Yonex Nanospeed 9900 Review

[Destricto_Ense]

LCW has been testing this at the AE..

[Athelete1234]

Flandy's partner uses the NS9900...

[Oldhand]

LCW has been testing this at the AE..
...and very nearly lost!

He switched to the AT-900P.
Perhaps more nerves than feel :rolleyes:

[Oldhand]

Hi:) Oldhand, what are the advantages of 2U cf to 3U?
Thanks.
I'm sorry but I don't know... I have never used a 2U racquet :o

[stussy99]

２月２４日発売☆予約受付中☆ナノスピード９９００ NS9900
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It is the real price in Japan!!
Not too sure about the picture....:confused:
Malaysia price also the same, i juz get 1 yesterday................and Tested yesterday, it is a monster racket :crying:

[h4n5ip]

Flandy's partner uses the NS9900...

LCW has been testing this at the AE..

...and very nearly lost!

He switched to the AT-900P.
Perhaps more nerves than feel :rolleyes:

I meant who will be carrying as an icon for this racket

[george@chongwei]

I meant who will be carrying as an icon for this racket
could be lee chong wei.
look at the yonex website..

[stussy99]

saw one yesterday at AJ in Puchong (Malaysia). the color is black/orange, SP code. the price quoted to me is RM690 (with bag, grip and bg66) .. :(

another shop nearby, GV .. no stock yet, but quote me RM680 (with bag, grip and bg66) .. RM10 cheaper ..

planning to buy, once i've improved my skill to advanced level .. (long way to go) :D as a gift for my self !!

haha.... the only 1 in AJ i bought already yesterday. I go GV ask for the price he code me RM690+ no stock need to order & wait 2 weeks time.. Then i strick go buy from AJ, uncle very friendly.... I bring 1 fleet beg 3 compartment exchange APACs beg (but my fleet beg really good quality and i bought it last time very exp)~ no extra charges... ^^ BUT uncle mis-string YY BG80 for me :mad: UNCLE: I WANT BG85..... haiz... already strung... nvm wait 1 more months i restring loh. wat to do~! Uncle tell me tat this NP9900 very hard to get string n maybe Sunrise juz reserve for his big customer first: Racquet World in Pertama Complex...he get only 1 nia...

[Danstevens]

I'm sorry but I don't know... I have never used a 2U racquet :o

Really?


Hi:) Oldhand, what are the advantages of 2U cf to 3U?
Thanks.

2U is heavier, so if you can swing it fast, you'll get more power (due to the added mass) than the same racket in 3U. They're also more durable and can take higher tensions.

[stussy99]

haha.... the only 1 in AJ i bought already yesterday. I go GV ask for the price he code me RM690+ no stock need to order & wait 2 weeks time.. Then i strick go buy from AJ, uncle very friendly.... I bring 1 fleet beg 3 compartment exchange APACs beg (but my fleet beg really good quality and i bought it last time very exp)~ no extra charges... ^^ BUT uncle mis-string YY BG80 for me :mad: UNCLE: I WANT BG85..... haiz... already strung... nvm wait 1 more months i restring loh. wat to do~! Uncle tell me tat this NP9900 very hard to get string n maybe Sunrise juz reserve for his big customer first: Racquet World in Pertama Complex...he get only 1 nia...

Stock not String, sorry~

[Badmintan]

...and very nearly lost!

He switched to the AT-900P.
Perhaps more nerves than feel :rolleyes:

Yeah I agree, a bit off topic, but yesterday, I noticed Boe of Denmark in AE 2009 SF, switches from Head Metallix to Yonex Arcsaber 10.

He made so many critical errors that turn the tide in the 2nd set.
His nervous system and muscles are so in tuned with the ex racquet that he lost touch with the Arcsaber 10. Fu and Cai, whom used the same racquets for years promptly dispatched Boe and Morgensen.

Anyway Ants was right, the NS9.9K stiffness felt like between NS9K S & X, although rated as stiffer than type X. The racquet tied with strings felt a little head heavy but overall, it's actually very similar to NS9K type X.

[silentheart]

I just had a chance to try out the new NS9900. I am ditching my old classy lady (Cab30ms) and going with NS9900. The one I have is a 3UG4 strung with BG80 at 22.5x25 lb. It feel even balanced with a little head light. My first shot, the NS9900 already talking to me. The clear is strong and far, smash is powerful and accurate. Back court drop is tight and just over the net. Control is just superb. Racquet is fast and can be turn and return smash and block with ease. I love the feed back from the NS9900. This might be the best badminton racquet YY made so far.

[weeyeh]

I just had a chance to try out the new NS9900. I am ditching my old classy lady (Cab30ms) and going with NS9900. The one I have is a 3UG4 strung with BG80 at 22.5x25 lb. It feel even balanced with a little head light. My first shot, the NS9900 already talking to me. The clear is strong and far, smash is powerful and accurate. Back court drop is tight and just over the net. Control is just superb. Racquet is fast and can be turn and return smash and block with ease. I love the feed back from the NS9900. This might be the best badminton racquet YY made so far.

Such good word from a long-time Cab30 user... I may really need to give this one a shot too :D:D.

[cooler]

i am still waiting for dinker's review of this new bamboo stick.

[Tsumaranai]

I'm not so sure he'll be trying it anytime soon. He seems intent on creating his own racket and also mainly using Apacs products.

[Gold-]

any body experience any breaking of this racquet? is it more tougher then other nanospeed?

[szekt]

Hi can I ask if I am happy with everything about NS9000S except that it feels a bit too headlight for my liking, will getting NS9900 address the problem?Thanks :D

[Oldhand]

Hi can I ask if I am happy with everything about NS9000S except that it feels a bit too headlight for my liking, will getting NS9900 address the problem?Thanks :D

It won't.

But for the cosmetic redesign, the 9000X and the 9900 are the same racquet.
(The S is, well, less stiff.)
And like UHMG, NANO, CRAP, etc, there's a new set of such words :p

[jk1980]

Bought a ns9900 at Pertama racquet world. RM700 with strings and grip. But changed it to bg66 sharp and yonex grip, so add rm40

[silentheart]

any body experience any breaking of this racquet? is it more tougher then other nanospeed?
It is too early to tell. But from my stringing with this racquet, it is a tougher one to break.

[szekt]

It won't.

But for the cosmetic redesign, the 9000X and the 9900 are the same racquet.
(The S is, well, less stiff.)
And like UHMG, NANO, CRAP, etc, there's a new set of such words :p

Thanks Oldhand; think I have finally made up my mind to get AS10 and try if it suits me; reckon if things dont work out, still have my NS9000S to fall back on, heehee:D

[krisss]

Just to say I didn't like the Nanospeed 9900 when trying it out.

My friend thought of buying it because he had a Nanospeed 9000 like you ^^ ^^ - and when he bought it he hated it :eek:

So he fell back on his 9000's :D

[szekt]

Just to say I didn't like the Nanospeed 9900 when trying it out.

My friend thought of buying it because he had a Nanospeed 9000 like you ^^ ^^ - and when he bought it he hated it :eek:

So he fell back on his 9000's :D

That's my main fear; I am worried my level of skill may not allow me to wield this extra stiff weapon well and end up affecting my play and serously doubt that extra ummph from the "new technology" put into NS9900 is going to change my level of play drastically...heck, I play for recreation anyways! ....but I must say, I feel NS9900 looks way way better than NS9000 though... that's my personal opinion anyway :D:D

[krisss]

That's my main fear; I am worried my level of skill may not allow me to wield this extra stiff weapon well and end up affecting my play and serously doubt that extra ummph from the "new technology" put into NS9900 is going to change my level of play drastically...heck, I play for recreation anyways! ....but I must say, I feel NS9900 looks way way better than NS9000 though... that's my personal opinion anyway :D:D

Hmmm Isn't their any other friend who you can borrow the NS9900 from to see if you like it?

Some shops let you try them out?

And that extra money is going to put you back a lot - and I guess the NS 9900 is just inbetween the 9000 s and 9000 x :D.

Its your choice in the end of the day - I would say no , unless you try it and love it!

[szekt]

Hmmm Isn't their any other friend who you can borrow the NS9900 from to see if you like it?

Some shops let you try them out?

And that extra money is going to put you back a lot - and I guess the NS 9900 is just inbetween the 9000 s and 9000 x :D.

Its your choice in the end of the day - I would say no , unless you try it and love it!

Haha, would love to get my hands on NS9900 for a trial...unfortunately dont think there is any shop in singapore that lets you try the racket... and certainly no 90-day money back guarantee... :D:D havent known personally anyone who owns the NS9900, and sort of getting some general opinions from this forum from people who have used it :):) that's the closest I get, short of actually trying out personally!

[krisss]

Haha, would love to get my hands on NS9900 for a trial...unfortunately dont think there is any shop in singapore that lets you try the racket... and certainly no 90-day money back guarantee... :D:D havent known personally anyone who owns the NS9900, and sort of getting some general opinions from this forum from people who have used it :):) that's the closest I get, short of actually trying out personally!

:D. You could always wait for someone to get it or something.
I'm not sure - but good luck to you :D

[Oldhand]

Haha, would love to get my hands on NS9900 for a trial...unfortunately dont think there is any shop in singapore that lets you try the racket... and certainly no 90-day money back guarantee... :D:D havent known personally anyone who owns the NS9900, and sort of getting some general opinions from this forum from people who have used it :):) that's the closest I get, short of actually trying out personally!

Come to any of these places this week after 7.30pm... and I'll let you try it out.
(Just about everyone I play with has already had a go.)

