Yonex ArcSaber 10 Review

[ants]

Here is the only picture that i'm allowed to post. :). Reviews coming soon.
Will be available in 3U G4-5 and 2U-G4-5. Price at SRP YEN 25,200.

[MSN04]

Thank you Ants. That looks pretty good. I am gonna collect this one as well :)

[stork]

Ants, please pm me what´s wrong with the colours and graphics to let me improve the pic ;)

[jgao_net]

thanks ants! it looks alright, nothing to spectacular. im really looking forward to this review :)

[david07]

Finally, some confirmed information of the racket :)

[Athelete1234]

Isn't that the fake picture that Stork made?

[sumbadder]

here are some links to more sites (Chinese) discussing the new Yonex lines. Includes new racket charts and some pics from the 08 catalog.
http://at700.sakura.ne.jp/viewthread.php?tid=2751&extra=page%3D1
http://www.bbesports.com/bbsxp/ShowPost.asp?topage=2&id=41567

[PhoenixStyle]

it looks right, i guess.
It has the red color at the frame

[ants]

There will be 2 or 3 variations.

[Dreamzz]

can't wait for the review, let's hope it's better than the 7.
i take it you already have the racquet, ants?

[din]

Not sure if it's just me, I don't think i can differentiate it with ArcSaber7.:confused::o:D

[Dreamzz]

you mean besides the fact that 1 is yellow and 1 is red?

other than that, yeah, it looks the same.

[TedFong]

25 thousand is how much in canadian? and ya looks ok, hopefully it is more impressive then the 7. i found the 7 to be a very normal raqcuet

[ants]

Another sample here ;)

[TedFong]

Whaa ! ants where you getting all this :O

[enhance]

ohh...keep it coming guys.....Is the release date on the 1/3?

[ants]

If u see the second pic... there is definately something wrong.. :)

Anyway no worries ... the review will be coming soon once i get back.

[coolhandluke]

C'mon, it is not fair to joke with us like that. Both are fake pictures.

[stork]

taken from AntsPhotoJournal...

[Blurry D]

Wow there are colour variants to it?

the same racket specs or just the colour?

[jhirata]

This looks nice like the old Ti10, but lol.. the first two are obviously photoshopped pictures of the original ARC7.

[azabaz_ipoh]

i guess the final look in not decided yet. that is why there's a few different possible colour scheme. :)

[din]

someone really pulling our legs.... :rolleyes::D:p

[Hullabaloo]

Didn't that promo video suggest that there would be 3 variants - Power, speed, and control

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

Ants also said that there may be 2 or 3 different variations.

One of the video's suggested the name "Fire", so maybe there'll be 3 types of Arcsaber 10 each with a colour scheme, characteristic, and "nickname".

[Capnx]

25 thousand is how much in canadian? and ya looks ok, hopefully it is more impressive then the 7. i found the 7 to be a very normal raqcuet

about 230 to 240 CAD with the current currency rate :p still damn expensive. i'm pretty sure the price for canadian market will be even higher with the duties and taxes and markups.

[KazeCloud]

Omgawd. Not another RED racket. I'm tired of red rackets, I hate red. >=[

When are they ever going to get BLUE rackets. Sheesh! >=[


Didn't that promo video suggest that there would be 3 variants - Power, speed, and control

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

Ants also said that there may be 2 or 3 different variations.

One of the video's suggested the name "Fire", so maybe there'll be 3 types of Arcsaber 10 each with a colour scheme, characteristic, and "nickname".

Do you read Japanese? I don't see any suggestions of 3 characteristics.
But I bet if they do they're going to make power RED. URGH. >=[

[stork]

Omgawd. Not another RED racket. I'm tired of red rackets, I hate red. >=[

When are they ever going to get BLUE rackets. Sheesh! >=[



Do you read Japanese? I don't see any suggestions of 3 characteristics.
But I bet if they do they're going to make power RED. URGH. >=[

;) for blue take a low-end model like old at-300 or arcsaber 3 (made in macau)...

[jhirata]

Omgawd. Not another RED racket. I'm tired of red rackets, I hate red. >=[

When are they ever going to get BLUE rackets. Sheesh! >=[



Do you read Japanese? I don't see any suggestions of 3 characteristics.
But I bet if they do they're going to make power RED. URGH. >=[

The English version can be found here:
http://www.yonex.com/badminton/video_clip/index.html

[stork]

large pic, i like the storky colours...

[super__gao]

whats up with the bird??!?!?!?? :confused:

kinda funny though hahah

[Matt]

It must be the new mascott!!

[silentheart]

I think many people missed one important point about the Arc line. According to YY, Arc line uses plastic T-joint to save weight. X-ray vision will show nothing in the future. I am not sure if that is good or bad for durability. Just a note...

[Athelete1234]

I think many people missed one important point about the Arc line. According to YY, Arc line uses plastic T-joint to save weight. X-ray vision will show nothing in the future. I am not sure if that is good or bad for durability. Just a note...
So that's what they meant about new T-joint....

[NoName1225]

wait will the plastic t-joint make the rackets less head heavy b/c i'm not interested in new yonex rackets because it is head heavy.

[punchclear]

whats up with the bird??!?!?!?? :confused:

kinda funny though hahah

It's a stork...;)
Get it?:cool:

[azabaz_ipoh]

hehehe, so we can have arc saber fire and arc saber stork. i wonder what the other one's nickname will be. hahaahaha :D

[NoName1225]

hehehe, so we can have arc saber fire and arc saber stork. i wonder what the other one's nickname will be. hahaahaha :D

it's unnamed so it's arc saber noname, which i believe infringes on my copyrighted name and deserve a racket.

[azabaz_ipoh]

it's unnamed so it's arc saber noname, which i believe infringes on my copyrighted name and deserve a racket.

hahahahahaha :D

[exalted]

hahaha, this thread is way too funny! That would indeed be crazy if they released 3 new Arcsabers (noname, stork, and fire). I would probably go for the fire, but no offense to the other copyrighted rackets ;o.

Been looking forward to this line for a long time, purposely held out and didn't buy an Arc7 in order to save up for these bad boys..

Ants, we all anxiously wait your review!

[NoName1225]

hahaha, this thread is way too funny! That would indeed be crazy if they released 3 new Arcsabers (noname, stork, and fire). I would probably go for the fire, but no offense to the other copyrighted rackets ;o.

Been looking forward to this line for a long time, purposely held out and didn't buy an Arc7 in order to save up for these bad boys..

Ants, we all anxiously wait your review!


If anyone has seen the HK comics StormRiders, they know the noname should be called the "HERO" because the person called No Name (Mo Ming) uses the Hero Sword.

[jordanwong]

Omgawd. Not another RED racket. I'm tired of red rackets, I hate red. >=[

When are they ever going to get BLUE rackets. Sheesh! >=[



Do you read Japanese? I don't see any suggestions of 3 characteristics.
But I bet if they do they're going to make power RED. URGH. >=[

that is your opinion. other people, like me, like red. if you want something blue, get blue strings. i don't see many red strings out there. we're even now.

