In the yonex catalog, there are two types of raquets: singles and doubles raquet. Singles AT 700 MP100 etc. Doubles AT 800 AT 500 etc. So, which types of raquets are easier to control drops shots from the rear? i know some of u'll say 'it's all personal preference', but i can't use every raquet to test which one is the best for me, so i'll need to hear from u guys!
Please understand that there is no "best racquet". It's like asking somebody "what is my favourite food", and then actually going by what they answer. Neither is there such a thing as "doubles racquet" or "singles racquet", it's just marketing talk. Just buy any decent racquet, like the ones you mentioned, and play with it for two or three months and then THAT will be the best racquet for you.
1. It's the player to perform the strokes, not the racket. 2. Of course, none of us can try out all the rackets. If possible, borrow rackets from friends, demo rackets in clubs, try rackets in pro shops... Try all the possible ways to test out several kinda, and make ur selection within ur "already known" choices. Basically, within 5-10 rackets, u can easily make a selection, no need to try out all rackets in the world in order to go for the "best of the best" deals.
The best control lies not with the racket..but with the skill of the person. My shots with a Cab 7000 are as good as those with a Ti 10. Think about it
As a real example of personal preference, Many say to gain control you should go for a more head light racket, more flexible, etc... But I usually use stiff, head heavy rackets, and find i get good control from these, as my swing is a swing (the angular velocity of the racket makes it smoother.) When I use a light, flexible, head light racket I find mysef using an awkward motion, and have no control as I mistime it, and the feel of the racket flexing makes my attack and drops wayward to say the least. Some other people I know find head havy rackets hard to maneuvre and swing, so end up having no control either. At the end of the day, if you want to hear from us, then this is what we are likely to say, because it is the truth. Personal preference.
It is personal preference...when you are starting out. But I find that...nowadays..i can use either head heavy or head light racket. Timing issues are non-existent for me because I've used both types. It was hard to use head light at first..but then it gets easier over time..and i've mastered it. Head heavy seems to be easier to use at first. But it's not relevant any more.
k fine, i do very agree my question was too broad. So then here's my question. when i use at 500, i find it very hard to drop since it gives too much repulsion, and i can't really drag the shuttle to where i wanna drop. so my question, from ur experiernce, which raquet gives a soft feeling for drops? when i used at 500 with the yonex super grap, i found drops were easier to do. However, after i gripped it with a thinner grip, i found that i could feel too much repulsion? do grips actually affect control too?
Many other factors besides the racket itself (stiffness, headheaviness, length, etc): 1. Grip size 2. String 3. Tension 4. Most important - skill Even say we list all the possible factors, there's still preference, as all are based on preference.
Just use a less repulsive string..BG65 at 24 lbs won't produce much repulsion. Grips generally don't affect me..as I've become adaptable. However...I always use a thick absorbent grip...I sweat a lot..now that it is summer. Even if I have no grip I'll still do the shot..but i'll end up wiping my hand on my shirt a lot. You'll have to decide for yourself if it affects you. Everything is subjective.
btw i'm using bg 65 at around 23 lbs, but i find those factory-stringed racquests more adaptable for drops. so which tension should i use?
High tension give me more control and I used to 27~25 lbs with bg-65. But I think the skill is more important, you can't only rely on the equipment.........
Factory tension is probably 19/20lbs. Right now..I'm also using factory-strung Cab 7000 very successfully But I do prefer higher tension (had 23lbs on Ti 7 before it broke, 22lbs on MP77)..but my Cab 7000 is warped so badly, I can't restring it.
is this thread about racquets? Perhaps it should stay on racquets!! For questions on string tensions, there are many, many other posts on the topic. Go to FAQ section
I remember asking someone long time ago about rackets for singles and doubles and the answer is generally one should choose heavier racket for singles for the long clears and ligher racket for doubles for the quick rallies and fast shots. One should experiment with light and heavy rackets to know the difference in power and control and thus making the choice of rackets obvious for singles or doubles.
Moderator's tension at 40 lbs! We're only discussing control. String tension is more important than the racket itself, in my opinion, but skill still rules over tension. But if stating an opinion here is wrong here, do point it out. If you want me to start a thread...you ought to know that the original poster might not see it as important. It simply disturbs the flow of discussion. It's like...I have to post a link here to the new thread that I just start. And I will have to do a search for a thread before posting. It consumes more time than I have patience for. Perhaps I am out of patience for this discussion board, and so will stop posting? Also...you'll have to realize, you are being too hard on us. As many times as you claim of ppl being off-topic, you will discover, it's inevitable that some ppl(including myself) will not learn. Sure it is great to have everything cut up into different threads, but how do you want to define a discussion forum? Do you want to make as many stickies as you can..or do you want ppl discussing topics? I believed that a happy-medium existed before; but now it is gone. Please, calm down, I think your tension is too high; I might have to switch "rackets"(ie: places to discuss) otherwise. Whether you make me or I leave myself.....it no longer matters. Having a searchable knowledge base is great, but having ppl discuss things is even better, if the medium is a discussion board, not an encyclopedia. Perhaps kwun should start on another website...dedicated to badminton FAQs, of ideas posted here, with proper citation. I think that the FAQs just aren't attractive to read in a forum. But it's not my website, but I will say this: the only reason ppl are here is to discuss, not to use the "search" function. Take away this privilege and you have a truly mute community. Time to go back to slashdot.org; I love how posts are moderated there.
I am currently using a heavier racket for doubles and a lighter racket for singles. Reasons are simple: to survive clashes in doubles. For singles, having a lighter racket translates to using less energy per shot. And no worries about clashing. With both rackets, I have equal control. Though I have preference for the racket lighter racket because the string has a nicer touch because of higher tension.
TheGr8Two, the rules are set by the moderator staff for the good of the BF community. like any community, rules are needed to maintain order and wellness of the community as a whole. it is your choice to obey or not obey, it is also your choice to stay or go, we will not try to retain you if you choose to go.
Reciting rules makes you sound monotonic. Particularly when you do not address my post. Since you can not suggest to me that PMs are another way of discussing, I have learned one thing: no one here is truly capable of understanding there is a better approach to things. I regret not realizing this, even upon my observation while I was a guest. I have one question: if I continue to break rules, what happens? More than likely I will at various times, as you can see I'm still off-topic, in response to your post. Is it true that you will not kick me out? kwun, reply to me in PM. I do not intend to cause trouble. I have never been off-topic in real life, believe it or not. If you see it that way, then it is truly worth leaving. Also, I highly recommend removing this post as well the previous post. This is more of a personal matter.