AT900T or ns9000s

[HerbMan]

I previously own an at700 and i like it. But last week i broke it in a game (crash with another racket):crying:. The problem is, i'm looking for something a little better since money is not really a problem. I'm not a player who play in competition but i like to play hard and often. I really enjoy playing with the At700 and the only reason why i'm not getting a new one is because i would like to try something new. I'm an aggresive offence player.

My style look like this :
-Single mostly
-I'm a smashing player
-I like to play in the back

my 2 others choice are the ns9000x and the at900P but i don't not want to sacrifice my defence for too much offence....

[HerbMan]

I guess i could answer to these questions...

1. How often do you play, how serious are you?
Really serious, about 10 hours per week

2. What style of player are you? (Aggressive smasher, net player ...)
Mostly aggresive, but sometime i like to play on the net. ( i said sometime)

3. Do you care much about durability or is it all about performance?
Performance, durability is important but i rater own a good racket

4. How much money do you want to spend?
i don't really care. money is not a problem

[MSN04]

Hee... u play single mostly and you like to play at the back? :rolleyes:

[Fan888]

I think you should go with the AT900. OK. I am a little bias since I have AT900T and never played with NS9000. It is a bit heavier on the head and it generates great power on the smash. If you look at the pros, most men and single players play with AT700/AT900. Women and double play with NS9000. Maybe that is marketing, but do turn out that way.

One thing is very noticeable between my AT900T and my friend's NS9000 is the material and paint on the racket. AT900 looks and feels solid. NS9000 tenses to chip and paint come of easily.

BTW, since you are a hard smasher, you should consider the AT900P also.

[Athelete1234]

Okay, I was trying out racquets on Sunday, so I tried out the ARC7, NS9000X, NS9000S, and the AT900T. My previous racquet (which I still have) is the 3U AT700.

NS9000S, is moderately fast, pretty good power, pretty good responsiveness, and is a great racquet overall. It's not super fast or powerful, but it's a good choice for a well rounded player. However, I don't really like the feel; sort of "hollow" or "numb" for me. That being said, it's still a very good racquet which will suit almost everybody.

AT900T (4U) is the fastest racquet I've ever used. It just flies through the air so quickly. It's great for fast wristy smashes, and the power I felt was better than the NS9000S. It's also very good for defense, and is super easy to throw in control strokes. When you don't hit the sweetspot, it's still forgiving, and the feel is great; kinda like the usual "solid" armortec feel. I ended up picking it over the NS9000S, the N9000X, and the ARC7.

[HerbMan]

Okay, but to be honest i really like the feeling head heavy feeling of the At700 ( i had an 4U). That why i think i should go for the At900t. those 2 racket have almost the same carateristic.

[Kevindoui]

If you like the AT700 why not just get another one?

[HerbMan]

because i broke really fast. I could but i want to try something better...

[Canuck19_14]

I guess i could answer to these questions...
4. How much money do you want to spend?
i don't really care. money is not a problem

Easiest thing get both :p... 1 back up
BTW if it doesn't matter as long as you like it you should use it *thumbs up*

[crashandburn]

ns900k S definitely...

[Tsuioku]

Best thing to do is always demo the rackets yourself. Since money isn't an issue, the few bucks that you're throwing in is cheap insurance.

Seeing that you're coming from the AT700 and you like something head heavy, the 900T would probably be your best bet. If you want a bit more power, you can grab a 3U.

PS. The NS9000x is just a stiffer ver of the NS9000s so you're not necessarily going to lose on defense. Your stroke will be the deciding factor. I know some people that feel they have BETTER defense with a stiffer racket (all other factors held constant)

[daeagle456]

From my own experience, the A900T has more power than the NS9000

[Fan888]

Okay, but to be honest i really like the feeling head heavy feeling of the At700 ( i had an 4U). That why i think i should go for the At900t. those 2 racket have almost the same carateristic.

Do a search on other AT900 threads. I remember seeing some people saying the 4U can break much easier.

[Phuong]

i played with both NS9000 and AT900P. I must say NS has better feeling when u hit and much lighter, only problem is it easier to break than AT 900

[BennyC]

IMO, go for the At900T. Ive played own the AT900T and had the NS9000s and the Ns9000S was a good racket, but seemed kind of hollow to me. I didnt really like the feel. As for the AT900T, some of the members are right, it does feel more stable and IMO its easier to generate the power. Id recommend getting a 3u in this because it is already light enough, honestly..so you will have a light weight racket which can supply enough power. With a 4u, durability is going to be a slight issue as well...its jsut WAY too LIGHT! I also own a At900P(3u) and its an absolute beast! If i were you, id choose the At900P 4u that is because you dont want to lose defense. A 4u At900P is better than a At900T in all aspects except maneuverability IMO.

[wajiha]

NS 9000 X was the worst ever racquet I had. AT 900 P is way more superior in handling, reponse and power.

[sifuyono]

i use 9000x, for me it's good racket, just need swing harder to produce its power

[volcom]

AT900P the most comforting and explosive racket for me :D... it gives me motivation to play well ;) lol...

Nah I feel it's so easy to smash that it's like an unfair advantage lol