[martin8768]

stupid lazy paintjob marketing!why does red = high end/power? like look at tennis, wilson rackets, all the Six.One rackets are red, head radical line, etc. im really tired of red too. thats why i have a ns9000 :P but really it was a fresh idea for paintjob, maybe we will see something unique.

[KazeCloud]

stupid lazy paintjob marketing!why does red = high end/power? like look at tennis, wilson rackets, all the Six.One rackets are red, head radical line, etc. im really tired of red too. thats why i have a ns9000 :P but really it was a fresh idea for paintjob, maybe we will see something unique.

I've been complaining in the forums for awhile about it. I want BLUE. I HATE RED. :crying:

I bought a Ti-10 Old anyways. =/

Its a 3u. =[

[Hullabaloo]

i'm also sick of red. another vote for blue. some of the last blue rackets got changed. MP88 (blue - red), AT500 (blue - white). when was the last time yonex had a black racket?

[Tsumaranai]

The NS8k has been, throughout it's color changes, mostly in black, and this year's color scheme for it is exemplary of that.

[h4n5ip]

couldn't wait for the review

[Dreamzz]

ah, colour is of no consequence guys, it's the performance which counts ... having said that, i wouldn't mind a nice greyish racquet!
:)

[jhirata]

Yonex should go crazy and make shiny gold racquets like the SOTX CP5000 :D

[Sealman]

Yonex should go crazy and make shiny gold racquets like the SOTX CP5000 :D

like this? :D

http://www.yumaoclub.com/shop/cpjs2/images/jzl_Apacs_NAno_gold_speed.jpg

[kclint]

so when the reviews going to come out? hope ants will post it asap hehehe... can't wait for it...

[sifuyono]

please be patient, remember that he doesn't make money by doing a review.
when time comes, it'll be posted here.

[ants]

Sorry guys. I've already did the review sometime ago when i got the samples. But the "review" file is not in the computer that i'm using.

[Dreamzz]

Sorry guys. I've already did the review sometime ago when i got the samples. But the "review" file is not in the computer that i'm using.


what about the pictures?
are they in the other computer as well?

[ants]

No close-up pics allowed.. sorry.

[Dreamzz]

No close-up pics allowed.. sorry.

hahaha, okok, no more pressure.

i don't really see the point of all the secrecy though, it's not like yonex is introducing a nuclear warhead. it's a bloody piece of carbon graphite, for pete's sake (whoever pete is).

having said that, given that it's only a bloody piece of carbon graphite, why am i getting so excited about it?
:p

[Armor_tec_14]

No close-up pics allowed.. sorry.

What about some pictures that arent so close up :p:p:D ( wont get if we dont try :o)

[Athelete1234]

hahaha, okok, no more pressure.

i don't really see the point of all the secrecy though, it's not like yonex is introducing a nuclear warhead. it's a bloody piece of carbon graphite, for pete's sake (whoever pete is).

having said that, given that it's only a bloody piece of carbon graphite, why am i getting so excited about it?
:p
Pete LSD? :p:p
I'm just hoping for a pic that's not fake AHEM*stork*ahem...

[storkbill]

i don't really see the point of all the secrecy though, it's not like yonex is introducing a nuclear warhead. it's a bloody piece of carbon graphite, for pete's sake (whoever pete is).


Maybe they think fake racquet manufacturers read badmintoncentral and use the pictures to make fake racquets. In which case, ants should post a pic of a pink and gold racquet and we see if 2 weeks later fake pink and gold Yonex appear...

[robc06]

Ive put ina order for three from the Yonex rep. According to the guy in Aus they are being released 1st March in Aus. (It helps when you run a baddie store!)

[kclint]

hope you post it soon ants.. hehehe... i'm too excited anyways.. hahaha.. you can't blame me guys since i'm a yonex lover :D

[Dreamzz]

Maybe they think fake racquet manufacturers read badmintoncentral and use the pictures to make fake racquets. In which case, ants should post a pic of a pink and gold racquet and we see if 2 weeks later fake pink and gold Yonex appear...


i guess that's possible, but you can't really make a good copy just from some pictures posted in the forum. i'm sure they actually go out and buy an original before making a copy.

[Burger_King]

ant's can you tell us what colors they are.
Hopefully some cool color designs.

[Zero_Cool]

this is toucher man.......just tell us....anything/whaeva for now...

[Burger_King]

Why is central sports calling the new arc saber the arc saber fire?
http://www.centralsports.co.uk/shop.php?page=home

[KazeCloud]

Why is central sports calling the new arc saber the arc saber fire?
http://www.centralsports.co.uk/shop.php?page=home

Because theres two versions of it.

[Burger_King]

What are these two versions?

[KazeCloud]

From your sources you say Arc Saber Fire. Then I guess the other version is not fire. Again its only based on your findings.

[Burger_King]

But isn't there going to be 3 versions??

[NoName1225]

hahaha, okok, no more pressure.

i don't really see the point of all the secrecy though, it's not like yonex is introducing a nuclear warhead. it's a bloody piece of carbon graphite, for pete's sake (whoever pete is).

having said that, given that it's only a bloody piece of carbon graphite, why am i getting so excited about it?
:p


What if it's NOT a piece of carbon graphite? maybe yonex decided to go crazy and make it out of THIN AIR! A racket made from ultracompressed air...actually no that's a bad idea, air is heavy.

[Optiblue]

Yonex should just make a 2UG5 AT900P... it would be powerful

[cooler]

Yonex should just make a 2UG5 AT900P... it would be powerful
u can mod one

..........

[KazeCloud]

But isn't there going to be 3 versions??

Now theres three then.

[jhirata]

FOUND SOMETHING !!!!

http://files.xici.net/d65110192.0/20080130_88a55dd304c389c25400dYqwC25QgSe7.jpg

http://files.xici.net/d65110192.0/p1.jpg

http://files.xici.net/d65110192.0/p2.jpg

This new racquet uses 'Super HMG' :O!!!
Interesting.

[Tsumaranai]

All three pictures are the same. Perhaps they don't like hotlinking?

[jhirata]

To add to that, I also see some new racquets in the chart, NS4500 and Mp30. ArcSaber10 seems to be a little bit more head-heavier than the Arc7, but seems to be a defensive racquet.

[jhirata]

All three pictures are the same. Perhaps they don't like hotlinking?
What the ? I can view them all without any problems.. maybe I'll print-screen it and post it.

Anyway, here they are, I uploaded them onto photobucket.
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd24/hiratajimmy/p2.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd24/hiratajimmy/p1.jpghttp://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd24/hiratajimmy/20080130_88a55dd304c389c25400dYqwC2.jpg

[phaarix]

What does that last picture mean? (the graph type thing)

[DevilG]

Someone says the following is the Arc10 demo version. Don't know whether it is true.


http://xs224.xs.to/xs224/08065/arc10_demo01551.jpg

http://xs224.xs.to/xs224/08065/arc10_demo02717.jpg

http://xs224.xs.to/xs224/08065/arc10_demo03855.jpg

http://xs224.xs.to/xs224/08065/arc10_demo04647.jpg

[malayali]

oooh, nice racket!!!!!

