hi, I demoed NS9kX today. I found it really decent. It got everything you can name. Control, power, defence, blah. I also tried my brother's AT800 OF. I wanna buy a new racket, but I can't decide whether AT800 or NS9kX. I get like 10% more power out of AT800. The control, I felt NS is bit better. Defending is way easier with NS for its light weight. pros and cons for both racket. Which racket would you people buy? thanks.
I would pick NS9K.not bcuz AT800 OF is lousy.however,like u said,NS9K has better control due to its lightweight which is a major factor.the NS9K might lose out in power due to its light head but it can be compensated.its up to u anw. gd luck of cuz,I'm not a pro at this so heed the advice of the better players in this forum.
my coach put it this way (for NS9kS): *swings overhead* *then swings underhand* then "wow! it feels the same up here [overhead] as my racket, but is SOOO light down here [underhand]" he has a Forza head heavy racket. what can I say? the 9000S is the best all-round racket there is (for me at least)! Edit: I'd get the S version as the X version is too stiff for most people, and the S is stiff enough already
I didn't demo AT800 DEF. It's $5 each demo. I just wanna know how NS9k feels. And I don't have much money left, so I do'nt wanna waste so much.
I went to Impulse Sports at Aberdeen Center a few months ago, and each demo cost $2 a day I believe. It might've changed now, but if you already haven't gone there, give it a try.