For owners of a 2U and 3U of the same model

[Easy Tiger]

Aside from being heavier, how does a 2U differ from a 3U? Are they stiffer because they have more carbon, or are they weighted with something else?

I'm assuming it's not just tolerances between the batches......10g of carbon in something that only weights 85g is a LOT of carbon.

Anyone have any clues? Never bought anything but a 3U so I'm relying on the expert racket 'collectors' here. :)

[Blitzzards]

I do actually, the NS9900.

The 2U does feel just slightly stiffer in the shaft but IMHO the biggest difference is really the weight, although I also feel that the head is slightly heavier in the 2U version.

There's a reason why the 2U versions have a higher tension warranty, IMHO.

[Distanc3]

sometimes head heavy rackets (3U) will turn out to be more even balanced (2U) example would be ti10s

[Easy Tiger]

I'm considering trying to find a Z-Slash in 2U [Japan release only?] and seeing if it had a slightly stiffer shaft than my 2U.

How do you find your 9900's, Blitz? Do you refer the heavier one?

[Blitzzards]

I'm considering trying to find a Z-Slash in 2U [Japan release only?] and seeing if it had a slightly stiffer shaft than my 2U.

How do you find your 9900's, Blitz? Do you refer the heavier one?
I bought mine out of my friend's extra copies. I also have a 2U Z-Slash by the way. Compared with the 3U version, IMHO both versions play totally differently. Some defensive techniques which you can pull off easily with the 3U version may not seem that easy with the 2U, at least that is what I felt with my NS9900. At the moment I tend to use the 3U version when I know I need to play a fast paced game, which is mostly true for doubles games and the 2U for more stability and shot placement, especially when smashing, which is the norm for singles play.

The 2U Z-Slash IMHO is also very stable on impact and easier to control (that is when you rule out the maneuverability factor) for shot placements (think cross court smashes or clears). I think this has something to do with the heavier mass.

[Easy Tiger]

Yeah I really like the Z-S, but I think the shaft could be stiffer. I think the head design is brilliant, but there's some shots where I feel like I'm trying to deal with some not necessarily advantageous torsion that's definitely coming from the shaft.

Where did you get your 2U Z-S?

[Blitzzards]

Yeah I really like the Z-S, but I think the shaft could be stiffer. I think the head design is brilliant, but there's some shots where I feel like I'm trying to deal with some not necessarily advantageous torsion that's definitely coming from the shaft.

Where did you get your 2U Z-S?
Yes, that is true. Power-play-wise, for me the 2U racquets give the feel that they can be pushed to a higher limit for a more lethal power shot than the 3U versions. That could be what you're interested in trying IMHO.

I have friends who tend to buy too much, especially 2U JP racquets :)

[Easy Tiger]

Good to have friends like that! I've asked James @ Calibre if he has any AS coded 2U's, so we'll see.

But hey if your mates have any they want to sell, you know where I am!

[Blitzzards]

Good to have friends like that! I've asked James @ Calibre if he has any AS coded 2U's, so we'll see.

But hey if your mates have any they want to sell, you know where I am!
I'll PM you if I'm given an offer which I don't feel like taking :)

I have asked James that same question when the Z-Slash came out. Turns out the newer 2U racquets are only JP exclusive, sigh.