Arcsaber 10

[somethiiing]

Hi guys, I'm new here. I just had a question whether I should buy a Arc10 or not.

Currently, I have a AT500 (24lbs w/ bg65)... My badminton coach (highschool) is selling his arc10 for $120.

I've been wanting a racquet "upgrade" and I figured it was good timing. Reading the reviews on it, the arc10 seems like a good racquet.

Are the Arc10/AT500 similar?

Sorry for the kinda weird question. >.<

Thanks ahead of time. :]



edit:
If this info helps at all... I play doubles. So I move around alot. Personally, I don't like smashing that much. It's fun, I guess. But I'd rather make my opponent run. It's funnier. x]

[jymbalaya]

the AT 500 and the Arc 10 are nowhere near similar. the Arc 10 has a pretty unique feel, kinda hard to describe. search that up. The ARC 10 feel may take some time to get used to, so, if you invest, don't be put of by a lack of power or control in the first days or weeks. also, it probably will feel faster than the AT500.

ARC10 for 120 is a pretty good price as well, even for used.

As for your edit, the ARC 10, i find, is great for continuous smashing. however, its control is also up to par, if running people 'is your thing'.

[weeyeh]

ARC10 is a pretty good racket and should be very easy to sell away if you do not like it. Unlikely you will make a loss at that price anyway so I'd just buy it and try it out.

[t3tsubo]

the AT 500 and the Arc 10 are nowhere near similar. the Arc 10 has a pretty unique feel, kinda hard to describe

i agree, but at $120 thats too good of a price to pass up, as u could even just resell it at the same or a greater price if u dont like it.

[jymbalaya]

i agree, but at $120 thats too good of a price to pass up, as u could even just resell it at the same or a greater price if u dont like it.

Actually, he cant. He just told you how much he is getting it for. Anyone could find out, and demand a lower price. ah, the horrors of the internet and a big mouth.

[silentheart]

Since it is a racquet from his coach, I assume it has been strung already? Why not hit around with it 1 or 2 days to see if it feels good? That will answer to his/her own question.

[somethiiing]

The racquet isn't strung already. So I have to string it myself. Should I be stringing the arc10 the same tension as my AT500? (24lbs) or should I start lower or something?

[Distanc3]

^ if your at500 is at 24lb try knocking up to 26 on the arcsaber10, it can take it (considering its real) tension will drop with time, and play :D

[somethiiing]

Thanks for the suggestions.

[jymbalaya]

yeah. the ARC 10 comes alive at 26 pounds for me. I usually string at 23-24. I believe that the ARC was tested to about 36 pounds with little problems. however, ymmv.

[takumifujiwara]

Just a note to the thread starter. Even though its your badminton coach, just make sure the racket is genuine and in good conditions:D

[Mark A]

I have to agree with jymbalaya - the Arc 10 is unlike any other racket. In a direct comparsion with an AT500 it would be more head light and stiffer, but that's about all I can put down on paper; you really have to try one out. (I will also say that it's very difficult to time shots at first because of the thinner frame - you'll end up swinging MUCH later.)

If you put the work in (and you'll have to:D) you should find it a FAR better doubles racket than the 500.

[Jing09]

why don't you borrow Emil's Arc 10 -.-

[somethiiing]

LOL. Wow. You managed to find me on a badminton forum. Amazing.

I might buy it from Emil, actually. 'Cause Dino says he's gonna keep his. Emil won't let me try it... cuz "it'll take me a few weeks to get used to it." and it didn't matter if I tried to hit with it.

[Athelete1234]

ARC10 is sorta moderate balance, and the the stiffness is around that of the AT500. It feels more soft that the AT500, but they're both very nice racquets to use.

[jymbalaya]

why don't you borrow Emil's Arc 10 -.-


LOL. Wow. You managed to find me on a badminton forum. Amazing.

I might buy it from Emil, actually. 'Cause Dino says he's gonna keep his. Emil won't let me try it... cuz "it'll take me a few weeks to get used to it." and it didn't matter if I tried to hit with it.

I dont know about forum rules, but for the sake of other forumers, how about trying to keep outside social talk to a minimum, and use the private message system for future conversation?

Just my 2 cents.

[somethiiing]

Sorry jymbalaya. >.<

So today at badminton practice I used the Arc10... I like it... and I'm planning on getting it...

It feels so much stronger compared to my 500.. All my clears were out and stuff. But right when I was getting into it, the strings popped.

So 26lbs w/ bg65's are okay?

Thanks again.

[jymbalaya]

yes. You can also try the NBG's 95/ 98. They are also durable as well, and provide much more punch.

[somethiiing]

Aren't NBG's HELLA expensive?

[jymbalaya]

expensive, yet quite durable. it will last quite long, and you will get a lot more power from it than you would BG 65. also, the control will be a bit worse, as the strings feel a bit numb, but with practice, you can rectify that.

[somethiiing]

What are your opinions on BG85 (i think thats the one). I've been told those are like the "best" strings, only fallback is its durability.

[jymbalaya]

i find much like as you said it.if you can pop BG65 within a few months, i doubt 85 will last long at all. BG 80 is another thought, but like 85, the durability is a factor. depending on how much labour is where you string, it can be from 20- 26 dollars a pop for BG80, and 22- 28 for BG 85. if you can sustain those prices and wait for teh stringing, its a good option.

[eyky1618]

^ if your at500 is at 24lb try knocking up to 26 on the arcsaber10, it can take it (considering its real) tension will drop with time, and play :D

I would disagree, the frame might go out of shape...that was what happened to mine...:crying:

Try 24lbs using the BG66....it's bloody fantastic!!

[weeyeh]

I would disagree, the frame might go out of shape...that was what happened to mine...:crying:

You need to check the authenticity of your racket or seriously consider changing your stringer. Mine took 28lbs from a not so great stringer (frame was compressed a good 3mm) but it worked itself back to shape after a few sessions (1 piece stringing).

My cab30 took 26lbs without any problem and my ZELM took 28lbs, good stringer w/ ECP.

Can't say about extreme tensions above 35lbs but most modern frames be capable of withstanding at least 28lbs ECP. IMHO, it's pointless to buy a highend racket and have to worry about moderate tensions.