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Framerate
02-24-2003, 08:33 AM
I´ve got a TI-10 Long and think of buying a normal Ti-10. Is there a problem to use rackets with different length or should I stick with "long" rackets?

What do you generally think about the "long" versions?
What do the proffessionals use?
Does most Yonex rackets exist in both normal and long versions?

A lot of questions! :D
gengar
02-24-2003, 08:58 AM
i'm using both standard n long racket n i cant really feel the difference!
juz stick to the 1 ur most comfortable with.
cybertrio
02-24-2003, 10:06 AM
Originally posted by Framerate
I´ve got a TI-10 Long and think of buying a normal Ti-10. Is there a problem to use rackets with different length or should I stick with "long" rackets?

What do you generally think about the "long" versions?
What do the proffessionals use?
Does most Yonex rackets exist in both normal and long versions?

A lot of questions! :D

I've tried the Ti-10 Long before, personal point of view i felt that my smashing is more effective. Also with long racquet, taking drop shot is easier.
LazyBuddy
02-24-2003, 01:31 PM
Most of my rackets are normal length, besides Winex MM90. It will generally take me a while (20-30 min of warm up + 1, 2 games) to switch between these 2 types, due to the problem of different "sweet spot". However, it will vary base on different ppl.

To me, the advantage for long racket is more coverage / longer reach. Very good for me to defend the "corner drops" in front of the net. The major disadvantage is, longer shaft will make "body shot" harder to be returned.
JChen99
02-24-2003, 01:45 PM
Dont really matter for me, since I grip all the way up to the cone!
I guess the only difference would be that extra cm that makes the handle weigh more
LazyBuddy
02-24-2003, 03:03 PM
Originally posted by JChen99

I guess the only difference would be that extra cm that makes the handle weigh more

What do u mean? I thought the extra 1cm is the shaft, not the handle.
Yodums
02-24-2003, 09:38 PM
Originally posted by LazyBuddy
What do u mean? I thought the extra 1cm is the shaft, not the handle.

I was told what JChen does all you do is choke up on the grip so it'd be like defending with your other racquets. Although it is on the shaft, if you move your hand up it will reduce the lenght of the shaft from your fingers to the frame.
JChen99
02-24-2003, 09:53 PM
LB, I dunno about other brands, but comparing the MP55 (short) with my Ti-10s and MP100, it is definately the handle that is longer