So there was a badminton meeting for my school today and one of my friends tells me about this site:

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/ebadminton/racket.html

My friend bought a racket there and he says its pretty good. So i'm taking a look right now. I'm still checking it out and all, but the prices are pretty cheap and all the rackets designs they have seems to be all jacked from yonex or something. Can anyone confirm this?

"Genji"??? yeah...

I know someone from this forum using that (profile, hehehehhe,..), and in "review" section, "misc. racket" someone had a review on that too.

According to the spec, not a bad deal for kinda low price. However, never tried it, can't say...

360' Titanium mesh for $70... interesting... wonder how that plays http://shop.store.yahoo.com/ebadminton/360degultitr.html

The titanium mesh 360 does sound interesting. Anybody owns a Genji and can compare to well known high-end rackets like the MP99, MP100 or Iso 10.

Ron

Originally posted by ronk
The titanium mesh 360 does sound interesting. Anybody owns a Genji and can compare to well known high-end rackets like the MP99, MP100 or Iso 10.

Ron

My friend who told me about this site told me that his dad knows the person who sells this brand. He bought the nickel one, with 360 titanium and a nickel weave at the 3 and 9 o clock positions. He claims it to be very good, but i have yet to try it out. I'm consider getting the nickel one too.

shiriblue,

If you do get a Genji, please post a review. It might be a diamond in the sand. It sure does look good for its price but I have too many rackets to try out another unknown racket.

Ron

Originally posted by ronk
shiriblue,

If you do get a Genji, please post a review. It might be a diamond in the sand. It sure does look good for its price but I have too many rackets to try out another unknown racket.

Ron


Agree...

According to the spec, "Genji" rackets are kinda light, 82-85 grams w/o string. Since I like light rackets due to my playing style, if we can really discover some unknow treasure, it will help a lot for my pocket. :D

well, I just bought a Carlton As-Ti. However, since my friend has a Ganji, i'll go and try his out. He claims it to have alot of control, but not too much power, but i'll have to see for myself.

shiriblue,

Which model did your friend get?

Ron

he got the nickel 360 or something to that point. when you find the racket on the site that has nickel mesh in it, that will be the one. i still gotta try it tho, dont have my physical in yet in order to condition at 6am. Oh well, soon. =]

Okay, the Ahead 360 Nickel Graphite with the rubber dampers. Not sure what the rubber dampers are suppose to do but the bright yellow does not match the rest of the frame and bright yellow is an ugly color (what am I talking about as my MP 99 is bright ugly yellow).


If you get a chance to try it out, do give a brief report to the forum. I am always looking for good cheap rackets, but the weight of the higher end range seems to be too light for me. I like 2U and am trying to get used to a 3U weight (probably better for my shoulder anyway).


Ron

I'm guessing that the rubber dampers protect the racquet when you pickup birds with it?

Or, those "useless" dampers are for "shockless" or "less vibration" purpose?

Do those damper thingies really work?

The MP series has hard rubber thingies at the bottom of the frame while the TI10 and TI7 has the hard rubber thingies at the top of the frame. The MP 22 is advertised as having a shockless frame.

Just wondering:confused

Ron

Today, found this guy from my club using
Genji - Aerometric Tour UF-9000.

I borrowed that for a min, and took several swing with it. Here's my first impression:

1. Color: Gold, not as nice as Yonex, etc, but still decent.

2. Grip: Marked as size "small". Similar like G2 in Yangyang, and G4 in Yonex. Kinda small for me, if I have it, I will put 1 layer of overgrip on it.

3. Weight: even with a small grip, still very light.

4. Balance: a balanced racket, comfortable feeling when hold it.

5. Power: Ok power, but not really powerful as I thought, but it might because of the cheap default string.

6. Control: Decent enough, very comforable feeling for net play. Drops seem to be accurate.

Overall: For the price of USD$39, it's an amazing deal. Very good for int. or blew lvl players. Even should be good enough as a practice / alternate choice for more skillful player, who's lack of $$$.

Note: Strongly recommend to change the string. I think if use better string, such as Gosen roots, or BG 65/70pro, the "power" should be much better.

Originally posted by LazyBuddy
Today, found this guy from my club using
Genji - Aerometric Tour UF-9000.
Overall: For the price of USD$39, it's an amazing deal. Very good for int. or blew lvl players. Even should be good enough as a practice / alternate choice for more skillful player, who's lack of $$$.

Note: Strongly recommend to change the string. I think if use better string, such as Gosen roots, or BG 65/70pro, the "power" should be much better.

Hey LB, sounds like we've found ourselves a gem :)

How does it compare to other racquets you've used before?

btw: where did he get it for $39? The UF-7000 and UF-8500 both sell for $70 on the site above.

