New racket for doubles partner (Yonex only)

Discussion in 'Badminton Rackets / Equipment' started by Paritos, Sep 20, 2008.

  1. Paritos

    Paritos Regular Member

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    My partner is kinda built at 155 pounds for 5'9, powerful enough, tad lack of precision. IMO, he would probably need an even balanced, medium flex racket with the common 3U/G3/4 combination. He kinda likes my NS 5K that is now discontinued :mad: Any suggestions ?
     
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    Hmmm..maybe the arc10,or the arc7?Even balanced,medium flex,3U/G4 maybe available in ur place.
     
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    Those rackets are very expensive here in canada, maybe a tad cheaper, middle end racket. Thought of NS 4500, AT 500 (Still available here but headh heavy), NS 6K, etc.
     
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    Rackets in Montreal are really expensive you should consider getting them online... an AT500 costs as much as the AT900P Im selling and thats without strings. The AT900P is a good MD racket but it's made for heavy offense player and I dont think you friend is one of those.

    In Yonex only:

    Depending on your friends budget he should consider middle range Yonex or ordering the higher end online. Sports Experts still have some MP99, get them while they're still around ^^

    Very good all-round racket... many prefer them to the Arcsaber series and they are cheaper. It's balanced but lean more towards the stiff side. But if you can, ask him to try the Arcsaber 10 and he might be willing to spend the extra $$ ^^
     
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    Good idea, thanks !
     
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    You can try MP88 according to your info. You should also look into other brands as well like Apacs and SOTX.
     

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