this LE

Sorry about the quality of the photos, using my old Casio camera :(
I bought 2 of them, one is getting strung and will be tested on Saturday.
If anyone would like to get one, feel free to contact me.

Almost left out the serial #

SP coded? maybe i will try to find in singapore if possible

SP coded? maybe i will try to find in singapore if possible
It's been available at Bras Basah since last week.
I bought a Ti-10 after deciding the MP-Limited Edition is not for me :)

Sorry about the quality of the photos, using my old Casio camera :(
What's there to be sorry about? :eek:
The pictures are very good!

So how is it compared to MP99? $599 seems to be a very good price... But I already have a CP MP99 sitting in my bag, so dunno if I want to add this to my collection... New Arc Saber... Need to save more $$$

What's there to be sorry about? :eek:
The pictures are very good!

The racket looks even better in real life :)

This is so 99..hehe

any reviews on how it plays yet?
does it feel like the 99?
and dan, where did you get it from, if i may ask?

lolz..yonex seems to really be running short on ideas for 2008..

it isn't limited edition like the armortec LE

Looks very similar to MP-99. Wonder if there is anything different other than the word "Limited".

Wow, such a BIG word "Limited"
Don't know will it available at Malaysia or not?
Anyone from malaysia know about the stock available and the price like?

Ar Dan, you got the 005 piece of the XXX.
How many piece does Sunrise produce for the LE??

any reviews on how it plays yet?
does it feel like the 99?
and dan, where did you get it from, if i may ask?

The racket is getting strung as we speak, will get to play with it tomorrow night. From the feel of the racket, it should play similar to the MP99, will let you guys know. But the price is HKD$250 cheaper than the MP99, that's what makes it interesting :p

I bought it from a shop in Mongkok on the Kowloon side, it is available now.

Ar Dan, you got the 005 piece of the XXX.
How many piece does Sunrise produce for the LE??

I think 005 is the color code used by Yonex, not production number.

can you tell the balance point of this racket?
might need your help to get one from HK for me...

I will measure it when I get home.
But it should be available in Malaysia.

For those of you who love MP99 can opt for the MP LE. Both is almost the same just that the LE feels a little stiffer.

MP Tour too.

http://www.bbesports.com/bbsxp/ShowPost.asp?id=41333

The MP Tour looks exactly like the MP99...
http://f19.yahoofs.com/users/46f67f14zfb2b97b/84d3/__hr_/a5b1.jpg?ph4SxhHBu1aO.lmI

arn't we getting a little side-tracked? haha what happened to the rumors of the high end Arcsabers?

arn't we getting a little side-tracked? haha what happened to the rumors of the high end Arcsabers?

There are no information on them yet... at least to the general public anyways.

arn't we getting a little side-tracked? haha what happened to the rumors of the high end Arcsabers?

Just be patient. :) ;)

Just be patient. :) ;)

Must be tough to keep silence when you know all about it :D

how much is an MP99 LE in malaysia ants? does anybody know? is it cheaper than MP99?

One of my friends in HK saw one in his shop or the shop he works at? Said it's like 1.2 mil HK... But very nice looking, he took pics of the interior and under the hood... I want one haha, but $$$

Hi Dan, the pic you post was MP-Limited right?
I heard there was a MP-Tour.
Did you saw that at HK?
2 of these racket were quit similiar in their color.

Must be tough to keep silence when you know all about it :D

Hahah.. its not tough.. ITS HARD!

how much is an MP99 LE in malaysia ants? does anybody know? is it cheaper than MP99?

I dont have any idea on prices for the racket in Malaysia.

well well well, looks like there will definitely be new ARCs coming out soon.
i just wonder what their playability will be like, and how much they will cost.

I wonder if it will be out within the next month or so...

keep an eye out for an all-england launch.
it's normally a popular time for yonex to introduce new racquets.

So the next high-end yonex racket is the ArcSaber 10 coming out in early February? :D

Hi Dan, the pic you post was MP-Limited right?
I heard there was a MP-Tour.
Did you saw that at HK?
2 of these racket were quit similiar in their color.

Nope... didn't see the MP Tour.
MP Limited is a metallic orange, similar to the AT800OFF.

can you tell the balance point of this racket?
might need your help to get one from HK for me...

MusclePower Limited
Balance point:

w/BG85 + factory grip = 300mm

no string + factory grip = 290mm

both rackets are brand new 3UG4.

Dear Ants,

Care to give us your opinion(s) on the other Arc Saber(s) you tested in late Feb or before they come out?

Thanks

SH

ants do you think you can even give us a time frame for when your NDA will be up? ;)

cant wait for the arc-sabre 10 to come out!!

Got these info and pic from other forum.

