I just recently got an AT-900 P and I love it. I was wondering how similar the AT-800 OF is compared to the AT-900 P. Because if it is similar, I'd consider purchasing one before they become unavailable.
From the sounds of them -I haven't tried them out- I think they're pretty much similar- stiff shaft, long handle, box frame and head heavy balance. Check out ants review; I think he mentioned that the AT900P is pretty much an "improved version of the older AT800OF". Just be careful about the weight class; there have been a lot of reports of AT800OFs snapping, but that shouldn't be much of a problem for 3U.
AT900-p use elastic ti. it is actually nano scale ti partial vs NS model use c60 bucky ball. AT800 use ti mash only while at900-p has ti mash and elastic ti. supposedly at900-p is tougher than at800-of. otherwise at900-p is a new and improved at800-of.
i think investing in 800 might be a good idea as a collector's keepsake but where do you suppose one might be able to get them? I heard they don't sell in the U.S.
Seek and ye should find. http://www.badmintonalley.com/Yonex_Armortec_Badminton_Racquet_Racket_s/23.htm
AT800 can still be found in Asia, but the price is very close to the AT900. Just need to search for the leftover stock.
U wanna collect old rackets??Go to indo,jakarta,near pasar pagi lama..some of them stores maybe still got the old carb 20!
The AT900P is indeed an upgraded version of the At800Of. Its stiffer, headheavier, more durable, more technology built into it.
lol, yup it's me. I was finally able to get the AT-900 P and really like it so wondering if I should try to get the AT-800 OF while I still can.
I lost an AT800 Off and NS8000. It was because I clashed them with someone else's racquet. Now, I use a cheap racquet to play doubles.
Hmmm... I think thats not the solution. It's oké to play with a cheap racket, but I think it's kinda stupid to play with a crappy racket when you have a good one. The answer to your problem is called tactics. If you and your partner make rules for who hits the birdie where, you will have no problem. I'm playing for 8 years and after my 4th year I never broke a racket maybe 1 or 2 clashes in 4 years. Cryptail
that's the problem playing in a club though. you don't normally have a consistent partner, so you have to play with someone different each game. my tactic is, those 50-50 shots where it's debatable who should go for it, i'd normally just leave. a point in a friendly club game is not worth a potential racquet killing clash.
I agree with Cryptail. It is kind of stupid to start using a crappy racket if you've broken 2 of your others from clashes. As Cryptaial ahs said, talk to your partner about who should hit what or jsut simply call for shots...Plus, arent there people that you know and who are on par with you based on skills? If so, are you going to be using a crappy racket or use a better racket? Because when you play with people you are familiar playing with, chances that you are going to have a clash are slim. If you are a begginer( not sure if you are), dont invest into high end models. Invest into low-mid end models.
