Which Yonex? Nano Speed 8000 or Armortec-800 DEF

**robc06** · 05-14-2006, 07:29 AM

I'm looking at two new rackets, the Yonex Nano Speed 8000 AS or theArmortec-800 DEF. I already own a Yonex MP 30.

Which racket would suit my game best? I'm not an overly powerful smash player, but I do smash cross court and fast slice from the back of the court.

Would the Armortec-800 DEF be better for net play than the 8000?

Thanks in advance!!

**foo.tw** · 05-14-2006, 07:55 AM

IMO, NS9000S is way better than NS8000 and AT800DE.
I've played all of them for a period.
NS8000 and AT800DE have the same level of performance, both quick + OK power + good control.

However, IMO, NS9000S is way better than these 2 in every aspect.

**Slacker** · 05-14-2006, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by foo.tw

IMO, NS9000S is way better than NS8000 and AT800DE.
I've played all of them for a period.
NS8000 and AT800DE have the same level of performance, both quick + OK power + good control.

However, IMO, NS9000S is way better than these 2 in every aspect.

Hi robc06, i tink its quite subjective for each individual due to own preferences.... actually maybe u can get hold of one from yr friends to try it out to know which one u like. For foo.tw, he prefers NS9K S over the two.......

For me, i tink AT800De offers more control and power than the NS9K S..... Never try NS8K...so cannot compare it.

**EastDevil** · 05-14-2006, 08:15 AM

I got the NS8000 and I like it.

**robc06** · 05-14-2006, 08:19 AM

Thanks, the NS9000S is not available in Australia right now.

**Woven** · 05-14-2006, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by robc06

Thanks, the NS9000S is not available in Australia right now.

Type S is available, just saw one earlier this month.

**robc06** · 05-14-2006, 08:43 AM

Not in Tassie I dont think, only one player I know of Rowan Henderson has a NS8000, and thats cause hes sponsered by Yonex.

Cheaper to buy rackets and gear from the mainland than the STBA shop.