Recommendation - Yonex/Apacs/Forza/Victor

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  1. ^shaz^

    ^shaz^ Regular Member

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    Hey guys,

    Am currently on the look out for a new racket. Have been looking through the ranges of Yonex/Victor/Apacs etc but not really sure which ones would suit me, so thought it be best to ask those who have used the other rackets as Victor/Apacs not really available in shops where I am so I can go to check.

    Currently I use Yonex NS8000, and prior to this used Ti-10 (1st gen, only have one left as broke other 3 a few years back, cant get these anymore), MP100, MP99. Mostly Yones rackets I've used but am open to other makes.

    Was looking at the Victor range which looked pretty good but not sure which one, Brave Sword stood out to me but again, not sure really.

    Would prefer a racket similar to the ti-10 (1st gen)... my fav racket for sure!
     
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    Personally i feel SOTX W7 is quite similar with Ti-10 (little bit heavier, maybe like 2U version Ti-10) I have BS08 and surely feel and play not same like any Ti-10 (all gen) maybe you should try Victor SW 32 also, even balance and stiff :D
     
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    errr Apacs AMP90 is also nice to compare with Ti-10 but slighty more flex.
     
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    i find W7 a variant when it comes to weight. my friend has a w7 from a legit store and his is definitely a 2U weighted racket but its EVEN balanced where as i got one which feels much more like a 3U but extremely head heavy. both rackets are authetic but seems to vary =(
     
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    Master Shaz, you are so skilled you can just use your barehands to hit the shuttle back at your opponents!!! :D:D:D
     
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    If only that was allowed within the rules...... barehand badminton!!!!!!!!!

    I've heard some very good things about the NS9900 too. I guess I don't want something exactly like the ti-10, but similar in style, head heavy and v. stiff, for teh POWERRRRRRR. haha.

    I can get power off all my shots with pretty much any racket, backhand clear from back line to back line etc... just need the placement and angles!
     
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    check out RSL X2 Gold. ;)
     
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    Hmm I will do... should be reviews on here I'm sure
     
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    Head metallix 10000 could also be a good bet. They are quite cheap now that the tour version has come out.
     
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    I've tried Head/Wilson rackets, never really got anywhere with them, don't know why. Same with Carlton. Their ranges probably gotten a lot better now though.
     
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    Apacs Amp 90 Ftw
     
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    Give the RSL X2 Blue a try. It's an amazing all around racket. Very light but generates a ton of power.
     
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    well i took that off the lethal 50 suggestion cause i realized he wants a ti-10 or w.e

    well considering lethal 50 is such a strong racket, it'd be saving if you compare it towards an at 700 or at 900
     
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    Yeah Apacs Amp 80 has been recommended quite a lot.

    I dont know where in the UK I can get RSL rackets, might need to buy and get it sent over. Might buy a few and try them out, as 2-3 of them are the same cost as one Yonex racket haha!
     

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