MP-Limited
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h252/roylui82/Racket/MP-Limited.jpg

MP-Tour
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h252/roylui82/Racket/MP-Tour.jpg

keep an eye out for an all-england launch.
it's normally a popular time for yonex to introduce new racquets.
yah i was just thinking that, cant wait for AE08! i want to see if theirs new pro bags! i've had the 9624 6pack since it came out like how long? 2-3 years? i need a new bag :p

i always thought the bags could use a bit more variety, at least in colour. everybody is using the same bag and colour. cannot show personal preferance and personality. :)

so this MP limited edition is not the repaint of 99...

Ants, is this Arcsaber10?

whoah, nice picture... where'd you get it from? Also wonder if it's actually going to be it.

wow, so fast leaked. is it real?

that looks soo photoshoped! comon thats a arc7 just replace the gold with red and the "10" on the shaft is a clear give away looks so fake! :P did u make it stork or did u find it ?

that looks soo photoshoped! comon thats a arc7 just replace the gold with red and the "10" on the shaft is a clear give away looks so fake! :P did u make it stork or did u find it ?

yes, you are right, this photoshopper was obviously lazy and the racquet is to close to AT900T.

I will not say anything until Ants has his first word.

I will not say anything until Ants has his first word.

why do you have to wait for ants? :p

I will not say anything until Ants has his first word.
Does this suggest that you know stuff about the new Arc Saber silentheart?

Does this suggest that you know stuff about the new Arc Saber silentheart?

i wonder....
then again, once ants says something....its pretty much settled

Hi Dan-
Any review for the MP-Limited Edition?

I only played one game with it on Saturday... all I can say it's a good racket and easy to use. More testing will be carried out by my friend tonight, he uses MP99, so he will have a better comparison.

The arc saber 10 got more interesting colour than the arc saber 10.But i bet the price will go higher than the 7.Wonder what r the new techs that the 10 will bring..

The arc saber 10 got more interesting colour than the arc saber 10.But i bet the price will go higher than the 7.Wonder what r the new techs that the 10 will bring..

Have you already seen it? :confused:

if you refer to the pic above, it was just a cheap attempt to get some words out of Ants...;)

have any arc saber's been released yet ?

heard the Arc-10 will be released around 20th in Japan.

Can anyone confirm the exact specs of the Muscle Power Limited Edition? I saw the racket in person last night, the only visual difference between it and the MP99 is the slight color difference, MP LE is more orange with grey instead of yellow with black. The grommets on the upper half of the racket looks to be cheaper(thinner) than the MP99. It has Ultimum Ti as well. Is it actually a MP99 with a different paint job? The price of the racket is very attractive though... only $599HKD.:D

No sure about exact specs but saw the MP LE in Singapore too. Selling at only SGD $169... not sure what's going on but was told it was the Limited
Edition as the name printed said... Looks very much like the MP99, I almost couldn't tell until the shop owner pointed out the difference.

"No sure about exact specs but saw the MP LE in Singapore too. Selling at only SGD $169..."

That's quite expensive... $599HKD = $110SGD

My friend tested it it tonight, he's been a long time user of the MP99. From his feedback, the racket is almost identical to the MP99, except it's sligtly stiffer and a tiny bit less powerful.

More testing will be carried out in the coming week, but for a racket that's $80 USD, it's a great deal!

Yup.. like what i've mentioned earlier in some posts in this thread. The LE specs are almost identical with the MP99 or MP90 ( JP ). The only difference is that this LE is slightly stiffer.
The idea of coming up with LE is from Yonex Sunrise Singapore and the LE is SP coded.

I know there are some other Arcs comming to besides 10. =) I got it from an assumed source.

"No sure about exact specs but saw the MP LE in Singapore too. Selling at only SGD $169..."

That's quite expensive...


believe this is the retail price before discount

I know there are some other Arcs comming to besides 10. =) I got it from an assumed source.

There will be 3...sumthing sumthing... u guess. ;)

There will be 3...sumthing sumthing... u guess. ;)

what?...sumthing sumthing...I don´t understand, what do you mean exactly?

I know there are some other Arcs comming to besides 10. =) I got it from an assumed source.
I still want my 350Z...

There will be 3...sumthing sumthing... u guess. ;)

Heheh, both you and I know, since I also got it directly from a reliable source as well. In fact, the demos might be arriving sometime very soon!

Heheh, both you and I know, since I also got it directly from a reliable source as well. In fact, the demos might be arriving sometime very soon!

why are you guys being so secretive? this is like trying to find out what the monster in cloverfield is. :p

why are you guys being so secretive? this is like trying to find out what the monster in cloverfield is. :p

If the information is confidential would you go spreading the news out? Technically we do not have to say anything at all actually heheh! Just be happy we are giving the information the way it is now heheh! =)

why are you guys being so secretive? this is like trying to find out what the monster in cloverfield is. :p
Just because I saw 2 racquets ran by me with banana case the other day, it does not mean the are comming out of the closet. If my the evil empire know I leak the news out without it's blessing, I might not get my racquet at the price I like. Still 350Z look pretty good to me. I still wish it is X not a 10 printed on the shaft.
PS, I tried to catched the racquets but they were to fast (lighting fast)...

