RKEP PRO6000 PRO9000 badminton racket

**Maklike Tier** · 03-19-2012, 05:30 AM

Here's an idea.....

Eric, do you think that adding Titanium mesh to the 6000 and adding weight at 12 o'clock to bring it up to a BP of 300 would be something worth trying?

I'm thinking trying to push the Sword platform into the realm of the 'slightly head-heavy', but doing something to improve it's torsional stiffness to make sure it doesn't become too noodly.

**a|extan** · 03-19-2012, 05:31 AM

wow..

so many pro 9000 racket

good for u.

too bad...for me..

**istringforyou** · 03-19-2012, 05:33 AM

Originally Posted by Maklike Tier

Here's an idea.....

Eric, do you think that adding Titanium mesh to the 6000 and adding weight at 12 o'clock to bring it up to a BP of 300 would be something worth trying?

Actually a strung 295mm Pro6000 with its original grip removed and adding your own grip can produce a 300mm BP racket.

**Nauroa** · 03-19-2012, 06:37 AM

Originally Posted by Maklike Tier

The current model BS11 is super flexy, the older model isn't.

As far as I can ascertain, the pro6000 is basically an old spec BS11.

Personally I have a hard time judging if it feels more like the BS09 or BS11 stiffness.

**istringforyou** · 03-19-2012, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by Nauroa

Personally I have a hard time judging if it feels more like the BS09 or BS11 stiffness.

Yes i have that problem too. I guess it has something to do with the different specs of BS11 in different countries. Nonetheless no denying that Pro6000 is a piece of quality product that stands out on its own and not living in any other rackets' shadows.

**a|extan** · 03-19-2012, 09:49 AM

duno yet...

pro 6000 is good... i personnally..like pro 9000 beta..

maybe its just only my kind of play....

**soulless** · 03-19-2012, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by Nauroa

Just got my last batch of RKEP rackets.

Think I'm good for a while now.

Attachment 118730
Green ones are 87g/292mm (Singles)
Blue ones are 85g/290mm (Doubles)

Oh they are pretty, I thought you said you were only going to get one in green paint. But seriously, what are you going to do with 7 of the same rackets?

A random thought, I think RKEP should lengthen the over grips so I can wrap over the cone and end up at the shaft, like some of the pro players in doubles.

**visor** · 03-19-2012, 10:06 PM

^^ You may want to email Eric at RKEP to see if he's got any extra long G09L's leftover. He used to sell them but I don't see it on his eBay site anymore.

**Nauroa** · 03-20-2012, 04:11 AM

Originally Posted by soulless

But seriously, what are you going to do with 7 of the same rackets?

Hehe, that's a good question.

It's actually a whole series of things that made go heavy on the RKEP PRO 9000.

- I've made it my go-to racket.
- I've tried a lot of rackets over a short period of time since I took up badminton again and the PRO 9K has been the one that has offered me the best all-round performance.
- The fact that you can customize the specs for you liking makes it feel like two different rackets even though they are both named PRO 9K.
- I'm playing team matches for a club so when we are out playing I'd like to have at least one backup of each spec should the string or racket break.
- The coaches/teammates at the club started getting a little annoyed with me trying out new rackets every week, making me never play at my best because I was always adjusting to a new racket...
- And lastly, Eric has been very kind and given me some great offers on these rackets allowing me to get that many for a very reasonable price.

I'm not saying it isn't overkill but at least I don't have to go look for another racket for a very long time. Something my coaches/teammates and wallet will probably be thankful for.

**moomoo** · 03-20-2012, 04:53 AM

Originally Posted by visor

^^ what specs did you get?

oh, i took your lead and ordered an 85g 295mm bp pro9000

and its definitely stiffer than my BS09

**Squash Eric** · 03-20-2012, 05:01 AM

yes
we still got G09L in stock but not many -- ask me if you need some
will launch this model grip again on e-Bay in 2 month

**a|extan** · 03-20-2012, 09:13 AM

too bad... i have too many racket.... n no enuf funds to get pro 9000

**istringforyou** · 03-22-2012, 01:52 AM

Originally Posted by alana07

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**alana07** · 03-22-2012, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by istringforyou

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**burger** · 03-23-2012, 06:51 AM

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**llpjlau** · 03-23-2012, 10:36 AM

Squash Eric, any chance RKEP will release a 305 or 310+mm head heavy racket?
I personally would love to try a
VERY head heavy racket + mid-stiff/mid-flex shaft + lightweight around 85-87g