Hei anyone of you guys tried ashaway viper XT700 or XT2000 before? kinda interested but dont know which to get.some advise or review will help alot.thx
The xt700 is a good racket, its mid to head heavy balance and medium stiff shaft. It looks good with the orange on the frame. It's got good power and quite easy to use. I have also had the xt900 which was stiffer and more head heavy, the xt900 is an older racket so it may be cheaper. I haven't tried the xt2000.
I don't think the XT2000 which you refer to actually exists. I think you might be meaning the XT1200. It is Ashaway's newest and flagship racket. It uses HEX technology which I believe is very similar to Victor's Bravesword frames.
I'll do my best. I'm not playing much at the moment and of course I'll need to get it restrung first. Having said that, it feels very nice in my hand. Not too heavy and not too light. It's more of a balanced racket compared to the XT900 which I used to own. I'm not especially keen on head-heavy rackets. Build quality is excellent as you would expect from Ashaway. Max tension is 26lbs but I doubt I'll ever go that high. My preferred tension is 24lbs.
I've seen it being sold locally...im from malaysia btw but cant seem to find it on ashaway sites over at Uk or USA.somehow i think XT2000 might be an asian market exclusive? You can even see it being promoted on ashaway UAE facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=218003928258406&story_fbid=539722616086534
You're correct, it does exist. My mistake. I don't think this racket is available in the UK however. It looks pretty cool. Forgive my ignorance but what does KJ stand from?
The funny thing is XT1200 is available locally...at the moment im more less going for the XT700....I'll decide once im at the store.might as well check out XT1500 and XT2000 while im there. KJ = kajang.....thats the town im from
@ biribiri77, I played with my XT 700 last night for the for the first time. I only played with it for about an hour but my initial thoughts towards it were very positive. However, I feel I will be better-off placed to give a more in-depth review once I get it back from the stringers tomorrow night. I don't feel stock strings do a brand new racket any justice, so I get them replaced whenever I purchase a new racket; in this case BG65ti.
. Im from malaysia and have the same problem here but luckily i managed to get hold of Viper XT700 just a few days ago.will be posting up the pictures soon. Somehow i think XT1200 is only meant for Europe/USA market.Just like how XT1500 and XT2000 is available locally but arent available over in Europe/USA
Just had it strung with Ashaway Zymax62 25lbs. Have not really had the chnace to really test it out yet but the initial feel is pretty much positive.feel solid
Can anyone give a review on the Viper XT1200 and any comparisons to Bravesword LYD? Thinking of getting this myself