Tuesday - Bedok CC
Wednesday - MacPherson CC
Thursday - Kembangan CC
Friday - Hougang Sports Hall
Saturday - Bedok View Sec Sch

[cooler]

Come to any of these places this week after 7.30pm... and I'll let you try it out.
(Just about everyone I play with has already had a go.)

Tuesday - Bedok CC
Wednesday - MacPherson CC
Thursday - Kembangan CC
Friday - Hougang Sports Hall
Saturday - Bedok View Sec Schi envy your baddy schedule rather than your NS9900:o

[drifit]

i envy your baddy schedule rather than your NS9900:o
me too. dont whether he can schedule either sunday or monday to have session with me in KL, so i may have try-out too.

[Oldhand]

i envy your baddy schedule rather than your NS9900:o
Haha... it's no matter for envy.
This is only when I'm not travelling.
(Of course, the racquets go with me :D)


me too. dont whether he can schedule either sunday or monday to have session with me in KL, so i may have try-out too.

I didn't include Monday's session as it's over for this week :p
And Sunday's session is not in the evening, but at noon.

[silentheart]

FYI,

The NS9900 felt so good that I sold that one right after a guy tried it out for 30min. He loved it. It just sucks that I had to sting another one up last night...

PS, I did not pay MAP and he got a great deal on that NS9900 too.

[Oldhand]

I'm sure this is a great racquet.
In fact, a few of those who tried it were going on and on with: 'Ohh, it's sooooo light' :)

It's just that it doesn't work for me :p

[szekt]

Come to any of these places this week after 7.30pm... and I'll let you try it out.
(Just about everyone I play with has already had a go.)

Tuesday - Bedok CC
Wednesday - MacPherson CC
Thursday - Kembangan CC
Friday - Hougang Sports Hall
Saturday - Bedok View Sec Sch

Very generous of you! :):) But I think I sort of made up my mind on getting the AS10, thanks a lot anyways :D:D

[Tsumaranai]

Oh nos!! Don't let Matt see you typed that! :rolleyes: "ARC 10"

[Oldhand]

Oh nos!! Don't let Matt see you typed that! :rolleyes: "ARC 10"

Haha... spot-on warning :D

The AS-10 is a Yonex shuttle - one of its lowest grades.
The ArcSaber 10 or Arc-10 is the racquet :)

[ants]

any body experience any breaking of this racquet? is it more tougher then other nanospeed?

So far i dont know if there is people who broke their NS9900. But i can say that this racket is durable and can withstand high tension stringing. :)

[Danstevens]

So far i dont know if there is people who broke their NS9900. But i can say that this racket is durable and can withstand high tension stringing. :)

It's still early days yet. We didn't hear any Arc10 horror stories for a while.

[ants]

Yeah.. so far i have not hear any Arc10's horror stories as well.

[ants]

Malaysia price also the same, i juz get 1 yesterday................and Tested yesterday, it is a monster racket :crying:

How monster is it?

[phandrew]

Yeah.. so far i have not hear any Arc10's horror stories as well.

I have seen a few at my clubs.

[ants]

Here is some of the pics of my rackets.

[jk1980]

WOW!!!!! how many did u buy man??? U expecting then to break or what?

[jk1980]

BTW, the pics make the racquet really look like candy bars....or those things in old barber shops...
In real life, they are much more metallic and cooler :P

[HKChua]

Here is some of the pics of my rackets.

Hi Ants,

How is NS9900 compared to Arch Saber 10?

Sighhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, so tempting!

Thanks.

[weeyeh]

Hi Ants,

How is NS9900 compared to Arch Saber 10?

Sighhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, so tempting!

Thanks.

First, a long time supporter of Cab30 switches.. now, a proponent of the ARC10 is contemplating :eek::eek:...

[HKChua]

First, a long time supporter of Cab30 switches.. now, a proponent of the ARC10 is contemplating :eek::eek:...

Well... I prefer Arc Saber 10. I will not purchase to test this time :D.

Unless ANTS says that if I like Arch Saber 10, I will certainly love NS9900... :D

Thanks.

[ants]

Ns9900 is much quicker compare to ARC10. NS9900 favors doubles players as well. Easy to use... however ARC10 is heavier than NS9900. But both packs heavy punch. Ns9900 have better repulsion sound as well.

Defending wise.. NS9900 is better overall compare to ARC10.

Time to switch? ehheheh

[ants]

WOW!!!!! how many did u buy man??? U expecting then to break or what?

I didnt buy them. :). Its was sent to me.

[HKChua]

Ns9900 is much quicker compare to ARC10. NS9900 favors doubles players as well. Easy to use... however ARC10 is heavier than NS9900. But both packs heavy punch. Ns9900 have better repulsion sound as well.

Defending wise.. NS9900 is better overall compare to ARC10.

Time to switch? ehheheh

Hi ANTS,

Thanks for thy response.

Most probably I will stick to Arc Saber 10. I had tried NS9000X before, but... don't quite like the racket. Well.... as what people used to say, "Bo feel leh!"...:D

Thanks again.

[ants]

Hi ANTS,

Thanks for thy response.

Most probably I will stick to Arc Saber 10. I had tried NS9000X before, but... don't quite like the racket. Well.... as what people used to say, "Bo feel leh!"...:D

Thanks again.

If you have an opportunity. Tryout the NS9900. Btw NS9000X and NS9900 have totally different feel from each other.

[jk1980]

I didnt buy them. :). Its was sent to me.

Wish I can get people to send me some racquets.

[HKChua]

If you have an opportunity. Tryout the NS9900. Btw NS9000X and NS9900 have totally different feel from each other.

Hi ANTS,

Thanks, will certainly try it out!

[Gold-]

ants u must be FREAKING!!!!!!! rich . cause each racquet is been sold for 300+ dollars in sg

[jk1980]

ants u must be FREAKING!!!!!!! rich . cause each racquet is been sold for 300+ dollars in sg

They are all the same racquet....ns9900. I'm guess ants is either someone sponsored by the evil empire....or perhaps a racquet shopowner....or wait.....ants IS the evil empire...

[dairyboichau]

They are all the same racquet....ns9900. I'm guess ants is either someone sponsored by the evil empire....or perhaps a racquet shopowner....or wait.....ants IS the evil empire...
hahaha :p

to HKChua - i am also a fellow arc10 user and am about to get the ns9900. i've tried the ns9000x and i actually like the feel... but according to the most recent post from Ants the ns9000x and ns9900 feels different. We'll soon see and will keep updating as I get more adapted to the racket =]

[Dreamzz]

They are all the same racquet....ns9900. I'm guess ants is either someone sponsored by the evil empire....or perhaps a racquet shopowner....or wait.....ants IS the evil empire...


if you guys still haven't figured out ants's connection to the evil empire .... then ..... well .... join the club!
:p

[silentheart]

YES! NS9000-x is DIFFERENT than NS9900. NS9000-x feel stiffer and not as user friendly. They feel different. I do not have both racquet with me right now. However, I believe the NS9900 has shorter shaft than NS9000-(s*x).

[ants]

They are all the same racquet....ns9900. I'm guess ants is either someone sponsored by the evil empire....or perhaps a racquet shopowner....or wait.....ants IS the evil empire...

I dont think i'm good enough to be sponsored by the evil empire.. If i do.. you would probably see me on tv playing against lindan :P . And i dont own a badminton shop. Unfortunately i don't have any business that is badminton related.

[jk1980]

Hmmm....i think i count 7 racquets...given to you....
hmmm how does it all fit together.....

[ants]

Hmmm....i think i count 7 racquets...given to you....
hmmm how does it all fit together.....

I'm also puzzled myself. :)

[szekt]

Haha... spot-on warning :D

The AS-10 is a Yonex shuttle - one of its lowest grades.
The ArcSaber 10 or Arc-10 is the racquet :)

sorry my bad, heehee:D:D

[CalvinSeak]

any pros used the nanospeed 9900 during all england and swiss open 2009?

[Oldhand]

any pros used the nanospeed 9900 during all england and swiss open 2009?

Anastasia Russkikh... and, for a very very short while, Lee Chong Wei.

[Sealman]

Many pros switched to the NS9000 when it was first launched. Surprised that the NS9900 had such a lukewarm response from the pros.

[jk1980]

How was LCW's performance with ns9900?

[HKChua]

Many pros switched to the NS9000 when it was first launched. Surprised that the NS9900 had such a lukewarm response from the pros.

Well....once bitten twice shy...

Thanks.

[stussy99]

Here is some of the pics of my rackets.
........ Wah~! U sell racket or u buy racket? I buy 1 NS9900 aledi.. Price expensive le..

[Zeken]

Many pros switched to the NS9000 when it was first launched. Surprised that the NS9900 had such a lukewarm response from the pros.

Agree with Twobeer that NS9900 is basically a NS8000 with newer technology packed in - both have headlight + extra stiff shaft combo which is quite unusual. As I recall, not many pros like NS8k, hence their lukewarm response to NS9900.

HKChua, if you like NS8000, then you'll love NS9900.

[HKChua]

Hi All,

Managed to pursue Mr Soh of Classic Sports to put up a very very very SPECIAL offer.

YONEX NS9900 without string and grip, @S$240/-.

Only 1 YONEX NS9900 will be offerred on Saturday at 3.00pm sharp, no phone bookings allowed!

Thanks.

[stussy99]

walao~ really cheap la S$240= RM576-RM600, I bought RM690


Hi All,

Managed to pursue Mr Soh of Classic Sports to put up a very very very SPECIAL offer.

YONEX NS9900 without string and grip, @S$240/-.

Only 1 YONEX NS9900 will be offerred on Saturday at 3.00pm sharp, no phone bookings allowed!

Thanks.

[HKChua]

Hi All,

Managed to pursue Mr Soh of Classic Sports to put up a very very very SPECIAL offer.

