Please help recommend a raquet...

[Squibworth]

Hi

I am New to this forum so please go easy on me! I have been monitoring this forum for a while and thought it is time to make my first post :)

I currently have a Prince Raquet which is not the greates and I play up to twice a week because I am fairly busy with my Consulting Career but will like to up this to maybe 3 times a week.

I have been looking at the Yonex NS9000x, MP-99, AT900, ArcSaber10, Ashaway Kevlar 5000/600SQ. Am searching for a raquet which does not weigh a ton but also does not lack power and plan to have it re-strung at approx 23lbs with BG 80 or Ashaway String.

I mainly play Doubles due to a high turnout with Mavis 300 Shuttles but also Feathers and I can easily play at Club Level. I am quick on the court and have got great stamina and am really looking to up my game..

I also play Singles and am looking to improve on my Singles game!

So some statistics..

Height: 5ft 10
Weight: 121 lbs

1) Like playing Offensive and try to smash as much as I can and clear from the Back of the court. I have a pretty deadly smash already!

2) Power is generated as a mix from the Wrist and Arm
3) Like playing Rallys.
4) Do not drop as much as I used to but will drop if I am close to the net.
5) Backhand needs improving greatly -

Am searching for a raquet that can offer control, power, maneouvering, and durability...

Also what does the stiffness of the Raquet represent?

Any suggestions please?

Cheers,

SW

[silentheart]

On Yonex side, I will suggest AT900t. I actually would suggest MP99 first except it has been discontinued. AT900t is good double racquet which pack a good punch. Much easier to use than AT900p IMHO.

Please demo or try out the racquet before you buy.

[Squibworth]

On Yonex side, I will suggest AT900t. I actually would suggest MP99 first except it has been discontinued. AT900t is good double racquet which pack a good punch. Much easier to use than AT900p IMHO.

Please demo or try out the racquet before you buy.

I would like a good all round raquet, sufficient for Singles as well otherwise I will have to purchase a separate singles racquet - which racquet would be recommended for singles?

How about the Yonex NS9000x?

Also, in terms of trying out the racquet, I am sure mainly retail outlets would not just loan the raquet to try it out or am I wrong?

[Dreamzz]

I would like a good all round raquet, sufficient for Singles as well otherwise I will have to purchase a separate singles racquet - which racquet would be recommended for singles?

How about the Yonex NS9000x?

Also, in terms of trying out the racquet, I am sure mainly retail outlets would not just loan the raquet to try it out or am I wrong?

i think decathlon used to loan out racquets if you put down a deposit. i don't know how much they charge for the service, whether it's still available or the range of racquets that they carry, but you could try them out.

[LazyBuddy]

I would like a good all round raquet, sufficient for Singles as well otherwise I will have to purchase a separate singles racquet - which racquet would be recommended for singles?

How about the Yonex NS9000x?

Also, in terms of trying out the racquet, I am sure mainly retail outlets would not just loan the raquet to try it out or am I wrong?


Here's the list of well known "all around" rackets in Yonex range: AT900T, NS9000S, AT800DE, MP99. If you prefer Oval shape, I will say cab20 and cab30ms.

NS9000x to most ppl are more offensve extreme, as it's too stiff and head heavy for a lot of club level users.

[Squibworth]

Here's the list of well known "all around" rackets in Yonex range: AT900T, NS9000S, AT800DE, MP99. If you prefer Oval shape, I will say cab20 and cab30ms.

NS9000x to most ppl are more offensve extreme, as it's too stiff and head heavy for a lot of club level users.

Well, I do not mind purchasing a separate raquet for singles and for doubles. I have also been looking into the Ashaway Kevlar 5000 and 6000 racquets...