So it's not only 1 new Arc Saber coming out now? It's 3? Well is there anything else you guys can tell us??:D:D. Just really anxious about them. How about a predicted release date?

you guys already leaked the info out. might as well tell us everything. :D;)

We should start encrypting our messages!! =)

why are you guys being so secretive? this is like trying to find out what the monster in cloverfield is. :pbecause of clones and fakes. Ex. there are copies of movies that came on the street before the official release to the theaters.

I think some of us know a different bits of the whole story;)

Guess all I can do now is wait :( lol

Just because I saw 2 racquets ran by me with banana case the other day, it does not mean the are comming out of the closet. If my the evil empire know I leak the news out without it's blessing, I might not get my racquet at the price I like. Still 350Z look pretty good to me. I still wish it is X not a 10 printed on the shaft.
PS, I tried to catched the racquets but they were to fast (lighting fast)...that fast moving banana case could have been a decoy. U might missed the guy with the trenchcoat walking pass behind u:p

"No sure about exact specs but saw the MP LE in Singapore too. Selling at only SGD $169..."

That's quite expensive... $599HKD = $110SGD

My friend tested it it tonight, he's been a long time user of the MP99. From his feedback, the racket is almost identical to the MP99, except it's sligtly stiffer and a tiny bit less powerful.

More testing will be carried out in the coming week, but for a racket that's $80 USD, it's a great deal!

Where can you get it for $80 USD?:eek:

Yup.. like what i've mentioned earlier in some posts in this thread. The LE specs are almost identical with the MP99 or MP90 ( JP ). The only difference is that this LE is slightly stiffer.
The idea of coming up with LE is from Yonex Sunrise Singapore and the LE is SP coded.

:D Sunrise is so good that make a Limited Edition cheaper than original

Where can you get it for $80 USD?:eek:

From HK, PM me if you want to get one ;)

Pardon me, does MP-99 LE come in 2U G4/G5?

Pardon me, does MP-99 LE come in 2U G4/G5?

I believe they only come in 3U.

When looking at just the shaft painting, MP99, MP-LIMITED and MP-TOUR are nearly the same. But comparing with MP99, MP-LIMITED is a bit orange, while MP-TOUR is a bit yellow.

Also, according to the wordings on the shaft, the MP-TOUR is of "Full Carbon Graphite" and also only "Designed in Japan" (seems to be made in Taiwan). The MP-TOUR is at a price of about HKD 4xx.

When looking at just the shaft painting, MP99, MP-LIMITED and MP-TOUR are nearly the same. But comparing with MP99, MP-LIMITED is a bit orange, while MP-TOUR is a bit yellow.

Also, according to the wordings on the shaft, the MP-TOUR is of "Full Carbon Graphite" and also only "Designed in Japan" (seems to be made in Taiwan). The MP-TOUR is at a price of about HKD 4xx.

If that's the case, then the MP Tour is not worth it to buy since the MP LIMITED only cost a little more but it's made in Japan and performs quite well.

If that's the case, then the MP Tour is not worth it to buy since the MP LIMITED only cost a little more but it's made in Japan and performs quite well.

"Made in Japan" is a point, but what if the MP-Tour also gives you the performance and feel of a MP99? It may then be a really good choice for beginners or those with lower budget.

By the way, I'm looking forward to seeing more of your reviews to the MP-Limited. I'm really interested in this "limited" edition, haha.

From HK, PM me if you want to get one ;)

is hk$599 the standard price you would get from a shop in mongkok say, or is this a special price for you alone?

$599 is the shop price, so there will more discount if buying more than 1 racket.

Well, the MP-tour selling price is half of the price of the MP-Limited in Singapore.

And the Tour version is definitely made in Taiwan.

MP Tour is SGD79.9 at sportslink woodlands.

They also got a MP99 (SGD199, free 6in1 thermal bag and a pair of socks) there. T he tour and 99 do have some color difference.

MP Tour is SGD79.9 at sportslink woodlands.

They also got a MP99 (SGD199, free 6in1 thermal bag and a pair of socks) there. T he tour and 99 do have some color difference.
The one at Causeway Point right ? That's where I bought my first Yonex racquet, a CAB8Sp for 35SGD. Sportslink seems to sell many racquets at a very discounted price.

