Racket Recommendation... No Yonex!

[popopi0102]

Hi,

after I allocate some budget to my shoe, I here still have some left for new racket.

For you information, I had broke 2 Yonex MP77 in 1 and 1/2 year, and is very dissapointed with Yonex product. Now using RSL Millennium 4 Ti Energy 4180.

with the RSL racket, I found out that is not at stiff as the MP77, i can't get the shutter to land!! It will goes straight and out of the court, yes, it is during my hi-speed smashing (this never happened to my MP77). so I read through the whole BC and found out that racket stiffness also contribute to smashing accurately(bending racket will cause shutter to do clearance instead of smash).

My style of playing. 60%doubles, 40%singles. favourite style?:- tricky net play + powerfull baseline to basline clear + hi-speed smash from rear midcourt + some selfmade style dropping& net play..... so, I prefer control with solid feeling. so, I try to get stiff racket with hi tention string on it. I also have well build muscle for all those smashing and clearance... so no power worry. all those muscle also covered by layers of fat:p... ya, i'm heavy.

So, I would like to get advice on racket which is stiff.... if possible stiffer then the MP77. recommendation on which brand and model please. Budget is around RM300+-.... RM320Max.... so Yonex is way too expensive for me. other brands are welcome!!:D as long as it can last for heavy smash... old models also welcomed. prefer balanced racket, or not too light racket. No to heavy racket(as will affect my net playing style).

And also let me know where to get in Malaysia, I'm malaysian. KL and Penang and Kedah is where i belong. badminton playing hours... monday 7~9pm, sat 9~12, sun 9~12....

Please recommend, all comment are welcome.

thanks,
Popopi

[Badmintan]

You can try Pro-ACE platinum dream or thunderbolt II.
I think Young Ones in Penang carries it if I'm not mistaken.

They are pretty solid racquets.

Or Wilson N-code series. May pay more for the K-factor series though. Cheaper to buy from Singapore though.

APACS is also a budget brand racquet you can consider but with so many Yonex-type clones, it's very difficult to choose which ones.

If you want a tough Yonex racquet under RM 300, get CAB21 SP, It lasted me 7 years and survived 10 plus clashes. Many paint chips but no structural damage.

[drifit]

Now using RSL Millennium 4 Ti Energy 4180.

so, I try to get stiff racket with hi tention string on it. I also have well build muscle for all those smashing and clearance... so no power worry. all those muscle also covered by layers of fat:p... ya, i'm heavy.

So, I would like to get advice on racket which is stiff.... if possible stiffer then the MP77. recommendation on which brand and model please. Budget is around RM300+-.... RM320Max.... so Yonex is way too expensive for me. other brands are welcome!!:D as long as it can last for heavy smash... old models also welcomed. prefer balanced racket, or not too light racket. No to heavy racket(as will affect my net playing style).

giant Panda,
since you are into RSL
get the diamond series, X2-Pro. stiff shaft and pls do string it to 30lbs.
pricing around RM300. available in Pertama Complex too.
happy shopping
:)

[popopi0102]

Thx for the information Badminton. Will go find out this weekend at Young Ones. Any more suggestion?

@Badminton, is "Pro-ACE Platimun Dream" a model (same as the thunderbolt II?)? or it have model code like the Yonex(eg. MP77, Mp33) ?

[popopi0102]

giant Panda,
since you are into RSL
get the diamond series, X2-Pro. stiff shaft and pls do string it to 30lbs.
pricing around RM300. available in Pertama Complex too.
happy shopping
:)

Thanks drifit,
the Diamond series already out? X2-Pro(what is this?)? got extra-stiff ka?
and string can recommend?

[popopi0102]

You can try Pro-ACE platinum dream or thunderbolt II.
I think Young Ones in Penang carries it if I'm not mistaken.

They are pretty solid racquets.

Or Wilson N-code series. May pay more for the K-factor series though. Cheaper to buy from Singapore though.

APACS is also a budget brand racquet you can consider but with so many Yonex-type clones, it's very difficult to choose which ones.

