What's the Best Racquet Available for smashing/ clears/ and singles?

**boxfish** · 02-25-2005, 05:44 PM

Hullo, I am new to this site, and I would like to know better equipment to fit me. I have an AT700, but I want to upgrade to a powerfuller and better racquet. I like to do smashes and clears because I have good arm strength

;however, I do not believe the AT700 fits me well. Is there a better racquet for me? Money is not an obstacle. Your responses would be well received. Thanks!

***Cheung*** · 02-25-2005, 06:16 PM

Unfortunately, differences between high end racquets are minor.

So, my belief is there is no one outstanding racquet model that will 'suit you better'.

**Wukong** · 02-25-2005, 06:53 PM

Sintec Professional 800.
But its available in Singapore only.
Excellent for smashing (if you can handle the weight).
Frame guaranteed to be able to take up to 32lbs string tension.
I imagine it to be like a cross between Yonex MP100 and AT700.
Similar flex as the MP100, similar balance as the AT700.
I'm using one right now.
And my smashing power has improve alot.
Retailing S$159 and guaranteed against breakage for 1 year (in Singapore only).
If you have any friends in Singapore, you may consider getting a couple shipped over.

**Schneider** · 02-26-2005, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by boxfish

Hullo, I am new to this site, and I would like to know better equipment to fit me. I have an AT700, but I want to upgrade to a powerfuller and better racquet. I like to do smashes and clears because I have good arm strength

;however, I do not believe the AT700 fits me well. Is there a better racquet for me? Money is not an obstacle. Your responses would be well received. Thanks!

There is no specific racket for someone. I like to use Carlton because I like the thickness of the shaft and the way it's built. Funnily enough I was in the same situation with my AT700, I'm a powerful player and I thought that the head heavy balance wasn't for me as my net play was degrading, so I bought an even balance racket. I found a "Carlton Rasmussen Tour" for £90 (guenuine) and found this racket and balance to be right for me. So just try different models and makes of rackets until you find the one you like.

**Qidong** · 02-26-2005, 11:09 AM

I guess one way is to find a pro that play the same style as yours. IMHO, Arbi and Sony Kuncoro are playing power games. Too bad Arbi is not playing any more. And Sony Kuncoro is using MP99.

**manduki** · 02-26-2005, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by boxfish

Hullo, I am new to this site, and I would like to know better equipment to fit me. I have an AT700, but I want to upgrade to a powerfuller and better racquet. I like to do smashes and clears because I have good arm strength

;however, I do not believe the AT700 fits me well. Is there a better racquet for me? Money is not an obstacle. Your responses would be well received. Thanks!

Hello, I'm a phycic person. Judging by your name, the fact that you have an AT700 and that money is not an obstacle, I am guessing that your name is ISAAC WONG. Man you just got that racket 2 weeks ago.

**mkquattro** · 02-26-2005, 01:20 PM

Yonex ti10 in 2u

**cooler** · 02-26-2005, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by boxfish

Hullo, I am new to this site, and I would like to know better equipment to fit me. I have an AT700, but I want to upgrade to a powerfuller and better racquet. I like to do smashes and clears because I have good arm strength

;however, I do not believe the AT700 fits me well. Is there a better racquet for me? Money is not an obstacle. Your responses would be well received. Thanks!

AT700 is quite excellent in clearing and smashing. If u want something better, u have to wait for the AT10000

**boxfish** · 02-26-2005, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by manduki

Hello, I'm a phycic person. Judging by your name, the fact that you have an AT700 and that money is not an obstacle, I am guessing that your name is ISAAC WONG. Man you just got that racket 2 weeks ago.

Ahhhhh, manduki, I know Isaac Wong.... I am Wong Ngai Chung from Hong Kong. He's my cousin. He told me about site. He helped me register. He said my englsih sucks. Are you freind of Isaac?

**Brave_Turtle** · 02-26-2005, 07:33 PM

Try 2U Ti-10, you might like it

**LazyBuddy** · 02-26-2005, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by boxfish

Hullo, I am new to this site, and I would like to know better equipment to fit me. I have an AT700, but I want to upgrade to a powerfuller and better racquet. I like to do smashes and clears because I have good arm strength

;however, I do not believe the AT700 fits me well. Is there a better racquet for me? Money is not an obstacle. Your responses would be well received. Thanks!

I believe AT700 is one of the leaders in market for power game already. However, the main difference is urself, not the racket. I have no question about ur arm strength, but u also need to make u have to proper technique in order to do the proper strokes. If the big muscle is everything in badminton, then I guess the best players must be those heavy weight boxers, etc.

**ttktom** · 02-27-2005, 02:43 AM

lol i don't think there is a more powerful racket than the AT 700 maybe the AT 800 OF.

**TheGr8Two** · 02-28-2005, 01:22 PM

The heavy pounders
2U MP77
2U Ti 10
2U MP100

These might be more powerful on the basis that it is slightly heavier and that you can swinger harder with heavier rackets than light rackets. But if your technique is good, you can produce just as powerful smashes with 3U and 4U rackets. I haven't found any high end rackets that won't produce enough power..it's all about technique.

**Daylightkiller** · 03-14-2005, 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by Schneider

There is no specific racket for someone. I like to use Carlton because I like the thickness of the shaft and the way it's built. Funnily enough I was in the same situation with my AT700, I'm a powerful player and I thought that the head heavy balance wasn't for me as my net play was degrading, so I bought an even balance racket. I found a "Carlton Rasmussen Tour" for £90 (guenuine) and found this racket and balance to be right for me. So just try different models and makes of rackets until you find the one you like.

how's your carlton rasmussen tour play? wat do u string at just got mine like it a lot, really good control though scraped a lot of paint off the 10 o'clock spot in a collision in a doubles game

what tension do u string at cuz having a little hard time trying to find a nice tension to put it at

**DRaGoNoVA** · 03-14-2005, 10:07 AM

heard ns8k currently the best for smashes/of players...got a protec clone to try out and hav to say its pretty gd...glad i chose it over the apacs ns7k