YONEX NS9900 without string and grip, @S$240/-.

Only 1 YONEX NS9900 will be offerred on Saturday at 3.00pm sharp, no phone bookings allowed!

Thanks.

Sorry typo, should be persuade ....typed too fast...getting old :D

[ants]

Hmmm....i think i count 7 racquets...given to you....
hmmm how does it all fit together.....

Actually i have 10. cant fit all in one shot.

[HKChua]

Actually i have 10. cant fit all in one shot.

Bind them together to make the expensive peacock....:D

[-Silver-]

Hi All,

Managed to pursue Mr Soh of Classic Sports to put up a very very very SPECIAL offer.

YONEX NS9900 without string and grip, @S$240/-.

Only 1 YONEX NS9900 will be offerred on Saturday at 3.00pm sharp, no phone bookings allowed!

Thanks.

Wow, that is a very good price! But is the price just for you? If the price is for everyone, i will make the trip down!:D

[ants]

Hi All,

Managed to pursue Mr Soh of Classic Sports to put up a very very very SPECIAL offer.

YONEX NS9900 without string and grip, @S$240/-.

Only 1 YONEX NS9900 will be offerred on Saturday at 3.00pm sharp, no phone bookings allowed!

Thanks.

Maybe you can post this up at the Singapore Price list page.

[din]

wish someone in KL kind enough to offer the same....


Maybe you can post this up at the Singapore Price list page.

[Oldhand]

Sorry typo, should be persuade ....typed too fast...getting old :D

The 'typo' is hardly out of bounds.
You pursued him and persuaded him :p

Perhaps now this racquet will find more takers.

[Dreamzz]

that's a steal at that price!
i'd definitely go for it if i was in the vicinity.

[Sealman]

Hi All,

Managed to pursue Mr Soh of Classic Sports to put up a very very very SPECIAL offer.

YONEX NS9900 without string and grip, @S$240/-.

Only 1 YONEX NS9900 will be offerred on Saturday at 3.00pm sharp, no phone bookings allowed!

Thanks.

great i'll camp outside his shop on Friday night then :D

i bet once his competitors hear of this, they would start ringing up sunrise and lodge a complaint for selling below the recommended price... its wont be the first time anyway...

[Oldhand]

great i'll camp outside his shop on Friday night then :D

i bet once his competitors hear of this, they would start ringing up sunrise and lodge a complaint for selling below the recommended price... its wont be the first time anyway...

It's more likely that Sunrise will be secretly pleased.
If not for such promotions, this racquet won't sell too many :o

PS: So, how much is the 'recommended' price?

[Danstevens]

It's more likely that Sunrise will be secretly pleased.
If not for such promotions, this racquet won't sell too many :o

PS: So, how much is the 'recommended' price?

In the UK, the recommended price will be about £160-£170 (like all high end Yonex) and that's about S$345-S$366.60. S$240 is about £111 and so, an excellent price.

[CHOcobo]

dang i didn't know about this. i like the white/yellow color. at the yonex site it's darker colors.

i was at the yonex site reading their new technology called "X-Fullerene" on this NS9900. on the first 2 lines says:

"The speed of Badminton, which is the world’s quickest racquet sport, has been increasing due to developments in racquet technology and the new rally point scoring system."

what is this new rally point scoring system like??

[HKChua]

what is this new rally point scoring system like??

21 points

thanks.

[jk1980]

dang i didn't know about this. i like the white/yellow color. at the yonex site it's darker colors.

i was at the yonex site reading their new technology called "X-Fullerene" on this NS9900. on the first 2 lines says:

"The speed of Badminton, which is the world’s quickest racquet sport, has been increasing due to developments in racquet technology and the new rally point scoring system."

what is this new rally point scoring system like??

It's actually a lot darker than the pics shown here. And more metallic.
Officially it's metallic orange.

[Gold-]

hi ants so u making any review on yonex at600?

[Oldhand]

[...]i was at the yonex site reading their new technology called "X-Fullerene" on this NS9900.[...]

New technology? :eek:
Their new technology? :eek: :eek:

Yonex hasn't developed any new technology.
They simply make use of available technology.
And, well, that's what every manufacturer does.

If you think fullerene is either new technology or their new technology, you have been gored by the Yonex marketing bull and have also fallen into their bull's droppings :p

Fullerene was discovered in 1985 - that's nearly a quarter of a century ago!
Its discoverers (Kroto, Curl & Smalley) won the Chemistry Nobel in 1996.

The facts have been massively skewed when it comes to nanotubes.
(Nanotubes are actually fullerenes in a cylindrical arrangement.)
Although they were first industrially made only in 1991, nanotubes were discovered and synthesised as early as in 1952 by Russian scientists.

If you didn't know it, carbon fullerenes resemble the two most popular football variants.
Carbon 60, the most available fullerene, is shaped exactly* like a soccer ball.
Carbon 84 too is spherical.
Carbon 70 is not spherical - however, it closely resembles a rugby ball.

---------
*Carbon 60 is a truncated icosahedron.
So is a modern recreational football (a soccer ball, if you will).

A football has 32 panels.
Of these, 20 are hexagons and 12 are pentagons.
This shape is called a truncated icosahedron.
(Strictly speaking, the air pushing outwards makes it a spherical polyhedron.)


what is this new rally point scoring system like??
Watch any modern badminton match video... and you'll get it :)

[szekt]

Hi All,

Managed to pursue Mr Soh of Classic Sports to put up a very very very SPECIAL offer.

YONEX NS9900 without string and grip, @S$240/-.

Only 1 YONEX NS9900 will be offerred on Saturday at 3.00pm sharp, no phone bookings allowed!

Thanks.
ONly 1 racket? wow, would there be a stampede, I wonder???

[taneepak]

wish someone in KL kind enough to offer the same....

Din, I can get you one for less than the above, and it also includes free stringing. Ditto for the Yonex Amortec Superbrands. But I will only travel to KL end of year in Nov. and again in early Dec. I can also bring enough shuttles that my limited baggage allowance allows. This offer is only for you.

[weeyeh]

great i'll camp outside his shop on Friday night then :D

i bet once his competitors hear of this, they would start ringing up sunrise and lodge a complaint for selling below the recommended price... its wont be the first time anyway...

So cool... there is then enough time to string up and still make it to Bedok View for the game. You should then partner up with Oldhand for a NS9900 pair -- maybe take on the ZELM pair of Derek & Sgbad.

[Tsumaranai]

New technology? :eek:
Their new technology? :eek: :eek:

Yonex hasn't developed any new technology.
They simply make use of available technology.
And, well, that's what every manufacturer does.

If you think fullerene is either new technology or their new technology, you have been gored by the Yonex marketing bull and have also fallen into their bull's droppings :p

Fullerene was discovered in 1985 - that's nearly a quarter of a century ago!
Its discoverers (Kroto, Curl & Smalley) won the Chemistry Nobel in 1996.

The facts have been massively skewed when it comes to nanotubes.
(Nanotubes are actually fullerenes in a cylindrical arrangement.)
Although they were first industrially made only in 1991, nanotubes were discovered and synthesised as early as in 1952 by Russian scientists.

If you didn't know it, carbon fullerenes resemble the two most popular football variants.
Carbon 60, the most available fullerene, is shaped exactly* like a soccer ball.
Carbon 84 too is spherical.
Carbon 70 is not spherical - however, it closely resembles a rugby ball.

---------
*Carbon 60 is a truncated icosahedron.
So is a modern recreational football (a soccer ball, if you will).

A football has 32 panels.
Of these, 20 are hexagons and 12 are pentagons.
This shape is called a truncated icosahedron.
(Strictly speaking, the air pushing outwards makes it a spherical polyhedron.)


Watch any modern badminton match video... and you'll get it :)

Is this all common knowledge or did you do some research? :rolleyes:;)

[cooler]

Is this all common knowledge or did you do some research? :rolleyes:;)


http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=607&highlight=t-joint

as far back as i can remembered, yonex patented the internal t-joint. The rest of of yonex new technologies are just trademarks.

[Tsumaranai]

No, I meant the scientific/geometric data about fullerene.

[Badmintan]

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=607&highlight=t-joint

as far back as i can remembered, yonex patented the internal t-joint. The rest of of yonex new technologies are just trademarks.

Is this the patent, mr cooler? :)

http://www.freepatentsonline.com/4575084.html?query=Yonex&stemming=on

Is the patent still valid or expired? (normal patent last about 20 years?)

Cab20 was like almost 1980s. The patent was published in 1986.

Which explains why the Arcsaber 7 was created with novel plastic t-joint. :D

[Gold-]

does yonex ns9900 have the best durability than arcsaber,amortec,muscle power series?

[HKChua]

does yonex ns9900 have the best durability than arcsaber,amortec,muscle power series?

I don't think so.

Arc Saber is still most durable.

Nonetheless, you can easily string the NS9900 to high tension as 30 x 30LBS without breaking it. But.... there is always a but.... it may go slightly out of shape...

Thanks.

[din]

Uncle, PM u regarding the offer.


Din, I can get you one for less than the above, and it also includes free stringing. Ditto for the Yonex Amortec Superbrands. But I will only travel to KL end of year in Nov. and again in early Dec. I can also bring enough shuttles that my limited baggage allowance allows. This offer is only for you.

