can any1 intro me any of the rackets which meet the criteria above? may not need to be a popular brand. but hopefully can get in in Singapore with around S$80.
karakal SL-70 THE LIGHTEST BADMINTON FRAME IN THE WORLD SLTi-80 Super Hi-Modulus Graphite and Titanium with high strength head loop SLTI 90 90% Superlight Hi-Modulus Graphite 10% Titanium Ti-75 Hi-Modulus Graphite and Titanium, high strength head loop TTi-85 Hi-Modulus Graphite and Titanium, high strength head loop but not for S80 or take any 4U racket and cut 2 inch off the handle
Might want to consider Black Knight's 2008QC. The racquet is 79g (5U), and has decent power (mostly because it can get a very fast swing speed). Don't know whether you can get that from Singapore though. -Rick
I think the Prince TT Warrior is also 79g. My friend has one and he says its light and powerful. Check it out
the sl-70 is not a bad racket. its quite manuverable because if its weight and it does produce decent amount of power.
One thing to watch out for with the Karakal racquets is that although the Karakal racquets are standard length (66cm, I think), they have an extra short handle. If you're used to gripping your racquet at different places, it'll take some time to get used to it. -Rick
Strange , since he needs 5U rackets, why didn;t anyone mentioned ashaway rackets? Most of their rackets are very light, i know one that is 75 g. If u really want light rackets, ashaway should suit you.
I would think lighter rackets are known more to be flexible rather than stiff for Yonex anyway, is this the case for other brands? Generally the stiffer the racket the more it weighs and if a light racket was stiff would it not be more prone to breakage?
mmm...this is a bit obvious, but why don't you go to racquet shops and try them out? Unless your doing mail order or internet order, where u can't touch the racquets.....
Because the shop which i usually goes onli sells yonex and proace and apacs and gosen. and oso limited models. so i never really get to touch other rackets. anyway, i also need to know where to buy karakal and those other rare names.. and also, karakal SL70 is too expensive. it cost around $170?
ah....you didn't say that before...never minds....i've used SOTX and Winex, both these should be cheaper than Yonex, and sell some light models. I've not had any durability problems with these two, so give them a look if u can.
Thanks for all ur comments. but i tink i will still stick to ProAce Sweetspot 2000(5U) for a while more... i have ordered it. and probably will get another racket in near future as a spare 1. karakal seems good. probably will get it if i got enough money... sintec rackets spoils easily don't they? i saw 2 new sintec rackets(less than 2 months) crack when jus hit lightly and when the string broke, it folds & crack. so i kind of.. dun feel safe buying it. Btw, i am a big sized guy trained mostly in singles. but i like light rackets as it gives me more control and power. i feel that heavy rackets(even muscle power) don't give me as much power as light 1.
OMG!!! Now they tell me cannot find my proace sweetspot! i guess i have to find others already... other then sintec, is there any other light and good rackets under $100? pls help. thanks.
Proace sweetspot 2000... is that the newest series of sweetspot? The last series i know (if not mistaken) is sweetspot 800/900. I've tried before and just don't like these series. If u prefer light racket at low price, i think u should try proace ti dream. I've been using this racket for about 2-3 years (as i remember) and it's the lightest racket i've ever had. The price in Indonesia is about 500,000 rupiah (US$50). FYI, even this racket is very light, i never had problem to do clear, lift, crosscourt, netting, drive, etc. Only smash shot is weaker.
