This is infomercial form the Evil Empire.

There will be more female oriented racquets in 2009. Beside the ARC9 which is a great racquet and some members have reviewed it already. There will be a new AT600 which is designed toward the lady player who wants that extra power. As Austin Power said "Smashing Baby". Also there will be more lower end NS racquet. AT700 has new paint job again and I am 75% sure it is also tweeked.
All high end MP will be discontinued in US. So get your MP99 while you can. Only mid and lower range MP will continue.
All new 9 racquet bags are 2 compartments. So if you want your 3 compartments bag, get the 7829 bag while you can.
Here is the bad news. Due to the current currency exchange rate, many of you will see slight to minor price increase in the high end racquet price. So get them before the price goes up.

Good news for the plastic shuttle user. There is a new plastic shuttle MAV5000 coming to your Yonex dealer near you.

PS. New shoe models for north america. SHB101, SHB101 LTD. There is another one SHB200 I think?

The new rackets for females might be good (male player here but it's nice to know Yonex think about female players too).

I'm disapointed to hear about the discontinuation of high end Muscle powers in the US. I think the MP series is quite good and it would be a shame to lose the MP99 worldwide. The bags don't really bother me, 2 compartments is enough.

Any idea what the new North America shoes look like and if they'll ever come to the UK?

Usually YY distribute the same shoe model in US and UK. So you guys will get them. I for got to mention, officially these product will be release in March during All England. However, most of you knows, items always arrive late here in US...

Given the global financial turmoil, the question is if what applies to FMCG and personal electronics manufacturers would apply to Yonex as well.

If it does, this is probably a bad year to introduce new, high-end models :(

"girly" rackets.. baah

/Twobeer

"girly" rackets.. baah

/Twobeer
But they look so good on you... How about 1 in each hand?

Given the global financial turmoil, the question is if what applies to FMCG and personal electronics manufacturers would apply to Yonex as well.

If it does, this is probably a bad year to introduce new, high-end models :(
The only high end model (ARC9) is out. The new AT600 is a mid/high end model.

Yes, almost everyone is suffering. I have no bread to eat so I have to eat cake...

I hope that they change the AT700 to original form. I like the original paint scheme more and I think the racket was little more flexible and head heavy then the current one.

i can't wait to have a look =] may i have a catalog xD

Seems like the information is dated because I heard this a while back.

Yet another new paint job for the AT700 huh?

The only high end model (ARC9) is out. The new AT600 is a mid/high end model.

Yes, almost everyone is suffering. I have no bread to eat so I have to eat cake...
u mean ricecake:p, man can not live on bread alone:D

This is infomercial form the Evil Empire.

There will be more female oriented racquets in 2009.
Good news for the plastic shuttle user. There is a new plastic shuttle MAV5000 coming to your Yonex dealer near you.

PS. New shoe models for north america. SHB101, SHB101 LTD. There is another one SHB200 I think?
i read about a new marketing trend last autumn 2008 regarding the shift to target women. We would see more consumer products tweaked to the women consumers. Frankly i think this is just another way to sell more stuffs. In badminton, i think differentiating men and women models is ok for shoes, clothings, grips, and bags. In term of racket, technical differential between men and women are grey. I dont believe there is a women swing or a men swing style. There are ladies who play like men and some men that plays like ladies (ex. BCL :D). However, i'm sure all CEO's are sold to the marketing idea that would sell more stuffs and no evil empire would resist that:p.

Seems like the information is dated because I heard this a while back.
You mean early in Dec? In Sin City? I am just putting out some official info after it has been finalized.

Somewhere around there and earlier.

Ie. SHB-200 MW is already out for sale for instance.

Yes, almost everyone is suffering. I have no bread to eat so I have to eat cake...

looks like someone remembers their history......

and this AT600, i cant wait...

anyone got an inside scoop on how the rackets/bags/shoes look?

http://www.yonex.co.jp/09shoes_bags/index.html

http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/1106/yyshoes09wk6.jpg

There are ladies who play like men and some men that plays like ladies (ex. BCL :D).

IOW, there is a difference between ladies and men playing style except there are some overlaps.

Glad to know I'm not the only one to think BCL plays a little feminine... :p:p

the designs for 200 and 898 looks like mizuno i might be wrong..

the shb-200WM feel a lot more comfortable then the shb-100LTD especially for people with wide feet. i just hope they make a low version.

Hi,
Does anyone of you know whether I can purchase Athletes 1 series and Compact2 series bags in Singapore? Or any website can do online booking?

the designs for 200 and 898 looks like mizuno i might be wrong..

YY has become a clone maker :-)

/Twobeer

Also I forgot to bring it up. There are new shuttles in the line up. Aero Club series for feather and MAV5000 (yes 5000) for nylon.
In addition, all 9 racquet bag are 2 compartments, no more 3.

Aero club series? I'm guessing some reasonably cheap, durable feathers for club use?

YY has become a clone maker :-)

/Twobeer


That's not original :( they are always the ones with the designs and technology (maybe different form mizunos)

new colour of ns9000 out in march/april time... i may be wrong

wow a lot of new colour schemes coming out, but very anxious for the at700 the 2nd gen at700 is horrible...