The one at Causeway Point right ? That's where I bought my first Yonex racquet, a CAB8Sp for 35SGD. Sportslink seems to sell many racquets at a very discounted price.

Yes, the Causeway Point one. But I think queensway shops offer more attactive price at most of the time.

Yes, the Causeway Point one. But I think queensway shops offer more attactive price at most of the time.

Would you mind posting the address of the shop?

Would you mind posting the address of the shop?

There is a Queensway shopping Centre near the Queenstown MRT, all the shops inside are selling sports things. You can check all the shop that selling badminton stuff there to find the best price

I was told that Yonex will release this 2 racquets before Chinese New Year i.e. 7th Feb 2008.

1. ArcSaber 10, spec : unknown.
2. MP Limited Edition, spec : unknown.

My apologies for 'jumping-in' like this, but...
there's a new(er) version of the Ti-10 out.:eek:
No, I don't mean the Ti-10 (white at top of racket head) that my wife got me...;)
This is a new(er) racket...

My apologies for 'jumping-in' like this, but...
there's a new(er) version of the Ti-10 out.:eek:
No, I don't mean the Ti-10 (white at top of racket head) that my wife got me...;)
This is a new(er) racket...

really !!!!! yummy :rolleyes:

really !!!!! yummy :rolleyes:

The date-code (on the cone) was 191278SP ;)
Didn't think much of it until I read your profile!!!:D

My apologies for 'jumping-in' like this, but...
there's a new(er) version of the Ti-10 out.:eek:
No, I don't mean the Ti-10 (white at top of racket head) that my wife got me...;)
This is a new(er) racket...

Really theres a newer Ti 10 than the yellow and white one? can someone post a picture?

i dun think there's sucha thing..lolzz..new rackets coming out for 2008 in febuary and march are the following:

Arc Saber 3, 5, 10

as for the mp limited..really depends wut part of the world u r in..lol

i dun think there's sucha thing..lolzz..new rackets coming out for 2008 in febuary and march are the following:

Arc Saber 3, 5, 10

as for the mp limited..really depends wut part of the world u r in..lol
How accurate is your information regarding the Arc Sabers? And do you have any specs for them?

My apologies for 'jumping-in' like this, but...
there's a new(er) version of the Ti-10 out.:eek:
No, I don't mean the Ti-10 (white at top of racket head) that my wife got me...;)
This is a new(er) racket...
sure..??? i nvr heard bout this.when they going to release the new ti-10??:D:D:D

i dun think there's sucha thing..lolzz..new rackets coming out for 2008 in febuary and march are the following:

Arc Saber 3, 5, 10

as for the mp limited..really depends wut part of the world u r in..lol

sure..??? i nvr heard bout this.when they going to release the new ti-10??:D:D:D

Held it with my own hands. Couldn't believe it myself...
It's got a purple-ish colour-scheme on the racket head. ;)
Seriously, I kid you not! It's a new(er) Ti-10. :)

Held it with my own hands. Couldn't believe it myself...
It's got a purple-ish colour-scheme on the racket head. ;)
Seriously, I kid you not! It's a new(er) Ti-10. :)

you sure its not fake? a purple ti 10... i stay with my white and yellow one

Why would Yonex continuously update the Ti10's colour scheme ? O_o

How accurate is your information regarding the Arc Sabers? And do you have any specs for them?

my informarion is VERY accurate..lolz..let's just say I get info and phone calls from yonex here n there..

specs wise..none yet..but..the crappy thing is..they are gonna be pretty pricey..sigh..

you sure its not fake? a purple ti 10... i stay with my white and yellow one

Nope. It isn't fake. I'll rat out the shop if I'm proven wrong...:p
Same here, I'll stick with my white-yellow one (albeit as a healthy distraction to my AT700)...;)
On a side-note, a friend of mine had just been telling me how he'd pick his black-red one over his (then) new white-yellow one before I came across this...:)

well if you can please tell us if theres any difference between the new ti 10 and the newer ti 10 haha thanks and post a few close up pictures PLEASE =] thank you!!!

ya..i planning to buy 1 ti-10,if this purple ti-10 coming out soon, i will wait. LOL

well if you can please tell us if theres any difference between the new ti 10 and the newer ti 10 haha thanks and post a few close up pictures PLEASE =] thank you!!!

I held it side-by-side to a white-yellow one and could not spot any inherent difference (other than colour).
Balance points were identical for both...;)
Have heard (rumours) that there's something different about the muscle power frame (though I'm not sure what the difference is).:confused:
I do not intend to buy one, as I have what I need in my racket bag right now (need to curb the urge to spend).:o
I'm just surprised by the lack of 'publicity' surrounding this. Also, I do not fully comprehend the need to 'facelift' the Ti-10.
Ah well, what do I know?:o:p;)

wow, they're really pimpin up the ti-10 if that's true.

if it gets released on the 20th, any ideas on its availability in shops in HK?

my informarion is VERY accurate..lolz..let's just say I get info and phone calls from yonex here n there..

specs wise..none yet..but..the crappy thing is..they are gonna be pretty pricey..sigh..
When you say in february release is that for Canada? Also, you said pricey. So like even higher than the AT-900 and NS 9000?

