any comparisons? NanoSpeed 9000/AT800 OF

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  1. c2320609

    c2320609 Regular Member

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    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.
     
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    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 :D of cuz,I'm not a pro at this so heed the advice of the better players in this forum.
     
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    curious to know. which weights did you try? AT800 4U or 3U? NS9000X 2U or 3U?
     
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    Did you demo the AT800 DE? It wasn't mentioned, but I thought I would ask.
     
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    Completely different rackets. Go with the one you like best. :)
     
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    Or Get Both and try out your adaptability :D.
     
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    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 :cool: (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
     
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    both armortec and nano are 3U
     
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    c2320609 Regular Member

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    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.
     
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    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.
     
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    yeah that does sound bit better. The racket at Impulse sport are way overpriced.
     
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    Did you try to demo from Tad's?
     
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    yeah I tried the demo from Tad's. By the way, is the tax included on the price label in tads?
     

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