I'm an intermediate player, single, loves to smash, and probably play 3 times a week. Which racket would you recommend between these: AT 900T, NS 9900, NS990, NS850, VT70, VT80?
suggest u check this chart to know which racket falls on which type u need to know what u want to get the correct 1 for u
I did get a chance to look at that, but was wondering what others thought...So far I've narrowed it down to VT 70 or AT 900P/T..
I think he better try out the VT 70 and VT 80 himself. The VT 80 can be too head heavy for some people.
seriously...u must know what best for u ...... what others like or suitable for them..may not be for u... cos...only u know how u like to play... beside that..u may have other consideration such as budget or etc...
Personally, if you're an intermediate player who plays singles, VT 80 is way too head heavy :S. Lots of advanced people have trouble with it at first and it takes like a week of playing to harness the power. VT 70 is decent but if you have a budget problem, AT 900 P/T is the perfect choice. I used AT 900 T and it worked so well in singles. Head heavy for offensive and it has more speed and control than the AT 900 P. Just my 2 cents ^^ if you don't need that little extra bit of control, go for AT 900 P
Hi Just a matter of interest while reading this thread hope you experience players can share Yonex AT 900 tech - why is it more speed and control than the AT 900 Power? My son has recently tried the AT900power playing single and double He was using the APACS 9900 power and seems to be doing okay He seems to like the AT 900 power but I am not sure whether it is the name that convience him or actually the racket make the different I would like to know more between the two (AT 900 power & Tech)to help me get a suitable racket for him (maybe a pair - if not too expensive since he will be in tournament and he does break string) I have also been told to consider the RSL X5 gold, APACS lethal 9, Slayer 99 He does not like the APACS lethal 100 and the APACS tantrum 300 Any other suggestions will be appreciated too As for the yonex chart published here, How do I use it? I am a little confuse how to use the "Hold" & "Repulsion" I can understand the Head heavy and Head light to identify which racket has what type of balance Does the tension of the strings and the strings matter? Any help will be much appreciated thanks
try to test them in person at local club... you'll know which one you like better. even 900P is different from 900T~ all three are good, just have to find one that suits best for you~
Hi Airey, Are yu answering my queries? or refering to something else? Which 3 are good do you mean AT900 power, At 900 tech and?? can anyone else shed some light too? thank you
AT900P is box frame, AT900T is slim/aerodynamic frame. It refers to the stiffness of the shaft, hold is flexible and repulsion is stiff. Yes, its more important than the racket itself IMO. You can get a wrong type of racket but with the right string/tension it feels a lot better, OTOH you can get all the right rackets but a bad string/tension will ruin them all.
Yoppy Thank you. that is most helpful. Could I also clarify: does box frame mean steady head when swing and hit shuttle? and Slim/aerodynamic frame mean can swing faster? So "hold" is more flexible on the shaft so should be good for players who do not generate the power than self and "Repulsion " is stiff so those with quick swing will generally get goodcontrol too? so AT 900p is head heavy and flexible shaft where as AT 900 tech is head heavy but stiffer shaft in your Opionion, what string and at what tension the AT900p and AT900tech should use? could you advise what tension will give what for the player Thanks Anyone know what is the RSL x5 gold, APACs nano 9900 power construction spec( eg box frame or what?)
Hold and repulsion doesn't refer to the shaft it refers to the frame afaik/iirc/ we sorta established(?) ... perhaps possible within a range in combo with the shaft stiffness for chart position (but I don't think you will find many saying T is stiffer than P) @ Skanbuzz: you should've probably started your own thread (at least you could also mention how old your son is so it would also become easier to tell whether he simply wants a Yonex since the specs are quite different)
