since tha at700 has been dropped from the uks yonex line up, is there any significant performance dofference between the 2004's at700 and 2005's at500?
Comparing last year's catalogue with this year's, there appears to be no difference. Even the RRP is the same.
Assuming there is no difference between the old AT500 and the new one. IMHO, the new at500 is not a good replacement for the at700. I felt the old at500 lacking in feel. I would smash the shuttle, and only 5 minutes later I would realise that I struck the shuttle. Drops are easier with the at700 too.