Hi, i wanted to collect some ideas about the string tension and racket balance. At the moment i play an Armortec800 OF in 4U with NGB 95 @ 20lbs. I know that this setup lacks some control but i can handle that. My question is, can i further imporve me overall performance with the right setup on my equipment. i played an AT700 in 3U with NBG 95 @ 20 lbs from my friend. it has such a great boost compared to my racket but the topspeed of the shuttle is still slower then my AT800. But it is much easier with the AT700 to exelerate the shuttle to medium speed from almost all positions. The big disadvantage of the AT700 for me is, that the heavyness hurts my shoulder after few minutes and i have problems to position the racket properly in a fast rally. i appreciate your opnions on that issue.
"It is often argued that high string tensions improve control, whereas low string tensions increase power.[10] The arguments for this generally rely on crude mechanical reasoning, such as claiming that a lower tension stringbed is more bouncy and therefore provides more power. An alternative view suggests that the optimum tension for power depends on the player:[11] the faster and more accurately he can swing his racket, the higher the tension for maximum power. Neither view has been subjected to a rigorous mechanical analysis, nor is there clear evidence in favour of one or the other. The most effective way for a player to find a good string tension is to experiment. Playing at high string tensions can cause injury, depending on the player's ability: few amateur players can safely play above 30 lbf, and for most players even 25 lbf is too high." Quoted form http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badminton#Strings So yes, in some ways, having the "right" racket/string/tension can help you improve, but the question is what do u want to try and improve through your equipment?
Of course, also adding to dummeys comments... is that its more parameters to the equation as well.. not only tension and swing-speed are relevant, but also of course shaft, and frame all an integral part of transfering power to the shuttle. My personal reflection would be that If your "shoulder hurts after a few minutes" when using an AT-700 with 20lbs.. You should focus on getting some professional coaching and trying to learn proper grip and technique instead of messing with different strings/racket combinations.. /Twobeer
Hi, i never have had that pain in my shoulder before and im playing for 13 years now. plus, the pain disappeared imidiately after switching to my racket. i think a can handle all "badminton basics" after 13 years (most of the time under training). Maybe it was his small and hard handle i felt like im holding a little stick in my hand. The next time i string my racket, i will tension the nbg 95 at my normal bg65 tension, 26 lbs.