[volcom]

Someone says the following is the Arc10 demo version. Don't know whether it is true.


http://xs224.xs.to/xs224/08065/arc10_demo01551.jpg

http://xs224.xs.to/xs224/08065/arc10_demo02717.jpg

http://xs224.xs.to/xs224/08065/arc10_demo03855.jpg

http://xs224.xs.to/xs224/08065/arc10_demo04647.jpg

Thats one hell of a beast.... drools...

[fast3r]

Someone says the following is the Arc10 demo version. Don't know whether it is true.


http://xs224.xs.to/xs224/08065/arc10_demo01551.jpg

http://xs224.xs.to/xs224/08065/arc10_demo02717.jpg

http://xs224.xs.to/xs224/08065/arc10_demo03855.jpg

http://xs224.xs.to/xs224/08065/arc10_demo04647.jpg


Yes thats the Arc X demo i think... i played with it the other day. to me it feels a heavy and stiff sort of racket. Good overhead but unwieldy at the net; not really for me but a good racket im sure

[jhirata]

What does that last picture mean? (the graph type thing)

Top = head-heavy
Left = defensive
Right = offensive
Bottom = head-light

[Fengwei]

This is the only reason for me waiting to buy a few AT-900P or T's... As I don't know anything about the Arc10, I could possibly be making a mistake. So I'll just wait for the review and the official debut, and then I'll decide. I just hope it's going to be powerful, although Yonex has the Armortec series for that... We'll see.

[cooler]

Yes thats the Arc X demo i think... i played with it the other day. to me it feels a heavy and stiff sort of racket. Good overhead but unwieldy at the net; not really for me but a good racket im sureya, i held that demo racket too, a bit head heavy. Felt more heavier than at700

[jhirata]

ya, i held that demo racket too, a bit head heavy. Felt more heavier than at700
Hmm.. on the chart I found, it shows that it's a little bit less head-heavy than the at500. that chart might be false though.

[cooler]

Hmm.. on the chart I found, it shows that it's a little bit less head-heavy than the at500. that chart might be false though.what chart? maybe u mixup with ArcS7 lol

[Tsumaranai]

Top = head-heavy
Left = defensive
Right = offensive
Bottom = head-light

I really doubt that the left and right are correct. I can't imagine that the AT 900 T would be so much more about attacking, while the AT 900 P is defensive.

[Smichz]

i love the demo racket..hehe..All black=cool!

[DevilG]

I really doubt that the left and right are correct. I can't imagine that the AT 900 T would be so much more about attacking, while the AT 900 P is defensive.

From the chart, LEFT should be CONTROL and RIGHT should be REPULSE.

[jhirata]

From the chart, LEFT should be CONTROL and RIGHT should be REPULSE.
If i translate it word-to-word, the left says: 'taking-in' style, and the right says 'fast/quick hitting'.


what chart? maybe u mixup with ArcS7 lol
Nope, this chart has both Arc10 and Arc7:
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd24/hiratajimmy/20080130_88a55dd304c389c25400dYqwC2.jpg

I kind of doubt that this is real though.. at900p and at900t are in the opposite place in the chart.

[tango]

If i translate it word-to-word, the left says: 'taking-in' style, and the right says 'fast/quick hitting'.

I kind of doubt that this is real though.. at900p and at900t are in the opposite place in the chart.

'fast/quick hitting' fits AT900T 'good maneuveribility' thing for defensive play.
'taking in' maybe 'hard hitter' or 'power' or 'attacking style'???
but as i remembered, i haven't found read that ARC7 is actually fall in 'hard hitter' or 'power' or 'attacking style' category.
please correct if i'm misleading.

it's hard to believe that chart is misleading, cause i saw this guy posted them in another forum http://at700.sakura.ne.jp/viewthread.php?tid=2751&extra=page%3D1

and also this same guy seems already had the new yonex 2008 catalogue
http://at700.sakura.ne.jp/viewthread.php?tid=2783&extra=page%3D1

unfortunately cant find any pic of ARC10
and also dont understand what they are discussing
hahhahahahhahaha

[jhirata]

'fast/quick hitting' fits AT900T 'good maneuveribility' thing for defensive play.
'taking in' maybe 'hard hitter' or 'power' or 'attacking style'???
but as i remembered, i haven't found read that ARC7 is actually fall in 'hard hitter' or 'power' or 'attacking style' category.
please correct if i'm misleading.

it's hard to believe that chart is misleading, cause i saw this guy posted them in another forum http://at700.sakura.ne.jp/viewthread.php?tid=2751&extra=page%3D1

and also this same guy seems already had the new yonex 2008 catalogue
http://at700.sakura.ne.jp/viewthread.php?tid=2783&extra=page%3D1

unfortunately cant find any pic of ARC10
and also dont understand what they are discussing
hahhahahahhahaha

That actually is the site where I found them all at. AT700.com just hyperlinks to that site.

[tango]

ya, i held that demo racket too, a bit head heavy. Felt more heavier than at700

how did u guys, fast3r n cooler got a hold of this racket???

also find these pics but not sure whether they r originals

http://at700.sakura.ne.jp/attachments/month_0801/20080126_da6958a5709d43ca247cxitOtMyVTzLA.jpg

http://at700.sakura.ne.jp/attachments/month_0801/20080126_aae656a4b7f5e4bae5e9xryB87lvryXH.jpg

racket looks like the recent demo pics posted

what do u guys think???
i thought fire is matching red/ orange colour
not disapointed if its black though

btw, there would be some new 2008 yonex shoes n bags in my previous post's link

[cooler]

how did u guys, fast3r n cooler got a hold of this racket???

also find these pics but not sure whether they r originals

http://at700.sakura.ne.jp/attachments/month_0801/20080126_da6958a5709d43ca247cxitOtMyVTzLA.jpg

http://at700.sakura.ne.jp/attachments/month_0801/20080126_aae656a4b7f5e4bae5e9xryB87lvryXH.jpg

racket looks like the recent demo pics posted

what do u guys think???
i thought fire is matching red/ orange colour
not disapointed if its black though

btw, there would be some new 2008 yonex shoes n bags in my previous post's linkzhang ning's old racket was AT700, that should give u a hint what the new 'black' one would compare to;)

Now i wonder how many pros would change their rackets for the coming OG. I speculate the top winningest players wouldn't change it before the OG.

[tango]

That actually is the site where I found them all at. AT700.com just hyperlinks to that site.


Found this at:
http://at700.sakura.ne.jp/viewthread.php?tid=2751&extra=page%3D1

I don't speak japanese or chinese so feel free to correct me, but from my limited understanding the axis are:
top : head heavy
bottom : head light
left : firm feel
right : quick, but bouncy
http://at700.sakura.ne.jp/attachments/month_0801/20080130_88a55dd304c389c25400dYqwC25QgSe7.jpg

what do you think of this jhirata???
firm feel = taking in = hard hitter

[cooler]

If i translate it word-to-word, the left says: 'taking-in' style, and the right says 'fast/quick hitting'.