If you want a tough Yonex racquet under RM 300, get CAB21 SP, It lasted me 7 years and survived 10 plus clashes. Many paint chips but no structural damage.

Hi Badminton,
The "Pro-ACE Platinum Dream" & "Thunder Bolt II" only have ne model? ir IT IS the model? can know the market price in Malaysia? will test it out maybe this weekend. :D

Thanks for the info !!

[drifit]

Thanks drifit,
the Diamond series already out? X2-Pro(what is this?)? got extra-stiff ka?
and string can recommend?

you may check it here
www.rslcanada.com/Racquets/specifications.htm or
www.rsl-1928.com
string;
1. yonex BG-80 @ 26-28 lbs
2. yonex BG-85 @ 28-30lbs
so far, yonex string still the best choice. try to avoid ti strings or other brand.

[niteeshs]

Try SOTX D600. It is stiff and head heavy.

[Badmintan]

Hi Badminton,
The "Pro-ACE Platinum Dream" & "Thunder Bolt II" only have ne model? ir IT IS the model? can know the market price in Malaysia? will test it out maybe this weekend. :D

Thanks for the info !!

Pro-ACE is the brand.

Platinum Dream is a good Pro-ACE model.

Thunderbolt II supposed to be one of the top Pro-ACE model. Not sure which is their latest model though.

Forgot to mentioned Pro-tech, another brand which is also a budget racquet....quite solid but a lot of vibrations.

[drifit]

Pro-ACE is the brand.

Platinum Dream is a good Pro-ACE model.

Thunderbolt II supposed to be one of the top Pro-ACE model. Not sure which is their latest model though.

Forgot to mentioned Pro-tech, another brand which is also a budget racquet....quite solid but a lot of vibrations.

that is a good lite weight racket though.
sadly, discontinued..... hardly can find it now.

[popopi0102]

you may check it here
www.rslcanada.com/Racquets/specifications.htm (http://www.rslcanada.com/Racquets/specifications.htm) or
www.rsl-1928.com (http://www.rsl-1928.com)
string;
1. yonex BG-80 @ 26-28 lbs
2. yonex BG-85 @ 28-30lbs
so far, yonex string still the best choice. try to avoid ti strings or other brand.

30lbs ?? confirm? what i see from teh RSL website the X2 Pro only can support max 28lbs? will 30lbs break the racket?

[popopi0102]

you may check it here
www.rslcanada.com/Racquets/specifications.htm (http://www.rslcanada.com/Racquets/specifications.htm) or
www.rsl-1928.com (http://www.rsl-1928.com)
string;
1. yonex BG-80 @ 26-28 lbs
2. yonex BG-85 @ 28-30lbs
so far, yonex string still the best choice. try to avoid ti strings or other brand.

30lbs? is it too much for the X2 Pro? the RSL site stated maximum 28lbs for X2 Pro only, will the string kill the racket? deformed? or split into 2?

[popopi0102]

@Badminton:- will need to try my luck on getting the Pro-ACE racket.....

@niteeshs :- SOTX D600 can get in Malaysia? or you know where to get in Penang or Kedah or KL? please advice.

[popopi0102]

drifit,

Sure 30lbs? cos i see from RSL website only stated 28lbs max for the X2 Pro. will the string kill the racket if i string it at 30lbs? dun want to risk the money... please advice..

[drifit]

drifit,

Sure 30lbs? cos i see from RSL website only stated 28lbs max for the X2 Pro. will the string kill the racket if i string it at 30lbs? dun want to risk the money... please advice..

can be done, just warranty void......;)
then, just string it at 28lbs then.

[popopi0102]

maybe will string it at 27 for security.... thx thx.

[wakloo69]

Try to get newest RSL M8 X2 Gold/Blue with X stiff shaft which i think is suit with your playing style.

[drifit]

Try to get newest RSL M8 X2 Gold/Blue with X stiff shaft which i think is suit with your playing style.

i also want it.
where can i get it now??

[wocdam]

Try to get newest RSL M8 X2 Gold/Blue with X stiff shaft which i think is suit with your playing style.
the Gold one looks good:D
X-stiff, 91-93g and super high tension frame.