Also I forgot to bring it up. There are new shuttles in the line up. Aero Club series for feather and MAV5000 (yes 5000) for nylon.
In addition, all 9 racquet bag are 2 compartments, no more 3.

Have you gotten any information about the flying speed for these two birds? More spaces for the two-comparment 9 racquet bag, instead of 3 dividers now two, nice :)

Today I saw AT600, AT70, AT50, AT30 at Korea Open.
These are new rackets of YY. There will be at the market in March.
There will be one new Nanospeed more but I don't know the name. Today they just showed a black racket having name Nanospeed ^^

Today I saw AT600, AT70, AT50, AT30 at Korea Open.
These are new rackets of YY. There will be at the market in March.
There will be one new Nanospeed more but I don't know the name. Today they just showed a black racket having name Nanospeed ^^

Awesome. Do any of them look/feel particularly interesting?

How does the AT700 look like? Any pictures?

is there any estimated dates for the catalog for the 2009 models?

I am guessing as usual, Mid march or late march. I am trying to get my hand on it by end of Feb.

is there any estimated dates for the catalog for the 2009 models?

I being told it will be released late feb

MAVIS 5000? they jumped a couple... digits :P

I being told it will be released late feb
Let's be realistic here, when was last time the catalog was ready by late Feb?

MAVIS 5000? they jumped a couple... digits :P
Sorry, fat (middle) finger, flipping too many people off. It is MAV2000.

Yes..they have a new Nanospeed and... a new arcsaber as well..

Yes..they have a new Nanospeed and... a new arcsaber as well..

wow, what about the armortecs? this 50, 30 and 70 business seems, i cant say, but kinda fishy? t just seems like the person forgot the 0's at teh end....

wow, what about the armortecs? this 50, 30 and 70 business seems, i cant say, but kinda fishy? t just seems like the person forgot the 0's at teh end....

scroll up the thread a bit.... at600 will be coming out...

no, i believe the AT 600, i just don't know about the other ones listed. the AT 70, AT 50 and AT 30 make me question. I trust whoever posted it.

just wait for the catalog to be released, that will answwr all the suspicions

Some new racket would not be featured in few catalogues.

Yes..they have a new Nanospeed and... a new arcsaber as well..

any idea when the arcsabre will be out? during the hko last year, my friend and i talked to a Yonex Sunrise staff. he said that it will be out early 2009...

latest news i heard, NS9900 and AT600 will come around march/april...

i hope the new at700 would be more durable

latest news i heard, NS9900 and AT600 will come around march/april...

A higher end Nanospeed? I bet that is amazing. Any details on it?

i hope the new at700 would be more durable

the 2nd gen is supposed to be durable, but moreover, i hope it's better looking..

What is Mavis 2000?!?! :D

i am assuming it came out in october of 2008 ??

i am assuming it came out in october of 2008 ??

Yap, that's why I mentioned some information is "dated" news.

What is Mavis 2000?!?! :D

o wow it seems like they really are trying to imitate the skirt of a real feather birdie

A higher end Nanospeed? I bet that is amazing. Any details on it?

i'm pretty sure if they come out with a 9900 the 9000 will be discontinued. more of a marketing scheme than anything else. i doubt the 9900 and 9000 will be very different.
like the 7700 and the 7000.

the 9000 didnt come out too long right?? only about 3 years ago? and they are discontinuing already? wow.

meh, i doubt they will discontinue the NS9000 just yet. The only thing i can think of is the fact that NS9K's supposedly are not that durable, but, its still a very solid racket.

anyone know how good the ns8k is compared to the ns9k?

anyone know how good the ns8k is compared to the ns9k?

good for what? Good for whom?

/Twobeer

like overall quality and playability lol
smashing, dropping, nets, etc.

meh, i doubt they will discontinue the NS9000 just yet. The only thing i can think of is the fact that NS9K's supposedly are not that durable, but, its still a very solid racket.

NS9000 is a very solid racket. Very durable for its type of design.

sry for this being a bit off topic, but is the ns9k worht the extra money for the elastic ti?
or does it not really matter that much? cuz i hear some people say it adds some power, some say it doesn't, so i'm a bit confused. also how's the control on both?

good for what? Good for whom?

/Twobeerfor someone in a hurry:D

anyone know how good the ns8k is compared to the ns9k?
ns8k is better for someone who likes it quick, ie in a hurry:p

sry for this being a bit off topic, but is the ns9k worht the extra money for the elastic ti?
or does it not really matter that much? cuz i hear some people say it adds some power, some say it doesn't, so i'm a bit confused. also how's the control on both?
Are you in such a hurry that you didn't realise that this thread is completely NOT about your racquet requests about NS8000 and 9000? You should keep your questions to the thread you already have about your racquet recommendation....

Just to add on top, why not try the racket yourself and find out? It's not what we say is like a bible.

Just to add on top, why not try the racket yourself and find out? It's not what we say is like a bible.

On top of THAT, there's something call a "SEARCH" button:mad:

Is there any pics of these rackets? like the new nanospeed or the new armortec?

Nothing is out yet. Not until late feb to march.

sry for this being a bit off topic, but is the ns9k worht the extra money for the elastic ti?
or does it not really matter that much? cuz i hear some people say it adds some power, some say it doesn't, so i'm a bit confused. also how's the control on both?

'A bit off topic'???
Just 'a bit'???