Also for the new(er) Ti-10 could you please post up some pictures?

When you say in february release is that for Canada? Also, you said pricey. So like even higher than the AT-900 and NS 9000?

according to yonex canada..they said yesterday the stuff will arrive during mid to end of febuary..then other new stuff will follow in march..=)

according to yonex canada..they said yesterday the stuff will arrive during mid to end of febuary..then other new stuff will follow in march..=)
Can you elaborate more on the "stuff" :D lol

i CAN'T..lol..they haven't and can't tell us anything besides those stupid prices and wut kinda material they are which is obviously the nano cup-stack stuff..

i CAN'T..lol..they haven't and can't tell us anything besides those stupid prices and wut kinda material they are which is obviously the nano cup-stack stuff..
lol, alrite than. well what about the price? about $300 for the top model?

haha for arc 10..i can tell u..MSRP is OVER $300..hahaha..details..u can find out when it actually comes out..lol

haha for arc 10..i can tell u..MSRP is OVER $300..hahaha..details..u can find out when it actually comes out..lol
Holy Smokes, that's expensive. Alrite, you've gave me a pretty good amount of info already. But something I want to know, why would Yonex Canada call you? Do you own a store or something?

I don't own one..mb i work @ one?...lol..=p

Ah ic, what store might that be? :)

a store located on granville in vancouver..=p

Tad's Sports lol. Heard good stuff about the store.

good news:D:D:D:D:D
new arc saber would be arc saber fire
will be released on 1st march 2008
any review yet mr ant???:confused:
http://www.yonex.co.jp/badminton/products/as_flash/as.html

'Fire', sounds 'hot' :D

since ants said it would be three new rackets
i cant stop thinking that the other 2 would be ice and lightning
hahahhahhahahhahahaha

ice i can understand, but where does lightning come from?

the yonex ad really tells you nothing, but who can guess who the 3 players are in that ad.

the 3rd guy looks like BCL.

the yonex ad really tells you nothing, but who can guess who the 3 players are in that ad.

the 3rd guy looks like BCL.

1st guy might be Gade
2nd Guy looks like LCW - noticed the silhouette of the watch on the non-racket wrist
3rd one - no idea :p

Arc Saber Fire sounds like a pretty good name. Too bad there is no actual picture of it yet.

1) Peter Gade obviously..
http://file038a.bebo.com/13/large/2007/10/23/04/4165450615a5899296974l.jpg
2) Lee Chong Wei
3) Bao Chun Lai ?

If I'm not mistaken though, one of the players in the ad is left handed, which I believe would be Lin Dan.

Also thought that high end one would be called Arc Saber 10?

fire, hmmmm, now where have i heard that before recently?
oh yes .... the carlton fireblade .... what a shocking coincidence.
:)

http://www.yonex.com/badminton/video_clip/index.html

There is the North American version of the video. At the end of the video, it still has the same date and everything. BUT, at the end, it does not say Arc Saber Fire. It say's New Arc Saber Debut.

Maybe "Fire" actually is not the name of the new Arc Saber(s)?

Is it just me, or does the name 'arc saber' sound kind of wuxia-like or fantasy star wars like hmm... doesn't appeal to me the name.... -_-
I prefer Armortec and Nanospeed

Is it just me, or does the name 'arc saber' sound kind of wuxia-like or fantasy star wars like hmm... doesn't appeal to me the name.... -_-
I prefer Armortec and Nanospeed

i believe that's the point.
manga has started seeping into badminton!

ice i can understand, but where does lightning come from?

my bad .... lightning or thunder seem more suitable for AS 7 since it has yellow colour.

from the ad there are 3 different player, so the new rackets may each specializes on three different aspects:
1. striking power
2. overwhelming speed
3. control

seem like ANTS has at least 3 reviews to be done:D
has the package arrived yet???

when yonex will officially announce the specs???
hope it will be out b4 end of april
lucky that my parents will be going to osaka that time
so that i can save the shipping cost from shuttle house:D

btw anyone out there got a hold of:
new version of mizuno tetracross 700?
i only found out review from twobeer
and also gosen R2X TOUR 25 F, haven't found out anything for this

1) when some of us say X number of new ARC is comming out, some means there are X number of unknow ARC. Some say Y number of ARC is comming out. That means Y equal to X number of ARC plus ARC7. What I means is do not pay too much attention on HOW MANY new ARC is comming out, just find a racquet that suits you the best. If it is NS, get a NS. If a AT is good for you, get a AT. If you play well with SOTX, stay with SOTX.
2) Don't fix on the name and number too much. What name Yonex put on the racquet is just a reference. Power does not mean you can hit with more power even without proper technique. A technique means nothing without good foot work.
3) A racquet is a balance weel. 3 items listed by tango are general category we are looking for. If a racquet has all 3 category, it is a all around racquet.