[Oldhand]

Is this all common knowledge or did you do some research? :rolleyes:;)

How I wish this really were common knowledge.
If so, people wouldn't fall for such marketing gimmicks :o

If you are into the complex chemistry of such molecules, here's some reading (which, although old, is still relevant and valid):

1. Fullerene Chemistry (http://www.rsc.org/ej/IC/1998/ic094055.pdf)
2. Fullerene Science (http://www.chemistry.wustl.edu/~edudev/Fullerene/fullerene.html)

Have fun :)

[taneepak]

I think Yonex reagrds their top 3 AT models, AT700 and the 2 AT900s as the most durable of their high range racquets. But Yonex's most durable racquets are two lower models with an aluminum frame and one with a graphite shaft and the other with a steel shaft.
The AT700 and AT900s also have the highest recommended string tension of all Yonex racquets, exceeding those recommended for the ARCs, the NSs, and all the Ovals.

[jk1980]

If you compare AT700 and AT900s, you will see that the head is physically thicker compared to ARCs and NSs. So I guess they would be stronger for sure. But i've tried playing with them...feels bulky to me. I prefer slim heads like the Ti-10 or the NS9900.

[Oldhand]

My Nanospeed 9900 has already suffered a clash... and survived it :)
Luckily, since both of us were lifting the shuttle, it was not the usual 'meeting of racquet heads at different speeds'.

Personally, I have found the AT-700 to be the most brittle or fragile of the lot, followed by the Ti-10 and the ArcSaber 10. These racquets have proven to be extremely nasty to my wallet :(

For unbreakable quality, I recommend an ancient all-steel monster :p

[CHOcobo]

New technology? :eek:
Their new technology? :eek: :eek:

Yonex hasn't developed any new technology.
They simply make use of available technology.
And, well, that's what every manufacturer does.

If you think fullerene is either new technology or their new technology, you have been gored by the Yonex marketing bull and have also fallen into their bull's droppings :p

Fullerene was discovered in 1985 - that's nearly a quarter of a century ago!
Its discoverers (Kroto, Curl & Smalley) won the Chemistry Nobel in 1996.

The facts have been massively skewed when it comes to nanotubes.
(Nanotubes are actually fullerenes in a cylindrical arrangement.)
Although they were first industrially made only in 1991, nanotubes were discovered and synthesised as early as in 1952 by Russian scientists.

If you didn't know it, carbon fullerenes resemble the two most popular football variants.
Carbon 60, the most available fullerene, is shaped exactly* like a soccer ball.
Carbon 84 too is spherical.
Carbon 70 is not spherical - however, it closely resembles a rugby ball.

---------
*Carbon 60 is a truncated icosahedron.
So is a modern recreational football (a soccer ball, if you will).

A football has 32 panels.
Of these, 20 are hexagons and 12 are pentagons.
This shape is called a truncated icosahedron.
(Strictly speaking, the air pushing outwards makes it a spherical polyhedron.)


Watch any modern badminton match video... and you'll get it :)

new as in new thing to their technology list on their site, because it wasn't on there before this racket came out. i can care less what they say. lol. i just like learning new things sometimes. i don't play enough badminton to buy a 200 racket anyways (although i really want one). i got two fake yonex from ebay and thats all i need for now. they play super well actually. man do i miss badminton. haha.






21 points

thanks.
they've been doing that for a while now.lol. i play up to 21 but not rally style.

[cooler]

Is this the patent, mr cooler? :)

http://www.freepatentsonline.com/4575084.html?query=Yonex&stemming=on

Is the patent still valid or expired? (normal patent last about 20 years?)

Cab20 was like almost 1980s. The patent was published in 1986.

Which explains why the Arcsaber 7 was created with novel plastic t-joint. :Dyonex replaced the metal T with a hard plastic to lighten up the head, Patent is good for 17 years i think.




The Uruguay Rounds Agreements Act (Public Law 103-465), which became effective on June 8, 1995, changed the patent term in the United States. Before June 8, 1995, patents typically had 17 years of patent life from the date the patent was issued. Patents granted after the June 8, 1995 date now have a 20-year patent life from the date of the first filing of the patent application. However, the effective patent term is frequently less than 20 years because patents are often obtained before products are actually marketed. Many factors influence the length of the effective patent term, including the requirements in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act that certain products receive FDA approval before marketing.

[ants]

Most of the players didnt have chance to test out the NS9900 when they are in Europe. Only few. Tan Wee Keong saw the new Ns9900.. but didnt have a chance to try it out as well. Only today he got to check it out from me. kinda funny.

[foo.tw]

I havn't tried 9900.
But in my experience, Arc10 is the most durable one.
AT is not ass durable.

[Vikram_soccer]

^hmmm the paint for the arc 10 isnt durable!!! read the topic under this :P

[Comson]

Just received my 9900 today!

NS9900 + NBG98 @ 20 lb + Wave Grip + free Yonex 3 racket bag. (USD 260).

I have played with a NS9000 (w/ NBG95) for over half year. I liked it a lot. It is an excellent racket for both defense and offense. I can't wait to go to badminton tonight to try out the 9.9k! From the feel of it now, it is a bit lighter and easier to manoeuvre than the 9K. Hope it will perform better in action.

[ants]

Re took some of the pics. All solid JPs.

[Tsumaranai]

I can't help but think that Matt was somehow involved. :rolleyes::p

[ants]

Re took some of the pics. All solid JPs.

Matt and i are miles apart. :) He is not part of this for sure.

[stussy99]

Re took some of the pics. All solid JPs.

:D:D:D:D:D
I Like this racket~

[ants]

Very smooth and solid feel.

[jk1980]

At first i thought there's quiet a bit of vibration. But now..don''t feel it at all. Must have gotten used to it. Very good control. Still a bit pain to the arm though....and a lot of pain to the wallet.

[jshi99]

For the past 3 plus years, I have been using Yonex Nanospeed 8000. After reading all the reviews, I decided to give this new Yonex Nanospeed 9900 a try. It's been two weeks now and here's my thought.

String used: BG65 at 26 lbs with 10% pre-stratch. With 2 Yonex over grips. These are exact same setup as my NS 8000.

Holding the this racket for very first time, NS 9900 has more solid feeling than NS 8000. It feels just slightly head heavier than NS 8000.

Clear - is effortless.
Drive - I feel NS 8000 is better
Drop - about the same
Smash - More powerful than 8000

I play 80% double and 20% single. It's a great racket. I'm switching.

[twobeer]

For the past 3 plus years, I have been using Yonex Nanospeed 8000. After reading all the reviews, I decided to give this new Yonex Nanospeed 9900 a try. It's been two weeks now and here's my thought.

String used: BG65 at 26 lbs with 10% pre-stratch. With 2 Yonex over grips. These are exact same setup as my NS 8000.

Holding the this racket for very first time, NS 9900 has more solid feeling than NS 8000. It feels just slightly head heavier than NS 8000.

Clear - is effortless.
Drive - I feel NS 8000 is better
Drop - about the same
Smash - More powerful than 8000

I play 80% double and 20% single. It's a great racket. I'm switching.


I would add to this NS8000 - not durable... NS9900 = more durable :-D

/Twobeer

[ants]

I would add to this NS8000 - not durable... NS9900 = more durable :-D

/Twobeer

An update on the durability. Had a massive clash during doubles play. Partner (left-handed) did a forehand smash defense return.. i was going to do a back hand return. We clashed massively.. i was thinking.. my gosh.. its gone.. fortunately my NS9900 2UG5 JP survived.. surprisingly no chip.. felt a small scratch. But my partner's racket broke. :(

[Danstevens]

An update on the durability. Had a massive clash during doubles play. Partner (left-handed) did a forehand smash defense return.. i was going to do a back hand return. We clashed massively.. i was thinking.. my gosh.. its gone.. fortunately my NS9900 2UG5 JP survived.. surprisingly no chip.. felt a small scratch. But my partner's racket broke. :(

It gets better, so it plays great and can fight with other rackets like the old Carbonex series. Sorry to hear about your partner's racket though.

[szekt]

An update on the durability. Had a massive clash during doubles play. Partner (left-handed) did a forehand smash defense return.. i was going to do a back hand return. We clashed massively.. i was thinking.. my gosh.. its gone.. fortunately my NS9900 2UG5 JP survived.. surprisingly no chip.. felt a small scratch. But my partner's racket broke. :(

Which racket was your partner using?:confused:

[quik_silver]

Re took some of the pics. All solid JPs.

wow... why 10 ns9900... is it really that good :confused::confused:

[Dreamzz]

i think you'll find it's quite common for ants to get lots of the latest racquets.
:)

[jk1980]

How much more is JPs price compared to SPs?

[extremenanopowe]

My student got a good promo deal at $300sgd. ;) 2 pieces left. Feels ok but still back to your skill. Good luck. ;)

I bet the next model will be 9901. It'll get a 1 percent better rating as more new models launched. haha. I believe every player has a different feel. Some say its too light and some say its heavy. So, do make up your mind. I wonder it will ever hit 11/10 in the future.;)

[alexkho]

Ok I been using the NANOSpeed9900 The whole night yesterday ... the more i use the more i feel it's really head light ...... the even balance feeling is there.. but really need a fast swing to generated the power for my smash ... I am comparing this to my 3u Arc Saber 10. but i did string it at a lower tension .. 21x23.

[dairyboichau]

Ok I been using the NANOSpeed9900 The whole night yesterday ... the more i use the more i feel it's really head light ...... the even balance feeling is there.. but really need a fast swing to generated the power for my smash ... I am comparing this to my 3u Arc Saber 10. but i did string it at a lower tension .. 21x23.

you might need more sessions to generate the power it wields :)
i also switched from an arc10 and have no regrets so far
but still need more time to adjust =]

[ants]

Which racket was your partner using?:confused:

He is using a RSL racket. RSL is a tough and durable racket as well.

[alexkho]

you might need more sessions to generate the power it wields :)
i also switched from an arc10 and have no regrets so far
but still need more time to adjust =]

well i got a New ARC10 2U which i think that it has tons of power...... i kind of like it but did not get much chance to use it . due to my sore shoulder

maybe a 2U ns9900 will be a more powerful weapon ... gosh i am geting addicted to 2U now .....

well will try the NS9900 more when my shoulder is less sore.