The Genji - Aerometric Tour UF-9000 is the cheapest Genji model. It is rated for tensions between 16 to 21 lbs. The 360 Ahead series are rated for tensions from 18 to 28 lbs and cost $69 after coupon prestrung. Titanium upgrade stringing is available for $10. Now the 69 dollar question is how do the Ahead models play? The UF 9000 seems to be a good value for its price with a titanium graphite. It only cost slightly more than a Yonex Iso 23 with steel shaft and aluminium head.

Ron

Originally posted by bigredlemon


How does it compare to other racquets you've used before?



1. Much better than Yonex Iso 20, which is metal head.

2. Compare to Victor Dominator Ti: VD Ti has much better power (Ashway rally 21 string), but not as comfortable as Genji. However, since I prefer lighter racket, I can't say it's a very fair comparison.

3. Personally, if u can upgrade the string (like Gosen Roots, BG65), I assume this racket won't be any worse than VD Ti or Cab 8200.

4. For ppl like "flex" shaft, this is one more bonus. But if u prefer stiff shaft, this won't be on ur list.

Well... I finally got to test it out.... for 36 seconds at least. :p

My first impression was wow this racket is head heavy. There was alot more power than I imagined there would be, but not much manuverability as my As-Ti. My shots felt very solid but I haven't tested my drops yet. I'll be testing it out a bit more on saturday or so, depends on if I can go to the community center or not. Otherwise, wait just a lil bit longer for a more accurate review :)

Originally posted by shiriblue
Well... I finally got to test it out.... for 36 seconds at least. :p

My first impression was wow this racket is head heavy. There was alot more power than I imagined there would be, but not much manuverability as my As-Ti. My shots felt very solid but I haven't tested my drops yet. I'll be testing it out a bit more on saturday or so, depends on if I can go to the community center or not. Otherwise, wait just a lil bit longer for a more accurate review :)

The AS-Ti is head heavy and 2U while the Genji is only 83 grams, and the Genji is even less manuverable? That means the Genji model is either super super head heavy, or there's something magical about the AS-Ti!

no, it felt heavier than 83 grams. maybe its cuze its alot more head heavy. and the as-ti doenst feel head heavy at all. it seems very balanced, but thats just me. more acurate reiew later

Here are the specs for the various Genji 360 models, all on sale at $69, without string upgrade.


Specs for the Ahead 360 Nickel.
Frame: 360 degree Nickel composit, flat head, big sweet spot
Shaft: Hi-Modulus Graphite with Nickel composit Re-Enforced, stiff
Length: long body 26.25 inches
Tension: Main: 18-28 lbs, Cross: 18-28 lbs
Weight: approx. 82+/- 2 grams (w/o string)
String: Un-strung due to wide range of tension spec.
Shipped with a full size racket cover
Balance point:30.25cm

Specs for Ahead 360 TI3500Z
Frame: 360 degree Titanium composite, square sweet spot
Shaft: Hi-Modulus Graphite, medium stiff
Length: long body 26.25 inches
Tension: Main: 18-28 lbs, Cross: 18-28 lbs
Weight: approx. 82+/- 2 grams (w/o string)
String: Un-strung due to wide range of tension spec.
Shipped with a full size racket cover
Balance point:31cm SPECIFICATIONS:

Specs for Ahead 360 TI3200z
Frame: 360 degree Titanium composite, square sweet spot
Shaft: Hi-Modulus Graphite, Med. Flexible
Length: long body 26.5 inches
Tension: Main: 18-28 lbs, Cross: 18-28 lbs
Weight: approx. 83+/- 2 grams (w/o string)
String: Un-strung due to wide range of tension spec.
Shipped with a full size racket cover
Balance point:30.5cm


Specs for 360 Ultimate Titanium Racket
Frame: 360 degree Titanium composite reinforced head, large sweet spot
Shaft: Hi-Modulus Graphite, medium stiff
Length: long body 26.25 inches
Tension: Main: 18-28 lbs, Cross: 18-28 lbs
Weight: approx. 84+/- 2 grams (w/o string)
String: Un-strung due to wide range of tension spec.
Shipped with a full size racket cover
Balance point:30.25cm

Looking at the balance point specs, the Ahead 360 nickel and the 360 Ultimate TItanium seem to be the least head heavy (if I am reading the specs right). The other 2 models are even more head heavy. What is the weight of the AS Ti and what is the balance point? It would seem weird to have such a light racket be so head heavy. How is the stiffness of the racket?

Ron

I think its 290mm , 90g for AS-Ti

Maybe Genji being felt to be "head heavy" is due to the grip is too small? Seems they have 3 sizes in grip, "S", "M" and "L"???

I am looking at various rackets under $70 now and seems like this Genji Ahead racket looks good on paper. Have anyone actually done a full test on it?

Thanks,
Baxter

Originally posted by baxter2
I am looking at various rackets under $70 now and seems like this Genji Ahead racket looks good on paper. Have anyone actually done a full test on it?

Thanks,
Baxter

Now, u have one more choice.

If want to take a shot @ "SOTX", u can contact Winex West Can for detail information on various models.

If u like light and a little bit flexible racket, I suggest SOTX STB5083.