Nope, this chart has both Arc10 and Arc7:
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd24/hiratajimmy/20080130_88a55dd304c389c25400dYqwC2.jpg

I kind of doubt that this is real though.. at900p and at900t are in the opposite place in the chart.

i dont think it's official from yonex.
Looks like it's home made

[jhirata]

what do you think of this jhirata???
firm feel = taking in = hard hitter
Hmm.. confusing.. maybe it's left: slow'er swing ( control /defensive ? ) and right: quick/fast swing ( offensive ).

ArcSaber 7 is known to be very good in terms of control, so it's on the left, whilst NS9KS is a hard-hitter's racquet.

I think I understand this now, but quite hard to explain :confused:

[Optiblue]

well either way of looking at that chart even if it's homemade, thank god someone put the nanospeed 9000X far far away from at900P!!! the two are completely different racquets and all the charts from yonex puts them neck in neck close!

[cooler]

well either way of looking at that chart even if it's homemade, thank god someone put the nanospeed 9000X far far away from at900P!!! the two are completely different racquets and all the charts from yonex puts them neck in neck close!u have to learn how to read charts and not how close or far away the bubbles are lol.
ex. like, reading the axis

[jhirata]

Anyway from what I can see, the new ArcSaber 10 is supposed to be more of an attack-based racquet than the ArcSaber7.

[robc06]

I havent seen a cost for the ArcSaber10 only the Saber7.

Anyway Ive ordered a ArcSaber7 and Nanogy 95. Review to follow within a week.

[MSN04]

I havent seen a cost for the ArcSaber10 only the Saber7.

Anyway Ive ordered a ArcSaber7 and Nanogy 95. Review to follow within a week.

98 is the way to go with AS7.... imo..

[martin8768]

wow look at those gold AND red SHB100!!! from the angle of the picture it kinda looks like a more high-cut then the red ones, darn, i like lower cut better.

[Tsumaranai]

Wrong thread.. xD

I believe you're looking for this one:

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52137

[martin8768]

Wrong thread.. xD

I believe you're looking for this one:

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52137


haha i didnt see that thread, i was just making a comment on the pic on the links:p also how good is google translator? because i cant read chinese and google makes absolutely no sense xD haha

[Burger_King]

So any new news about the arc saber 10?

[silentheart]

There are thing you really don't want to hear from your girl friend. This for little words.
"Honey, I am late."

[cooler]

So any new news about the arc saber 10?some people here knows but their lips are sealed.

[sifuyono]

to be eaten, food should be prepared well, so be patient or you'll got no food, cause we've limited chef right now, hehehe...

[arnold16890]

so ive been playing with the arcsaber 7 for 2 months and darn i dun really like it... upgraded from at700 which was 4U and pretty darn head heavy and stiff, now i have a heavier, not-stiff, balanced racket... took a while to get used to and still havnt learned to love it... shouldve read reviews -_-"
anyway...AS10?

[Dreamzz]

ah, as usual, yonex's strategy is to launch their latest racquets at the AE, no surprises there.

[Makunouchi]

Does anybody know how long it will take for Arc10 to be available IN Hong Kong once it is launced on MARCH 1?

[Leggy]

I managed to find an english version of the Yonex racket summary shown below, saves all the translating.. It does not include the Arcsabers, so u'll have to just use where they are placed on the other picture.

[YinLoung]

Once I tried the ArcSaber, I fell in love with it. Until now, maybe it's just my brain but when I play with ArcSaber, I am obviously better. o.O

[daeagle456]

Is Yonex putting all its effort into developing the Arcsabers or are they gonna add on to the armortecs and the nanospeeds?

[BennyC]

LOL well the AT's had "recently" had the 900's come in and the Nanospeed, just the colors changed. So they have put an investment into those Series already but experimenting with another series would only help bring in more money for Yonex. I mean do you want new rackets/new series or jsut a change in colors? =P

[chicha]

hrmmm....still no review...:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

[Krazy]

Found this in a chinese Forum... :cool:

[Tsumaranai]

The same pictures have already been posted, except for maybe the last one.

[david07]

I was just gonna say that. Well it's getting a bit closer to the release date... hopefully there will be some new info. soon.

[sifuyono]

just be patient and pray hehehe...
remember patient is a virtue
so including me, i should be patient tooo

[Matt]

just be patient and pray hehehe...
remember patient is a virtue
so including me, i should be patient tooo

LOL! I believe that's my line!!

Actually what you meant to say is "Patience is a virtue!".

[ants]

No worries guys.. will post the review in a day or two. :)

[Armor_tec_14]

:eek::eek: Thanks :D:D

[enroc]

In the netherlands is now playing de EC Teams Championschip. On that tounament is also playing Peter Gade and there is taken a picture of him with the New ArcSaber.....you kan take a look if you want on the next link:
http://cona.nl/yonexforum/viewtopic.php?p=2756&highlight=#2756

What do you think? Is it the new ArcSaber???

[Armor_tec_14]

It looks slightly like it but if it hasnt been released yet would he be able to use it in a tournament ?

[ants]

The pros has been given the racket to use. It may not be released yet for public but the pros are usually given the racket to try 1st.

[Armor_tec_14]

The pros has been given the racket to use. It may not be released yet for public but the pros are usually given the racket to try 1st.

Yeah I knew that but I thought it was for training only :cool:

Thanks anyway for clarifying this for me ;)

[david07]

If that is the Arc Saber 10, than it will be a black racket? I don't usually like black rackets but I'll have to check it out still

[Armor_tec_14]

If that is the Arc Saber 10 , I dont really like the colour scheme. I prefer the Arc Saber 7s colour.

[Fengwei]

In the netherlands is now playing de EC Teams Championschip. On that tounament is also playing Peter Gade and there is taken a picture of him with the New ArcSaber.....you kan take a look if you want on the next link:
http://cona.nl/yonexforum/viewtopic.php?p=2756&highlight=#2756

What do you think? Is it the new ArcSaber???

Wow, that looks hot! 't wait for the review... still need to decide between the AT-900T, P and this new Arcsaber 10 :rolleyes:

[enroc]

yonex has told on the dutch forum (http://cona.nl/yonexforum) that Peter Gade have the ARC10 in his hands on the photo. It's not the default colour on the photo, that's just yet the question.
So Peter Gade was testing the ARC10 on the EC Teams Championschip in the Netherlands.

[z3048018]

No worries guys.. will post the review in a day or two. :)

does this mean the "deadline" is either today or tomorrow? :)
it's pretty darn hard to be patient :p

[Fengwei]

Confirming ENROC's info. I attended the finals of the EC Teams 2008 today, and saw Gade playing with this mysterious black racket with white corners.
Also got his and Kenneth's autographs :D:p:cool:

Incidentally, both won easily, and had to leave immediatly after the game. Gade even gave away his shirt to a young kid. Not me :crying::o

[ants]

Yonex Arcsaber 10 Review

Review Date : November 07
Racket Type : Yonex ArcSaber 10
Specs : 3UG4
Strings: Yonex Nanogy98 ( Supplied )
Tension: 30lbs , 1 Piece Stringing
Stringing Machine : Yonex ESPRO
Grip: Original Grip
Technology : CS Carbon Nanotube,Newly built in T-joint,Super HMG (High Modulus Graphite), Ultra PEF (Polyethylene Fibers)
Shuttle Used: Yonex Official and Yonex Tournament

First Impression:
The technology behind this racket is definitely a much improved version of the ArcSaber7. I would say Arcsaber 10 is on a class of its own. However the color itself is not as striking. It’s a disappointment for me as I would expect this racket will cause fear to the opponents by just a look at it. But then still water run’s deep. It may look tame but the Arcsaber10 is definitely a dangerous weapon for those who use it. And at the same time people might get used to the racket color as time goes by. This is also proven when the Nanospeed9000 color way came out, it look funny and weird but after a while many love this racket just by the looks itself. So I guess it will be the same for the Arcsaber 10. If i were to give a nickname to this racket i would call it Black Magic. The name enough might strike fear to your opponent.