Don't worry about the review, Master Ants will put them up when the time is right. Master Matt will get his hand on some when they are rleased and give let us know what he think. There is no need to rush to go out and be the first one on the court to own one and people will come over and ask to try it out.

Also thought that high end one would be called Arc Saber 10?

lolz y do ppl not bother reading the previous posts..

new rackets for 2008 are the following:

Arc Saber 3, 5, 10

Nanospeed 4500 which replaces nanospeed 5000..

just curious what is the flex of the arc saber series? flexible, medium, stiff or extra stiff?

just curious what is the flex of the arc saber series? flexible, medium, stiff or extra stiff?

dunno..yonex hasn't said ne thing about it yet..just pricings..which are not good..but..heard it's gonna be a bit stiffer or sth..*shrugs*..it's gonna be released in mid-end of feb ne way..lol..

what about the flex of the arc saber 7?

it's medium flex..but i don't play with it much..my sister has 2..lol

i'm pretti sure the new stuff is just gonna range in the stiffness of the racket..

Here is the english version of the new arc saber - http://www.yonex.com/badminton/video_clip/index.html

yea i saw that one alrdy..talk about lame promotion..haha..

alls i knows is, it's like a kid in a candy store xD...i wants me new rackets!!! xD....hey SH, benny's selling his ARC7 already LOL...

arc saber 7 has been out for a long while now..lolz..

alls i knows is, it's like a kid in a candy store xD...i wants me new rackets!!! xD....hey SH, benny's selling his ARC7 already LOL...
Just make sure he does not sell it to some one that can beat his @ss! Also, your shirt want in for sawing today. Better than screen print!

Just make sure he does not sell it to some one that can beat his @ss! Also, your shirt want in for sawing today. Better than screen print!

lol, apparently he bought a 900p, so he's got the collection of 900t/p, 700 lol...but i would leave away my ti-10 for the new arc sabre :D, but i still can't decide, all 3 of mine is too good to give away :mad:

http://www.yonex.co.jp/badminton/products/as_flash/as.html

Hey the name racquet tht is goin to be launched is ArcSaber 10 and not ArcSaber FIRE
i got to know this while playing the above video clip on my flash download player, the filename of the video clip that my player showed was
ArcSaber10.swf

lolz yea i noe..lotta people somehow got the name arc saber fire..but no idea where they got the source from..

lolz yea i noe..lotta people somehow got the name arc saber fire..but no idea where they got the source from..

sorry for the misinterpretation
at the end of the jap version video, its written arcsaber fire
whereas the english version, its written as arcsaber debut

btw Ah_Shum, could you tell us the price for those new yonexes?
you onli said that the top range will be over $300, how abt the other 2?

sorry for the misinterpretation
at the end of the jap version video, its written arcsaber fire
whereas the english version, its written as arcsaber debut

btw Ah_Shum, could you tell us the price for those new yonexes?
you onli said that the top range will be over $300, how abt the other 2?

Careful on the words, it's a bit offensive, use the word Japanese instead.
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The ARc Saber Fire will make shuttles catch fire!! watch out!! :D

The ARc Saber Fire will make shuttles catch fire!! watch out!! :Dthat's why i steam the shuttles first:p

yeah, it might be me, but think the japs switched the words "launch" and "fire" (seeing debut is apparently the synonym)

Either way, why is everybody getting so riled up about this stuff? It's not even out yet... They just said "something new(wicked:p) this way comes"

Wah... so many people already got excited. Thats good. Watch out for the review soon.

Careful on the words, it's a bit offensive, use the word Japanese instead.

i'm sorry if i offended anyone by using 'jap'.
however i never intended to use it that way.
its just i read so many post using many 'written slang'.
dun u guys found them confusing?
i happenned to get used to it as many of my friends from south east asia
using them in sms.

thanx for the infro Matt.

Wah... so many people already got excited. Thats good. Watch out for the review soon.

here we go .......
finally master ants come back:D

i'm sorry if i offended anyone by using 'jap'.
however i never intended to use it that way.
its just i read so many post using many 'written slang'.
dun u guys found them confusing?
i happenned to get used to it as many of my friends from south east asia
using them in sms.

thanx for the infro Matt.
Some of them dont even care :rolleyes:

saw the so call purple ti-10 in shop......
seem like no different with yellow ti-10 ......
maybe only new color ..???

did you take a picture?

