Hi i'm a beginner =] ? Help me be pro

Discussion in 'Racket Recommendation / Comparison' started by nosebleedXD, Oct 29, 2008.

  1. nosebleedXD

    nosebleedXD Regular Member

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2008
    Messages:
    111
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    canada
    Where to buy racquets in Canada?

    LOL ok so anyways, i just started badminton and I'm planning to join a school team if i make it

    i live in canada ontario toronto and i was wondering if anyone knows any places where i can get good badminton gear

    my current raquet is a wilson v10 [lol i think, prolly not pro enough to know what it is]

    if you know any places where i could get good racquets etc, please post on this thread and thankyou

    some nooby specs about me
    - really weak when it comes to clearing
    - smash is not the best
    - foot work and running = fail

    and btw im new =] [more like just joined 2 minutes ago]
     
    #1 nosebleedXD, Oct 29, 2008
    Last edited: Oct 29, 2008
  2. jhirata

    jhirata Regular Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2007
    Messages:
    2,431
    Likes Received:
    9
    Location:
    Wellington, New Zealand, New Z
    Welcome to BCBF, nosebleedXD!

    A Wilson V10 is good enough for you.

    There is no need to buy a new racquet, but I suggest you to try out a new grip and a re-string job to make the racquet feel fresh.

    I suggest you to spend that money on private coaching sessions rather than a new racquet. You will see your game improving so much faster if you get coached, but you will have problems trying to even hit the sweetspot if you use a 'pro' racquet such as the high-end Yonex racquets endorsed by the professionals.

    Just have a read through this thread to get a clearer understanding of what I mean.

    Oh, and I've sent you a PM to help you with your.. equipment shopping.
     
  3. nosebleedXD

    nosebleedXD Regular Member

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2008
    Messages:
    111
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    canada
    oh alrighty bro thanks
     
  4. Arcsaber

    Arcsaber Regular Member

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2008
    Messages:
    69
    Likes Received:
    0
    Occupation:
    Student
    Location:
    Singapore
  5. Gemcat

    Gemcat Regular Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2008
    Messages:
    862
    Likes Received:
    0
    Occupation:
    Airport Employee
    Location:
    Canada, BC, GVA
    Like Arcsaber said, no need for high-end and expensive racquets. Just use some affordable racquets and train on your techniques instead.

    And yes, getting a coach will make you improve much faster.
     
  6. chaos2blue

    chaos2blue Regular Member

    Joined:
    Jul 29, 2008
    Messages:
    52
    Likes Received:
    1
    Location:
    malaysia
    Good rackets comes with Good players.. :p

    For a beginner, high end rackets will be harder to adapt - will need alot of speed and power to generate good hits and smashes!!

    A good player can hit great with any racket... and a beginner cant hit good even with the best rackets..

    Training makes perfect!
     
  7. nosebleedXD

    nosebleedXD Regular Member

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2008
    Messages:
    111
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    canada
    should i at least restring
     
  8. jhirata

    jhirata Regular Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2007
    Messages:
    2,431
    Likes Received:
    9
    Location:
    Wellington, New Zealand, New Z
    Yes, a restring would be the best choice for you if you want to upgrade your equipment. The original, thick stock strings feel dead and they're useless. Try BG80, BG85 or BG66 at 21~22lbs.
     
  9. nosebleedXD

    nosebleedXD Regular Member

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2008
    Messages:
    111
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    canada
    oh and btw, i've never restringed before, what is the price ranges, i think i might go with bg 85
     
  10. Backlash

    Backlash Regular Member

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2008
    Messages:
    10
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Somerset
    ye man !

    bg85 ftw !! its the highest number !

    MaRk:cool:
     
  11. jhirata

    jhirata Regular Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2007
    Messages:
    2,431
    Likes Received:
    9
    Location:
    Wellington, New Zealand, New Z
    there's cbg100, that's even higher :p.. but nbg98 is probably the most repulsive yonex strings available in the market. Expensive though.
     
  12. chaos2blue

    chaos2blue Regular Member

    Joined:
    Jul 29, 2008
    Messages:
    52
    Likes Received:
    1
    Location:
    malaysia
    BG85 is a good string.. but tends to break easily if u r a hard hitter...
    The string only last me less than a week before it breaks!!. :p

    Tension use : 26lbs or 28lbs (depends on racket i use)
    Time Play/Train : 3 hours everyday

    Try BG80..high repulsive..last longer.. but string it at a higher tension..maybe 24 or 25lbs
     
  13. nosebleedXD

    nosebleedXD Regular Member

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2008
    Messages:
    111
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    canada
    can my raquet even go that high?

    and im only a beginnner i think 21-23 is good
     
  14. jhirata

    jhirata Regular Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2007
    Messages:
    2,431
    Likes Received:
    9
    Location:
    Wellington, New Zealand, New Z
    Yes, it should be able to go up to around 30lbs if strung by an experienced stringer.

    But 21~23 would be the best choice.
     
  15. quik_silver

    quik_silver Regular Member

    Joined:
    Jun 9, 2005
    Messages:
    1,128
    Likes Received:
    0
    Occupation:
    Analyst
    Location:
    Toronto,Ontario
    WHy not just use BG65... It's pretty cheap, nosebleed which part of Ontario are you from?
     
  16. jwu42

    jwu42 Regular Member

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2008
    Messages:
    60
    Likes Received:
    0
    Occupation:
    Histotech
    Location:
    MN
    BG65 and around 20-22lbs should be better for beginner. Getting high tension when you haven't develop good technique can be a bit damaging to yourself physically as you need to exert more force to execute the amount of power you need for good clear/smash/hit.
     
  17. nosebleedXD

    nosebleedXD Regular Member

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2008
    Messages:
    111
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    canada
    oh alright thanks guys, i'll go with bg65

    i'm still thinking of where to get my raquet restrung

    hey quik silver, i live in markham lol

    my email is bubble-a3roXD@hotmail.com if you guys got time to help me out or just chill =]
     
  18. nosebleedXD

    nosebleedXD Regular Member

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2008
    Messages:
    111
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    canada
    alright thanks guys, i will try bg65 at 21lbs

    btw quik silver, you know any places where i can restring my raquet

    aparently i dunno what tension my raquet is capable of and i think it might be 20 and below

    the place im planning to get it restrung at, my cousin told me the guy won't restring it beyond what your raquet can be strung to

    anyone know how to check what tension my raquet is capable of
     
  19. jwu42

    jwu42 Regular Member

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2008
    Messages:
    60
    Likes Received:
    0
    Occupation:
    Histotech
    Location:
    MN
    should be written right on the racquet near the handle. If not, try looking up model type on the brand's website.
     
  20. nosebleedXD

    nosebleedXD Regular Member

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2008
    Messages:
    111
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    canada
    mine's wilson v10, the wilson site doesnt have iti think and my raquet doesnt say anything on handle
     

Share This Page