Stringing Impression:
Based on the facts and technology that I have about this racket. I have no fear in stringing this racket at high tension. But since my usual tension is at 30lbs, I find that it’s a no sweat stringing this piece of racket. If it’s a 2U it would be much easier. Racket head and frame had slight movement when pulled but I guess its common for all rackets but I would say that Its even more stable than stringing a Armortec 700. With a good support of the World best stringing Machine ESPRO make the job easier.


Warm Ups:
I like the weight of this piece of technology. The racket does feel stiffer than the Arcsaber 7. It does not vibrate as much. And the shuttle does looks that it bounce back faster once it touches the string bed during hitting. Controlling the shuttle on the net is much better and if those who are used to head heavy racket will not have any problem adapting to Arcsaber 10 in terms of net play. As for flat drives I may need to exert more wrist do have the best results. Slow smashes feel good and I didn’t really exert much effort. Shuttle placements feel easy using this racket.


Game Time:

The speed of the shuttle released from this racket is fairly noticeable compare with the other rackets I used. Smash seems faster and in competitive playing speed does matter. Although I’m not really a front guy, using this racket does attract me in playing in the front. Shots deceptions are slightly easier when I’m receiving my opponent’s serve. I am satisfy in the smashing power ability produced by Arcsaber 10 , but I do wish there were more Ommph in it. Maneuverability wise I found it is easier for me to change my gripping method from offense to defense and vise versa. Even flat push and drives was good, just that I have to push my wrist and thumb more to produce a little more power to counter my opponents flat drives. In terms or retrieving smashes, this racket does not disappoint me although I have to put more effort on it because at the same time it does allow me to control the shuttle while defending from smashes. I can feel the shaft bend to create the torque when defend and during smashes which are a good thing in badminton because it allows more power generated from the racket to the shuttle. If I were Fu Hai Feng, I might create another smash speed record with this racket.

Conclusion:

Arcsaber 10 is a racket that will appeal to vast range of players from amateurs and professionals alike. Many will appreciate its usability and adaptability. It has the all around performance from speed, power and control. If you are looking for more Power from this racket, I would suggest you to get a 2U version instead. Arcsaber 10 offers enough improvement over Arcsaber 7 to make an upgrade or racket switch justifiable. If you are looking for an upgrade, you might want to consider Arcbsaber 10. However the only factor that hinders someone in getting the racket is the PRICE. With the technology and materials used in making this Arcsaber 10 the results produced does satisfy my curiosity and I have no regret using this racket as one of my main racket… of course until a better one comes along.

I would rate this racket in terms of Feel, Control, Power and Defense. However it is based on my own test and review. It may vary depending on the player, tension and what string you use.

Feel: 9.5/10
Control: 9.5/10
Power: 9/10
Defense: 8.5/10
Maneuverability: 8.5/10


Pros : All around racket, Good control.
Cons: Lack of Defense, Price and looks

Suitability : Intermediate/Advance. Singles/Doubles racket

Ants

[azn_123]

Thanks for the great review ants!

[Fengwei]

Thanks Ants! Greatly appreciated!

[slvrdrgn123]

Thanks. Been waiting all morning since I woke up...which was like 2 hours ago. Now just waiting for it to release and my paycheck to come!!!

[ants]

Sorry for the long delay guys.. :) I hope you enjoyed it as much as i enjoyed writing the reviews.

[Matt]

Thanks for the post. My question is, have there been any changes in some of the results which is written in there since the review date you noted is in November.

[Pete LSD]

I strongly dispute your claim.


Yonex Arcsaber 10 Review
Stringing Impression:
With a good support of the World best stringing Machine ESPRO make the job easier.
Ants

[MusclePower100]

hey ants how does the arcsaber 10 compare with the ns8000?

[YinLoung]

so, there's 3 version of ArcSaber 10?

1- Black
2- Exactly like ArcSaber 7 but orange-red like.
3- Orange themed one..or red?

[cooler]

hey ants how does the arcsaber 10 compare with the ns8000?not comparable alike.

[demolidor]

yonex has told on the dutch forum (http://cona.nl/yonexforum) that Peter Gade have the ARC10 in his hands on the photo. It's not the default colour on the photo, that's just yet the question.
So Peter Gade was testing the ARC10 on the EC Teams Championschip in the Netherlands.

And now in english please :p. You guys are pretty lame "badmintoncentral.com is following our thread" . Probably because you posted a link to it otherwise no one would've ever known about it and since it's not in english I doubt they are "following it". You can also inform your members that Gade is using the new SHB-91's, another "scoop" :rolleyes:.

[demolidor]

Yonex Arcsaber 10 Review

Review Date : November 07
Racket Type : Yonex ArcSaber 10
Specs : 3UG4
Strings: Yonex Nanogy98 ( Supplied )
Tension: 30lbs , 1 Piece Stringing
Stringing Machine : Yonex ESPRO
Grip: Original Grip
Technology : CS Carbon Nanotube,Newly built in T-joint,Super HMG (High Modulus Graphite), Ultra PEF (Polyethylene Fibers)
Shuttle Used: Yonex Official and Yonex Tournament


Can't wait to get my hands on it. Black Magic eh, finally a new Blacken :cool: ... sorta.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee126/apis4/DEMO.jpg

But if it's exactly like this one the other versions might be a little more attractive.

[DanPong]

:eek::eek: they have 3 versions???:confused::confused: Does it the same technologies or totally different like power and technique in At900 serie

[ants]

No.. they dont have 3 versions.

[Tsumaranai]

Is it possible for you to give us any hints on the price range? Will it cost more than the AT 900s?

[ants]

I strongly dispute your claim.

Hehehehe i know why. ;) . I know you have a great machine there too. No doubt there are also good ones out there.

[kclint]

Wow Thanks Ants... well my only concern right now is the Price! hahahaha... So Ants do you think how much is it?

[ants]

It retails at between US$230-US$240. This is a non street price.

[Tsumaranai]

Well, I'm out. I promised myself I wouldn't buy another AT 900. (By AT 900, I mean rackets in that general price range.)

[jhirata]

Wow.. I wonder how much it would cost in NewZealand.. even the ArcSaber7 costs 300NZD in NewZealand, how much would the ArcSaber10 cost?! :'(

[sifuyono]

No.. they dont have 3 versions.
do you mean it just has one color? what color it is? is it black like you've used for demo? or like the one you've posted earlier (on your photo journal)?:)
thanks for the review ants, many will glad with your review, me as well..:)

[Armor_tec_14]

Thanks for the review !!