I really would like a picture of this ti-10 please. Thank you.

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h252/roylui82/Racket/NewTi10-1.jpg

Hmmm, might want to add one to my collection just because it's different :D

is it the first one on the rack? I can barely make out all the colors. but a purple ti10 would be saweeeett

Well, new for 2008.. Yonex nanospeed 500 ..

http://www.badmintonalley.com/Yonex_Nano_Speed_500_Badminton_Racquet_p/racket-yonex-ns500.htm

Well, new for 2008.. Yonex nanospeed 500 ..

http://www.badmintonalley.com/Yonex_Nano_Speed_500_Badminton_Racquet_p/racket-yonex-ns500.htm

Nanospeed 800 too.. http://www.badmintonalley.com/Yonex_Nano_Speed_800_Badminton_Racket_p/racket-yonex-ns800.htm

New Colour AT250:
http://www.badmintonalley.com/Yonex_Armortec_250_2008_Badminton_Racket_p/racket-yonex-at250-2008.htm

New Colour AT150:
http://www.badmintonalley.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=RACKET%2DYONEX%2DAT15 0%2D2008

i think the purple ti-10 just some trick from yonex to boost their sales....don't see any different with yellow ti-10....
and the paint is abit -_-"
if i want to buy a ti-10, i rather choose the yellow one :D

Did you guys realize the new ArcSaber vc shown that this new babe come with link grommet design ?

lol, apparently he bought a 900p, so he's got the collection of 900t/p, 700 lol...but i would leave away my ti-10 for the new arc sabre :D, but i still can't decide, all 3 of mine is too good to give away :mad:

haha im actually thinking of keeping it, maybe havent found that string combo yet =] ima give it some more time XD

is the new ns8000 red or orange? i got 2 ns8000 from shuttle-house and they are orange.

is the new ns8000 red or orange? i got 2 ns8000 from shuttle-house and they are orange.
They're orange. The black-yellow-red one i believe is the old version.

does anyone got any details picture of the New Ti-10?

Saw it today,it is the same thing as the new ti10 except the yellow is change into purple. Most notable is that it is without the '' Long'' wording after the made in japan

someone take a picture!

someone take a picture!
Yes please, if someone could get a good picture of it, it would be greatly appreciated

Just getting a new yellow Ti-10.
I think the yellow one is better than the purple one.
Don't you think purple is sooooo girly :D

Actually i think the new Ti-10 looks a little "cool" :P ~ but yeah i oppose the purple-ness but it does look fresh u know

Even though the purple one is a little girlish, I think it may just work better if it went along with some mean black strings and a heavy smash (user provided, of course). ;)

haha we demand pictures lol :P

i have been trying to find the 2008 catalogue. i guess it is not out yet. maybe waiting for all arc sabers to be properly introduced before producing the 2008 catalogue. the purpleness of the new ti-10 intrigues me. i wish to see a close up of the new ti-10 too. :D

The purple seems to be only part of the cone area. The rest of the Ti-10 looks silver/black :|

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h252/roylui82/Racket/NewTi10-1.jpg


taken this pic from others forum ....but not so clear :D

this photo was posted already...

this photo was posted already...

couple of simple photos. just dont complain the quality..... taken from my N73 :D:D:D

Personally would prefer the yellow Ti-10 over this purple one.

how much does AJ sell this racket?

Personally would prefer the yellow Ti-10 over this purple one.
maybe we are not use it yet......:rolleyes:
however, the previous yellow did look better in my eyes........:D
how much does AJ sell this racket?
currently out of stock. price = RM400++. can be said, same price as previous colour scheme.

if it plays exactly the same as the yellow one, then all yonex is trying to do is to make it slightly different to sell more racquets? what sorta company would do that? it's as if their only concern was to boost profits. what a strange concept for a corporation.

:)

I agree the yellow one, looks better... but what I would think would look the best is the old beastly one? The nearly all-black ti-10, anyone have photos on that mean machine :D?!

I agree the yellow one, looks better... but what I would think would look the best is the old beastly one? The nearly all-black ti-10, anyone have photos on that mean machine :D?!


hmmm, i can't seem to attach a picture, very odd .... i'd get you a picture if i could.