Read the thread's title and then begin looking elsewhere, InAHurry :(

On top of THAT, there's something call a "SEARCH" button:mad:

'A bit off topic'???
Just 'a bit'???

Read the thread's title and then begin looking elsewhere, InAHurry :(


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bbs.at700.com/viewthread.php?tid=6950&extra=page%3D1 (http://bbs.at700.com/viewthread.php?tid=6950&extra=page%3D1)

http://bbs.at700.com/attachments/month_0901/20090122_65fe899ecd941a073768HLWMBHsbx5fJ.jpg

http://bbs.at700.com/attachments/month_0901/20090122_838f696c434df11478e6QMtFKIiMZykz.jpg

chen1986, you posted the same link several times earlier.
The repeated posts have been deleted :(

NS9900 confirmed for Feb 24, 2009 launch.

Combining fullerene and some other particle thing....??

http://www.yonex.com/badminton/video_clip/index.html

Guys, I am disappointed... AT700 still so ugly. And SHB101 doesn't look TOO great either maybe the technology will be decent? And what is the flexibility of the AT600? I couldn't spot it from the pictures. Since it's design for female players, I assume it's around medium to flexible?

damn, the SHB101 looks pretty good in the brochure picture, but in real life it looks horrible lol. and the 700 looks pretty much the same hahaha.

on a side note, ANNA IVANOVIC IS A FOX!!!! yonex should totally use her to promote badminton hahaha

The SHB-101 looks like a cake-making accident :eek:
Whatever happened to elegant, pristine whites?

omg...first of all , the jerseys are the ugliest shirts ive ever seen in my life! it looks so stupid! and if that wasnt bad enough, the shb 101 looks like they just gave a picture of the shoe to a 2 year old n asked him to colour it! (just my opinion)
Lastly, are u guys sure that thats the new AT700 colour? cause if it is, it looks EXACTLY the same lol...

Lastly, are u guys sure that thats the new AT700 colour? cause if it is, it looks EXACTLY the same lol...

I was just thinking the same thing. Mind you, I really liked the 2nd gen AT700's paint job.

If any of you live in the San Francisco bay area, you can drop by Racket Supply to see the AT600. It looks pretty cool.

The SHB-101 looks like a cake-making accident :eek:
Whatever happened to elegant, pristine whites?it gets dirty looking too easily:D

Guys, I am disappointed... AT700 still so ugly. And SHB101 doesn't look TOO great either maybe the technology will be decent? And what is the flexibility of the AT600? I couldn't spot it from the pictures. Since it's design for female players, I assume it's around medium to flexible?
AT600 looks like it's very flexible, and only comes in 4U.

I was just thinking the same thing. Mind you, I really liked the 2nd gen AT700's paint job.

yesh, i dont think it changed either. or maybe we are just are colorblind with out knowing it :rolleyes:. oh well. i can't wait to see a pic of the NS9900. orange-y isnt too bad.

The SHB-101 looks like a cake-making accident :eek:
Whatever happened to elegant, pristine whites?

SHB 101 MID looks better than the SHB 101 imo.

http://bbs.at700.com/attachments/month_0901/20090122_ecb52f756c942c7cf3f8a74rCO2dcvHR.jpg

http://bbs.at700.com/attachments/month_0901/20090122_4fdfd0e19384a77477cdAjm3xJC8rVHw.jpg

SHB 101 MID looks better than the SHB 101 imo.


maybe one is for players who have wider feet while the other is for people who have narrower feet?

maybe one is for players who have wider feet while the other is for people who have narrower feet?

No, both are 3E (width).

SHB 101M supposedly has better ankle support due to the higher cutting (count the number of shoelace eyelets). Some says it restricts movement.

Personally, I find there's no difference. :D

i actually have my hands on an AT600 right now. my gold AT500 broke so i went into the badminton shop to get a replacement from yonex. to my surprised, I didn't get a new AT500. Instead, I received a brand new AT600 as an upgrade. Is this an indication that yonex will be discontinuing the AT500? anyways, i'll be testing out the new racket soon but here are some closeup pictures for you guys to see.

i actually have my hands on an AT600 right now. my gold AT500 broke so i went into the badminton shop to get a replacement from yonex. to my surprised, I didn't get a new AT500. Instead, I received a brand new AT600 as an upgrade. Is this an indication that yonex will be discontinuing the AT500? anyways, i'll be testing out the new racket soon but here are some closeup pictures for you guys to see.

do let us know how the at600 feel

hahaha i just saw my typo. i meant OLD AT500, not GOLD. if it really was made of gold, i wouldn't have submitted it back to yonex to begin with!

No the AT500 isn't getting discontinue "yet" they released a new colour scheme if I am not mistaken. Wow so the AT600 is out already? hm.

*btw it does look pretty nice.

LOL, that's why you got an upgrade! 0.1kg of gold worth some US$280-290, LOL.:cool::eek:

That's a very nice looking racket. I guess it just might appease those people who have been complaining about the lack of blue. Of course, there isn't much on it. Please let us know about its flexibility when you've had time to play with it.

Nice AT 600 ;) Test it out and tell us how it feels like =p

is it an original AT600 ?!?
so far there is no news from yonex or even news in internet about AT600.
can u please post a picture of the shaft and cone code ?

i can tell you this is a genuine yonex racket. my replacement was through the san gabriel valley badminton club which is an authorized yonex reseller. also the serial numbers on the cone are 8151823 and 181282US.

the racket does remind me of the MP88 though. anyone else agree with that?

