Why do you need a new racquet?

**extremenanopowe** · 04-24-2009, 08:52 PM

The need to get new design or models.

**OneToughBirdie** · 06-09-2009, 10:00 AM

You guys/gals are so lucky and blessed to be able to add/replace new rackets as if it is the flavour of the month and money is no object...my time, we share playing one set of rackets among friends and if the string broke, we restring just that broken string and keep playing, we poolshare the birdie and play the birdie until the feathers are broken...no proper badminton court, just draw the line of the ground with a stick, a makeshift net, and most times barefoot, no proper shoes...those are the 60's in MAS of a humble and carefree beginning which develop our work ethic and appreciation for $$$ and we have just as much fun when we knew so little of tension, grip, latest racket technology, etc. The prices of the rackets now eg LN, Nano 9000, and shirts costing >S$90 there is no way we could even dream of owning one, let alone more. Count your blessing. Sure, I can buy anything I want now but I just could not understand why?

**extremenanopowe** · 06-09-2009, 10:27 AM

Lining is too cheap???

**Big SmAsh** · 08-14-2009, 03:47 PM

yes. if you brake the shaft so its just the handle. then get some string and weights you can tie the string around the weights and the handle then roll up the weights with your hands above your head. Thats how i got a strong hit

**Makunouchi** · 08-15-2009, 12:20 AM

Why the need? ....... its an addiction!

**Wilson Shuttler** · 08-16-2009, 08:18 PM

i need a neww racquet cause may sore arm and tedonitis in my elbow from smashing with my NS7700 told me too. Im looking at something arm-friendly. I'm not worried about lactic acid, so im looking at AT900T (ArmorTec 900 Technique)

**yellowduck** · 08-26-2009, 03:22 AM

ohhh too many reasons for buying new racquet. my reasoning(the logical side) i see a new technology in materials, racquet design and i wanna try it. and it asia there's no shop that'll lend u the racquet for a day to test(in london they do, decathlon). i dont normally collect them...if i find they completely dont fit me, i'd sell them off for 20 to 30% off. theres quite a liquid market for used racquets on this site. it also motivates me to go play more often....

**Ferrerkiko** · 10-30-2009, 08:56 AM

I am looking for a back up racket for my armotec 700 old color, looking for an stiff racket, any bros can recommend me one, want to use for my doubles play ?

**druss** · 11-04-2009, 02:02 PM

Because I only have 12 rackets and I need to catch up with my RC (remote control) cars/trucks/helicopters....

**Zabee** · 11-04-2009, 07:31 PM

wow 12 hahahaha ...

**druss** · 11-04-2009, 09:27 PM

ya... i don't tend to throw out or sell old rackets. Still have a cab 8 in the bag...

**Zabee** · 11-04-2009, 09:37 PM

soon bro druss will surpass Hidayat T 15 piece of racquets hehehe

**druss** · 11-04-2009, 09:41 PM

LOL, I've even got a slim 10 still in the bag... never really use it though.

I'm just waiting on the Z slash right now.

**AurorAX** · 12-15-2009, 08:07 PM

I'm a sucker for buying new cool stuff

**Grotius** · 12-27-2009, 03:29 AM

I buy new racquets because they inspire me to play more often. I look upon it as an investement, not in a racquet, but in my health.

And is it really so much money? Do you know the cost of a set of golf clubs? I have a friend who has 4 sets!