[h4n5ip]

It retails at between US$230-US$240. This is a non street price.

So so so so Expensive :eek::eek::eek::eek:
I think that price would be the JP.
Hope for Sp will be much cheaper.
I hope the same price as AT900P/T nowadays.

[jerby]

So, from the review...

It's just another mid-flex allrounder? a 2008-mp88?
Which hype? :p

[Smichz]

So so so so Expensive :eek::eek::eek::eek:
I think that price would be the JP.
Hope for Sp will be much cheaper.
I hope the same price as AT900P/T nowadays.

Agreed..way off my wallet's range!I guess i might just have to stick with AT or MP series then..

[stork]

So, from the review...

It's just another mid-flex allrounder? a 2008-mp88?
Which hype? :p

Hi jerby, wich racquets could you recommend from the SOTX-lineup as a AS10-backup? Could save some BCers a lot of money...:D

[sifuyono]

you just need add 1 drop of sweat and the difference so much $$??

[Cannot_smash]

Ne1 know when the release date in singapore???

[Dreamzz]

thanks for the review ants.
though it does seem like every new racquet that comes out these days is the best ever .... hehehe .... you sure you're not getting some kinda commission for this, ants?

[mcchooi]

Yonex Arcsaber 10 Review

I am satisfy in the smashing power ... but I do wish there were more Ommph in it.

...flat push and drives was good, just that I have to push my wrist and thumb more to produce a little more power

In terms or retrieving smashes, this racket does not disappoint me although I have to put more effort on it...


ants - thanks for the reviews....as always. very informative and comprehensive.

however, in this latest one on arc10, you seem to be a little unsure (see above). it came across to me as if you really wanted to like it, BUT the racquet somehow failed to live up to its expectation: there seems to be quite a lot of reservation. on reflection, what do you think of this racquet in a nutshell? will you swap it for your current racquet, or your favourite racquet (whichever that may be)?

[ants]

thanks for the review ants.
though it does seem like every new racquet that comes out these days is the best ever .... hehehe .... you sure you're not getting some kinda commission for this, ants?

Serious.. i don't get a single cent from it. How i wish i can get royalty for every Arcsaber 10 sold. heheheh..

[drifit]

ants = very hardworking
spare some time during midnite, providing us some good informations.

[Dreamzz]

Serious.. i don't get a single cent from it. How i wish i can get royalty for every Arcsaber 10 sold. heheheh..

yeah, i know you don't.
i just wonder whether it'll be that popular though, considering that it's going to be quite expensive.
what do you think, will it be about rm50 more than the at900 or ns9k?

[ants]

yeah, i know you don't.
i just wonder whether it'll be that popular though, considering that it's going to be quite expensive.
what do you think, will it be about rm50 more than the at900 or ns9k?

I really have no idea. Its up to the local distributor of that area who will set the price for that country.

[silentheart]

ARC10 pre-order! $220 USD!!!:eek:

Just kidding...

[jerby]

ants - thanks for the reviews....as always. very informative and comprehensive.

however, in this latest one on arc10, you seem to be a little unsure (see above). it came across to me as if you really wanted to like it, BUT the racquet somehow failed to live up to its expectation: there seems to be quite a lot of reservation. on reflection, what do you think of this racquet in a nutshell? will you swap it for your current racquet, or your favourite racquet (whichever that may be)?
Curse of the allrounder?;)
Nice power, not the best
nice and manoevrable, not the best
all in all great at everything, best at none:rolleyes:

Now, out of all the "technology" (I'm sorry, I'm just a natural armchair-critic;)) the new T-joint sounds interesting...
what's new?

[z3048018]

i don't really know about being the best, but i've already placed my order for one...most probably a JP version (though i am hoping for an SP one will come soon after).

[Polar Bear]

So so so so Expensive :eek::eek::eek::eek:
I think that price would be the JP.
Hope for Sp will be much cheaper.
I hope the same price as AT900P/T nowadays.


Don't worry! It's in american dollars. The way the US$ is going that will be grocery change by the time the racquet is released! ;)

[Dreamzz]

hahaha, yeah, it's still almost 2 for 1 on the pound.
long may it continue.

[Matt]

A while ago a Yonex rep dropped by an authorized shop I go to who tried to recommend the same machine to the store but they refused because their current stringing machines can do the same job for 1/3rd of the price. The price of the Yonex machine does not justify why the store would even consider purchasing it.

[ants]

I do agree that Yonex stringing machine especially the ESPRO is not for the faint hearted. Even the $250 machine can do a decent stringing job. Not many shops are willing to invest in Yonex machine.

[ZhangXi]

I really want to get this. CH version seems to be 15% cheaper.

[volcom]

Hey ants, how does the ARC10 compare with the AT900P in you're opinion?

[CarbonexFan]

He Ants,

THNX for the review. What I'm curious about, is what kind of racket the AS10 is? I bought the AS7 because I like the slim design (2U for more power). Is the frame of the AS10 the same as the AS7, or is it more round/boxed shape like the Amortec 900 series?

[Matt]

He Ants,

THNX for the review. What I'm curious about, is what kind of racket the AS10 is? I bought the AS7 because I like the slim design (2U for more power). Is the frame of the AS10 the same as the AS7, or is it more round/boxed shape like the Amortec 900 series?

AS7 and AS10 are not rackets!! :D In fact, AS7 dose not exist!!

[jhirata]

AS = Aerosona = shuttles :P

[CarbonexFan]

Ah. Please substitute my ASx with ARCx...

[Matt]

Ah. Please substitute my ASx with ARCx...

Hheh and Arc7 too !! Now we understand!

[skunklover]

aha...you had me confused there, okay, Arc7 and 10...
i might go get arc 10, but notime soon :(

[Jasonvan]

Hheh and Arc7 too !! Now we understand!

one question matt, are you planning to get the ARC10 from japan? If you are just wondering if I can order along with you, since I don't think I have enough to order from shuttle house...

[Master Yoda]

Serious.. i don't get a single cent from it. How i wish i can get royalty for every Arcsaber 10 sold. heheheh..

Yeh but the free racket is kind of gift/payment isn't it?

I would gladly write a review for a free £120 racket before it was even released to the public.

[Master Yoda]

i don't really know about being the best, but i've already placed my order for one...most probably a JP version (though i am hoping for an SP one will come soon after).


Why would you want the SP one instead of the JP one? JP's are of a higher quality.

[Master Yoda]

AS7 and AS10 are not rackets!! :D In fact, AS7 dose not exist!!

Yeh but come on, what is this thread about, everyone knows what he means.

