Markis Kido / Hendra Setiawan

**drquick** · 09-05-2010, 03:28 AM

Originally Posted by weeyeh

Very effective chinese strategy of keeping HS out of the rally. CY/FHF'd rather lift to MK than to tempt HS at the net. Since CY/FHF are defending exceptionally well, MK will eventually gives up the attack. MK was also too happy power smashing to mix in a few drops.

Surprisingly, FHF/CY has become a lot more balanced. Quite a few points with CY at the back. I'd say that while we finally have the good old MK back, the chinese pair has evolved.

Despite the lost, I think that match was a spectacle! Definitely a match to remember. Best rally is 13-13.

I wouldn't be so surprise about that because i already thought that they're much more balance pair compare to KinDra, LYD/JJS & KKK TBH. They just simmillar with Ricky/Rexy of 90's who also good to play either in front and back.

**Yoppy** · 09-05-2010, 03:48 AM

Anyone knows what Flypower rackets were HS/MK using during the WC??

**george@chongwei** · 09-05-2010, 09:41 AM

Perhaps this thread can answer your question.

**Yoppy** · 09-06-2010, 06:24 AM

Originally Posted by george@chongwei

Perhaps this thread can answer your question.

Em..... actually i asked because i saw the pic of MK/HS recently on WC in that thread. It does not look like they were using Enigma and Vigor.

**Makunouchi** · 10-12-2010, 03:43 AM

Why is Markis Kido partnering Sigit Budiarto in Indonesian Grand Prix? Is Hendra Setiawan injured?

**Yoppy** · 10-15-2010, 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by Makunouchi

Why is Markis Kido partnering Sigit Budiarto in Indonesian Grand Prix? Is Hendra Setiawan injured?

HS does want to play with MK anymore.......just kidding

On a serious note, MK is not at the level to play with HS anymore but its just my opinion. Having said that, it also wont be easy to find a replacement for MK especially after they resigned from pelatnas and signed a contract with Flypower.

I guess its not like the time back in the 90s and early 2000 where 5 of INA top MD players (RM, SB, TG, CW and HH) can switch around partners and performed really2 well.

**Makunouchi** · 10-16-2010, 12:11 AM

Thanks for info Yoppy. Hope MK would do better or improve some more.

**nick.h** · 10-16-2010, 12:15 AM

Originally Posted by Yoppy

HS does want to play with MK anymore.......just kidding

On a serious note, MK is not at the level to play with HS anymore but its just my opinion. Having said that, it also wont be easy to find a replacement for MK especially after they resigned from pelatnas and signed a contract with Flypower.

I guess its not like the time back in the 90s and early 2000 where 5 of INA top MD players (RM, SB, TG, CW and HH) can switch around partners and performed really2 well.

how do you mean by MK is not at the same level as HS?i mean i've noticed their performances have dropped quite drastically since 08 (due to the high blood pressure ,etc ,etc.) but i think the problem lies within their performances individually, they're not as tactically aware as they were in PBSI...i watched their AE semis against LP/JR this year and quite frankly hendra isnt as threatening at the net anymore and kido's smashes arent as lethal as before either...and the overall picture or INA's MD is really quite worrying...ahsan/bona isnt as good as we all expected having only won philiphines GPG...sigh...sigh...i wish the top 5 players you mentioned were 10 yrs younger...

**Yoppy** · 10-16-2010, 12:53 AM

Well as far as i can see HS is still the best player in the net evidently in all recent matches including the TC final againts CY/FHF most of the points scored started with HS moves on the net, i can see the fear and respect of CY/FHF towards HS. IMO HS drop, interception, cross net, net kill are second to none. On the other hand MK smashes are easily returned and oppponents even gave him chances to smash and smash until he droped death or make mistake. MK number of mistake are too high for me. It is a tactic that was intentionally played. Another example of MK decline is the latest result in the INA GP where he partner SB and lost to Moh Ahsan/Bona Sep straight set, it really shows the level where MK is now belong. Sorry if i sound discrediting MK here, its just my opinion. And by no mean playing down his great achievements down the years, Im really greatful to witness such talent of the chubby master

**miksss** · 10-24-2010, 09:30 AM

What happen to MK ?
Just watched their video against Ko/Yoo in Macau.
Im pity with HS..coz MK keep want to make trick shot but fail and also too many unforced error from MK when HS played so awesome in net shot..and also MK look underestimating the KOR pair..
hope MK realized that!

Just wonder if HS didnt accompany MK to leave pelatnas..HS can pair with Ahsan..still remember when Ahsan replaced MK in SC09,HS/Ahsan troubled CY/FHF in 3 sets

Will HS back to pelatnas?
apparently..no one can pair and has the same level play with HS instead of pelatnas player, Ahsan should be!

**nick.h** · 10-24-2010, 12:53 PM

Actually yea, i've jst watched the only set they won against CY/FHF TC final and kido definitely didnt play as well as hendra

hendra's net tricks were amazing!especially the cross net shots...and kido as you put it wasnt playing at his best!dont think they'll be going back to pelatnas cos they have a signed contract with Flypower and they're making a lot more money by playing by themselves...so...tough luck!

**limsy** · 10-24-2010, 03:02 PM

i read it somewhere that kido aiming ag gold
hehe

**Makunouchi** · 10-25-2010, 11:34 AM

Will he be still pairing with Hendra in this coming Asian Games?

**Thom_bad** · 10-25-2010, 04:57 PM

I guess yes

No more time left to qualify with another partner..

**george@chongwei** · 10-26-2010, 02:03 AM

Originally Posted by Makunouchi

Will he be still pairing with Hendra in this coming Asian Games?

Of course.. they are the current best MD pair in INA.

**Yoppy** · 10-27-2010, 07:39 AM

Originally Posted by Ningtyas

How far this young Indonesian pair can go?
I saw them play for the first time on 2005 Indo Open final. What a play! They were amazing. Dahsyat!

"Untuk bola-bola tipis, Markis dan Hendra memang yang terbaik," said MD coach Herry Iman Pierngadi in Tabloid Bola. Meaning : Markis and Hendra are the best for "bola-bola tipis" (steep shots?).

The Malaysian pair they beat on the semifinal looks so frustrated with Markis/Hendra's attacks. Even Candra and Sigit had no answers for their amazing shots. Until now they have beaten almost all best MD pairs in the world such as Cai/Fu, Sigit/Candra, Jonas/Lars, and Tony/Howard in several tournaments.

It was indeed a huge dissappointment for them when they failed to participate in the 05 WC. But I think it was also *a blessing in disguise*. The failure did give them the highest motivation to prove themselves.
"Kami bertekad untuk meraih gelar sebanyak-banyaknya," say Markis Kido to Seputar Indonesia daily newspaper. (Translation : "We eager to win titles as many as we can.")
"Kami ingin membuktikan bahwa kami layak dikirim ke turnamen berkelas seperti kejuaraan dunia." ("We wish to prove that we deserve to be sent to world-class tournament such as the World Championship").

Time will tell, but I do believe that Markis Kidho (not Kido)/Hendra Setiawan have the potential to be the future world champion!

Times flies, Ningtyas look how far they have gone now in 5 yrs. MK/HS have walked the talked since your 1st post, truely champions