I'm not sure it was precisely the best idea to post those codes. It would only aid those manufacturing counterfeits. As Yonex itself hasn't released much information or photos of the racket..

Looks pretty good the Armortec 600.

i can tell you this is a genuine yonex racket. my replacement was through the san gabriel valley badminton club which is an authorized yonex reseller. also the serial numbers on the cone are 8151823 and 181282US.

the racket does remind me of the MP88 though. anyone else agree with that?

yup, i think you got it from racket supply....

is it an original AT600 ?!?
so far there is no news from yonex or even news in internet about AT600.
can u please post a picture of the shaft and cone code ?

http://bbs.at700.com/attachments/month_0901/20090122_dc025d1574a8f210a1870ZnZBErwOlxm.jpg

I beg Yonex please change the colour scheme for AT700 :'(...

a couple more
ARMORTECs


YONEX ARMORTEC 30 Brand New for 2009!!! Great starter/intermediate racket. Great for doubles player looking for something a bit more head heavy and looking for some extra power from the racket.

Flex: Medium
* Frame: Carbon, gForce TI
* Shaft Composition: H.M Carbon
* Weight: 3U (85-89.9g)
* Grip Size: G4 (10mm longer grip shaft)


YONEX ARMORTEC 50
Brand New for 2009!!! Replaces last years model ArmorTec 500. Great mid level intermediate/expert racket. Great for doubles player looking for something a bit more head heavy and looking for some extra control from the racket

Flex: Stiff
* Frame: Carbon, gForce TI
* Shaft Composition: H.M Carbon
* Weight: 3U (85-89.9g)
* Grip Size: G4 (10mm longer grip shaft)


YONEX ARMORTEC 70 MG
Brand New for 2009. Replaces the 2008 ArmorTec 300. Great mid level intermediate/expert racket. Great for doubles player looking for something a bit more head heavy and looking for some extra power from the racket.

* Flex: Medium
* Frame: Carbon, gForce TI
* Shaft Composition: H.M Carbon
* Weight: 3U (85-89.9g)
* Grip Size: G4 (10mm longer grip shaft

I copied this from a shop in USA so I think they are available

a couple more
ARMORTECs


YONEX ARMORTEC 30 Brand New for 2009!!! Great starter/intermediate racket. Great for doubles player looking for something a bit more head heavy and looking for some extra power from the racket.

Flex: Medium
* Frame: Carbon, gForce TI
* Shaft Composition: H.M Carbon
* Weight: 3U (85-89.9g)
* Grip Size: G4 (10mm longer grip shaft)


YONEX ARMORTEC 50
Brand New for 2009!!! Replaces last years model ArmorTec 500. Great mid level intermediate/expert racket. Great for doubles player looking for something a bit more head heavy and looking for some extra control from the racket

Flex: Stiff
* Frame: Carbon, gForce TI
* Shaft Composition: H.M Carbon
* Weight: 3U (85-89.9g)
* Grip Size: G4 (10mm longer grip shaft)


YONEX ARMORTEC 70 MG
Brand New for 2009. Replaces the 2008 ArmorTec 300. Great mid level intermediate/expert racket. Great for doubles player looking for something a bit more head heavy and looking for some extra power from the racket.

* Flex: Medium
* Frame: Carbon, gForce TI
* Shaft Composition: H.M Carbon
* Weight: 3U (85-89.9g)
* Grip Size: G4 (10mm longer grip shaft

I copied this from a shop in USA so I think they are available

From which shop? An online shop? Im curious... hehe... so will it mean for Asian region SP, the AT 500 and AT 300 will be discontinued as well?

can't wait for that.thanks for the information

Nice to see the AT600 has the new single-pass grommets. The AT700 could really do with them as well...

Nice to see the AT600 has the new single-pass grommets. The AT700 could really do with them as well...

What is this single-pass grommets do?

How soon will they be taking the high-end MPs off the market? Early or late 2009?

What is this single-pass grommets do?

to make frame 7% stronger at those area.

I beg Yonex please change the colour scheme for AT700 :'(...the evil empire has their reason;)

care to guess anyone??:D

rule: SH is exempted from this challenge since he is semi evil:D hehe:D

How soon will they be taking the high-end MPs off the market? Early or late 2009?

Once all the stocks are gone, then it's gone.

From which shop? An online shop? Im curious... hehe... so will it mean for Asian region SP, the AT 500 and AT 300 will be discontinued as well?
AT500 is discontinued for North America market.
All other lower end AT racquet will still be there.

How soon will they be taking the high-end MPs off the market? Early or late 2009?
All the high end MP will be gone as of 3/1 or earlier from wearhouse depend on the stock. Get them while you can. I already have one of them in collection.

the evil empire has their reason;)

care to guess anyone??:D

rule: SH is exempted from this challenge since he is semi evil:D hehe:D
I thought I posted there is a new AT700?

