Yonex Ti-10 Reviews

**dimcorner** · 11-19-2010, 12:30 PM

I noticed that the Ti-10 doesn't get as much power as other racquets when you just jab your wrist quickly at it (like a quick wrist only motion and then stopping). Gets better when you use your wrist only to do a full swing throu (looping after the contact instead of stopping the racquet) and tons better when you incorporate your arm.

My Precision is very good at quick wrists pops, but I can feel that the shaft gives away a little when doing full power smashes. I can probably get stronger smashes on the Ti-10 but have to be almost spot on. With the precision I can get about 80% of my power very easily and consistently, but don't think I can match total power output of Ti-10.

I'm definitely going to say it's easier to play with the 3rd gen than it was with the 1st Gen. The new one is more forgiving of off-center hits. I think you will be fine with it if you are willing to give it time and do slight adjustments in timing and swings. I prefer the Ti-10 over my Z-slash (which I sold).

**yurimaster2010** · 11-20-2010, 01:27 PM

dimcorner,
i tot gen2 is more easy to handle as its more flex compare to gen 3....ve u try out gen2?

**playmaker** · 11-22-2010, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by dimcorner

I noticed that the Ti-10 doesn't get as much power as other racquets when you just jab your wrist quickly at it (like a quick wrist only motion and then stopping). Gets better when you use your wrist only to do a full swing throu (looping after the contact instead of stopping the racquet) and tons better when you incorporate your arm.

My Precision is very good at quick wrists pops, but I can feel that the shaft gives away a little when doing full power smashes. I can probably get stronger smashes on the Ti-10 but have to be almost spot on. With the precision I can get about 80% of my power very easily and consistently, but don't think I can match total power output of Ti-10.

I'm definitely going to say it's easier to play with the 3rd gen than it was with the 1st Gen. The new one is more forgiving of off-center hits. I think you will be fine with it if you are willing to give it time and do slight adjustments in timing and swings. I prefer the Ti-10 over my Z-slash (which I sold).

I haven't tried the precision but I'm thinking about getting it too. But spending too much on rackets wouldn't do me any good and I would rather spend it on proper training lessons in the near future.

Dim, do you happen to know if the ti-10 and arcsaber 8dx has the same stiffness? I'm not sure if I already read it somewhere.

**flamming** · 11-25-2010, 11:28 PM

...its very very good for controling....I gain mch more confident for net shot n drop after using it...

**y_o_n_e_x_m_a_n** · 12-09-2010, 10:04 PM

3 generations of Ti 10 and people are still using and looking for this racquet...

and so the legend begins...

long live Ti 10

**dimcorner** · 12-10-2010, 07:29 AM

Stiffness they are close but they bend differently. Ti10 has a longer shaft and bends further down. Yechnicslly the shaft is stiffer I guess.

**playmaker** · 12-10-2010, 11:52 AM

I've been using my ti-10 a lot now than my arc8dx. You were right Dim that it has less power when just jabbing my wrist. I was trying to drop from the backcourt with just using a fast wrist action but keeps on hitting the net. Maybe I need a little more time to get used to it. It's very quick on net play and drives. I love how fast it is on drives.

It is my primary racket now because its less tiring compared to my 8dx.

**KLFreedom** · 12-10-2010, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by dimcorner

Stiffness they are close but they bend differently. Ti10 has a longer shaft and bends further down. Yechnicslly the shaft is stiffer I guess.

Dimcorner, then which racquet offers more smashing power, better defence and swing speed?

**moore_shady** · 01-09-2011, 06:28 PM

but i find this racket tiring when i smash alot...........is there a reason why?

could this racket be a bit less for attacking/smashing player? but more of defend & control?

**dimcorner** · 01-09-2011, 11:37 PM

I don't own a Dx8 but I played a few sessions with one. I think the dx8 is a little quicker for smash returns and is easier to play with. I feel that the Ti10 is a more balanced racket. I personally can get more power out of the Ti10 but I have to concentrate a bit more for it. I honestly think that you should not worry so much about ultimate power. Since its a fairy balanced racket it's going to be poetry decent in all areas.

As fire getting tired, maybe you are not letting the racket work with you. I find that I can get plenty of power by taking a less hurried swing and setting up sooner. I swing all the way through and let the weight of the racket help. Practice with playing a game smashing at 70% power but concentrating on hitting it just right. You will hear it.

Also, what tension are you stringing at? I an playing it at 25 to 26 pounds.

**moore_shady** · 01-10-2011, 05:44 PM

do you guys think that adding extra 2 grips to TI-10 3rd gen will have any problems with it?

thanks.

**dimcorner** · 01-10-2011, 06:12 PM

I played with 2 extra to try it out once. Felt ok, but not the same. I lost some feel on it and didn't feel as strong.

**harrald** · 01-14-2011, 04:46 AM

@moore_shady

probably you have the heavier version? I have it as well and it takes a lot of power to smash with it; comes with the very stiff shaft. It is a attacking players racket, there is not much doubt in that department. It's a racket that only advanced players can use to its potential

And yes; you have to swing through; a wrist action does not generate enough power for this racket.

H.

**demolidor** · 01-14-2011, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by harrald

@moore_shady

probably you have the heavier version? I have it as well and it takes a lot of power to smash with it; comes with the very stiff shaft. It is a attacking players racket, there is not much doubt in that department. It's a racket that only advanced players can use to its potential

And yes; you have to swing through; a wrist action does not generate enough power for this racket.

H.

Don't forget there are three generations of it

. All different from each other even (slightly but noticeable) ...

**harrald** · 01-14-2011, 06:25 PM

fact, I was referring to the first gen. Ti10 2U; extrmely stiff and powerfull, but not so for wristy players like I am.

H.

**volcom** · 01-17-2011, 03:35 PM

Played with a first gen ti10..... Oh my word.... Absolutely unbelievable racket... Amazingn feeling! Sigh they come up with new gimmicks instead of awesome legendary rackets like this...

**moore_shady** · 01-17-2011, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by dimcorner

I don't own a Dx8 but I played a few sessions with one. I think the dx8 is a little quicker for smash returns and is easier to play with. I feel that the Ti10 is a more balanced racket. I personally can get more power out of the Ti10 but I have to concentrate a bit more for it. I honestly think that you should not worry so much about ultimate power. Since its a fairy balanced racket it's going to be poetry decent in all areas.

As fire getting tired, maybe you are not letting the racket work with you. I find that I can get plenty of power by taking a less hurried swing and setting up sooner. I swing all the way through and let the weight of the racket help. Practice with playing a game smashing at 70% power but concentrating on hitting it just right. You will hear it.

Also, what tension are you stringing at? I an playing it at 25 to 26 pounds.

i am using 21 pounds strings..could that be a reason? yeah i am too new to badminton...just realised maybe 24 or 25 pounds would be full potential to the Ti-10...