MrChrisBT
02-09-2009, 05:20 PM
Karakal product reviews
[M-Tec 70 Racket]
I recently purchased the Karakal M-Tec 70. It's strung with NBG-95. I am a doubles and singles player. Prior to getting the M-Tec 70 I used primarily an AT 900 power, which is head heavy. I had some logic to my purchase, considering my love of head heavy rackets. I heard the M-Tec 70 had a titanium concentration at its head, making it head heavy. Personally, I'd consider it somewhere in between head heavy and even balanced. Never the less, this is quite good for doubles, because you need manoeverability when you're at the net and still a head heavy is very helpful for returning a clear with a powerful smash from the back of the court. I always find myself misjuding my own drop shots, I'll usually hit too lightly. It's probably because I'm used to a repulsive string and more heavy racket. (BG-80 on AT900P) But when I do execute them properly, they're accurate. All in all, this racket will take some getting use to and is a good comprimise for attacking and defending in doubles. In singles I was often able to surprise my oponent with a quick change in direction due to the swing speed this racket can produce.
[Karakal Racket Case (for fun)]
The case is more solid than the Yonex ones (they're more like sleeves in comparison.) It is very form-fitting to the racket. One useful feature is the perforated netting section near the area the racket handle will be inside the case. This allows the sweat on the grip to evaporate/dry more easily, even when it's in the case.
[Nano 60 Overwrap grip (covering a Super PU)]
The Nano 60 overgrip is very tacky, absorbant and hard to lose hold of. It's simmilar to the Wilson Super Thin, but more porous.
[M-Tec 70 Racket]
I recently purchased the Karakal M-Tec 70. It's strung with NBG-95. I am a doubles and singles player. Prior to getting the M-Tec 70 I used primarily an AT 900 power, which is head heavy. I had some logic to my purchase, considering my love of head heavy rackets. I heard the M-Tec 70 had a titanium concentration at its head, making it head heavy. Personally, I'd consider it somewhere in between head heavy and even balanced. Never the less, this is quite good for doubles, because you need manoeverability when you're at the net and still a head heavy is very helpful for returning a clear with a powerful smash from the back of the court. I always find myself misjuding my own drop shots, I'll usually hit too lightly. It's probably because I'm used to a repulsive string and more heavy racket. (BG-80 on AT900P) But when I do execute them properly, they're accurate. All in all, this racket will take some getting use to and is a good comprimise for attacking and defending in doubles. In singles I was often able to surprise my oponent with a quick change in direction due to the swing speed this racket can produce.
[Karakal Racket Case (for fun)]
The case is more solid than the Yonex ones (they're more like sleeves in comparison.) It is very form-fitting to the racket. One useful feature is the perforated netting section near the area the racket handle will be inside the case. This allows the sweat on the grip to evaporate/dry more easily, even when it's in the case.
[Nano 60 Overwrap grip (covering a Super PU)]
The Nano 60 overgrip is very tacky, absorbant and hard to lose hold of. It's simmilar to the Wilson Super Thin, but more porous.