View Full Version : Black Knight NanoFire


Sketchy
01-09-2009, 08:50 AM
My new BK NanoFire just arrived in the mail today, yay me!
Unfortunately, it's going to be a while before I get to actually test it out, meaning no review - just thought I'd share some pics and general first impressions.

Incase anyone in the UK is interested, I got it from blackknightuk.co.uk, for 39.99GBP.

Specs
weight: 80g
balance: 295mm unstrung (my own measurement - BK don't specify)
flex: medium-stiff (BK state rigidity factor of 85)
max tension: 24lbs

First Impressions
This racket is very very shiny. I'm not sure photos really do it justice.

The grip was different from what I was expecting. Instead of the "competition" grip with raised ridges, it was a more normal grip, albeit with a feel almost like blu-tac.

It came with a very good quality racket cover, with a detachable shoulder strap that's actually big enough for me to use (which is a first).

Just can't wait to try it out now...

xXazn_romeoXx
01-09-2009, 09:18 AM
i have this racket, and have used it for a good 2-3 years, without much of chips. i find that this racket is very balanced in attack and defence. it can't thunder down power, but it's quite decent. what it lacks in power, it makes up in precision control. i find that drops, slices and half smashes are very accurate. i have the first generation of this racket (silvery parts don't go all the way around the racket), and i can say that it's definately a really good overall racket. it sucks that the frame might not be able to take it if you want higher than 25lbs in tension, but it definately is well balanced. the sweet spot is easy to hit. i'm suprised not much people use this model =\...

Sketchy
01-09-2009, 09:44 AM
Sounds like I won't be dissappointed then. It certainly seemed like my dream-racket on paper.

What's the highest tension you've dared string your racket to? Like you say, 24lbs is a little on the low side.

I'm a little surprised more people aren't buying them too. 40 pounds ($70CDN) really doesn't buy you much else around here - ArmorTec 150 maybe?

xXazn_romeoXx
01-09-2009, 10:13 AM
the highest i've done for that racket is 21-22...i don't dare to go anywhere near that amount...but that's my usual average anyway...my yonex rackets i go to about 23-24...so depends on your definition of the "low side".....wow 70cdn? i bought it when it first came out lol...$212 CDN...+strings...i don't know of the structural differences between first and second generation though =\

Wexed
01-11-2009, 07:42 PM
Very good buy for the price indeed! I saw it a few weeks back and it was going for 214.99$ canadian. Haven't had the chance to try it though! Hope to read your review soon.

Moncky23
01-13-2009, 10:30 PM
Very good buy for the price indeed! I saw it a few weeks back and it was going for 214.99$ canadian. Haven't had the chance to try it though! Hope to read your review soon.
Your paying a bit to much for it then, I got my Photon XL PCV for that price (+12.95 for string and free stringing, yay!). But anyways, I had a chance to try it, its a very nice racket, although the shineyness kinda gets to me. Otherwise its a totaly awsome racket, and I like it almost as much as my Photon.