AHA, got it, here it is, it's a bit blurry though ....

hmmm, i can't seem to attach a picture, very odd .... i'd get you a picture if i could.

need to shrink it to maximum 600X800.............;)

need to shrink it to maximum 600X800.............;)

thanks for the tip.

thanks for the tip.

you are most welcome......:)
sell to me 1 pc, thanks.
one keep 3 pcs is greedy.......:cool:

you are most welcome......:)
sell to me 1 pc, thanks.
one keep 3 pcs is greedy.......:cool:

ah, you can never have to many of these classics.
i nearly bought another one recently, but it just slipped outta my fingers.
very depressing .... :D

WOW the purple one has a really ugly design only cool part i guess is that red part looks kind of like flames

yeah, the old one looks good. :D

if it plays exactly the same as the yellow one, then all yonex is trying to do is to make it slightly different to sell more racquets? what sorta company would do that? it's as if their only concern was to boost profits. what a strange concept for a corporation.

:)

I think it is a refresh of some sort. It does give the customer confidence that this racket is still "recent". You can also use the different colour scheme to denote differences between 2 same rackets with slightly different setups.

Still, Yonex is running a business and they are in it to make money...

Yonex is just like any other business, they're in it to make money and to stay No.1 in the market. If you look at car manufacturers, they sell the same car every year, but only change the apperance a bit... it's all the same.

Some people didn't like he yellow color and ended up not buying the Ti-10, maybe now they will because it's purple.

Yonex is just like any other business, they're in it to make money and to stay No.1 in the market. If you look at car manufacturers, they sell the same car every year, but only change the apperance a bit... it's all the same.

Some people didn't like he yellow color and ended up not buying the Ti-10, maybe now they will because it's purple.

LOL...correct also ..... i prefer purple more than yellow :D

yeah, who knows. some people hate yellow. but i think maybe they just want to give a fresh outlook every year. :)

oh well, i was hoping they would at least tweak it a little so that it plays slightly differently.
if it's just cosmetic, then it's a bit pointless.

So,what's the difference between these 3 ti-10s,except for the colour?Head heaviness,stiffness,materials,techs?darn..i don't like the purple coloured.It looks like the old yonex rackets.=(

Maybe someone who owns it may compare the handle? the new one doesnt have the 'long' word on the shaft. maybe the new ti10 have longer handle like the at900?

hmmm, i can't seem to attach a picture, very odd .... i'd get you a picture if i could.


AHA, got it, here it is, it's a bit blurry though ....


Wow thanks :D.... looks tasty :eek:

hmmm, i can't seem to attach a picture, very odd .... i'd get you a picture if i could.


AHA, got it, here it is, it's a bit blurry though ....
these just look like old ti-10's taken with a poor camera so the colors look off (and purple coincidentally). are they the new ones?

these just look like old ti-10's taken with a poor camera so the colors look off (and purple coincidentally). are they the new ones?

these are old ti-10's. volcom ask if someone had any pictures.

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=777922&postcount=216

that one shows the purple ti-10.

these just look like old ti-10's taken with a poor camera so the colors look off (and purple coincidentally). are they the new ones?


ah, i've just used my phone's camera to take these pics, that's why it looks slightly off. but yeah, they're the old ti-10s.

I've just received a newsletter from badmintonalley and they showed 2 new yonex rackets: nanospeed 500 and nanospeed 800. They both cost under 100USD. This was the description:

The NanoSpeed hundred series is Yonex new line of low cost performance badminton racquet using the latest nano tube technology. The NanoSpeed 800 is an aerodynamic and widebody racket with a head light balance. This racket is designed to generate power from fast speed swing. An excellent racket for defensive and quick shot game. Lightweight and easy to adjust.

http://www.badmintonalley.com/v/vspfiles/photos/RACKET-YONEX-NS800-2.jpg

This is the nanospeed 800

For those based in Singapore, you can view the NS500 and NS800 rackets at the Far East Plaza Yonex showroom.

Maybe someone who owns it may compare the handle? the new one doesnt have the 'long' word on the shaft.


The racket is available at Classic Sports for ~S$180. The 'Long' description is on the shaft.

wow the nano 800 looks really square.

For those based in Singapore, you can view the NS500 and NS800 rackets at the Far East Plaza Yonex showroom.

any idea what materials were used in their construction?

Have anyone heard of a Yonex Nanospeed 9800?

Have anyone heard of a Yonex Nanospeed 9800?

Nope, but we can probably draw one up for ya. Jerby, you can use your art skills again :D

yeah, such a shame, my new laptop doesn't have paint installed...

I feel....empty :p

Though on ebay you might find one, for just $50! ;)

the new purple ti-10 looks nice n better than yellow
but still d old color black , red is d nicest
ns800 looks so red
hehe

any idea what materials were used in their construction?

They're both composed of High Modulus Graphite and Nano Carbon Tubes. However, now you should all say this with me, "WHAAA???????!!!":confused:

The NS 500 is head heavy, according to the specs on www.badmintonalley.com (http://www.badmintonalley.com).

I guess they're basicly like the same as the Yonex NC-Tuff series, which are like lower-end models of Nanospeed. They're quite head-heavy too.