I going to buy a new racket soon next week, I was thinking of getting Arcsaber 11 or voltric z force 2 or Nanoray Z Speed. I am a single player, I love to have a racket that can smash, defend, good around net area, drop shot, and high clear. So which racket can do all the stuff I mention, I know voltric good for smash but defend is a problem. I haven't tried Arcsaber 11 yet, so I doono but I did tried Arcsaber 10 and smash felt weak, I Tried nanoray z speed from a friend but did not like because it has no control at all. So now I am confused any suggestion guys? THanks
I use Arcsaber 11 for singles myself, I also have the Z Speed and although it is nice, I favour my Arcsaber 11 over it, just overall brilliant in all areas from the baseline, to smashes, clears, lifts, and defence is sharp. At the net also, it manoeuvres well . I've not owned a ZF2 so cannot comment on that. Kindest regards, -Ajay- Quote of the Day Computers are useless. They can only give you answers.
I've not used the Z Speed, but I've heard numb shots as a pretty common complaint rather than a lack of control. That said, if you don't like the racket, don't buy it. Be aware that both the Arcsaber 11 and the Z Force II are quite stiff racquets. I don't know your playstyle well enough to comment on it, but be aware that changing from a high flex racquet to a stiff racquet can effect your play. Also be aware that the Z Force II is head heavy - if you're not used to head heavy racquets, that's another factor that will require adjustment. Another note is that the Z Force II uses the small head, meaning you have a smaller sweet spot to hit. Another adjustment factor. I changed from an Arcsaber 9 (medium flex, 'normal' size/shape racquet) to a ZF2. The first week I used it, the head was very heavy for me, and was fatiguing. It has also required patience to bring my speed up with the racquet, and it's still a work in progress in that front. The racket is punishing if you miss hit. This said I'm not dissatisfied with the ZF2. I was aware I'd need adjusting when I changed so many factors in my game. The racket itself performs spectacularly. Even as just an intermediate player, I was able to get a backhand singles full cross court clear (corner to corner). If you can, try the rackets out first.
If you're looking for an all rounder, you should try the Arc11 and the Z-Speed. The Nanoray Z-Speed is a very interesting racket: It's very head-heavy for a Nanoray and can generate a lot of power, whilst being very fast in defense. For me it would be the perfect racket, if the feel wasn't that horrible (dampened; no feedback). But thats a matter of taste, so you actually might like it.
Well I am strong enough to use ZFII I can play at 30lb no problem, the things is I am not very tall, so I don't smash often, but my friend who is tall keep smashing and this racket is not that good is defense that why, so which racket u think suit me in this situation.
But I also like to attack, so which one better arc 11 or z speed. also I have LD N90 racket I very happy with defend and everything, although is head heavy but the head frame is big and easy to defend with it, should I just stay with N90 or switch to another racket, I love N90 so much, but I feel like I am not up to date because my friend all have the latest racket, while mine is old 2009 racket that why.
I've had the 3U version of Z-Speed and Arc11 and I could swing the Z-Speed faster. If you hold it in your hand, it feels quite heavy but when you swing it... It's unbelievably fast.
I see what about backhand clear and backhand defend is z speed good at those compared to arc saber 11? since u said it swing fast, but does it has power to clear backhand clear?
I didn't really play many games with the Arc11... Backhand clears and defense is pretty easy with the Z-Speed...
Can't really comment on consistency, didn't use them for very long. But the Z-Speed is less forgiving, if you don't hit the sweet spot.
Yes it does! Even smaller than the head of a Z-Force 2! In comparsion to an Arc11 the head is smaller due to the longer shaft and noticeably smaller on the bottom half of the sides! Length should be the same! But IMO swing is very different! Z-Speed is more satisfying in smash and clear department. But Arc11 gives more feel in drops and at the net!