[cooler]

He is using a RSL racket. RSL is a tough and durable racket as well.

must be the JP's;)

[ants]

must be the JP's;)

JPs sure is tough. Fortunately most of my rackets is JPs

[Kelvin]

Re took some of the pics. All solid JPs.

:D:D:D:p

Me likey the photo... Thanks Ants!

But... it just doesn't seem to look as pretty as the NS9000X picture you made a few years ago...

[ants]

:D:D:D:p

Me likey the photo... Thanks Ants!

But... it just doesn't seem to look as pretty as the NS9000X picture you made a few years ago...

Probably NS9000s is more colorful.. really look like Peacock! :) ehhehe

[h4n5ip]

An update on the durability. Had a massive clash during doubles play. Partner (left-handed) did a forehand smash defense return.. i was going to do a back hand return. We clashed massively.. i was thinking.. my gosh.. its gone.. fortunately my NS9900 2UG5 JP survived.. surprisingly no chip.. felt a small scratch. But my partner's racket broke. :(

Just wondering, who hit who?
In most cases, if you hit your partner racket in defending smash, mostly his/her racket will has major problem (even broke).

[ants]

Just wondering, who hit who?
In most cases, if you hit your partner racket in defending smash, mostly his/her racket will has major problem (even broke).
my racket was being hit...he whipped his racket all the way..initially i tot mine is gone when i heard the loud sound.

[LD rules!]

Hi guys

I currently have a armortec 900 technique I am a defensive player who likes to play drop shots would it be worth it to switch to the new nanospeed 9900 ?

[silentheart]

Hi guys

I currently have a armortec 900 technique I am a defensive player who likes to play drop shots would it be worth it to switch to the new nanospeed 9900 ?
Please follow the questions.
1) How dose the AT900-t working out for you?
If good, do not switch.
2) Are you winning games and happy with your win?
If yes, do not switch.
3) Are you having trouble with your arm or wrist?
If yes, get something else than NS9900
4) Do you have too much money in o your pocket and don't know how to spend it?
If yes, donate it to BCBF.

[LD rules!]

I win the majority of my matches but fancied a change + it got a great review from ants thanks very much for your advice !

[Blurry D]

I tested out the NS9900 today. Wow it was a good feeling.

It was strung with BG 66 @ 26 Lbs and it works wonders. It is lighter that the Arc 10 and has a move solid feel over the Ti-10...

An excellent racket.It feels like a better brother of the Ti-10. However this baby really cost a bomb...

[ants]

I tested out the NS9900 today. Wow it was a good feeling.

It was strung with BG 66 @ 26 Lbs and it works wonders. It is lighter that the Arc 10 and has a move solid feel over the Ti-10...

An excellent racket.It feels like a better brother of the Ti-10. However this baby really cost a bomb...

Its pricey.. i agree.

[dunmaster]

I tested out the NS9900 today. Wow it was a good feeling.

It was strung with BG 66 @ 26 Lbs and it works wonders. It is lighter that the Arc 10 and has a move solid feel over the Ti-10...

An excellent racket.It feels like a better brother of the Ti-10. However this baby really cost a bomb...

How much did you pay? in UK, it costs only 120 pounds (or about US$180), before VAT (~15%).

[dunmaster]

How much did you pay? in UK, it costs only 120 pounds (or about US$180), before VAT (~15%).

don't know how to edit the post. here is the correction:

in UK, it's actually 119 pounds, INCLUDING VAT (which is about 15%). here is the link:

http://www.centralsports.co.uk/shop.php?page=yonexd&product=6911.

they also offer some free items, such as grip, string, and addition 50% off other items.

Still, looks like someone in Singapore bought one for US$160, which is a great price too.

[silentheart]

IMHO, it is the best racquet for all around player. If you are heavy smasher, there are better racquet to go with. I like it at 22.5x25 or 23.5x26 lb with BG80. DO NOT tell the evil empire that I use that tension...

[ants]

Hahaha... The AT700 is the best head heavy racket. NS9900 is the best headlight racket.

My word Silentheart ... that tension? .5? I think i should use like 30.25 something..

[cooler]

Hahaha... The AT700 is the best head heavy racket. NS9900 is the best headlight racket.

My word Silentheart ... that tension? .5? I think i should use like 30.25 something..
what is da best in between?;)

[ants]

what is da best in between?;)

There is nothing in between. Empty Space...

[twobeer]

what is da best in between?


There is nothing in between. Empty Space...

Mizuno Tetracross 700 of course.. more powerful than AT700, but "almost" as quick as NS9900.. And it is green (just like the Hulk) :D ;)

/Twobeer

P.S. I would also put the ARC-10 up there as balanced between 9900 and 700 and powerful .. close to the TC700 :-) D.S.

[ants]

Mizuno does have some nice great looking rackets. They perform well too. I like them as well.

[Skirmisher]

got my NS9900 3 days ago (3U G5), have now played with it for about... 4 hrs

my previous racquet was the ns9000 S 3U strung at 23.. though probably dropped to 22 or 21 by now.

First impression, with my 9900 was that it was quite a bit stiffer, racquet and strings. The sound was a much higher pitch.
Clears needed a bit more effort than usual,
Smashes were weaker as well
Drops felt better and easier to control though.

However near the end of the 4hrs things started to get better. Hit a couple really powerful/solid jump smashes that im sure my NS9000 would NOT be able to produce.

Overall im pretty impressed with the racquet thus far. I don't feel that it is much head heavier than my 9000, feels about the same really. I think i just need to get used to the new stiffness of my 9900, as well as the higher tension string (24~25lbs). I think timing also needs a bit of work.

In conclusion i'm most likely going to switch to the 9900, of course cant really make full judgement on the racquet just yet since its still in its new stage for me.

Will post some more after i get some more play time with it

[ants]

NS9900 is a super fast racket... i think many people will like this racket.

[george@chongwei]

NS9900 is a super fast racket... i think many people will like this racket.
what do you mean by super fast?
the racket swings faster and can smash faster?;):D

[LD rules!]

hi I tested out my coachs nanospeed 9900 today at training today (he has two other wise I doubt he would let me) it was 3u g5 and I already have a armortec 900 technique but this was in another world !!! I liked the headlightness and It generated the same amount of power as my armortec in my opinion however I would like to know from ants where I can get nanogy 98s as I can only find 95s how durable was it at 30lbs as I want to buy a nanospeed 9900 and then string it with NBG 98 what's the best price for the 9900 in JP coded and in all other codes
thanks

[ants]

what do you mean by super fast?
the racket swings faster and can smash faster?;):D

Move fast, swing fast, smash faster.. defend faster. Great maneuverability. I would say this is one hell a fast racket. Speed Wise... its the fastest in the whole Yonex series.

[ants]

hi I tested out my coachs nanospeed 9900 today at training today (he has two other wise I doubt he would let me) it was 3u g5 and I already have a armortec 900 technique but this was in another world !!! I liked the headlightness and It generated the same amount of power as my armortec in my opinion however I would like to know from ants where I can get nanogy 98s as I can only find 95s how durable was it at 30lbs as I want to buy a nanospeed 9900 and then string it with NBG 98 what's the best price for the 9900 in JP coded and in all other codes
thanks

I'm not sure where you can get Nanogy98 in Scotland. But its widely available in Japan, some stores in Spore and Malaysia. But its very expensive. Cheaper alternative BG80 or BG66.

[Pete LSD]

Actually NGY-95 will do fine, just add two extra pounds to compensate for the spongey feeling.

[Badmintan]

Move fast, swing fast, smash faster.. defend faster. Great maneuverability. I would say this is one hell a fast racket. Speed Wise... its the fastest in the whole Yonex series.

Tested Arc10 yesterday again and my AT900P. The NS9900 is definitely superior in speed, defense and backhands. The power maybe less than AT900P but equal or greater than Arc10.

All 3UG5.

[jebatdurhaka]

just bought ns9900 2 days ago. tested yesterday for about 10minutes, hence nothing much i could say at the moment. but it is indeed swing faster than my other rackets (arc10 and ktour) .. first time for my playing with head-light (or is it??)

have mine strung @ 27x29 with bg66. afraid to play with it for double games yesterday, since i'm not really familiar with my partner. it happenned in the past, where my newbie partner 'brush' my arc10 with his 10 yrs racket ... perggghhh !! very scarry moment ..

hopefully will have more time .. before i could share my experience here .. :)

[jk1980]

just bought ns9900 2 days ago. tested yesterday for about 10minutes, hence nothing much i could say at the moment. but it is indeed swing faster than my other rackets (arc10 and ktour) .. first time for my playing with head-light (or is it??)

have mine strung @ 27x29 with bg66. afraid to play with it for double games yesterday, since i'm not really familiar with my partner. it happenned in the past, where my newbie partner 'brush' my arc10 with his 10 yrs racket ... perggghhh !! very scarry moment ..

hopefully will have more time .. before i could share my experience here .. :)

Hope you'll be joining our super saturday matches soon.

[kittiya]

Move fast, swing fast, smash faster.. defend faster. Great maneuverability. I would say this is one hell a fast racket. Speed Wise... its the fastest in the whole Yonex series.

ants, do u know if any pros plan to switch to the ns9900?

