advice on a new racket please

Gabriel · 01-11-2002, 07:46 AM

i am an intermediate and i have to buy a new racket cuz my cab20 has broken, any advices? oh ya i need more power in my clears and smashes if that helps, thanx

**^shaz^** · 01-11-2002, 07:51 AM

if u want to stick with Yonex then i would recommend either:

Ti-10
MP77
MP100 (MP77 nicer imo)
Iso SP SS/SX
or even another Cab20/21

With the 1st 4 you will have to get used to the iso head shape as if i am right cabs have traditional head shape.

U could also try the likes of Forza, Carlton, Fleet, Ashaway and so on, but i would tend to stick to yonex as i have tried many of clones. Heard that Forza are excellent tho!

Gabriel · 01-11-2002, 09:05 AM

ive been browsing around i found the Ti-7 interesting, is that a good one for me also?

Josh · 01-11-2002, 09:35 AM

Try the Carlton Airblade 900. It would be perfect for you as it is very explosive and would work nicely for your smashes and clears.

**^shaz^** · 01-11-2002, 10:03 AM

Yeah i would agree, but Ti-7 is also a very nice racket... i am a yonex person myself so i would go with yonex, having tried the carltons aswell they are good rackets but still yonex does it for me (-:

ligak · 01-12-2002, 12:49 AM

power in clear and smashes? racquet type play a little effect. If you have the technique and strength, even using a racquet made of wood(as long as the string tension suit you) you still can be a good player. You just have to adapt to the new racquet. if you are a profesional or high skill player, yes, every advantage is good. if playing under the beginner or intermediate group, any racquet will do. it more to the body and skill development.

**Yogi** · 01-12-2002, 01:45 AM

Stick to the cab 20! one of the best ever!If u cant play well with a cab 20 then u cant play well with anything! So dont worry! Go ahead and get a Cab 20Sp!

Gabriel · 01-12-2002, 06:15 AM

yes it was ok, i played fine with it! but it broke. but my uncle knows a manager from yonex europe so its tempting to get a expensive racket for a very cheap price hehe, but ya maybe i'll get another cab20!