is it worth stringing fake at800?

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  1. mojojojo

    mojojojo Regular Member

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    I have a fake at800de, is it worth stringing this?
    Has anyone tried using this?
     
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    it could be worth it..but you won't know until you try it out yourself!
     
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    well, depending on how much you bought it for.

    Some fakes are only $10 USD, so in that case, not worth it.
     
    #3 bluejeff, Aug 9, 2004
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    where did you buy it? how much? show me some pix.:D
     
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    it's the one from radioheady on ebay damn son of a bitch. Haha
     
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    since you already have it, i guess it is worth stringing. i think your question should be, if it is worth using? IMHO, if you're a beginner, it would be worth it. or else you wouldn't know the feel/difference of using a fake from an original. i used to own a fake mp99. i didn't have any problems with it. the only reason why i sold it was because i felt my game was improving and felt i needed a better one.
     
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    nah man I'm no beginner.

    I have a real at800de as well as the fake.
    I geuss it's up to my brother cause he's the one that bought it.

    anyway thanks for the replies
     
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    sky racket Regular Member

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    it's not worth stringing if that's your case. try to get a refund. but if all else fails. better string it and give him a devastating smash in the head if you see him! then it would be all worth it! hahaha
     
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    fake racket? string it with fake string then... that should give you no regrets at all :p

    I'd string my fake racket so i could lend it out to beginner friends. At least i dont have to worry about them breaking it, but at the same time might be able to get them to play more baddie. :D
     
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    I'd probably string it. That way you got a racquet at least. ALthough if you were trying to get refund. best to leave it alone...
     
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    Maybe just string it with a average string at a reasonable tension (just it case it will crack at high tension) and take it as a spare racket... I doubt getting a refund is easy...



     
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    tried getting a refund, but since he's from china. Paypal can't give me insurance on international orders for some reason.


    Yeh I'm gonna string it at like 20 pounds and use it as a spare
     
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    Mojojo, can you feel what is the difference between the fake and the real one? for example, during smash, clear, drop shot etc.

    I have tried both fake (bg65) and real (non-bg string), but as they are not using the same string I can't compare exactly what is the difference. The real one is definitely more powerful, but the fake one I tried was also not too bad.
     
    #14 StanleyC, Aug 13, 2004
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    Tried a fake AT800 OF. The power is quite good although very hard to find the sweet spot of the racquet.... not very consistent. Just like using a baseball bat..you either hit it or you don't.......
     
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