Looking for an improved racket

Discussion in 'Racket Recommendation / Comparison' started by BadGone, Mar 24, 2007.

  1. BadGone

    BadGone Regular Member

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    Hi Guys,

    Another boring question on racket...but I do need some advice.

    So, i've an intermediate level and used to play with a Forza Asia 40000 BG66 22lbs.
    Though Forza rates this racket as medium flex I find it quite flexible and is head light.

    I'm more like a control and fast player than a smash / powerful player.

    I was looking for a new racket that would generate a more power without being too stiff.
    I have tested a few Yonex but I'm not satisfied yet.

    My views on the tested racket :
    AT500 : I had some PAin in my elbow and I can't defend properly, it seems to stiff
    Nano6000 : definitely too flexible and do not have a good feel
    MP66 : Too flexible and I lose some of my control play
    MP88 : Seems OK but I can't generate much power feels pretty much as my Forza

    Do you have any suggestion of that ultimate racket I looking for ?

    Many many thx
     
  2. Glencoclub-Nick

    Glencoclub-Nick Regular Member

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    If an 88 feels ok then you could try a MP99, it would have more power but might be to stiff for you.
     
  3. Dreamzz

    Dreamzz Regular Member

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    try a racquet that's just stiff then, and not extra stiff.
    say the at800 defensive or the ns9000 type s.
     
  4. crashandburn

    crashandburn Regular Member

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    Definately AT800 DEF for you...!
     
  5. Matt

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    I guess that is assuming it can still be obtained as difficulty gets harder since it is discontined. Probably better to recommend the AT900T instead.
     
  6. LazyBuddy

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    I believe AT800 OF or DE are still fairly easily to be obtained from Asia, if you don't really care about the warranty issue and suppose duty tax won't be a major factor. I believe "tum98" (1 of the few trust worthy ebayers) opened an ebay store, which still have AT800 listed.
     
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    Matt Regular Member

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    If the intent to obtain a 4U of the AT800 then Tum98 is ok, otherwise one will have to look else where for the 3U.
     
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    LazyBuddy Regular Member

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    Very true, I agree.
     
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    Is there a duty tax for importing things into the US? As in, if you ordered a racket from badmintonshoponline.
     
  11. BadGone

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    Hi thanks a lot
    I''l check this store
     

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