Opinions Needed, Buying New Racquet.

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  1. Blade

    Blade Regular Member

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    Hey guys, i'm buying a new racquet, a victor for sure, but i dont know what model to get.

    Here are the ones i'm thinking of:

    Power Waves 12:
    Flex: Medium
    +Symmetry Ti+
    Frame: Ultra high modulus graphite + Symmetry Ti + Nano
    Shaft: High Modulus graphite + Nano
    Weight: 2U 3U
    2U (H) 29 - 32 lbs (V) 27 - 30 lbs
    Stringing lbs: 3U (h) 27 - 30 lbs (V) 25 - 28 lbs
    Length: 675 mm

    http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/972/powerwaves12jp8.jpg

    Super Nano 3:
    Flex: Medium Stiff
    +E.Titanium+
    Frame: Ultra high modulus graphite + E.Titanium + Nano
    Shaft: +Slim shaft+
    Weight: 2U 3U
    2U (H) 29 - 32 lbs (V) 27 - 30 lbs
    Stringing lbs: 3U (h) 27 - 30 lbs (V) 25 - 28 lbs
    Length: 675 mm

    http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/4043/supernano3qg1.jpg

    Super Nano Pro 7:
    Flex: Medium
    Frame: Ultra high modulus graphite + Nano
    Shaft: High modulus graphite +Slim Shaft + Nano
    Weight: 3U 4U
    3U (H) 25 - 28 lbs (V) 23 - 26 lbs
    Stringing lbs: 4U (h) 23 - 26 lbs (V) 21 - 24 lbs
    Length: 675 mm

    http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/1161/supernanopro7ve1.jpg

    Those racquets on top i didnt get the price range yet.


    VICTOR MAGAN 4000

    Victor Magan 4000 Badminton Racket. The use of Kevlar (used to manufacture bullet proof vests) in its construction makes this one of the most durable badminton rackets. [​IMG] [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]Features
    • Weight: 89 gms.
    • String Tension: upto 28 lbs
    • String: Ashaway Rally 21
    • Construction: Material 40t-Graphite Ti-Hi-Fibre Magan® with V-Kevlar enforcement.
    • Head Shape: Isometric
    • Shaft: Flex
    • Grip Size: G3
    http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/643/rv40002xn3.jpg


    This racquet would cost me about 125$ CAD.



    Overall, i like a medium-stiff racquet. I love smashing, but i also like to play to the net. I like making very precise shots.

    I'm leaning more on the Magan 4000 or the Victor Supernano Pro 7 O.O

    Please help me!

    Best regards,

    Kevin
     
  2. jwcdis

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    I recently purchased a super nano 3 and i can tell you it is not a smashing racquet because its too light but you can feel its stiffness. It also feels like a head light racquet but im keeping it so that girls i know can use it.

    btw i pretty much play the same style as you Smashes/Clears/Touch shows over the net but I use an AT-700 but be sure to demo the racquets because I bought my super nano 3 and at-700 without demoing them and the AT700 felt very heavy to play with but when i brought it on the court I found out it was the perfect racquet for me.
     
  3. Blade

    Blade Regular Member

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    I do not like yonex =(

    but i think il go with either super nano pro 7 or magan 4000
     
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    why so single-brand minded?
    plus: all the racket stats are missing the post important thing: balance. are they headlight of headheavy?
    from the stats the nano pre 7 and the power waves 12 are almost the same...

    Victor really jumped onto the nano-stuff bandwagon...why do you like them so much? and why think so little of other brands?
     
  5. Blade

    Blade Regular Member

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    Ive always played best with victor, never could go with yonex or even other brands, closest to victor i would go for, is Black Knight.
     
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    BK proton seem to be very popular since its release.
    national mike beres and wil milroy use them (from US open photos)
    I also seen quite a few competing juniors use proton too.
    It's light and stiff, a very strong racket. (not all stiff rackets are strong rackets). Prolly strongest 4U/5U i have seen so far.
     
  7. Blade

    Blade Regular Member

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    I Agree cooler, but when i saw the price...230$ CAD if im not mistaking...doesnt include shipping + taxes =O
     
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    lol, yah, on the high side but i have seen higher prices before;) A fren bot one for his daughter for 275 w/o string. I would take that over similarly priced ns7000 tho
     
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    yikes, thats crazy!

    I remember paying 230 for my old victor....
    hmmm il see if i can get it at a better price...its too bad ebay doesnt have those.
     
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    Blade Regular Member

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    how about, someone send me a brand new BK Proton for my birthday :O

    its true...my bd is august 28th, gonna be 21 w00t...
     
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    he shows his canadian pride XD
     
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    ohh yeahh

    8=O)
     
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    What's the difference between Power Waves 11 and 12?
     
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    Blade Regular Member

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    to Pete:

    Power Waves 11:
    Flex: Stiff
    +Symmetry Ti+
    Frame: Ultra high modulus graphite + Symmetry Ti + Nano
    Shaft: High Modulus graphite + Nano
    Weight: 2U 3U
    2U (H) 29 - 32 lbs (V) 27 - 30 lbs
    Stringing lbs: 3U (h) 27 - 30 lbs (V) 25 - 28 lbs
    Length: 675 mm


    Power Waves 12:
    Flex: Medium
    +Symmetry Ti+
    Frame: Ultra high modulus graphite + Symmetry Ti + Nano
    Shaft: High Modulus graphite + Nano
    Weight: 2U 3U
    2U (H) 29 - 32 lbs (V) 27 - 30 lbs
    Stringing lbs: 3U (h) 27 - 30 lbs (V) 25 - 28 lbs
    Length: 675 mm


    I hope this helps, and thanks for checking out for me =)
     
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    Blade Regular Member

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    i have got another question, from the racquets there, Should i take the super nano 3? or the power waves 12?

    i def like smashing. But i dont know if they are head heavy.
     
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    difference = power waves 11 - power waves 12

    difference = stiff - medium is the answer
     
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    i see. so if i like to smash, and do a little net play, i should get a medium right?
     
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    if you are a smasher get stiff racket, power waves 11
    if your technique is a mix of drops and smashes use power waves 12
     
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    Thank you ling, Power Waves 12 will suit me very well.

    Your help is very appreciated.

    Best regards,

    Blade
     
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    well i recently got a super nano pro 7 and it's working out pretty well for me. I don't relaly know about the other raquets but i'd recommend super nano pro 7
     

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