Advice needed

**maartendq** · 10-13-2012, 09:36 AM

Hi,

I just started playing again after 6 years (I played for 4 years before) and I'm looking for a new racket. I have a slightly attacking gamestyle and I'm a bit in doubt on what racket to buy. I have these rackets in mind:

- Voltric 9
- Voltric 60 (Is it worth paying 20 euro's more for the VT70?)
- arc saber 5dx (Is it worth paying 20 euro's more for ARC8DX, ARCZ or ARC10?)

Does a head-heavy racket like VT have a large impact on your defense? I know it's mostly personal taste, but any advice or experiences with these rackets are welcome.
Thanks in advance!

M

**phili** · 10-13-2012, 09:39 AM

What racket do you play with at the moment? I know it is tempting to buy a new racket but if you have a decent racket there is no need to buy a new one.

**maartendq** · 10-13-2012, 09:52 AM

Atm I play with my 9 year old Carlton airblade 500, but it's in need for replacement

**demolidor** · 10-13-2012, 01:07 PM

5DX or VT70 might be something for you out of those listed ...

**dffhkhksg** · 10-13-2012, 01:31 PM

What kind of racket is the Airblade 500? (Head heavy, 4u etc.)

What don't you like about it and what is your favourite aspect of it?

**maxout** · 10-13-2012, 06:45 PM

Try Voltric 7, maybe just nice for you - nearly an all-rounder (slight head heavy) - easier to use than VT5 or VT9

**Shinichi** · 10-13-2012, 07:46 PM

why dont you try your friend's racket first and see how it goes.

**maartendq** · 10-15-2012, 03:08 PM

Since I just started playing again for 2 weeks, I can't really compare with other people, I have no idea what they're playing with. I think I'll just had for a shop, get a feel on the rackets there and try to make the best pick

**Shinichi** · 10-16-2012, 03:44 AM

For a start, try to get an even balance racket.

**stevenjoywell** · 10-16-2012, 09:45 AM

yeah , i agree it, Try Voltric 7, maybe just nice for you - nearly an all-rounder easier to use than VT5 or VT9.

**Shinichi** · 10-16-2012, 07:34 PM

For budget get the Vt5. I simply feel that it not worth the extra $ and spec to go for Vt7

**maxout** · 10-16-2012, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by Shinichi

For budget get the Vt5. I simply feel that it not worth the extra $ and spec to go for Vt7

Errr ... it is not just the extra $ and specs, VT7 actually swings easier and faster (for me at least) than VT5 and VT9 and less head-heavy ....

**maartendq** · 10-24-2012, 05:39 AM

I've bought an arcsaber 009DX, because I chose the arcsaber range above the voltric and wanted to try the "midrange" of arcsaber. Played my first game yesterday and I must say I got used to it pretty quickly. Still some work on the defense, but my smashes came through pretty wel.
Anyways, thx for all the reactions