[jebatdurhaka]

today had a 1.5hr session with ns9900 .. what i really like about this racket is; it feels light but solid, have to agree with ants .. the maneuverability is very good. you can swing it faster (compare to my arc10 and ktour ..) ..

so the question is .. how about the power for smash? well .. in term of better power, i guess arc slightly better. but with ns9900 the power is easily accesssible .. eventhough is not as great as arc10 .. (so far !!).

the important thing for me is .. with ns9900, i can generate better rackethead speed .. :)

[jk1980]

today had a 1.5hr session with ns9900 .. what i really like about this racket is; it feels light but solid, have to agree with ants .. the maneuverability is very good. you can swing it faster (compare to my arc10 and ktour ..) ..

so the question is .. how about the power for smash? well .. in term of better power, i guess arc slightly better. but with ns9900 the power is easily accesssible .. eventhough is not as great as arc10 .. (so far !!).

the important thing for me is .. with ns9900, i can generate better rackethead speed .. :)

The strings on my ns9900 snapped yesterday, after about 3 weeks. Damn good strings bg66 sharp. Strung at 27 lbs. But it's gonna be expensive if i keep on using this. Durability is really bad.

[ants]

The strings on my ns9900 snapped yesterday, after about 3 weeks. Damn good strings bg66 sharp. Strung at 27 lbs. But it's gonna be expensive if i keep on using this. Durability is really bad.

Good for you... mine snapped less than 2 matches.

[jk1980]

Good for you... mine snapped less than 2 matches.

I'm not such a hard smasher :p still learning the basics.
Normally the strings would last at least 1 month +.
But it's not like the evil empire wasn't frank to us. Durability is 0 for bg6 sharp. Says so at the back of the plastic bag holding the string.

[ants]

Im not a hard smasher also. Broke it during flat drives.

[edwinlcw]

Got my ns9.9k today and strung it NGB 98 at 26lbs. Played with it for about 1 hours...for the 1st match.. got alot of miss hit and couldn't smash well.. the thing getting better in 2nd match and the smashing is good. still need more time to get used of it as still having some miss hits during the game...

[chilli]

Just finished stringing my new ns9900 with BG80 at 28/30 #s(1 string)...feels light and fast with the swings. Will be playing with it tonight. Have been using arc10 which feels more solid.

[Jack Y.]

I bought mine (3UG5) strung with Nanogy 98 (24lb) last weekend and had played with it for 2 games.

Good control due to its light/balance weight. It is a keeper!

[chilli]

Played with the ns9900 last night for 2.5 hours. Great for pickups on smashes but needed a lot of effort smashing. Great smashes, though, when focused. Still need more time to decide whether to keep it. At the moment, the arc10's still top on my list.

[LD rules!]

Woohoo
Got nanospeed 9900 one hour ago haven't played with it yet though got it from cockburn centre

[LD rules!]

I played with my nanospeed 9.9k for two hours and can give short review
In the first 15 minutes you get slot of mis hits however after this your unstoppable great control when you hit a shot for example I was playing singles and played a backhand crosscourt net shot I thought it was going miles out however landed on the line this wasn't a fluke as I did this many a time
You get a great angle when you smash an you get aprox the same amour of power
Drops are simple even if your drops are not very good at drops you have good control
The best thing about this racquet is the amount of control you get I can't fault this racquet so far!
I bought it for £134 at the cockburn centre it Is strung with BG65tis at 23lbs but I shall change next month to nanogy 95

[LD rules!]

I forgot to give you my grades

Power: 9
Control: 10
Net play: 9.5
Clears: 9
Overall Smashes: 9
Manouverability:9.5

What I mean by overall smashed is taking into account angle + power + control

[chilli]

Please don't string with NGY95, as it'll be spongy after a week or so. I restrung my arc10 after 2 weeks of NGY95 with BG80 and the great sound is still there even the tension has dropped....so much better.

[Jack Y.]

Need some comments from NS9900 users.

Would changing to a hard feel string, say BG-65Ti helps to improve to hit the shuttle further ?

I'm not a hard hitter, but when I use my Armortec 700 strung with BG-65Ti, I could hit further with same strength.

Thanks in advance.

Jack

[silentheart]

1) BG65ti is not a hard string. It is for hard hitter because it is thicker and has Ti coating. In fact, it is soft and tension drop fast.
2) AT700 is head heavy. By using a thicker and heavier string, it makes head even heavier.

[Matt]

Please don't string with NGY95, as it'll be spongy after a week or so. I restrung my arc10 after 2 weeks of NGY95 with BG80 and the great sound is still there even the tension has dropped....so much better.

Seems normal for most strings. Would no count out the NGB95 for the users who do like this string. NGB95 is has a soft feeling compared to BG-80 which is stiff.

[jk1980]

How about NGB98? I use to use BG66 sharp. Loved it. But pricey cuz it lasts around 2 weeks only.

[tucked]

1) BG65ti is not a hard string. It is for hard hitter because it is thicker and has Ti coating. In fact, it is soft and tension drop fast.
2) AT700 is head heavy. By using a thicker and heavier string, it makes head even heavier.


Good point! Why dint I think of that before...:rolleyes:

[eyky1618]

HI all

Can you please enlighten me on the NS9900 vs Arc10 problem that I am having.

I have been using the Arc10 for half a year now, and jut started using the NS9900 today.

For some weird reason, most of my shots hits the frame and it feels as though as the racket is so light that I am swinging a chupa chup! Is it that I need to use it more as the Arc10 is even balanced or I just suck?

PS: I have no problem using the Arc10 in def or attk whatsoever. But when using the NS9900....i feel like a noob!

[tucked]

I tink you tend to be a more attacking player or too used to requiring more head heavy racket.

I am not so sure if you can transition between these 2 racquets in games cause they are very different. Arc is more offensive although it's labelled balance. Dont get me wrong, 9900 is powerful too but it's just bit different than the 10.

Needs time to get used to it. Give it some time.
For me it;s also a like it or hate it racquet.

[Scott_G500]

I switched for AT700 to NS9900 yesterday. At first it felt very bizarre. The racquet felt so light and the shots very weak and inaccurate. I could feel some vibration and I hit the frame multiple times, but after a while the racquet felt like a godsend! Clears (especially backhand) and defense feel so effortless. Even smashes were quite powerful. I still have to get used to netshots, though. All in all, a great racquet. Thumbs up!

[ants]

Wow! Godsend... :) Ns9900 is a revolution in racket design.

[chilli]

ns9900 looks like the arc10's thinner frame, but much lighter. Snapping at the bird with a lot of wrist is quite effective, especially cross court.

[LD rules!]

don't worry enky 1618 I had that problem for the first 15 minutes but you just have to put up with it eventually you will get over it and you shall hit it cleanly it is a magical racquet once you get the hang of it

[jensen9173]

HI all

Can you please enlighten me on the NS9900 vs Arc10 problem that I am having.

I have been using the Arc10 for half a year now, and jut started using the NS9900 today.

For some weird reason, most of my shots hits the frame and it feels as though as the racket is so light that I am swinging a chupa chup! Is it that I need to use it more as the Arc10 is even balanced or I just suck?

PS: I have no problem using the Arc10 in def or attk whatsoever. But when using the NS9900....i feel like a noob!

Hi Eddie,

Did you bring along your Arc10 or NS9900 to play on 10/05/2009 Sunday?:D
If you do maybe you can let me try it:D Can I?:o

[eyky1618]

Hi Eddie,

Did you bring along your Arc10 or NS9900 to play on 10/05/2009 Sunday?:D
If you do maybe you can let me try it:D Can I?:o

Hi Jensen

I might bring either the Arc10 or NS9900....not too sure if I am bringing both. :)

SUre, of course you can try it! PS both are 3Us.

[eyky1618]

don't worry enky 1618 I had that problem for the first 15 minutes but you just have to put up with it eventually you will get over it and you shall hit it cleanly it is a magical racquet once you get the hang of it

Yeah...i guess you are right. I sort of chicken out in the middle of the training session as I was hitting god awful shots. So I swapped back to my Arc10 immediately. :(



I tink you tend to be a more attacking player or too used to requiring more head heavy racket.

I am not so sure if you can transition between these 2 racquets in games cause they are very different. Arc is more offensive although it's labelled balance. Dont get me wrong, 9900 is powerful too but it's just bit different than the 10.

Needs time to get used to it. Give it some time.
For me it;s also a like it or hate it racquet.

Yeah, I am an attacking player but I thought of changing to the NS9900 for injury reasons (tennis elbow) which was suggested by the team captain. :confused:
Yeah I find it very difficult to change the 2 rackets in the middle of the game as they have very big variations in "swing speed" if you get what I mean.

I am hoping I am loving it.....soon.


I switched for AT700 to NS9900 yesterday. At first it felt very bizarre. The racquet felt so light and the shots very weak and inaccurate. I could feel some vibration and I hit the frame multiple times, but after a while the racquet felt like a godsend! Clears (especially backhand) and defense feel so effortless. Even smashes were quite powerful. I still have to get used to netshots, though. All in all, a great racquet. Thumbs up!

I had the exact same start, even when "Warming up" I had the same issue, and i thought i was just cold. The smashes are a bit "lighter" than the Arc10 but...I cant fully say how well it performs as I keep hitting the frame.:mad:
AH well....all I can hope for is just have a few for gos on the racket and hope for the best!!:o

Thanks all for the advise etc!!! Have a great weekend!

[phamd124]

I don't have a 9900 myself but I tried my friend. I switched from the 9000X and it was a perfect transition. I love it, I love it, I love it. A-freaking-mazing.

[Firedrive]

Hello Ants,

Do you personally prefer the 2 or 3U version?

Cheers,

Firedrive

[ants]

Personally i prefer the 2U version. 3U is slightly light for me. 2U have more power and it feels like a 3U AT900s. For headlight rackets i go for 2U.

