can i noe which racket is better for rounded singles play, stiffer and has better feel? i currently use a NS9000X but feel that im lacking in power for smashes. Can extend this thread to include other sotx and yonex models of the same weight class(3U) thanks.
There is no reason why u can't pull off good smashes with NS9K already, afterall it is one of the highest end model. you should probarly look into your swing and string tension first before doing more shopping
i have used an AT700(4U) before and mi smashes are noticeably harder than the NS9000X, maybe because it is stiffer and more headlight. i am getting another racket for backup and i wan it to provide mi with what the NS9000x is lacking.
in that case, i guess AT700 3u would bring u rite back at home on the other hand in your original post u wanted something more stiff.. i doubt if there is any thing that is "noticeably" stiffer then 9kx since 9kx is rated extra stiff as well as AT700 but there r some SOTX that r more head heavy , i might wanna ask Dink as he've first hand expereicnes with most of them..
actually im quite interested in sotx rackets but i am not sure of the weight of the rackets. would suck if i find out that it was too heavy for mi only after i had bought it.
Agree, I've been playing with the AT700 exclusively the last 2 weeks. It's awesome. The playing characteristics are similar to that of the SOTX D600. I guess that's why I like the AT700 so much.
I've only used 4U AT700s. So based on this, the 4U AT700 is more head heavy but the D600 is heavier in actual weight. Swing weight is comparable with the D600 a bit heavier.
sorry, when i say stiffer, i meant stiffer of the 2(D600 or AT700) rackets. btw is woven 11 a heavy racket( more than a yonex 3U weight)?
is a flexible racket for suited for doubles than singles? since in doubles have many pushing rallies and accuracy is less of a factor than in singles and also a flexible racket is more forgiving?
The Woven 11 is significantly heavier in actual weight (92-93grams) but in swing weight, it's probably comparable to the AT700 (3U).
This is dependent on the person wielding the racket and his/her preference. Stiffer is better for accuracy and power (if you can flex the racket). I prefer very stiff rackets.
i understand that, but will the stiffness of a racket affect its sweetspot? cus i get many mishits while playing doubles whereas the problem seem to disappear when im playing singles. currently deciding on a AT700, D600 and a D900(cause its more flexible). any1 can help?
You need to try all three rackets. The AT700 is similar to the D600 in stability, swing weight and feel. The D900 is noticeably more flexible, with a bigger sweetspot followed by the D600 then AT700. You should not get many mishits with any of these rackets unless your timing is off (with these rackets). Safest bet is the D900 but overall, if you want the most power and best overall performance, get the D600.
in ur quote, are u comparing the D600 with the 4U AT700 and D900? pricewise the D600 and AT700 are about the same, D900 slightly more expensive...pity i dun have a chance to test them out before i get it. i have used a 4U AT700 before, and mi feeling is that it does not give mi a feel as solid i would like it to be, so i was wondering how u would compare the D600 with a 3U AT700?
In the U.S., the AT700 is at least $50 more than a D600 and about $30 more than a D900. I have not tried a 3U AT700, the U.S. only has 4U. I suggest you try the D600 then because the D900 is not as solid, it's more flexible.
lol over here(sg) the at700 and D600 are priced about the same (sgd $200) while the D900 is $250...gotta wait for the stock to come...another question: is the D600 heavier than a yonex 3U weight class? and is the D600 stiffer than the AT700?
The standard Yonex 3U vs. the AT series swing weight is different. For instance, the Yonex standard 3U is comparable in swing weight to its 4U ATs. I don't have any experience with the ATs in 3U so I don't know but best guess, it's going to very comparable to the D600. Stiffness is comparable.
so u are saying the D600 is less head heavy, more heavy and jut as stiff as a 4U AT700 with a bigger sweetspot?