[kaizen]

Hmmm...I tink the demo version (the black one Gade was holding) looks nicer than the first few pictures that were posted here....a lot of racquets that come out nowadays have too much silver or bright or funny colours in them....i've been waiting like forever for Yonex to make something that could succeed the old Ti-10...it was crappy enough to bring out the new Ti-10...they shud have given the new Ti-10 some other name.....haiz..anyways, the Black A.Saber looks like it may be able to take over Ti-10 in the looks department....if possible, in the performance department too....hopefully, the black won't be too shiny...........

and guys...u r all being hard on ants.....asking him to compare the racquet with all the previous ones is realli troublesome....imagine he'd have to refer to all his reviews before....or go for another practice session with all the racquets.......it's understandable that u guys are so curious n excited....so am i, after seeing the Black Magic.....

ants....in your free time, maybe u could construct a table for the famous racquets u have done reviews for.....u could include the important specs n important performance quality.......so that in future, if u have a new racquet to review on, u could just add on the review of that racquet to the already constructed table.....and the excited forumers wouldn't bug u to compare with the racquet of their choice everytime..........jus my opinion....:)

[ants]

Hmmm...I tink the demo version (the black one Gade was holding) looks nicer than the first few pictures that were posted here....a lot of racquets that come out nowadays have too much silver or bright or funny colours in them....i've been waiting like forever for Yonex to make something that could succeed the old Ti-10...it was crappy enough to bring out the new Ti-10...they shud have given the new Ti-10 some other name.....haiz..anyways, the Black A.Saber looks like it may be able to take over Ti-10 in the looks department....if possible, in the performance department too....hopefully, the black won't be too shiny...........

and guys...u r all being hard on ants.....asking him to compare the racquet with all the previous ones is realli troublesome....imagine he'd have to refer to all his reviews before....or go for another practice session with all the racquets.......it's understandable that u guys are so curious n excited....so am i, after seeing the Black Magic.....

ants....in your free time, maybe u could construct a table for the famous racquets u have done reviews for.....u could include the important specs n important performance quality.......so that in future, if u have a new racquet to review on, u could just add on the review of that racquet to the already constructed table.....and the excited forumers wouldn't bug u to compare with the racquet of their choice everytime..........jus my opinion....:)


Thanks for your imput. It will be helpful if someone can come out with the table and i will input the details. I'm really busy and have no time doing all these stuffs really.
Using the samples,demo rackets and testing, bending , hitting reviewing has been a little troublesome for me since i have do it discreetly and at the same time with my hectic travelling schedules. Good thing i have a place to test it out without worry.

[Matt]

Yeh but come on, what is this thread about, everyone knows what he means.

I don't! to me, it's shuttles ROFL!! J/K!

[andrewlyw]

Hi all...

found this on the Yonex website..

http://www.yonex.com/swf/arc10.html

they've reveiled what the racket's going to look like... with further info available soon.. IMHO, it looks good in RED!!!

enjoy!! ;)
also thanks Ants for his great review as always... much appreciated.

[Matt]

It retails at between US$230-US$240. This is a non street price.


So so so so Expensive :eek::eek::eek::eek:
I think that price would be the JP.
Hope for Sp will be much cheaper.
I hope the same price as AT900P/T nowadays.

The price of this racket is not as high as it claims to be ^.^ I can say the street price is in that range!

[coolhandluke]

Hi all...

found this on the Yonex website..

http://www.yonex.com/swf/arc10.html

they've reveiled what the racket's going to look like... with further info available soon.. IMHO, it looks good in RED!!!

enjoy!! ;)
also thanks Ants for his great review as always... much appreciated.Yep, the racket looks sweet in red. :D

[Matt]

Yep, the racket looks sweet in red. :D

I want it in blue!!

[z3048018]

Why would you want the SP one instead of the JP one? JP's are of a higher quality.

that i understand, and to be honest, i've no qualms about getting a JP. but now, with CNY over, I JUST WANT IT (!!!!) regardless of JP or SP as all the lai sees will cover the cost!!:D:p

had a look at the link andrew provided, and you guys got it right - BCL, LCW and PG. it's definitely playing with FIRE, but hopefully my game will be the same!! :cool::p;)

[z3048018]

blue will look nice!!

[Ar Dan]

I've placed my order already : P

[Matt]

I've placed my order already : P

Eheeh really? Maybe you are not the only one since we maybe under secrecy! :D

[z3048018]

Ar Dan, whom did you place the order with? do you know the price? my friend was unable to quote me the price..... can't wait for mine too!!!
ants nearly had the scheme right in his second photos (post #14)

[Ar Dan]

I ordered from Shuttle House, recently placed an order for other items and the sales rep called me to confirm the item, then I asked him about the Arc 10, he said i can place the order now, the rackets are suppose to be available in mid-March.

I didn't ask for the price, I assume it will be roughly around the price of the AT900 and NS9000.

[z3048018]

ok, i thought you bought it in honkie

[Matt]

HK isn't cheaper!!

[z3048018]

you mean not cheaper than JPN?

[Matt]

Yup, especially for the same racket code.

[cooler]

camouflage color like a hunting bow:p

[Ar Dan]

you mean not cheaper than JPN?

SP will be cheaper, but the price will be relatively the same when the racket first arrives, because prices tends to be sligtly higher.

[ZhangXi]

I saw an interview from a Chinese national team player Zhang Yawen. She said that there is actually no quality difference she could tell between the rackets for pros, which is CP(?), and JP or even CH.

She said they purchase rackets from retail store as well when sponsored rackets are not around. She used to use a SP version racket and that felt even better.

[z3048018]

so maybe i should order from shuttle house as well (my friend will hate me for this!!!). never tried it before and it seems you guys are pretty much satisfied with their service and delivery...

[ants]

Ar Dan, whom did you place the order with? do you know the price? my friend was unable to quote me the price..... can't wait for mine too!!!
ants nearly had the scheme right in his second photos (post #14)

That is just a teaser since i'm not allowed to post actual picture.

[stork]

yonex arcsaber 10 fire

[Dreamzz]

woah, where did you get that from?

[MSN04]

http://at700.sakura.ne.jp/attachments/month_0802/20080222_8ad356b12bdcfc22a75btG3OOxThLG8R.jpg

http://at700.sakura.ne.jp/attachments/month_0802/20080222_e58c3ec5b4f1950fc5c9EyxIDXhqSfqm.jpg

http://at700.sakura.ne.jp/attachments/month_0802/20080222_ab3a876196e0631005c2V8YPAeGCMxAv.jpg

http://at700.sakura.ne.jp/attachments/month_0802/20080222_6e08de7db99038c26677DJELxJqGXSIj.jpg

http://at700.sakura.ne.jp/attachments/month_0802/20080222_12c398fe18719d243cc44nNrW18CFbIb.jpg

http://at700.sakura.ne.jp/attachments/month_0802/20080222_fd2b490a4e65f2a15e8eS55ZN49Mquot.jpg

http://at700.sakura.ne.jp/attachments/month_0802/20080222_7ed50f65aa64fd04289318BgJeFibk1y.jpg

http://at700.sakura.ne.jp/attachments/month_0802/20080223_9f9ff2b2c28fbd5386ecdS6RBC1qvg4F.jpg

http://at700.sakura.ne.jp/attachments/month_0802/20080223_dfe02953bff1929e7543bpjyiIpv5PMI.jpg

http://at700.sakura.ne.jp/attachments/month_0802/20080223_4fe526859b9eee6b36a3UfmmTnmTHAf6.jpg

[Dreamzz]

no worries, i found it ....

http://www.yonex.com/swf/arc10.html

[Pete LSD]

Not the source I get the rackets from.


