Yonex ArcSaber Flash Boost ( ARC FB )

**cschun86** · 03-18-2013, 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by Matt

@cschun86 Did you mean even balance? I don't think you mean headlight because Arcsabers is designed to be even balance.

Well... How I classify head weight is base on below:

RKEP Pro6000/Pro9000 (BP 297mm/299mm) --> Head heavy
Ryoga Tenbu (BP 296mm) --> Even Balance
Arc-FB (BP >300mm) --> Head light

It is obvious here I just rate them according to how I feel.
Arc-FB racket head itself doesn't bring much momentum and easier to flick/change direction after smash. I think it is not related to the overall racket weight but where the weight is placed. (at the head portion or shaft or handle)

**vajrasattva** · 03-18-2013, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by cschun86

Yea, will considering to lower to 23lbs or 24lbs as my usual tension is 25lbs.
Anyhow, the shaft isn't that repulsive compare to Tenbu does turn me down a bit.
Restring will cost me another $40 >.<"

its hard to compare to the ryoga series of gosen, because all their ryoga racquets have very high repulsion.. even the issen feels like a stiff version of the armortec 900T...

**cschun86** · 03-19-2013, 12:07 AM

Originally Posted by Matt

@cschun86 Did you mean even balance? I don't think you mean headlight because Arcsabers is designed to be even balance.

I mean head light based on my feeling.
RKEP Pro6000/9000 (297/298mm BP)--> head heavy
Ryoga Tenbu (295mm BP) --> Even Balance
Arc-FB (>300mm BP) --> Head Light

It is not about overall weight, it is how much swing weight that it carries that come out above comparison.

Originally Posted by vajrasattva

its hard to compare to the ryoga series of gosen, because all their ryoga racquets have very high repulsion.. even the issen feels like a stiff version of the armortec 900T...

Issen actually is +2 stiffness compare to Tenbu +3 stiffness.
But Arc-FB feels like +4/+5 stiffness to me...
However, will lowering down the tension and try tomorrow.

**Sgt_Strider** · 03-19-2013, 04:59 AM

Originally Posted by cobalt

@cschun86 wow! BG66um at 26 lbs on this racquet will certainly make your wrist work harder! Do you think a lower tension (2 lbs) would help?

You mean -2lbs?

**Sgt_Strider** · 03-19-2013, 05:03 AM

Which grip size is ideal to get? G4, G5, or G6 with this racket?

**Licin** · 03-19-2013, 05:20 AM

Originally Posted by Sgt_Strider

Which grip size is ideal to get? G4, G5, or G6 with this racket?

It depends on which one is suitable for your palm.

**Rob3rt** · 03-19-2013, 10:11 AM

After several more training sessions I really have to say: I f*cking love this racket! It's just so awesome for my playing style!
I felt like LCW in this video when defending smashes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArazfUmdEhk

**Rahul.** · 03-19-2013, 11:31 AM

After reading all the reviews I had to order one! Arrived today, UK code G4 NGB 98 at 28lbs.

Can't wait to try it. Feels nice and stiff and fairly sturdy too, given its low weight. Love the colour and look of the racket too.

Mine feels head heavy balance (happy with that) and now with an RKEP wet grip over the original the total weight is 79G ( is that about right?)

Should be good to compare this to my Victor Lightfighter 7400, which with an overgrip weighs 78g.

**dbswansea** · 03-19-2013, 11:35 AM

Those pics are almost pornographic

**speedyambarish** · 03-19-2013, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by Rahul.

After reading all the reviews I had to order one! Arrived today, UK code G4 NGB 98 at 28lbs.

Can't wait to try it. Feels nice and stiff and fairly sturdy too, given its low weight. Love the colour and look of the racket too.

Mine feels head heavy balance (happy with that) and now with an RKEP wet grip over the original the total weight is 79G ( is that about right?)

Should be good to compare this to my Victor Lightfighter 7400, which with an overgrip weighs 78g.

Nice colour coordination with the grip there

***cobalt*** · 03-19-2013, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by Sgt_Strider

You mean -2lbs?

Yes sir, Sgt. !

**mensa0106** · 03-20-2013, 08:52 AM

going to get one for myself soon

**paulstewart64** · 03-20-2013, 09:10 AM

I'll be testing in two-three weeks

Paul
www.badminton-coach.co.uk

**ucantseeme** · 03-20-2013, 10:09 AM

Yesterday and at the YGO I hold it in my hands. Very light and a bit head heavy. For me not a must have. I don't prefer such light rackets and don't find such less weight necessary for my game. Some player would be glad to get such a light racket from Yonex.

**Matt** · 03-20-2013, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by cschun86

I mean head light based on my feeling.
RKEP Pro6000/9000 (297/298mm BP)--> head heavy
Ryoga Tenbu (295mm BP) --> Even Balance
Arc-FB (>300mm BP) --> Head Light

It is not about overall weight, it is how much swing weight that it carries that come out above comparison.

Gotcha, I was not sure which you were going by when I mentioned it.

Since I haven't kept up with the BPs, hows the BP for the Arcsaber FB in comparison with Arcsaber 7?

**visor** · 03-20-2013, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by Matt

Gotcha, I was not sure which you were going by when I mentioned it.

Since I haven't kept up with the BPs, hows the BP for the Arcsaber FB in comparison with Arcsaber 7?

Would you believe if i said FB bp is higher than any of the Arcsabers?