The "U", the "G" and the "tension" specifications of a Badminton racket

[pablo285]

I just got the racket and I found out that the mysterious Euro Grip is just another name for a G1 grip size...no idea why they didn't give that info in the online shop...

[chris-ccc]

I just got the racket and I found out that the mysterious Euro Grip is just another name for a G1 grip size...no idea why they didn't give that info in the online shop...

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Are you referring to the Yonex G1 grip size? If so, then it's the larger grip size. Is that what you are trying to tell us about this 'Euro Grip'?
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[pablo285]

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Are you referring to the Yonex G1 grip size? If so, then it's the larger grip size. Is that what you are trying to tell us about this 'Euro Grip'?
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Nope, sorry. I studied the Head site a little bit and found out that Head numbers their grips from G0 to G3, G0 being the smallest. The difference between the grip sizes is 1/8 of an inch.

Head grip sizing:
G0 (3 1/8)
G1 (3 2/8) - the 'Euro Grip size' (no idea why )
G2 (3 3/8)
G3 (3 4/8)

[OsMoTiC CoDeS]

Ahmeh to reply to your question:

1. A 3U is heavier than a 4U, hence deriving more power for smashes but less maneuverability.

2. A 3U has a longer life span than a 4U due to its weight, its not so delicate.

3. This is the most important, it depends on how u feel about the racket, remember its all about personal feel, whats good for one may not be good for another.

Hope this info helps

PS: I have 2 Armortec 900Ps, 3U G4, BG 80 strings strung @ 23lbs, original grip replaced.

[zanegan]

[The racket tension is denoted by "x lb to y lb"; the minimum to the maximum stringing tension recommended.]


so if i string it. MORE than the tension recommended, what will happen?

like the Ti5 limit is 16-20.
if i put it up to 25? will the frame crack?

[chris-ccc]

so if i string it. MORE than the tension recommended, what will happen?

like the Ti5 limit is 16-20.
if i put it up to 25? will the frame crack?

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Some will crack, and some won't. But, it is some risk you are taking.
Do let us know the results if you are game enough to try it.
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[Mikael]

1) Whether G1/G5 is the highest or lowest, is there a standardization of the relation between the different Bevels wide/narrow/diagonal: www.badmintonbible.com/articles/grips-guide/racket-bevels.php

Please I need the exact measures of the bevels if it exist?

[chris-ccc]

Please I need the exact measures of the bevels if it exist?

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Currently, there isn't a "World Standardized Measurement" set up for us, I believe.
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[chris-ccc]

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I posted these comments in another thread. Thought that it could be good to post it here too.

How to remember the different specifications by Yonex:
The grip size is denoted by "G"; the smaller the number, the larger the handle size.
The weight is denoted by "U"; the smaller the number, the heavier the weight.

For Yonex grip size, I could only guess that G1 was their starting size. When players found that smaller grips are better for them, Yonex started G2 to bring down their grip size. Then came G3, G4, etc......

And for Yonex racket weight, again I could only guess that 1U was their starting weight. When players found that lighter weights are better for them, Yonex started 2U to bring down their racket weight. Then came 3U, 4U, etc......

This is a way to remember the specifications given by Yonex.
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[Mikael]

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Currently, there isn't a "World Standardized Measurement" set up for us, I believe.
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ok, I believe that I will need to make my own standard system that can work for whatever brand...

[mamapoko]

wow...
All apacs rackets are 4UG2 & their grip sizes are friggin small!!
when comparing head to head with a yonex G4, i think it's still way smaller.

Enquiry:
the specs printed on different models of apacs rackets seem to be the same
Mass:85g+/- 1 gram
Flex:8-9
Balancs 285mm+/- 3mm
max tension:30lbs

does that mean all apacs rackets feel the same other than the printing and design??

[Hopeful2010]

Hi,

Got a stupid question. i been reading about "sweet spot" - can anyone roughly tell me where that is? Is it the area the middle of the racket? Thanks.

[chris-ccc]

Hi,

Got a stupid question. i been reading about "sweet spot" - can anyone roughly tell me where that is? Is it the area the middle of the racket? Thanks.

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The sweet spot is located in the middle of the string-bed. It's like the middle spot of a trampoline.

The higher the tension our stringing is done, the smaller the area of sweet spot we get.
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[Hopeful2010]

Hi - thanks alot.

Follow up question:
1) When smashing - it is best to ensure we hit the sweet spot?
2) When making drop shots - it is best to ensure we hit the sweet spot?

Thanks again.

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The sweet spot is located in the middle of the string-bed. It's like the middle spot of a trampoline.

The higher the tension our stringing is done, the smaller the area of sweet spot we get.
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[chris-ccc]

Follow up questions:
1) When smashing - it is best to ensure we hit the sweet spot?
2) When making drop shots - it is best to ensure we hit the sweet spot?

Thanks again.

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Generally speaking, hitting from the sweet spot is the best; for we can predict how the shuttlecock will travel.
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[chris-ccc]

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I posted some comments in another thread. Thought that it would be good to post them here too.

How to remember the stiffness of racket shaft descriptions.

There are 3 main shaft descriptions, namely;
* Stiff
* Medium (most common)
* Flexible

The 'not-so-common' descriptions (usually confusing many players) are;
* Medium Stiff (it lies between Medium and Stiff)
* Medium Flexible (it lies between Medium and Flexible)

Then comes the easily understood ones;
* Extra Stiff
* Extra Flexible
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[milky12388]

hi everyone

Does carlton rackets have similar grap size measurement with yonex?

i planning to get calton airblade 1000 with G5 as yonex measurement...