HELP I really need a good defensive racket and still have enough Power

[Yuridragonr]

Hi guys I'm a new user. ANyway I'm in need of a good defensive racket (prefer yonex) that still have good power in it for smashing and stuff. I like faster rackets ( lighthead, but not too light ) and I find the isometric really helpful. Plz help THX!:D mOney is not a problem either.

[DonnyGan]

Yonex AT900T Technique would be suitable. But it's more to heay heavy balance. ;)

[Athelete1234]

Either that or NS9000S.

[Yuridragonr]

grrr how big is the sweet spot?

[Yuridragonr]

oh and what tension should i set my racket as?

[teoky]

For non Yonex, Carlton Powerblade 9909 get my vote as a very strong defensive racquet and yet still can pack quite a punch if you can swing it fast enough.

[yashirob]

ti10 3rd gen. even balance and fast response yet packs a punch in smashes.

[bobbinbette]

if you want a good non yonex all around racket leaning towards defense, i'd go for a Li Xiang super carbon 858 aka lx 858. Not sure if anybody here is selling it anymore. light and very fast but it can provide very decent power.

[Distanc3]

nanospeed 7000 @ 25lbx27lbs

i find this racket have a pretty big sweet spot as well as a nice sound when you smash ;)

[Danstevens]

nanospeed 7000 @ 25lbx27lbs

i find this racket have a pretty big sweet spot as well as a nice sound when you smash ;)

It's pretty head light though, I'd imagine that it wouldn't have great amounts of pop. Still, maybe the defensive capability would make up for that?

If it must be Yonex, I'm tempted to say AT600. It's light at 4U so should be good defensively but head heavy which will hopefully add to its attacking merit. As you say you're a new user, the flexible shaft will help you.

Oh and as for the string setup, BG-80 at 24Lbs can never be a bad thing for a beginner. Go with BG-65 if you want better durability.

[Yuridragonr]

hmmm, Thx guys, but im leaning towards a head light racket, so the nanospeed seems like a good idea for me, I'll check out the ns 7000,but in the meantime is there any other nanospeed like it? I also need the ns to be flexible, thx for all ur help guys, this site is great!

[Distanc3]

hey Yuridragonr are you in the Vancouver bc area? if so you can try out some of my rackets :D

[trickflick]

ive never had any trouble w/ power with my yonex nano7000

[Yuridragonr]

THANK YOU GUYS, but Im too young, just to tell you,And Distan3e, I live in Alberta lol. I might get the Ns 7000, by the way, is there a diff from the 2006, and the 2007?

[Distanc3]

i have the first generation, its the one with majority of the head dark red, the 2nd gen is the inverted color theme of the 1st.

as far as i know its the same specs. but someone else on here might clarify it. i know a friend who plays quite well with both generations and his smashes are amazing.

[Yuridragonr]

Im jealous, lol. Is the 7700 more suited for all arounders thou? how different is it from the 7000?

[Yuridragonr]

is 185$ worth it to buy the ns 7000?

[Yuridragonr]

List some cheap (but genuine) places that i can buy online plz, thx

[Distanc3]

ns7700 review
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36035&highlight=nanospeed+7000

and for the question is it worth it. it depends how often do you play, how much you prefer yonex.

for me majority of my rackets are yonex, but i never ever pay for full price, often its sweet deals on this site or auctions.

[Yuridragonr]

Interesting, I'm going to badminton central to get a good close up and fell
On These good racquets, and is the 7700 or 7000 a more all around?

[Yuridragonr]

Sorry racquet central

[SkillzGT]

Armortec 900T I think would suit you well... Or if you got the bucks a Nanospeed 9900 would do you good too. The NS9900 is so headlight yet stick packs a nice punch

[GTAveteran]

Get Ns7000 is great for defence/maneuverability and packs a very good punch. It's very easy to use, and forgiving. i strongly reccommend it.

[mokmatthew]

I don't case what you guys say, but i believe NS 9000S will definitely be the perfect racket. Head light, good at attacking and defending. Great control too!! For beginner, use Bg80 at 23lbs or 24

[trickflick]

there's some great sotx racquets for sale on ebay right on.
the last racquet i saw get sold (i lost) was only 21 dollars
its the super-light lineup LG-600
sotx makes really good racquets
reason why im not getting it is 'cause my mom won't let me have three racquets :crying::crying::crying:

now i have:
1 Yonex Nanospeed
1 Apacs Furious

the lg-600 weighs around 76-83 grams

[trickflick]

its a real steal
plus there's another forum topic devoted to the current auctions

[Pureskillz76]

try the ns6000. It has flex so u can get a bit more power out of it and with its light head, u can have quite some defense capabilities.

[trickflick]

ns 4500 and 6000 are formidable racquets

[trickflick]

badmintonalley.com
badminton.net

[tq_23]

defence and power?NS9900 for u..im sure u wont regret it..if u want power and a lil bit of defence,Arc10..

[Yuridragonr]

i want a flexible racquet thats light and head light, i think that the ns 6000 is good for me, im a newbie at badminton but i still think the ns 6000 mighht be the one, if any other suuggestions or comments on the choice, plz reply thx all!