2009 Babolat Badminton Rackets

**NisroL_JR** · 11-20-2008, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by BadFever

The top frame section is black color. So, should be X-feel Power.

Anyone know which online shop sells this X-feel series?

shuttle-house already have it. But because of the Yen to strong right now, will be too expensive to buy from them.

I've emailed to mybadlookbad.com, they said they will have x feel's series in a month time

**Ah_Shum** · 12-11-2008, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by BadFever

The top frame section is black color. So, should be X-feel Power.

Anyone know which online shop sells this X-feel series?

too bad you are all the way in Aus~..otherwise i can ship u brand new ones easily..cuz the only problem shipping from where i am will be expensive for u

**BadFever** · 12-11-2008, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by Ah_Shum

too bad you are all the way in Aus~..otherwise i can ship u brand new ones easily..cuz the only problem shipping from where i am will be expensive for u

I already ordered from e78.com.hk. No bad, I ordered Monday and received today. Thanks anyway, Ah Shum.

**Ah_Shum** · 12-11-2008, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by BadFever

I already ordered from e78.com.hk. No bad, I ordered Monday and received today. Thanks anyway, Ah Shum.

which one did u get?..the power?..

i personally like the essential n the blast..=)

**BadFever** · 12-11-2008, 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by Ah_Shum

which one did u get?..the power?..

i personally like the essential n the blast..=)

I don't have a preference. I got all 4 (one of each).

**dohma1993** · 12-12-2008, 05:31 PM

which of these resemble the arc10 the most?
whats the prices for these in CAD?
what are the specs for the racquets...i couldn't find anything online x_x

**Sharp** · 12-16-2008, 06:25 AM

I'll be very keen to try the new 09 Babolats out, possibly the one that Ah_Shum said felt like the AT700 - I'm currently going through the process of sampling different rackets at the moment, although I haven't as yet seen the new models in the UK yet.

One of the guys in my club is sponsored by them so if he's there on Thursday evening I'll collar him and find out when they'll have samples to test.

**Ah_Shum** · 12-16-2008, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by dohma1993

which of these resemble the arc10 the most?
whats the prices for these in CAD?
what are the specs for the racquets...i couldn't find anything online x_x

x-feel blast will come closest of the 4..u can find those @ "da store"..

**ilovedude** · 12-16-2008, 10:14 AM

Hey, the x-feel lite is not bad, besides I also like the hybrid grommet design.

**BadFever** · 12-16-2008, 05:08 PM

Only thing I didn't enjoy about these rackets was stringing them. The gaps between each strings goes from wide to narrow in the middle(unlike Yonex constant width). The wide part is so hard to clamp. Overall playing experience for me is pretty good, more towards arm playing style.

**weinsteinium** · 02-03-2009, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by Ah_Shum

im actually realli impressed by the performance of these rackets..heh~..well here goes..the similarities

Essential - like an ns9000 but more powerful
Blast - like a at700 w/ more power..lol
Power - like ns8000/arc7 ish feel..
Lite - just realli lite..lol

lolz gemcat..i thought u live rite by Tad'z~..go check it out~..=)

Correct me if I'm wrong but you are saying that the Essential is more powerful than the Power. I have to say that I'm surprised because the Power is rated as being more powerful on the Babolat site.

But then again they are rating power versus control and I don't really see how those are opposites.

More powerful thant the ns9000 while being lighter is pretty high praise for the Essential!

**ants** · 02-03-2009, 12:45 PM

Interesting names for rackets.

Looks good too.

**Sharp** · 02-03-2009, 02:49 PM

I'll be interested to know when you can get them in the UK!

**tcy148** · 02-03-2009, 03:56 PM

Apparantly they will be here in March. Tennisnuts.com have already got the new 09 Satelite series. So i'd imagine the X-Feel to be out soon too...
Hopefully...

**Sharp** · 02-03-2009, 05:31 PM

Tennisnuts.com have had the 09 Babolat Satelite range for quite a while now, so it is time the X Feels' were also bought out. I might try and speak to the UK distributors and see if they can shed any light on the matter.

After all this expectation I hope the X Feel Blast 09 is better (for my playing style) than the Satelite Nitro 09! On the website they both seem to be rated in the same position on power, but as previously mentioned, the Blast is slightly longer and slightly heavier than the Nitro.

Has anyone managed to make direct comparisons between the two already?

**tcy148** · 02-16-2009, 01:34 PM

Ok, i think i'm lucky enough to get one of these for my birthday soon.

But i'm kinda stuck on which one to choose! However, I have decided either the Power or the Essential.

As i've said before I'm using a Satelite Star just now, and i love it, but it just lacks power as it's too flexible for me.
The Power is stiffer and ever so slightly heavier, so i'd imagine it to be more powerful than the Essential, but from what Ah_Shum has said: the Essential is a more powerful version of the NS9000 (which i kinda like). Whilst the Power is only similar to the Arc7/ NS8000? I'm slightly confused... haha :S
The Essential (290mm) also appears to be slightly more head heavier than the Power (285mm - same as my Satelite Star).
Also, where would be the best place to buy from? I live in the UK, so i need them to ship here. I've found either Tenniszon.com and e78.com.hk.

As you can see, i have already done thorough research on these racquets, but i need some more info. I am generally looking for more power though.
Any info would be great!

**Sealman** · 03-02-2009, 03:15 AM

i realised the sides of the x-feel blast are grommet-less, similar to the wilson n2/n4/n6. will the strings break? i read in the equipment forum that the wilson racquets required special stringing techniques. does this also apply to the babolats?