Hi, I'm looking for a new racket that could help me generate more power. I'm an intermediate player and plays 2-3 times a week. I'm trying to be an aggresive player and like to smah a lot (but need power:crying But in doubles i would like control also - so a balance between power/control. After studying this forum for a long time now i've found out a few things that could help me in my selection of the right racket - and have a few questions: Should i go for a flexible racket to help me generate the power ? - og should or go for stiff racket and just use low tension ? And what about head heavy rackets/balanced ? Would it help me in my baseline/smash to get a heavy head racket? And last - what racket suggestions do you have that maybe could help me improving my game ?
a head heavy racket is best for smashing power like the at 900p but if your a person who relies on your wrist a head light racket such as the ns9000 is. are you a person who uses there arm or there wrist to generate power? do you play singles or doubles more?
AT900P is not that head heavy.Go for AT700 if u have enough power.. More power is not only decided by the racket..but it's more judged by the combo of ur power,ur technique,ur string,its tension,n the grip size..When the grip is smaller,the head is getting heavier..that way it should generate more power when u smash. The explanation of the string tension..If u don't have that much power..go for lower tension.That way the string will give u the bouncing effect.But if u have big power,go for high tension.It'll give u more accuracy.
I use more the arm to get the power. My wrist work is not that good. Mostly play doubles and mostly in the back. So i believe the total weight of the racket should not be that high?
I need some help from the racket as i can't generate it all by my self. Don't thnik i have enpugh power for at700 yet. I'll try to work on the tension level once i've found the right racket for me.
i have the 900p and im similar to you i play doubles in the back the 900p is better for doubles than the 700 its less head heavy but it is still able to generate a lot of power. ive tried both rackets and i liked the 900p better as it is more maneuverable than the 700 because it is less head heavy. in regards to string tension its more of an experimental thing to find what tension you like. start off around like 20 pounds and see how you like that if its way too loose you can try jumping 2-3 pounds maybe evenmore depends on what your preference is. if its too tight just do the opposite so go down 2-3 pounds next time you restring. do this until you find your ideal tension. as you go on you may like a higher tension.
the ns9000s is a very good racket but hes said he uses his arm and not much of his wrist. i don't think hed be able to generate enough head speed to create a lot of power. thats y i think a head heavy racket would suit him better.
4u arent as good as 3us. plus the 900p has a longer handle so you can choke up for those fast drives in doubles. if you can getout and try to get your hands on both rackets for urself to try.
Try training with tennis racket or similiar. Get a Babolat. Try practice swinging a tennis or squash racket with a right to left wrist twisting motion. After 200 times, try swinging your badminton racket. Do it everyday and your wrist with have more strength to snap for a better smash. As for a better racket for smash, try the Babolat satelite nitro. The Babolat racket is stiff and heavy, the string pattern is closer together in the center sweet spot, string it at 30lbs tension with Ashaway Microlegend XL 0.73mm or MicroPower XL 0.73mm. You've got yourself a very nice smashing racket. I've got one customized for myself, great smashing racket, but drains the energy from your arm pretty fast, after about 200 smashes (which is about 3 games). Good Luck.
Dear Swanson, Sorry for hijack your post earlier. Some time we do have too much fun here. FYI, if you have a all graphite racquet, restring your racquet with a better string and better string job. A quote from Master LazzyBuddy "Restringing is the best poor man's racquet upgrade". traning with squash racquet is a good idea, tennis, DON'T. Practice makes a shot (of scotch) perfect. So, find a friend to practice the basic shots with you. After all, you can not see your mistake when you are playing. If you still have extra money, get a instructor or coach. Good luck
It's OK I Just broke my ISOmetric80 light and need to get a new rocket ;-). I have no problems make the shots correct - i was just looking for a racket that could help a little compared to that old ISO80. I have no problem doing clears and baseline shots - and my smash is also ok.... I just want a little more power - now that im forced to buy new racket. And the money is not an issue - but i don't want to buy the most expensive racket as i know it won't fit me. If i could find a racket that fits me - then i'll try to work with different tensions.
One last joke... Power currupts, the absolute power currupts absolute. PS, I like you Denish people. Friendly and nice.
i agree really depends on your price range any1 of these rackets are very good. make sure if you get any of them get it in 3u as there have been stories about how the 4u versions are weaker.
Price range is no problem. But are the AT700 / AT900 not too stiff when i need more power ? Or could i just use lower tension ??