[wakloo69]

The X2 Blue one is nice too...83-85g,taper x-stiff,high tension,flex power,anti-twist,poly matrik carbon......I m also plan to get one soon.

[popopi0102]

M8 cost around RM300 ??? my budget cannot go too far...

please advice.

[wakloo69]

i also want it.
where can i get it now??

Hock Eng Bangi. Pls call 012-2329981 (Edy Lim). Last weeek i ask him about the price of this racket and he told me is about RM298 + free string, grip and bag. Better you contact him for confirmation. To me it s reasonable price for a new model compare to yonex.

[wakloo69]

M8 cost around RM300 ??? my budget cannot go too far...

please advice.
To me RM 300.00 for a new high end model is very reasonable price compare to other model. Just get it and sure you wont regret.

[popopi0102]

Hock Eng Bangi. Pls call 012-2329981 (Edy Lim). Last weeek i ask him about the price of this racket and he told me is about RM298 + free string, grip and bag. Better you contact him for confirmation. To me it s reasonable price for a new model compare to yonex.

This is such good price.... Will consider this also !! thanks wakloo69 !!'

and me not KL ppl la. go Bangi? where is there? selling in Pertama Complex too?

[wakloo69]

Carlton Powerflo 807 Wide is other model that I think is maybe suit with you. 85g,even balance,max string 28lbs,stiff,micro carbon,black color,iso head shape,price only RM 130 (as your back up racket)but I use it as my main racket now,easy to use it,feel light to hold and swing but pack of power etc.FYI I m double player,play 3x a week (2 hours per session).Like to smash a lot and net trick.

[drifit]

Hock Eng Bangi. Pls call 012-2329981 (Edy Lim). Last weeek i ask him about the price of this racket and he told me is about RM298 + free string, grip and bag. Better you contact him for confirmation. To me it s reasonable price for a new model compare to yonex.

are you sure he is talking the same page?
not the X2 series but the new Diamond X2 Gold and Diamond X2 Blue....;)

[wakloo69]

Yes I m sure....I m also sms to him first write the latest RSL M8 X2 Blue then I call to talk. Maybe if he was misunderstood or sound not clear then I dont know. Just call him bro....

[popopi0102]

confirm? really?

[wakloo69]

Yes...just call him 30 minutes ago. Confirm RM 298.00 + string + grip + bag

[popopi0102]

wow, but Bangi how to go? any LRT?

I will test at the Pertama Complex 1st, if price difference alot then maybe can consider buying at Bangi there.

THx ThX.. will test out all the recommend racket 1st before final dicision.

[drifit]

i dont really or 100% trust what is convey through tele-conversation.
those salesman or boss, intend to lure you come to the shop first.
then, if you are there, and found out, it is not really what you want, they persuade you to buy others....... marketing strategy......:D

[popopi0102]

dun worry, me face stone abit then they nothing can do already.

[wakloo69]

wow, but Bangi how to go? any LRT?

I will test at the Pertama Complex 1st, if price difference alot then maybe can consider buying at Bangi there.

THx ThX.. will test out all the recommend racket 1st before final dicision.

After looking at Pertama complex can take a nearest komuter train from Bank Negara station to UKM bangi station. Then get a taxi. The shop is at section 15 near the petronas station. Hope u success...

[niteeshs]

@Badminton:- will need to try my luck on getting the Pro-ACE racket.....

@niteeshs :- SOTX D600 can get in Malaysia? or you know where to get in Penang or Kedah or KL? please advice.

Hi Popopi,

I usually buy SOTX rackets from HK. I am not sure where you can buy it in Malaysia. I will certainly try and find out for you. It costs around US$90 there. Alternatively, you could order from puppysports.com. They deliver as well to Malaysia. There price on the net is US$95 + shipping.

Niteesh

[popopi0102]

+ tax will be more then my budget. malaysia like to tax ppl alot... that's why i try to get in malaysia. SOTX... never heard of that brand before. can;t seems to find any at my area.

[bry172]

get the sotx woven 11