Dear Master Cooler, I am just Mini-me...:p

All the high end MP will be gone as of 3/1 or earlier from wearhouse depend on the stock. Get them while you can. I already have one of them in collection.

just wondering can you still get MP77s in USA?

just wondering can you still get MP77s in USA?
No US coded MP77 since 2 years ago... Sorry,,,,

Woot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My wife really likes the new RQiS1XL 95g. Not the one she is using. She use the heavier one. I the reason is it is easier on her wrist...

Someone already what should stand over the new Nanospeed belonged yet over the nanospeed 9000 to that. I have not price, however yet the name and a picture. Sorry my Englisch was not the best!

How soon will they be taking the high-end MPs off the market? Early or late 2009?
YY stop shipping them to dealer already...

SH, will you be able to show us pictures of the new armortecs?

it seems like NS 8000 is the top NS in the 2009 Tennis SoftTennis Badminton catalogue :-O

Are they dropping NS 9K alltogether, and replaces it with the 9900 ??

/Twobeer

For Master Dreamzz, I have the new lower end AT right now. The new AT600 is not here yet. Also I need to correct myself. Looks like AT700 is not new color after all.

For Master TwoBeer, NS9000-s*x is still on 2009 US catalog. They might be out for your region, but you can still get them in US. No NS9900 yet. It does not mean it will not show up later in the year or after March?

Feather price is going up by a lot. So stock up on your Yonex feather shuttles...

Any leaked out details about the NS-9900? Is it an improved NS-9000? Is there an extra stiff version :D?

The yonex official site shows the Nanospeed 9900 coming out now... FEB 24!!!

Any leaked out details about the NS-9900? Is it an improved NS-9000? Is there an extra stiff version :D?

Hehehe..... ;). Will not have Type X and S this time around.

So excited about the new colour of the Armortec 700. The Nanospeed 9900 I wanna be the first person to get

according to the catalogue.. they dont have a new at700 colour...

according to the catalogue.. they dont have a new at700 colour...

Sometimes the catalog is printed even before the new products is announced. Yonex have few catalog versions a year which the new products will be featured in them.

Hehehe..... ;). Will not have Type X and S this time around.

:( I hope they only make it in extra stiff then.


So excited about the new colour of the Armortec 700. The Nanospeed 9900 I wanna be the first person to get

Not if I beat you to it :p

Sometimes the catalog is printed even before the new products is announced. Yonex have few catalog versions a year which the new products will be featured in them.

oh i see, well i hope there's something up for a new 700 =)

seems like AT600 is a renewed MP88, maybe a little more flexible ?

seems like AT600 is a renewed MP88, maybe a little more flexible ?
From what I can tell from the racquet, it is not a modified MP88. Here is why,
MP88 is more even balanced while AT600 is more head heavy (but the BP is only 10mm off. not a lot)
MP88 has smaller frame and use the old grommet pattern while AT600 is on the new pattern.
Shaft bending is different too...

seems like AT600 is a renewed MP88, maybe a little more flexible ?

AT600 is more powerful than MP88. Its slightly stiffer as well.

So AT 600 stiffer and head-heavier than MP 88. Ok! As far as I know MP88 seems to be the racquet that suits me the best, too bad it's impossible to get by now

So AT 600 stiffer and head-heavier than MP 88. Ok! As far as I know MP88 seems to be the racquet that suits me the best, too bad it's impossible to get by now

Sometimes things have to change. You need to find another racket which is similar characters or something different that you can adapt to use.

Sometimes things have to change. You need to find another racket which is similar characters or something different that you can adapt to use.

You're true. That's why I was gathering informations about AT600, which seems to fill my requirements. Maybe ants will grant us a nice review ;)

You're true. That's why I was gathering informations about AT600, which seems to fill my requirements. Maybe ants will grant us a nice review ;)
Soon my friend. I have different specimens and models with me. I would probably Review the NS9900 and the ARC... later.

God bless you ants.

(I beg your pardon if sometimes my english is poor or emphasized)

No worries.. i think your English is good.. probably better than me.

So there is a fourth arcsaber coming for 2009 ?

Yes..they have a new Nanospeed and... a new arcsaber as well..


does this answer your question?

does this answer your question?

Of course it does but I just wanted ants to add a little informations if he's allowed to

Yea thank u very much for new rackets reviews ants ,its quite help

A new Arc?! That's a news...

A new Arc?! That's a news...

If you think about it though, it was always likely with the Arc7, 9 and 10. I'd be surprised if it wasn't an Arc8.

or go to 15, 20, 21, 22, 25, 30 for Arc series :D

it should be mid to low model, arc6?


If you think about it though, it was always likely with the Arc7, 9 and 10. I'd be surprised if it wasn't an Arc8.

looking forward to ants review of the new Arc. hopefully it'll be more in the head heavy range...ants, you make me broke as i've bought most of the racquets you reviewed!! but you also make me a happy person!!!

looking forward to ants review of the new Arc. hopefully it'll be more in the head heavy range...ants, you make me broke as i've bought most of the racquets you reviewed!! but you also make me a happy person!!!
Its not me that make you broke.. its Yonex. But its good that we recognize the good R&D and creativity of Yonex corp and the people who work hard behind all the projects of creating rackets for us to use. Consumer will only buy quality and product that is of Value. And you are one of them... plus me too.

In order words, most of us (baddie fanatics) are suckers for Yonex :D:D:D.

