armortec 900 offence

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  1. Xian lin

    Xian lin New Member

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    I am having trouble playing armortech 900 off with power!
    Everyone I know told me armortech 900 off is the best racket, even better then arc saber 10..
    Can anyone give me some suggestions?
     
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    There is no such thing as the 'Armortech 900 Off', but maybe you're reffering to the Armortec 900 Power or the Armortec 800 Offensive.

    There is no such thing as the 'best-racquet', because it all depends on your personal preference. The 'best' racquet is probably the racquet you feel most comfortable to play with. I reccomend you to 'demo' the racquets before actually purchasing them.

    The reasons why you may have trouble playing with that racquet are:
    1) Your stroke technique may be incorrect.
    2) You may not be used to the shaft's stiffness
    3) You may not be used to its head-heaviness.
    4) The string tension may also be too high for you ?

    Please provide us with more information next time, such as..
    1) Your level of play
    2) Playing style
    3) String tension
    etc..

    The 'best-racquet' for a professional player may not be the 'best-racquet' for us.
     
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    What people tell you may not work for you as well.
     
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    armortec 900 power

    Yes, its armortec 900 power! sorry for the confusion!
    I don't understand whats the stiffness means? I cannot generate any power from the racket! Even when I uses all my 100% body power swinging the racket, I still get medium power!

    My level of play is Medium!
    I strung it 26/25 10%
    BG 80 string...

    If I cannot find the racket power, I don't know what to do with it...
    cost me over $200
    I hope someone willing to trade this racket!
     
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    Yes, its armortec 900 power! sorry for the confusion!
    I don't understand whats the stiffness means? I cannot generate any power from the racket! Even when I uses all my 100% body power swinging the racket, I still get medium power!

    My level of play is Medium!
    I strung it 26/25 10%
    BG 80 string...

    If I cannot find the racket power, I don't know what to do with it...
    cost me over $200
    I hope someone willing to trade this racket!
     
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    There are a few possible reasons.
    1. You aren't hitting the sweetspot
    2. The racket is too stiff for you
    3. The tension is too high for you

    My guess is 2 and 3.
     
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    I choose option 4 and 5.

    4) Using plastics instead of feathers.
    5) His favorate racket(s) is Arc Sabers according to his profile.
     
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    What was your previous racquet, string, and string tension?
     
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    I had arc saber, but it broke!
    what tension and string will suit the armortec 900?

    or should I just trade / sell it right away.... since I tried Using it a couple of week already and I still don't feel the power out of the racket!
    Do anyone of you guys think armortec 900 power is a good racket compare to the arc saber?
     
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    We can't recommend you a tension because it is up to you to decide on which tension you like best. I think you should trade it or sell it for another racket. Which Arcsaber did you have before? 7 or 10?
     
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    Arc7? AT900P probably too stiff, and you've probably strung too high as well. I think you should lower the tension first, then if it doesn't work, sell if off, then buy a more flexible racquet.

    AT900P is an excellent racquet, but can only be used well if you have the ability to unleash it's power.
     
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    i know azn_123 is interested in a 900P. He live in vancouver too.
     
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    I had a arc 7 before! Maybe I will try to trade it for a Arc 10, do you guys think its possible that some one willing to trade a Arc 10 for it? Is there a big difference gap for pricing between those 2 rackets? or should I mention willing to add money
    since my armortec 900 power racket is still in great condition!
     
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    lawl...AZN_123 finally gave up on using his panzy NS9000? lawl lawl lawl....the Armortec series requires strength...the shafts are stiff, the heads are heavy... Armortecs are like studying...the more force you can put in, the greater the result. But if the greatest force you can exert does not even meet the minimum, your efforts will be in vain. On a side note...i've swung around with the arc10 and arc7...personally i think that the armortecs have better power and feel in most situations, except for feather birds in certain cases...or maybe it's just the flexible shaft that gives me the illusion of feel.
     
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    one fellow says that if i use At700, i will be like LD...!!
    then another guy, hey... use At900T, you will play like TH...
    lady comes, now, buy the At900P, cause i love to watch LCW plays....
    :D
     
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    Buy at Ti-10 and be like FHF:D
     
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    And break his arm. If he can't handle a mere at900Power, there is no hope in handling the UBERRR ti-10.
     
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    thanks, phandrew.
    i will do that......:D
     
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    Both at900 need time to adjust =/.
     
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    Just curious, how did the Arc7 break? Also, do you have in consideration getting the same racket?
     

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