SOTX Woven 13 vs 16

It's all relative. The 13 is stiffer, heavier in swing weight and more powerful than the 16. The 16 has a noticeably lighter swing weight and is more forgiving, better for defense. Again, it's all relative.

A person who can maximize the 13 will like it better than the 16. I found the Woven 16 so-so. Love the 13.

 

How does it compare with ns9k-x? apperantly those are almost same spec. weight, BP, length, stiffness, etc.

 

I agree with dink about the comparis W16 vs. W13. Thr NS9K feel very differnt, tahn W13.. I think W13 feels more solid and stable.. 9K-X hovever is a bit snappier/agile and feels stiffer imop.

/T

 

woven 16 vs ns9k

Thank twobeer. Since DinkAlot mentioned woven 16 is more agile and light and maneuverability is better. How's that compare with ns9k? I don't have any body around me who has woven 16. I heard it's quite durable If the characteristics is similar to ns9k I would think about getting one of it.

 

The W16 is less stiff than both NS9K-X and W13.

W16 - medium-flex, strings 40lbs no prob :-D.. 100% made of Woven-material, expensive.
NS9K-X - more fragile, ultra-stiff, string high-tension at own risk, expensive.
W13 - very-stiff, higher quality Carbon than NS9K-X and W16.

For me I would buy NS9K-X if I mainly played doubles, and I would buy W-13 if I mainly played singles..

found this when i googled btw:

http://www.badmintontimes.com/pds/article/25/racket_2007040602.gif

Cheers,
Twobeer

 

Agree wholeheartedly and good analyses of the rackets. Good enough for positive karma for you.

 

Thank you

Thank twobeer again for your answer and the photo. I guess I will just keep using my ns9k.

 

i used woven 16 power boss easy to control and powerfull
not need to used so much power on it