Its not me that make you broke.. its Yonex. But its good that we recognize the good R&D and creativity of Yonex corp and the people who work hard behind all the projects of creating rackets for us to use. Consumer will only buy quality and product that is of Value. And you are one of them... plus me too.

In order words, most of us (baddie fanatics) are suckers for Yonex :D:D:D.

If the product is not good and has not been proven over the years... who want to be a fanatic of such product?

Yonex Nano Speed 300, Yonex Nano Speed 200, Yonex Nano Speed 100, Yonex 7926 Pink, black 2009 Tournament Series Badminton / Tennis Bag,
Yonex Amortec 600, Yonex AT50, Yonex AT70MG, Yonex MP7, yonex MP5, New colors for NS800 and NS500!

it should be mid to low model, arc6?

Could be, that's a very good point. Infact, your idea is better than mine. There would be an AT600, 700 and 900 and an Arc6, 7, 9 and 10. In the AT range, the 800 and the 900 never were produced at the same time so the Arc 8 might never exist.

Nanospeed 4500, Nanospeed 5000, Nanospeed 6000, Nanospeed 7000, Nanospeed 7700, Nanospeed 8000, Nanospeed 9000 S&X, nanospeed 9900

the nanospeed dont seem to follow that trend......
Oh well, back to speculation.

I hope tehy do make some lower end arcsabers though.

Has anybody out there got the Yonex 2009 catalogue in Englsh (pdf)? The Japanese version is already on Shuttlehouse, but being an ignorant Westerner I can't read it:D.

Has anybody out there got the Yonex 2009 catalogue in Englsh (pdf)? The Japanese version is already on Shuttlehouse, but being an ignorant Westerner I can't read it:D.


I'd be grateful if somebody who's got it could PM me too.

I need learn Japanese but I don't really know if I have the motivation, I already speak quite a few languages.

I already speak quite a few languages.

Shouldn't that make it easier for you to learn another one? :rolleyes:

Shouldn't that make it easier for you to learn another one? :rolleyes:

Maybe but I can't say I'm ever the most motivated of people.

Maybe I'll do it. I guess it could be useful but on the other hand, Japanese is supposedly very difficult and I don't get a great deal of time.

There is no PDF format since the catalogue hasn't even been released yet.

The new Nanospeed 7000 looks insane.

http://bbs.at700.com/attachments/month_0901/20090126_1def91f52c721aa4dae1zzIaE9MdBsjo.jpg

That colour scheme is immense.

what is the racket in the middle ???

anyone

Read the fine print? Its the new coloured Nanospeed 7700

THe Middle racket is Nanospeed 7700.

If one looked at the cap, one would of instantly known it is the NS7700! :D

These new NS colours are freaking awesome....love them.

Colors does look like the Mizuno GP series.

Hmm.. no new cabs?? :crying::crying::crying:

These new NS colours are freaking awesome....love them.

Same here. I just get the impression we won't be overly thrilled at the price but the looks may just make them worth buying, they're gorgeous.

YES!!!! Finally new color for the NS7700!!! =]

Found another image of the Mavis 2000..

http://stat.ameba.jp/user_images/16/3d/10091921520.jpg

Found another image of the Mavis 2000..

http://stat.ameba.jp/user_images/16/3d/10091921520.jpg

All I see is an image error lol!

All I see is an image error lol!

Me too.

(fifteen characters)

Huh, I guess the domain doesn't allow hotlinking. Here's the url -
http://stat.ameba.jp/user_images/16/3d/10091921520.jpg

It says no access. You should upload the image to photobucket or something. =]

Gah. This better work.
http://i41.tinypic.com/2dvv5v5.jpg

Gah. This better work.
http://i41.tinypic.com/2dvv5v5.jpg

It did.

Thanks for the pic.

It doesn't look that novel to be honest, but I suppose the feather-esque skirt must be more than just a gimmick.

It doesn't look that novel to be honest, but I suppose the feather-esque skirt must be more than just a gimmick.
No, actually the feather-esque skirt is more gimmick than actual function. The improvement is the additional "lift ring" for skirt to resist folding and break closer to real feather. Getting closer to get one for testing... I just don't like the writing report part...

Ah, I can see the difference in the comparison images now. Thanks for the info.

All I see are punctured holes on fake feathers. Looks more like a skirt covered with a fishing net.

Not everyone can afford AS30s for training..

Not everyone can afford AS30s for training..

No but it has to be said, if you are going to be playing tournaments with feathers, you should definitely practise with the best feathers you can afford. As an option for drills or less serious sessions, the Mavis 2000 might be good.

Guh, our club has to use Wilson Topline 100's for tournaments, since they sponsor the competitions or something.. Wilson shuttles are rubbish.

All I see are punctured holes on fake feathers. Looks more like a skirt covered with a fishing net.

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66092

it seems alot of people dislike wrong speed, poor durability, high cost, poor availability of feathers, . Making fun on the look of mavis shuttle, is that your strong point?

Not everyone can afford AS30s for training..

Oh that's an excuse, just need to get a better job :D ahhaha j/k!

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66092

it seems alot of people dislike wrong speed, poor durability, high cost, poor availability of feathers, . Making fun on the look of mavis shuttle, is that your strong point?

Although I doubt any Mavis will ever be as good as a feather shuttle. They are in my opinion though, the best synthetic shuttles so I guess they're the best compromise between playability and durability.