[voyager]

I like my NS9k 2U but for me, it suffers a bit on defense and maneuvrability, probably because of its stiffness_+_weight. Does NS9.9k 2U have the same problem? Or should I get a 9.9k 3U instead? thanks alot..

[phamd124]

I like my NS9k 2U but for me, it suffers a bit on defense and maneuvrability, probably because of its stiffness_+_weight. Does NS9.9k 2U have the same problem?

The NS9.9k is a lot lighter than some other rackets. In comparison to the NS 9k both at 2U, I feel that the NS9.9k can sometimes be rated as a 3U even through the actual weight. And due to this easy light feeling, defense isn't as bad. It's actually quite good and you can move around pretty well, I suppose.

[ants]

I like my NS9k 2U but for me, it suffers a bit on defense and maneuvrability, probably because of its stiffness_+_weight. Does NS9.9k 2U have the same problem? Or should I get a 9.9k 3U instead? thanks alot..

I have used both 3U and 2U version of this NS9900. Well you can say that 2U suffer a little on maneuverability due to its weight. But then 2U is far more solid in control as well. For me i still prefer 2U.

[bliko]

Is there something like a X and S version like it was at the NS 9000?

[ants]

Is there something like a X and S version like it was at the NS 9000?

Nope... unfortunately no.

[silentheart]

NS9900 is getting too popular these days. Yonex USA has NS9900 back ordered for 2 weeks. I am not getting my new one anytime soon...

[LD rules!]

Unlucky try ordering from Canada

No wonder it's backed up it is such a nice racquet defenetly worth the weight in my
opinion

[ants]

In fact the respond is even better than then NS9000s. Im not surprised that NS9900 is in great demand.

[Gemcat]

NS9900 is awesome.... But I somehow feel that it is a bit less stiff than NS8000....

[chilli]

Starting to get used to my ns9900. Have played about 9 hours with it. Very fast with recoveries, sometimes too fast, great with clearing to the back. Have to relax a bit. Smashing is great when focused. Broke the BG80 string on it already, mis-hitting near the top. The ideal tension, for me anyway, is about 27#s. 30#s is brutal on the elbow.

[jk1980]

Starting to get used to my ns9900. Have played about 9 hours with it. Very fast with recoveries, sometimes too fast, great with clearing to the back. Have to relax a bit. Smashing is great when focused. Broke the BG80 string on it already, mis-hitting near the top. The ideal tension, for me anyway, is about 27#s. 30#s is brutal on the elbow.

I find that sometimes when I mishit (birdie hitting the side of the sweetspot instead of on the sweetspot), sometimes the racquet sort of swivels quite a bit. I string at 27 lbs. Anyone else got the same feeling when using ns9900?

I find at900p a bit more forgiving in that department. Is it because the ns9900 is much stiffer so it doesn't bend that much?

[Changsta]

I find that sometimes when I mishit (birdie hitting the side of the sweetspot instead of on the sweetspot), sometimes the racquet sort of swivels quite a bit. I string at 27 lbs. Anyone else got the same feeling when using ns9900?

I find at900p a bit more forgiving in that department. Is it because the ns9900 is much stiffer so it doesn't bend that much?


Would you say then that the 9900 is similar in terms of stiffness and smash power as the AT 700

[LD rules!]

has anyone achually broke a nanospeed 9900 yet ?

[chilli]

Would you say then that the 9900 is similar in terms of stiffness and smash power as the AT 700

Pretty close, except the 9900 is much lighter so it's better for defense as well. I was trying out the AT700, then got the NS9900. Have been using the 9900 for the last 2 weeks. Prefer it over the AT700....in both singles and doubles. So now I've a week old AT700, Canadian coded, if anybody wants it for $200.00CAD, strung 28#s with BG80.:o

[phamd124]

has anyone achually broke a nanospeed 9900 yet ?

Sadly, yes. I was playing mixed and my partner apparently didn't know how to play. -___-" It's okay though, she bought me a new one. Just like that! I was so surprised! :D

[ants]

Sadly, yes. I was playing mixed and my partner apparently didn't know how to play. -___-" It's okay though, she bought me a new one. Just like that! I was so surprised! :D

Good for you.. i would like to know ur mixed double partner :P

[jk1980]

Good for you.. i would like to know ur mixed double partner :P

Did u clashed before this? Or did she clash REALLY REALLY hard. I thought the fullerene material should be very tough :eek::eek::eek:

[ants]

Fullerene or not... racket is a fragile item It also depend on luck and the quality of made. If its good quality..it can last longer and withstand many clashes.. if not... then you will know the consequences. But i guess... we must treat all our rackets like baby. At least thats what i do with all my rackets and other items. Always keep them in good and tip top condition.

[phamd124]

I had the racket for approximately 2 weeks. Possibly a couple mishits but the crack was at 3 o'clock. I think it was just the way we clashed. Her AT700 (old) didn't even get scratched! Geez.

[71Dragtruck]

I'm not that great a player so take my comments lightly, but I found my NS9900 to feel alot like my Arc10 when playing. I weighed my Arc10, AT900P, NS500, and NS9900 and the 9900 is the heaviest out of all 4 when it comes to overall weight, that surprised me I figured it would be the lightest.

[Gemcat]

I find that sometimes when I mishit (birdie hitting the side of the sweetspot instead of on the sweetspot), sometimes the racquet sort of swivels quite a bit. I string at 27 lbs. Anyone else got the same feeling when using ns9900?

I've had the swivels too when I mishit the shuttle. My tension is 25lbs. Oh, and I didn't hit the frame, just off the sweet spot.:D

[jk1980]

I'm not that great a player so take my comments lightly, but I found my NS9900 to feel alot like my Arc10 when playing. I weighed my Arc10, AT900P, NS500, and NS9900 and the 9900 is the heaviest out of all 4 when it comes to overall weight, that surprised me I figured it would be the lightest.

That's unlikely...AT900P is damn heavy racquet man.

But the heaviness for me is also during the swing.
The racquet itself perhaps not that much heavier, but due to the shape of the head, it doesn't slice the air as fast as ns9900.

[jk1980]

I've had the swivels too when I mishit the shuttle. My tension is 25lbs. Oh, and I didn't hit the frame, just off the sweet spot.:D

Well...at least now i know it's not only me. Hmm....issit the grip the racquet or issit me? I think mostly it would be me... :p

[Gemcat]

Well...at least now i know it's not only me. Hmm....issit the grip the racquet or issit me? I think mostly it would be me... :p

Actually, my NS8000 does the swivels too, just not as significant as NS9900. Probably just the angle of the swing force. I find the NS9900 allows you to concentrate your power more easily. Like if you hit the sweet spot exactly, the shuttle produces a very nice flight path, but if you don't, the shuttle will go off where you aim.

[71Dragtruck]

That's unlikely...AT900P is damn heavy racquet man.

But the heaviness for me is also during the swing.
The racquet itself perhaps not that much heavier, but due to the shape of the head, it doesn't slice the air as fast as ns9900.

Playing with it yes it is way heavier but on the scale it wasn't, but we are talking a few grams here. AT900P is 94.9g and AS9900 is 97.1g, both with the exact overgrap wrap. Only differance is the 9900 is strung with BG70pro and the AT900P with BG65, but I weighed a 10m pack of both and they were the same.

[jk1980]

Actually, my NS8000 does the swivels too, just not as significant as NS9900. Probably just the angle of the swing force. I find the NS9900 allows you to concentrate your power more easily. Like if you hit the sweet spot exactly, the shuttle produces a very nice flight path, but if you don't, the shuttle will go off where you aim.


Means ns9900 needs more precision to use well?

[LD rules!]

I have had a ton of mishits so far but no clash scared it may break

[hyper_power111]

Hi all guys here. I ju st bought it last month. The first impression of using the racket is so amazing. It is so light, react so quick. After I played it for around 30mins, I think I addict to it. Before I buy it, I use cab 21, at700 and Ti-10. But after I use NS9900, I can't adapt to use all my head heavy rackets. Coz they can't compete with the NS9900 in the response and the weight. So I think I have loved it.

[phamd124]

After about a week of playing with the NS9900, I realized that you need more aim/accuracy and precision to use it. The smashes go a lot faster if you hit the (smaller) sweet spot. It's hard to find though. My friend's sweet spot is normal. It's on the top but a bit smaller and his racket is a JP model. Mine was made in the US but for some reason, I feel the center isn't really.. centered. I haven't gotten any scratches on mine yet so I'm hopping for an exchange, to see how the next US one plays. Everyone I know has JP style NS9900s.

[changhuei]

The NS9900 is just a great racket. Moved to it from my initial NS8000 and NS9000X.. The feel's about the same though. Although its classed as an extra stiff, the stiffness is not that "extra".. Very great feel to it but u need to have a lot of precision to use it to its potential. Greater power produced due to the Head Light spec. =D..

Overall, It's now my new baby cause its really fun to play with, for me, its not that much of a super attacking racket. It's pretty much evened out. Great racket swings for great defense and offense. Recommended. =D.

NS9000X served me well with loads of scratches.. Time for it to relax a bit and be my backup. =D

[LD rules!]

after a about three weeks of constant use I think that the racquet is not as powerful as first thought
It could be that it needs restrung because it just is lacking In power I am going to see about it getting it restrung and if the problem persists I might have to think about changing racquets again:(

[changhuei]

after a about three weeks of constant use I think that the racquet is not as powerful as first thought
It could be that it needs restrung because it just is lacking In power I am going to see about it getting it restrung and if the problem persists I might have to think about changing racquets again:(

Hmmz. Wat string and tension u on? I'm currently using BG 80 at Tension 29lbs. Working great for me. But the power is not that great if you dun get the shuttle on the sweet spot.. which is a turn down i suppose. And it puts a lot of strain on the wrist when attacking as well cause need a fast swing to increase racket head speed for greater smash. =.="

[jymbalaya]

after a about three weeks of constant use I think that the racquet is not as powerful as first thought
It could be that it needs restrung because it just is lacking In power I am going to see about it getting it restrung and if the problem persists I might have to think about changing racquets again:(


could it be too stiff?:rolleyes:
i wouldn't close the book on that racket yet.

