Please Recommend what racket to buy

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  1. Mickey_kst

    Mickey_kst New Member

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    I think my level is intermediate. Right now i am using Arcsaber - 7. But while playing with that racket i don't see any confidence in me. While training if i swing for a couple of minutes, i started to feel fatigue in my upper arms and fore arms where i don't feel like continuing to swing more. I feel really exhausted too. Does it concern with rackets ? I feel like i am not confident and comfortable with the rackets. Right now i am thinking of getting a new racket. I want a racket which have control, power , and the racket must also be light one(but not too light).The rackets in my ideas are Voltric Z Force 2 , Voltric 80 and Nano Ray Z Speed. If i have to buy among those rackets what weight must i buy 4U or 5U. Please Give Suggestions pls. Plus any other recommendation on rackets. (P.S - i will be only using Yonex )
     
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    none of those model u want come in 5u. In 4u i would say its lighter than ur arc7
     
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    As u said if 4U is lighter then arc7 does that mean i have to use more power which can lead to fatigue. any recommendation ? yeah sry about that i mean 3u and 4u pls suggest. i have been thinking for really a long time what to buy :(
     
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    currently using Zspeed .Getting a third piece as a spare as its just so nice for me. For you i would say you could get a Voltric 80 at 4u or a Arcsaber fb at 5u. Both are not that bad at conservation of energy but still provides decent power
     
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    I don't see how going from even-balanced and medium stiff to head-heavy and stiff is going to lessen your fatigue, in my book both of those mean increased fatigue/difficulty of handling. But to each his own I guess, just make sure to try them before you buy or you might get the opposite effect...
     
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    What about Nanoray 900, this is the racket popular for fast double play, won't cause sore arm after lots of smashing but still got decent power, great control and defense.
     
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    Maybe u can try out the jetspeed 10.it has 4u n 5u and its like a lighter version of z force.
     
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    I think that any stiff racket will gain your problem. If it's head heavy, too it will gain your problem by factor 9000. I think you should work on your technique, try other rackets from mates and lower your tension next time first before the racket is the culprit. FME the Arc 7 is an easy to use allround racket which will suit alot of players.
    Don't go for anything lighter than 4U. Dismiss the Voltrics exclude 60 and 70, forget the Z speed and any Nanoray will do more harm than help. IMO your racket is a good choice. Maybe the combination of tension/technique is the culprit. Some weight training to be in a fitter mood is always good.
     
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    As far as I'm aware, the Arc 7 is a medium flex and a balanced racket. If you are fatigued after a couple of minutes swinging the racket or rallying.Then I believe that this is most likely be down to your technique and/or fitness to blame rather than the racket.

    I would advise you to stick with your current racket and get some coaching. I often see players buying new rackets in hope that it would help progress their game and improve their play, but end up being more disappointed with their investment; where the money would better be spent on a coach.

    But if you are certain that the racket is holding you back then I would suggest the Karakal BN-60 or the Yonex Nanoray 900.
     
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    Why dont u try yonex arcsaber fb,arcsaber fb is the lightest yonex racket but u have to be aware when u play double with this racket because when u clash for the first time also it will broke,,,
     
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    Just my two cents:
    I found the Flash Boost very difficult to generate power on; it was easy at the net, and was a dream for kills, but it feels like using half a racket. The head doesn't feel like it's there. I found it difficult to perform good clears with the racket, often finding myself short and forced into defence. As such I did not buy the racket.

    Some questions for you:
    What string are you using, at what tension, and how old is the string?
    What shuttles are you using, and what speed?

    I find that some rackets feel terrible with loose string (ZF2, N50 III), but find some rackets are more playable with looser strings (ZSpeed, Voltric 0).

    I also find plastic shuttles require a much harder hit to produce a satisfying shot.

    It might be worth exploring your string and shuttle choice before your racket choice.

    As someone that has owned and used both the ZF2 and Z-Speed, if you find your current racket fatigues you, you will have substantially more issues with those rackets. The Z-Speed is very tiring to use in general from my experience, and the ZF2 feels like it's pulling you along for the ride as you hit.
     
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    Im using
    Racket : ZF2
    String : BG80 power
    Stringing Tension : 27
    Shuttle : Protech (World class)
     
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    That was for the original poster having issues with fatigue ;)
     
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    Most of the cases is due to techniques or skill, small percentage due to racket unless ur racket is really lousy or wooden
     
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    In few occasions my frens or team mate complaint their racket no good, what i suggested was let's exchange racket and play, then they witnessed their defeat by me using their oen racket, since then they live happily with their rackets, hee hee
     
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    Never buy a racket without trying it on court by yourself. I made that mistake recently with Yonex VT70 e-tune. Now I will test Victor JetSpeed series, before buying them.
     
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    I wish i could test a racket before buying but how can i test a racket in the court before buying ;3 i have to go and by at a retailer. Plus, they are unstring before you buy. That's why
     
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    Some shops have "test" rackets just to try before buying, clubs as well. You need to find them and ask for it.
     

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