Oh that's an excuse, just need to get a better job :D ahhaha j/k!

LOL

Oh that's an excuse, just need to get a better job :D ahhaha j/k!
Hehe, I am but a mere student living on porridge, feathers are a luxury :P

Hehe, I am but a mere student living on porridge, feathers are a luxury :P

Ahh, true, fair enough! =)

Ahh, true, fair enough! =)share the weatlh, Matt:D

cough cough... yeah share the wealth buddy! :)

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66092

it seems alot of people dislike wrong speed, poor durability, high cost, poor availability of feathers, . Making fun on the look of mavis shuttle, is that your strong point?

Good point :-)

But when we bitch about the high price, speed issues, poor durability and availability of feathers.. but still pay through our nose to buy them instead of buying the readilly available inexpensive Mavis plastic.. It should tell You something...about the Mavis :p

To go to the Car analogies, that both you and I like :D

I can bitch and moan about the high service cost and cost of new rims to my Ferrari, but that doesn't make me wanna switch to the neighbours Yugo ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yugo )

cheers,
Twobeer

Hehe, I am but a mere student living on porridge, feathers are a luxury :P

The whole game of badminton is luxury :cool:

/Twobeer

The whole game of badminton is luxury :cool:

/Twobeer
i have to agree with this;)

Good point :-)

But when we bitch about the high price, speed issues, poor durability and availability of feathers.. but still pay through our nose to buy them instead of buying the readilly available inexpensive Mavis plastic.. It should tell You something...about the Mavis :p

To go to the Car analogies, that both you and I like :D

I can bitch and moan about the high service cost and cost of new rims to my Ferrari, but that doesn't make me wanna switch to the neighbours Yugo ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yugo )

cheers,
Twobeer

:D:D:D

Great analogy.

I agree with you, feather shuttles aren't perfect - there's a lot to complain about but as yet, there isn't a better solution.

Here's the ranking of shuttles I've used:
AS30 f
Carlton GT3 f
Wilson Topline 100 f
Mavis 300 p
Wilson something something (look v. similar to Mavis) p
Carlton F2 p
Wilson Championship p
Carlton T800 p


I think for price vs performance, the Mavis are a pretty good compromise for the amount of money I'm willing to commit to badminton considering my skill level.

Is this how the NS9900 going to look like ?

Yep. The same picture has been posted by Oldhand in this, or another thread.

sorry about the repost////

The AT600's are already for sale in Japan. They only come in 4U.

http://racket.co.jp/item/at600.html

Someone in the forum got the AT600 as a replacement of their racquet. It looks pretty nice ^^

Someone in the forum got the AT600 as a replacement of their racquet. It looks pretty nice ^^

Who?

I shall definitely be holding out for the Nanospeed 9900.

Is this how the NS9900 going to look like ?

It's the candycane racket. Well more like the lollipop racket IMO ROFL! :D

i actually have my hands on an AT600 right now. my gold AT500 broke so i went into the badminton shop to get a replacement from yonex. to my surprised, I didn't get a new AT500. Instead, I received a brand new AT600 as an upgrade. Is this an indication that yonex will be discontinuing the AT500? anyways, i'll be testing out the new racket soon but here are some closeup pictures for you guys to see.

Who?

I shall definitely be holding out for the Nanospeed 9900.


This member =) it was in this post, apparently i was out for a month or so

Someone in the forum got the AT600 as a replacement of their racquet. It looks pretty nice ^^

You may mock it but I think it looks really good.

how am i mocking...?

I don't see it either.

Me neither. How is mocking? More of compliment to me.

how am i mocking...?

Wrong quote :o:o:o:o

I meant to quote Matt

:o:o:o:o

Is this how the NS9900 going to look like ?

This kind of reminds me of the old Isometric Ti Swing Power.

Is there any updates on AT700? Color, Specs?

i might coin it the 'halloween' racket.
It has black, orange colors

black for dark, sinister and evil
orange for fun, lively, and social
A tad of white for disguise as innocent :D:p

at70mg
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z97/alecniac/yonex%202009/AT70MG-2T.jpg

at50
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z97/alecniac/yonex%202009/AT50-2T.jpg

at30
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z97/alecniac/yonex%202009/AT30-2T.jpg

at600
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z97/alecniac/yonex%202009/AT600-2T.jpg

nanospeed 100
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z97/alecniac/yonex%202009/NANO100-2T.jpg

nanospeed 100
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z97/alecniac/yonex%202009/NANO100-3.jpg

nanospeed 200
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z97/alecniac/yonex%202009/NANO200-2T.jpg

nanospeed 300
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z97/alecniac/yonex%202009/NANO300-2T.jpg
nanospeed 500
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z97/alecniac/yonex%202009/NANO500-2009-2T.jpg

nanospeed 800
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z97/alecniac/yonex%202009/NANO800-2009-2T.jpg

Great job, thank you !

ohhh i like 600 so white xp

not bad colors for the lower model AT

saw the AT600 and has quite a lovely colour scheme

saw the AT600 and has quite a lovely colour scheme

I like it too. All of the new Yonex rackets are quite nice.

I really like the look of the AT70MG, AT50 and NS500.

there was one with the word Mega written in very 'cartoony' font...i just wanted to faint!!!