[phamd124]

could it be too stiff?:rolleyes:
i wouldn't close the book on that racket yet.

Perhaps it's just too stiff for his liking/use.

[jk1980]

I think due to it's light head, its well suited for wrist players. Added too much grip previously and the head became too light...balance point all gone. Tonnes of mishits.
Now I just wrap with overgrip. Sweet...

[changhuei]

I think due to it's light head, its well suited for wrist players. Added too much grip previously and the head became too light...balance point all gone. Tonnes of mishits.
Now I just wrap with overgrip. Sweet...

Yea. It works well with just an overgrip. I'm no longer having a lot of mis-hits in a game and its getting easier and easier to use and the % hits on the sweet point is getting higher and higher giving it a better performance. I have a feeling in the near future, this racket will have a higher demand rate than the 9000X and the AT900T. =D

[LD rules!]

It isn't too stiff for me as I have used the ns9000 and that was fine + the at900t is stiff but I had no problems with it
I will try using overgrop as it has no overgrip at the moment and is G3 in comparison to at900t which is G4

[jk1980]

It isn't too stiff for me as I have used the ns9000 and that was fine + the at900t is stiff but I had no problems with it
I will try using overgrop as it has no overgrip at the moment and is G3 in comparison to at900t which is G4

What i meant was just overgrip. No refresh grip. So the grip becomes damn thin and the head slightly heavier.

[Matharu]

Just tested mine out today and enjoyed it. Excellent in doubles my returns were much easier as the racket was so easy to manouver. Drives were lacking a bit of power but the precision i was missing with MP99 was back. Had some mishits and my clears and smashes were sometimes not right. My smashes are always incosistent but when i found the sweet spot they flew nicely. Got to get used to the head light again from even balance but overall enjoyed it. Great for doubles but MP99 better for singles

[chilli]

Just sold my ns9900...had it for just over a week...played about 10 hours with it...restrung twice as the BG80 string broke both times at the top....strung at 27/29#s both times...couldn't get any consistency with it....light and fast though. Going back to the arc10.

[BBKINGKENNETH]

Hi everyone I just got NS9900 replace ARC10. Let me give you guys some idea about these top of the line racket. I had ARC10 about 6 months very good racket have everything that you are looking for. Last week, NS9900 arrived and I demo it....love it!
The different is ARC10 give you consistance. If you are top player you will chose ARC10.
I will say NS9900 is a game improvement racket. NS9900 will take you to next level. you will play fast, respond fast, smash fast....

[risingsun]

i have just purchased the ns9900 from bkk it is a g53u, an i need too string the racket up asap an i was wondering what type of tension i can string it up to without any problems? as the racket says upto 25lbs but i also heard from somewhere that this racket can hold upto 38lbs because of the materials used in this racket or is that just a myth???....

Also i heard there was a difference between uk specified ns9900 and ones bought in far east???

Thanks guys n gals....

[jk1980]

I've strung with NBG98 string. 27 lbs no issue.

[changhuei]

I'm using BG80 strung at 29lbs. Been using for 2 weeks and still no problems yet. =D. Hope that helps. =D

[risingsun]

thanks guys i was thinking of stringing mine up at 26x28 with bg65 or nbg-95. out of interest how much can you buy nbg-98 for?

Can most yonex rackets take these high tensions?

Do you guys string your rackets yourself?

Thanks for your replys..

[ants]

I strung mine at 30 to 32lbs. Either i string it myself or some pll will string for me. At the moment it is still ok... have been using it for sometime now.

[chilli]

The higher the tension, the harder you have to hit the shuttle to have the trampoline effect, especially for smashing. I have my own stringer, and after a few restringings, I found 27#s ideal for my style. Prefer BG80 over NGY95.

[phamd124]

Mine is using BG66s @ 28lbs at the moment. Very nice, I might say. No problems yet.

[Nsmaling]

I hope you can help me all. I have always played with the At 700 Special edition, but they are all gone so now i need new rackets. I think the best successors will be or the Nanospeed 9900 of the Amortec 900 power. I am a attacking player and I like to play with stiff heavy head rackets, can somebody give me an advice? Thanks

[teoky]

I hope you can help me all. I have always played with the At 700 Special edition, but they are all gone so now i need new rackets. I think the best successors will be or the Nanospeed 9900 of the Amortec 900 power. I am a attacking player and I like to play with stiff heavy head rackets, can somebody give me an advice? Thanks

Are you only considering Yonex racquets only ? Both NS9900 and AT900P doesn't play like AT700. I presume you are referring to AT700 Limited edition ? The closest to that would of course be the current version of AT700.

One of the closest racquet in feel to the AT700 is SOTX CP5000, I have one and it plays very similar to the AT700.

[laivc]

I hope you can help me all. I have always played with the At 700 Special edition, but they are all gone so now i need new rackets. I think the best successors will be or the Nanospeed 9900 of the Amortec 900 power. I am a attacking player and I like to play with stiff heavy head rackets, can somebody give me an advice? Thanks

If you're familar with AT700 and prefer stiff heavy head rackets, AT900P will be more suitable for you as NS9900 will be a bit on the head light side, tho' it is a very stiff racket.

[silentheart]

I hope you can help me all. I have always played with the At 700 Special edition, but they are all gone so now i need new rackets. I think the best successors will be or the Nanospeed 9900 of the Amortec 900 power. I am a attacking player and I like to play with stiff heavy head rackets, can somebody give me an advice? Thanks
You can still get AT700 in 3U. They are pretty much the same racquet except the paint job. (That is what the evil empire told me...)

[encikdanger]

I bought NS9900 last week at Pertama Complexs for RM700, equipt with string BG65 on 26lbs. Second time using it yesterday.

My first impression is very lighweight racket. I missed a few return and had week smashing at first 2 or 3 set. But after second session, i was blended together with racket. I react fast, delivered powerfull smash, quick return and i think it was amazing. The only regret is that i removed the original leather grip which makes the handle feels hard and much smaller. I'm a smasher type of player which i'm more confortable with bigger handle.

During the game last night, i had clashed with my friend's old MP77 racket. Luckily he just hit my racket's handle and my small finger. His racket's broke and mine escape without single scratch. Fuuhhh...real scary..

My overall recommendation is save your money and get this racket! And don't remove the original grip as it will give you softer feelings when holding it.

[kc2626]

Planning to get NS9.9K soon. Before that can recommend me what string shld i use and at what tension.

Really clueless in terms of string types and tension.

[jk1980]

dun go for nbg98...too soft and lose tension quite quick

[deathscythe]

may refer to Dinkalot string review & then u can decide for yourself

[risingsun]

Can you please advice where the dinkalot string review is please...

Also i have just bought 2 ns9900 and i strung 1 racket with bg65@25x27lbs and it felt ok maybe because it was the first session using it, but 2nd session i had my other racket strung with nbg-95 at 26x28lbs and that felt an played awesome i would reccomend that set up at this moment in time.

[MusclePower100]

dun go for nbg98...too soft and lose tension quite quick

i'm currently using nbg98 with the ns9900 and they are fine.

[deathscythe]

Can you please advice where the dinkalot string review is please...

Also i have just bought 2 ns9900 and i strung 1 racket with bg65@25x27lbs and it felt ok maybe because it was the first session using it, but 2nd session i had my other racket strung with nbg-95 at 26x28lbs and that felt an played awesome i would reccomend that set up at this moment in time.

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38509
U shouldn't miss this as u can see this thread the moment u click on "String" tab.

[Plutarch]

got ns9.9k last week, tried it out yesterday, after being an arc10 user. went from 26lbs bg80 on arc to 27lbs bg70 ns and i have to say, i prefer the ns by far. i assumed i would have a lot of trouble adjusting to the new balance and stiffness, but it seemed to suit me more. i would actually consider going at about 29-30 tension, since i think i could use a bit more, and the string is going to soften up a bit soon.
things i noticed was, that head light suits me a lot more, to the point where i actually smash better with ns in one day, than i did with arc for about 8 months. angles are faster, reaction time is better, so i can get in a good swing, where with arc i might have had to pick a different shot. feels solid. i recommend. went from being an arc10 fan to ns in a day. actually took me a while to adjust to arc10, but played with ns as if i had been for months.

[LD rules!]

yeah the arc10 is far more rigid so it takes alot longer to adjust to the arc10 whereas the ns9900 is alot easier to get use to and I think that it is a great racquet:D

[LD rules!]

Just a small update

I relised the problem with why I didn't like it
As I was used to towel grip and a G4 grip in comparison to what I had with my ns9900 with no overgrip and a G3 size :D
What I did was I added a towel grip and it seems to have done the trick I really like the racquet again

[Athelete1234]

Tried out the NS9900 for a bit yesterday. Very very fast racquet, much faster than the other nanospeeds. Powerful too, and feels good. Unlike the NS9000X which sometimes feels hollow and has poor headspeed for a nanospeed, the NS9900 felt exceptionally responsive and quick. More forgiving, and also more rewarding I think.

[Gemcat]

Yes it is... Good accuracy too, placement of shots are very accurate if you hit it right.

[Smichz]

Is it just me or the string,i felt better while playing with its brother,NS9000X.Last time i strung my 9000X at 28lbs,BG85.Now i'm using a 24lbs 9900 65ti.Felt weird.No power.Maybe i should restring it before i can say anything about that.