AT700 or Kevlar 7000SQ

[Leggy]

Hi i have been looking at both of these rackets for a while, read a couple of reviews and found that they seem to be a very similar racket in style and price. Can anyone give me some advice of which one would be best?
Ive also been looking at the AT900P but again seem to be very similar.. help?

[bry172]

Hi i have been looking at both of these rackets for a while, read a couple of reviews and found that they seem to be a very similar racket in style and price. Can anyone give me some advice of which one would be best?
Ive also been looking at the AT900P but again seem to be very similar.. help?
If the prices are similar i personally would stick with a yonex racket as it is a well known company. The difference between in the armortec 700 and the 900 p is that the 700 is head heavier and the armortec 900p is newer and the shaft is a stiffer. Also the 900p handle is a bit longer than the 700 which makes it better as a doubles racket. the 700 is mainly a singles rack( in no way am i saying your not allowed using it for doubles). Its all a matter f personal preference. both the 900p and 70 are very powerful rackets.try and get out and try both of them and see what you like. hope this was a help.

[niteeshs]

If the prices are similar i personally would stick with a yonex racket as it is a well known company. The difference between in the armortec 700 and the 900 p is that the 700 is head heavier and the armortec 900p is newer and the shaft is a stiffer. Also the 900p handle is a bit longer than the 700 which makes it better as a doubles racket. the 700 is mainly a singles rack( in no way am i saying your not allowed using it for doubles). Its all a matter f personal preference. both the 900p and 70 are very powerful rackets.try and get out and try both of them and see what you like. hope this was a help.

I would not agree to this comment. From my experience, Armotec rackets are very easy to break and can not withstand tensions higher that 24ld (Yonex warranty would not cover tension higher than 24lb). I would sugget to look at rackets that have more value for money like SOTX D600.

[bry172]

I would not agree to this comment. From my experience, Armotec rackets are very easy to break and can not withstand tensions higher that 24ld (Yonex warranty would not cover tension higher than 24lb). I would sugget to look at rackets that have more value for money like SOTX D600. ive heard of 700 being weak and most often it being a 4u version. but if you think about it your bound to hear of more yonex rackets breaking just because there are so much more of them out there. i have the 900 and the suggested tension goes up to 25 pounds which means anything over 25 pounds then your warranty would be void. i suggest the 900p over the 700 because it is stronger and its an all round racket good for singles and doubles whereas the 700 is more suitable for singles.

[jhirata]

ive heard of 700 being weak and most often it being a 4u version. but if you think about it your bound to hear of more yonex rackets breaking just because there are so much more of them out there. i have the 900 and the suggested tension goes up to 25 pounds which means anything over 25 pounds then your warranty would be void. i suggest the 900p over the 700 because it is stronger and its an all round racket good for singles and doubles whereas the 700 is more suitable for singles.

The suggested string tension on my 3U AT700 JP is also up to 25lbs. I had mine strung at 26lbs, but no problems yet... I'm going to try 27lbs.

[Smichz]

I would not agree to this comment. From my experience, Armotec rackets are very easy to break and can not withstand tensions higher that 24ld (Yonex warranty would not cover tension higher than 24lb). I would sugget to look at rackets that have more value for money like SOTX D600.

Can't withstand?Ermm..what about the fact that almost all of the AT users here have gone above 24lbs?So do i..i have 3 ATs..AT700,AT900P,AT700..26lbs,27lbs..I haven't seen any single problems.:confused:
How about the pros..that some of them pulled their racket to 32-34lbs?Is it the AT's ghost who's playing?:D

Yonex is well known for their very limited warranty.3 months after purchase,can't go above the suggested tension,otherwise it'll be void...but it doesn't mean that it can't bear the tension.That's just their business strategy for minimizing risks..which is not very friendly to their customers..:o.So..as all of my AT's warranty period r over..i can go with any tensions i want.:D

[david07]

I bought my AT900P in HK so I don't even get a warrenty. I just string it at my normal tension which is from 25-28 depending on string and have no problems whatsoever. It isn't the racket's problem like a lot have said already, just Yonex trying to stay safe.

[bry172]

I bought my AT900P in HK so I don't even get a warrenty. I just string it at my normal tension which is from 25-28 depending on string and have no problems whatsoever. It isn't the racket's problem like a lot have said already, just Yonex trying to stay safe.thats exactly what i did as well.

[liajy]

I've owned all these rackets at one time or another:

AT700 4u - now sold - hated it
AT900P 3u - great power but not great on defence, very solid
Ashaway Kevlar 7000SQ - my current racket, been using for about 2 months, plenty of power and just about moneuvarable enough. Good for players with fast swing speeds, not as powerful as AT900P for 100% flat out smashes, but more powerful for wristier smashes (ie 95% of the time)

my opinion obviously...

[bry172]

I've owned all these rackets at one time or another:

AT700 4u - now sold - hated it
AT900P 3u - great power but not great on defence, very solid
Ashaway Kevlar 7000SQ - my current racket, been using for about 2 months, plenty of power and just about moneuvarable enough. Good for players with fast swing speeds, not as powerful as AT900P for 100% flat out smashes, but more powerful for wristier smashes (ie 95% of the time)

my opinion obviously... how come u hated the at700? how come u didnt get the 3u?

[liajy]

i had a uk at700 (old style - which someone gave to me) which only came in 4u and was trying to switch from an mp99 3u at the time, but i found the at700 4u overswung too much for me and felt too whippy due to the weight and headheaviness, however i think that a 3u would probably be ok. if i'm honest i didn't have a lot of time for the at700 and no patience to get used to it

[bry172]

i had a uk at700 (old style - which someone gave to me) which only came in 4u and was trying to switch from an mp99 3u at the time, but i found the at700 4u overswung too much for me and felt too whippy due to the weight and headheaviness, however i think that a 3u would probably be ok. if i'm honest i didn't have a lot of time for the at700 and no patience to get used to iti understand. its true the at700 is very head heavy and has a hell of a lotta power but it takes time to build up arm strength to be able to effectively control it and prevent things like constant over swinging. once your arm is stronger it will be able to decelerate the racket so over swinging doesnt happen. what racket are you using now??

[liajy]

i am actually using the 7000sq, i'm not saying its the best racket, but it's the one i like most at the moment, it's just got the best compromise between power and moneuvarability for me.

this is my personal rank at the moment of the top 3 rackets i own:

1) ashaway kevlar 7000sq - best allrounder
2) at900p (3u) - great power, just slightly slow
3) ns9000x (3u) - immense when ur playing well

[Leggy]

Has anyone used the Carlton Fireblade Iso Elite? Its another racket ive been looking into, so far i seem to be leaning towards the Fireblade or Kevlar SQ.
Also. I normally play a net game, but recently have been playing a rear court game but am having problems generating smash power which i am asssuming is to do with me using a head light racket as i don't use much wrist. Is one of these any better suited to my game?

[Akambo]

Your dilemma is very similar to mine and I have considered some sotx rackets(particularly the wovens and the d600)

Check out this website for details
http://www.sotxsports.co.uk/Rackets/Powerboss%20Wovens.htm (http://www.sotxsports.co.uk/Rackets/Powerboss%20Wovens.htm)

PS How much are u getting your Ashaway for