Hey badminton players of bc. i have a question. i saw the yonex racquets chart today and according to their chart Ns9k type X is the most powerful smashing racquet there is. Now i have a question, what is the point of all the armor techs if nanospeed 9k, a lighter, easier to more, faster, racquet can produce more power then the headheavy armortechs??
The X is only more powerful if you can effectively flex it. If not, it's not the most powerful racket they make. The ATs in 4U are lighter than the 9000s. The point of the ATs is that they're easier to use, have a different feel and philosophy. The ATs are more consistent, the X is more demanding. There are many different players with different styles and preferences, that's why there are so many different types of rackets.
The same question can be asked of Golf and Tennis. By this logic, there should only be one type of racquet and club every pro uses
Simple answer: the chart is a marketing tool. Ignore it. Power comes from the player. To get the most power, you need a racket that suits you. Different players prefer different styles of racket. A bit heavier vs. a bit lighter; more weight towards the head vs. more even weight distribution; stiffer vs. flexier shaft...... Theory is not a good guide to choosing a racket. Feel it in your hands to see if you like it. Better yet, play with it. Forget all the marketing bullsh*t about "this is our latest, most powerful racket. Buy it and you will play better". It doesn't work like that, though Yonex wants you to believe it does.
The chart is just more like a marketing tool, like what gollum said.Some people say armortec is good for singles and not doubles.I guess it is individual.The chart can be all wrong for you.Feel it choose which one you most comfortable with.
I didn't find the 9X so powerfull..but that's me...But then it was a step too stiff for me, to hard to handle, and not comfortable when I swing... the 'chart' is also pretty weird when it comes to U's....because a 3U at500 definatly hits harder than a 9X 3U (what I tried)...but a 2U9X will probably hit harder than a 4Uat500...
The X was powerful for me but I was inconsistent with it. My swing was outta control and I framed too many shots. I had to switch.
Hmm... Speaking of Armortechs.... I was thinking about getting one, and i personally tried the at 700 and at800, it seems to me like i can produce more power with the at700... If i buy it should i get it at 4u or 3 u. The at 700 i tried was a 3U, but i realized that it was really really heavy and it was bad for defense. I also heard that if you get the 4U it will be lighter thus sacrificing some power for defense and netplay.
didn't experience that, but than you probably played with it more... was it really that powerfull? compared to an woven7/11, or at700 or something? Azndude, is that a question? because it sounds like you've already made up your mind
Absolutely. The X hits very hard, harder than the 7, on par with the 11. However, where the 7 and 11 are very consistent, the X is not, especially on defense, transition shots, underhand, and drives. I believe the reason why is because of the aero-iso frame. The head is too fast and my swing becomes too fast and out of control. With a 3U Cab, the same thing happens. However, with a 2U Cab, I'm right at home. Same with the 7 and 11.
Who needs Yonex racket chart if... ...hmm, let's hope our dear GNP can do an AT and Nano racket comparison chart(s) like he did with Overgrips and Strings charts;, of course if he has time...hehe
umm, sorry if my post was unclear, but yes it was a qusetion. My qusetion is. If i decide to get the AT 700, should i get 3u. for maxium power, but lower defense or should i get the 4U which i think sacrifices a little power for defense
Get a 4U AT700 to be safe. I find it has more than enough power while still providing good defense. The 3U is more of a beast.
i went to tads sporting goods today, and the person said there are no at 7004u's anymore, the reason is because yonex said that the durability is too low and they stopped making it. Is this true? And if it is does that mean i can't get an armortec 700 4u anywhere?