I heard from a dealer a new color Ti-10 will be released soon. Any truth to this?

No LD on any of the cardboard things....so he really isn't part of Yonex any more.

BTW, AT30 looks like AT800OF.

No LD on any of the cardboard things....so he really isn't part of Yonex any more.

BTW, AT30 looks like AT800OF.

that's right ....... in the Japan catalogue, they put LCW, TH, PG and other 2 players (but not from China) as advisory staffs for YY Badminton ....

Your rite AT30 does look like AT800OF. Wonder how different they would be.

Haha, misread at70mg as at700mg and thought they have a new upgraded at700. Nice colours except for NS200. at600 has a nice cone too =>

Following many requests from friends eager to find out about these two rackets before their official launch here in the UK, I’ve been granted “permission” shall we say to post the reviews: (Normally my employer does not allow me to do this!)

Apologies in advance for the rather generic-style of review but when I get rackets to test, I send back a report on them, so this may read like more like a report than a review.


Yonex NS9900:


Summary:


What’s the fuss all about? Behind all the technological jargon and black/orange paint lies a racket that has a very stiff flex with an even-balance – very similar to NS9000, if not the same racket with a better paint job and a new CS cap!

Flex:

Advertised as being extra-stiff and it certainly is – without a doubt the stiffest racket in the current Yonex line-up.

Balance:

Advertised as head-light but I dispute this claim. It feels even-balanced to me, on a par with the Arcsaber 7 in that respect.

Performance:

Good head-pick up for over-head shots. It feels pretty easy to manoeuvre in that respect but no more so than most of the Nanospeed range does and less than others. Response time for defending is good but again no real difference from previous flag-ship models like the NS9000X, NS9000S or NS8000. Control is impressive; very easy to accurately place a shot exactly where it’s intended to go, especially when lifting into the back corners of a court. Smash trajectory/repulsion is impressive, the head snaps back nicely when the shuttle is struck with strong force.

Conclusion:

A nicely balanced racket that performs well, I like it. However, I have to take issue with a couple of points. Firstly the advertising claim about “the fastest Nanospeed”. If, by this claim, it is meant that the NS9900 is a racket which glides through the air faster than any other of the Nanospeed range, then something is clearly wrong. The NS6000 and NS7000 are distinctly faster through the air than this racket and although from a different range, I would argue that the AT900T isn’t that far off either. Secondly, to many who purchase this racket, I fear that they will be a little disappointed, especially if migrating across from using the NS9000X, as the NS9900 feels and performs in a near identical way.

Yonex Armortec 600:

Summary:


The MP88 has returned but with different looks! A wise addition to the Yonex range – a head-heavy racket with a mid-flex shaft – I can’t think of many rackets with those user-friendly properties.

Flex:

Advertised as having a mid-flex shaft and that’s more or less correct – the flex feels very similar to the Arcsaber 7 and Arcsaber 9. (In fact this racket generally feels/performs like the Arcsaber 9 but with a head-heavy balance).

Balance:

Advertised as having a head-heavy balance and it indeed does – less of a head-heavy balance than the AT700, AT900P or AT900T though – but still definitely head-heavy.

Performance:

Over-head shots flow nicely – head pick-up speed is good. Racket manoeuvrability is very good for a head-heavy racket; it reminds me of the AT900T in that respect. It responds well to defending the shuttle, the head glides well through the air, which leads me on to the element of control. It’s not as pinpoint accurate with shuttle placement as the Arcsaber 10 but it feels a little easier to move, so any player who finds the Arcsaber 10 too cumbersome but still wants a head-heavy balance racket should find this racket to their liking. Smash trajectory/repulsion is good; the shaft flexes nicely to allow the head to come through fast on contact with the shuttle.

Conclusion:


Again, I like this racket. However, unlike the advertisements of the NS9900, I think this does indeed fit the bill. It’s very responsive, got a head-heavy balance and the shaft is mid-flex. It seems to be a good racket for those players who like a racket to retain its head-heavy balance without having to compromise too much on responsiveness. One final thing I would say is this, it does feel extremely similar to the old MP88 racket and the new Arcsaber 9, just with a more head-heavy balance than either of them. Given this, I think this racket will do well in the UK market, just as the MP88 did before its production ceased.

u should create an AT600 thread for the AT600 review.
now it is buried inside a 9900 review.

u should create an AT600 thread for the AT600 review.
now it is buried inside a 9900 review.

Apologies if this is the wrong thread for my reviews but I believe this is a thread entitled "New 2009 Yonex racquets", so I thought it to be the ideal place seeing as though these rackets are indeed new for 2009. . .

Anyhow, I'm sure someone who runs this website can move it if need be.

Apologies if this is the wrong thread for my reviews but I believe this is a thread entitled "New 2009 Yonex racquets", so I thought it to be the ideal place seeing as though these rackets are indeed new for 2009. . .

Anyhow, I'm sure someone who runs this website can move it if need be.

Would it bother you if I start a new thread and paste your review in it ?

ice_man, an excellent suggestion.
Please see this thread (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66744) and this post (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65744) :)

Good job, but as I am only a regular member I didn't wanted to do it without ajc00's agreement ;)

What's the difference anyway. It's only a cleaner finish

And has a new look

where is the new arc of 2009?