hey guys. i'm itching to buy a new racket. been playing for 5 years now...used to play 4-5x a week but recently, due to an injury, 1x a week only. im an at700 user & i have a hard time shifting to other brands/models of rackets. im always looking for the "feel" of the armortec. i've been using the at700 for 4 years. i just want something new (i love buying sporting gear )...but something w/ the same "feel". i tried the carlton airblade tour a few months ago. it was a great racket...great power & control but had a hard time adjusting at 1st coz it has an oval head...im used to iso. had to sell it after a few weeks coz i couldnt shift bact to my ATs after using the airblade...my timing gets messed up. the rackets that im considering are... prince Os blue rsl laser 6900 wilson ncode n2, n4, npro, n85 yonex cab 20 ti your recommendations... if you guys are familiar or have any experience w/ these rackets, please give me advice. any input would be greatly appreciated. note: rackets specs that im looking for are stiff to extra stiff shafts, at least 670mm in lenght, even or head-heavy balance, 3u/g4 or g5, isometric head shape(?)
buy at limited edition, same at feel but not everyone use it---a bit expensive. If you love buying sporting gear that is a good choice. You may contact me if you don't know where to buy.
thanks for the suggestion but i want something different (maybe i should change my thread to "looking for something different"). the racket you are suggesting is the same as the racket that im using now...the only difference is the paintjob. im considering trying rackets from other brands w/ the "same or similar feel" as the armortec...not the same racket w/ a difference look.
Try Tactic Nami Blade 12i or Kason TSF 100 Ti, similiar if not better than Yonex AT700. Also Victor Super Nano 3.
I want a new racquet lately, there have been many queries on what new racquet to buy. As some people that knows me I like sometime reply in funny ways. So, here is one more that I just thought out in a hurry before bedtime that would be appropriate for this purpose. Sorry for the last part, I ran out of names and i used mine Sang to the tune of 'Huey Lewis and the News - I want a new drug' I want a new racquet One that won't make me poor One that won't make me beg friends to buy And make me feel three feet tall I want a new racquet One that won't hurt my arm One that’s not heavy and make me tired Or too light and no power One that won't make me nervous Wonderin' what to do One that makes me feel Like I feel as I’m Lin Dan When I'm alone with Xie Xing Fang I want a new racquet One that won't crack One that doesn't cost too much Or it’s a cheap fake I want a new racquet One that won't get stolen One that won't keep me up all night One that won't make me work a second job One that won't make me nervous Wonderin' what string to use One that makes me feel Like I feel like I'm Tony G I'm Tony G in doubles I'm Tony G in doubles, yah baby [Instrumental Interlude] I want a new racquet One that does what it should One that won't look too dull and boring One that won't make me feel too cocky I want a new racquet One with no doubt One that’s gonna last forever and ever And won’t go out of style One that won't make me tense Wonderin' what tension to use One that makes me feel Like I feel when I'm cool I'm totally cool I'm totally cool like cooler, yeah, yeah
Having made a meal of it through singing and dancing, which racket were you recommending ? *scratches head*
well, if u want something different, then why not try SOTX? I have a Woven-4a and find it decent though I don't see many others using this model. Many others are fans of SOTX Woven 9 and other models... I am sure you would love SOTX cuz it's different and better... (am i sounding like a sotx salesman? ) hope u get a good one!!!
HAHAHAHAHAHAH This is seriously the funniest thing I've ever come across here! for jonex: Prehaps give a Woven 11 a try, should be around the same swing-weight, but much stiffer. You could also try a Babolat Sattelite Nitro, also pretty flexible, but lighter. Maybe a 2u Nanospeed 9000S or X if you want something stiffer than your at700. There are so many options. Even in 2006 it's still best to try a racket before you buy it..
im always looking for the "feel" of the armortec. i've been using the at700 for 4 years. i just want something new (i love buying sporting gear )...but something w/ the same "feel". Your requirement is conflicting itself. If you want the same "feel", just stay with AT700. It is like saying, I love everything about my girlfriend (looks, smart, good cook, love you very much, good in *** and etc...) However, I just want a new girlfriend just like her because you 2 have been going out for 5 years?
Hahaha, nice comparison... But i hope he isn't as attached to his racket than he is to a girlfriend. Besides how would you see people with more of the same rackets? Is that their harem? I just think he is looking for something better, with a similiar feel. Another suggestion: give Cab30 a try (3u if you play with a 4u now. 2u if you play with a 3u at700 now). It's much stiffer, and really packs a solid punch, but you have to be precise, it's probably not as forgiving as your at700. Plus it's much cheaper than a nanospeed. So if you don't like it, it's less of a loss if you can't sell it on.
I agree with your choice of suggestion. However, I thought Cab30MS is very easy to play with. It may be because I am an old school player. Form my understanding, AT700 is prob the best "head heavy" attacking racquet YY currently makes. Not too many head heavy racquet out there now a day. Back to my comparison, if you decided to have a 1 week afair with another girl. Will your current girlfriend treat you the same the next week you comes back to her??? It will take a while to adjust to each other's feeling...
Viper2005 - thanks fior the advice but tactic rackets arent available here. cooler - nice song... badmad & erwin - thanks! considering SOTX. will reasearch for feedback regarding performance of SOTX models & i'll try to borrow some from friends. silentheart - conflicting? maybe i didnt state it clearly..."i want a racket from a different brand w/ the same feel as the armortec700". comparing rackets to girlfriends??? cmon man...
well, that would be another definition for badminton addict... one who considers racket as his girlfriend...
