Why do you need a new racquet?

**ronk** · 02-18-2003, 07:27 PM

Maybe if I hire 4 hit persons, one for each limb, I might actually stand a chance against Chen Hong. He can probably attach a racket to his head, hop around on crutches with 4 broken limbs and still beat me 15-0, 15-0. Oh well, cheaters don't always win.

Ron

**RedDog** · 02-19-2003, 06:15 PM

A good chance to get a good racquet for a good price...why not? (eventhough I already have 2 of the same kind).

**pengu1ns** · 06-07-2005, 02:28 PM

Whats wrong with 'Need a new racket because my old one is crap and to advance I require a slightly better one.'?

**wilfredlgf** · 06-07-2005, 10:51 PM

Answer #2 will grab the lion's share of votes.
I predict around 30% while the other 70% are lying.

**OoglyBoogly** · 06-07-2005, 10:55 PM

I agree with penguin my old racquet is crap!

**cheung31** · 06-07-2005, 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by pengu1ns

Whats wrong with 'Need a new racket because my old one is crap and to advance I require a slightly better one.'?

i like this one.

**Surreal** · 06-13-2005, 02:40 AM

For me , its a little bit of everything metioned ... ahaha.

**kenneth yick** · 06-13-2005, 10:00 AM

just didnt like my racket. mp 22 is ok when playing singles. but its totally crap for doubles, thats why i had to get another racket being the at 500. i also have another mp 22 which is a back up. the 2x mp 22's are strung with bg 80 at 20 lbs. i love the feel of these rackets, // (im too cheap to get mp 99...) so my reason is that doubles is a different game = different racket....

**wirre** · 06-14-2005, 05:37 PM

Must do something to be able to win....I know it must be because of inferiour racket I constantly loose

What, did I hear anyone mumbling that it is the player who needs to improve?
Nah, I've always been told that the racket "improves" you

But seriously, I bought new rackets last year because I wanted to try something other and also to have some backups when playing tournaments.
It's no fun to compete and break a string and then have to borrow a completely unknown racket (and strings) in the middle of a game.

/ mats

**FEND.** · 06-19-2005, 03:27 AM

The cab fetish has hit me!! That's why I went round buying the Cabs. More to come

**Shuttlebugs** · 06-19-2005, 05:32 AM

That's part of the game. You look for anything to give you the edge. This includes how good your current racket is and is there a better one that you have not tried. When we do find one, it makes us happen and we play better because of that.

**kenneth yick** · 06-19-2005, 08:11 AM

but mainly it is psychological. you think ooo i have a flashy racket, must play better. also makes you try more so therefore better performance. on the other hand.... waste of money..

**DinkAlot** · 06-22-2005, 06:18 AM

Because a new one is available.

**J_M_V** · 06-23-2005, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by S4MadMan

Because a new one is available.

Could have not said it better! I just played for 2 + 2 hours, and on the second session I didn't win a single set. It must be the good old MP100 that is letting me down

... seriously speaking I've noticed that the racquet has the least effect on my playing (as long as the strings & grip are ok), but it is always fun to try out new stuff.