Yup, especially for the same racket code.

[Dreamzz]

wow, Ultra PEF can support up to 20 tonnes eh? i take it that means the shaft will never break. time to put it to the test, now where's that panda when you need him?

:)

i must say it looks good, but another red racquet??
hehehe ... i can hear the complaints being written already.

[david07]

Wow, red one looks SEXY!! :)

[NoName1225]

wow, Ultra PEF can support up to 20 tonnes eh? i take it that means the shaft will never break. time to put it to the test, now where's that panda when you need him?

:)

i must say it looks good, but another red racquet??
hehehe ... i can hear the complaints being written already.


I think yonex is overusing the "warm" colors, in psychology there's a theory about what colors people choose, red and orange shades are called warm because it makes people feel excited and people tend to choose these more. Blue is a cool color where it doesn't make people feel excited, and people have less tendency to choose them.

[coolhandluke]

http://at700.sakura.ne.jp/attachments/month_0802/20080223_4fe526859b9eee6b36a3UfmmTnmTHAf6.jpgThe grommet design/pattern looks different. Any idea what is the significance of this design?

[Matt]

Not the source I get the rackets from.

That's not the same racket code I'm referring to! muahahahha!

[Matt]

I think yonex is overusing the "warm" colors, in psychology there's a theory about what colors people choose, red and orange shades are called warm because it makes people feel excited and people tend to choose these more. Blue is a cool color where it doesn't make people feel excited, and people have less tendency to choose them.

I'll have this racket in a professional car paint shop to alter the color from red to blue! :D

[Matt]

The wrath of this racket!

[jhirata]

http://at700.sakura.ne.jp/attachments/month_0802/20080222_8ad356b12bdcfc22a75btG3OOxThLG8R.jpg
Eheh.. if there ever will be an arcsaber thunder/lightning, the advertisement would look something like this:
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd24/hiratajimmy/lcw1.jpg

[Fengwei]

That red is sooo... hot :D

Oooeehhh, it definitely makes my choice between the AT900P and this one difficult. :rolleyes:

[cooler]

red would look great in 08 OG;)

[Pete LSD]

Ah, you are referring to JP code racquets.


That's not the same racket code I'm referring to! muahahahha!

[phandrew]

mybadmintonstore is pre-ordering it for $220US

http://www.mybadmintonstore.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=455

[azn_123]

Wow, red one looks SEXY!! :)

I know! It looks amazing SWEET!!!:eek:

[cooler]

I know! It looks amazing SWEET!!!:eek:
u can trade in your ns9000x:p

[YinLoung]

Why don't Yonex release a racket with actual mobile boosters around it? When air comes from one side, the mechanic blow out the air from the other side thus boosting the speed of the swing and as long enhance power by 20%???? ( Taufil backhand smash....350m/h????)

Hope ArcSaber gets it =p

[Tsumaranai]

I think that it's on the brink of just being horridly red. The red is just a little too bright. It seems like they just used the red from the new version of the AT 700 and increased the brightness a couple of shades. It would perhaps be fine if the grip wasn't red as well!! I personally don't think the red grip was necessary. Sure, it matches, but.., just overdoing it. Also, if you hover your cursor over the pictures of the site (http://www.yonex.com/badminton/racquets/arcsaber.html), the representatives can't label their pictures correctly. Typo!

[ZhangXi]

I heared that players in red are more likely to win.

[Tsumaranai]

I really doubt that. Yes, red is traditionally a color connoting luck in the asian culture, of which I am a part of, but it is evident that the Yonex marketing scheme is just being unnaturally oriented toward that color, as expressed by many people. I do, however, want to try out the new grip, as it's a "soft leather".

[ants]

The softleather had a closer feel to the racket. However i would still suggest wrap it with the over grip.

[azabaz_ipoh]

it had to be red because it is fire related. i just hope they know that blue fire is way hotter than red/orange fire. :D

[ZhangXi]

Check this out: Study: Red Is the Color of Olympic Victory

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4657033

[wunderbar]

Wow, its making think twice about getting an AT900-T now...anyone know if it will be available in HK in March and what the estimated price will be? Maybe I'll pick up one of these as well...heee.

[Tsumaranai]

Check this out: Study: Red Is the Color of Olympic Victory

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4657033

"Still, some skeptics think the findings may be just a statistical fluke."

I guess I'm one of those skeptics. Firstly, this is only analysis of one Olympic. Second, 55% is not entirely that much, unless you're going to compare it to each individual color. If it's just red vs. others, then it really isn't. Yes, red can represent aggression and dominance, but I hardly believe that a specific color could "tip the scale" and produce some effect that heightens one's abilities.

[MSN04]

Got mine pre-ordered. Woot :)

[ants]

I hope you guys will enjoy the racket. :)

[Matt]

Ants,

I wanted to double check, is the racket head heavy? As in it saids it on the racket itself, or you feel in your opinion it is head heavy.

[bmsupport]

wunderbar check phandrew posting #226 mybadmintonshop is taking preorders and they are based in hk

[bmsupport]

MSN04 from where did you pre-order it did they give you any esitimated availability

[MSN04]

MSN04 from where did you pre-order it did they give you any esitimated availability

Don't really want to say b/c they don't take pre-orders. They make exception for "good" customer. I think "good" means customer that buy frequently from them?

Should be available to ship mid-March. We did not discuss about the price, so I don't know. So I basically told them the size I want. One to be strung, and the other not.

[Matt]

Don't really want to say b/c they don't take pre-orders. They make exception for "good" customer. I think "good" means customer that buy frequently from them?

Should be available to ship mid-March. We did not discuss about the price, so I don't know. So I basically told them the size I want. One to be strung, and the other not.

Strange.... I already know the price!

[roller]

wish the arcsaber10 is black in color....

http://kaisengbadminton.com/SPF.htm
http://kaisengbadminton.com/ACr%2010.JPG

[twobeer]

Haha, Yonex designers seems to have gotten inspired by the SOTX woven 9... Maybe the ARC10 is a just a W9A clone :D :D

btw, I will get it 10/3... I was so pissed with the Yonex rep, that I get it later than Ants and Gade :).. But he told me I will get it earlier, once i beat Gade consistently :D :D

[cooler]

Haha, Yonex designers seems to have gotten inspired by the SOTX woven 9... Maybe the ARC10 is a just a W9A clone :D :D

btw, I will get it 10/3... I was so pissed with the Yonex rep, that I get it later than Ants and Gade :).. But he told me I will get it earlier, once i beat Gade consistently :D :Dhow about telling him u can beat Ants consistently:p:D

[ants]

Ants,

I wanted to double check, is the racket head heavy? As in it saids it on the racket itself, or you feel in your opinion it is head heavy.

It is head heavy. Its a combination of AT700 and Ti-10 with easy swing of NS9000.

[chrishin]

i found out that some players were apparently using it during korean open or some other tourney. debuted as arc silhouette. reviewed as being mostly attacking racket

[ants]

i found out that some players were apparently using it during korean open or some other tourney. debuted as arc silhouette. reviewed as being mostly attacking racket

Yup, Its easy swing and the power it produce make its easier for offence or attack.