Hi BC, Reading through the forums has left me a bit confused and thus this specific post requesting advise for racket buy. My specs: game: doubles. (club level) shuttle used: mavis 500 (nylon) or yonex AS2 / LiNing AS62 (feather) game level: would say somewhere between intermediate and advanced. game type: good control & defense but weak at smashing. slow smash swing. also feel, I have to put in more effort than others at clears. other issues: mild elbow pain while playing fast doubles backhand drives or fast rallies (age 38) current racket : yonex isometric power (around 50$) want to upgrade to a decent one (200$ budget) among yonex, li ning or victor. (due to better availability locally) please also advise string pairing & starting tension. as per whatever I have read or in brochures: victor bs12L or yonex islash w bg66um strings at 23-24lbs tension should be it. think for my game: even balance, medium flex, 4u weight should click. Please advise. Thanks.
damn, how did I miss this? tk6000. just read review of Paul of Badminton coach uk & browsed a couple of pages of BC thread on it. 4ug5 looks like a winner for my purpose. ok, top of my list for now unless... thanks amleto. also thanks visor; was almost sold on BS12 before the tk6000. I would prefer lighter weight to avoid stress injury. (not getting younger still may get a feel comparison at the shop. please suggest string n tension also if possible for tk6000.
I play with the tk9000 which is a bit stiffer. Also with some other victor rackets and I like ashaway zymax 65 strings on them (there is a new range out now as well) Strings really are a personal preference thing and you should just try some and see what you like. I would start at around 24lb tension and see how it feels.
String ZM66 Fire, 23 lbs for plastic, 25 lbs for feather is a good start. TK6000 may be hard to find though...
