What the title says. Which one is better and don't say it depends on how you play. I play both doubles and singles. I'm looking for a racquet with good smash power. I can do drop shots easily and net play. Which one is better overall? And if you can recommend a Victor badminton raquet that is cheaper and better than both, then please do.
I'd recommend a BS10 or 12 because both produce great shots but I'm not sure if they're cheaper. I love the BS 12 because it gave me much stronger smashes than when I was using a nanospeed (not 9900).
The Photon XL superlight racket is quite stiff and VERY light. 75grams. Price is about the same though and thats the current racket I use nowadays. I've fallen in love with the photon racket and does not take much time to get used to
http://www.synergybadminton.com/collections/racquets-blackknight/products/blackknight-photon-xl-pcv its actually a really popular BK racket and I've seen plenty of people with it at clubs and tournaments. It is extremely light (75g), stiff racket, and balanced towards the head. The racket is also longer than your average racket (like .5cm taller). I personally, am very satisfied with this racket and now own two of the exact same rackets. I believe there are other websites that are cheaper than synergy but I'm too lazy to actually find them haha
seems like you like stiff rackets... the victor sw35 would be cheaper and would be a very good alternative to look into... kinda in between the vt80 and ns9900 in terms of speed and power
I have a 4U version, which I find it easy to defend but I am not sure about a 3U. The Tri-Voltage System really helps with agility.
Frame shaft - NS9900(very stiff), VT80(stiff) - both offer good repulsion weight - NS9900 (light-head), VT80 (heavy head) - can't compare Based on the physical attributes of both rackets: 1) NS9900 is a defensive racket 2) VT80 is an offensive racket 3) NS9900 is a better drop smash racket 4) VT80 is a better smashing racket 5) VT80 is a better net-play racket Most beginner would prefer NS9900 as it is more easily to wield. The VT80 is more suitable for single... if you like all-rounder then use Victor MX80.
If you like playing singles & doubles, then choose MX80..For the time being, you need to buy 1 racket instead of two. However 4U VT 80 could also work in Singles & as well as in Doubles..
If you want good smash power get something more headheavy, not the ns9900. Despite all kinds of claims it simply doesnt have that meaty forgiving power of a headheavy racket. If it really smashed as well as a headheavy racket nobody would use headheavy rackets. Yes if you get in perfect position and do a nicely timed smash like when testing a racket it will go somewhat fast, but how often do you really get that chance in a game? The light racket head also slows down more and shakes like its made of tinfoil. Its definitely powerful for a headlight (in a kinda wierd repulsive way), but it simply cant beat a proper headheavy racket, esp when out of position. Maybe something in between? 4u VT80, arc10, bs10, arc8dx? Im not sure the NS9900 is a particularly good beginners racket. Its just too light/stiff/vibraty for beginners. Clearing will be a nightmare. Probably a flexy midbalanced racket is better.
That kinda helped. But I'm not a beginner. I'm an advanced player with powerful smashes. Would you reccommend an armortec 700?
I would recommend AT700 1st gen, if you could still find it, of course. Li Ning N90, if you want something other than Yonex. Last but not least, Yonex VTZF.
