ArcSaber 8 DX

**chris1003** · 04-12-2010, 08:01 PM

are there much difference between arc 10 and arc 8 dx? anyone got any thoughts which is better?

**ryim_** · 04-12-2010, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by chris1003

are there much difference between arc 10 and arc 8 dx? anyone got any thoughts which is better?

I haven't tried the 8DX yet but the 8DX should be stiffer. I am sure other BCF members who have used both can provide other comments.

Its hard to say which is better so it comes down to the player.

**hwidagdo** · 04-12-2010, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by ryim_

I haven't tried the 8DX yet but the 8DX should be stiffer. I am sure other BCF members who have used both can provide other comments.

Its hard to say which is better so it comes down to the player.

yes arc8 is stiffer than arc10. again as someone has noted somewhere, to get good feed back feeling (as vibration) it is best strung at high tension (more than 26 lbs?). in other hand as tension rise maybe youll lose your power cause you have to hit harder (for me).

ultra-pef has very (too) good vibration dampening, gift for high tension players, not for me maybe :P
and of course good for string producers as high tension tend to break faster :P :P :P

**ryim_** · 04-12-2010, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by hwidagdo

yes arc8 is stiffer than arc10. again as someone has noted somewhere, to get good feed back feeling (as vibration) it is best strung at high tension (more than 26 lbs?). in other hand as tension rise maybe youll lose your power cause you have to hit harder (for me).

ultra-pef has very (too) good vibration dampening, gift for high tension players, not for me maybe :P
and of course good for string producers as high tension tend to break faster :P :P :P

I've been mostly using my MP99s over the years and if the ARC8DX is stiffer than the ARC10, then the 8DX should be more of a replacement than the ARC10. Although at the moment, the ARC10 seems to be a very good complement with my MP99s.

**hwidagdo** · 04-12-2010, 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by ryim_

I've been mostly using my MP99s over the years and if the ARC8DX is stiffer than the ARC10, then the 8DX should be more of a replacement than the ARC10. Although at the moment, the ARC10 seems to be a very good complement with my MP99s.

maybe your 99 had soften over the years to the point = arc10. whats your arc10 weight? 2u? if you comfortable with arc10 theres no point to replace it

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**ryim_** · 04-12-2010, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by hwidagdo

maybe your 99 had soften over the years to the point = arc10. whats your arc10 weight? 2u? if you comfortable with arc10 theres no point to replace it

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The MP99 is stiffer than the ARC10, and I've had many over the years so I am quite certain about that. You're right, I am not planning to switch to the 8DX any time soon but I do want to try it and see the difference

**chilli** · 04-13-2010, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by paulstewart64

My review of Arcsaber 8DX is now available.

Go to www.badminton-coach.co.uk to view.

I'm also going to be filming a video review and will soon be testing Arcsaber 5, Arcsaber 008 and Nanospeed 850.

To your success

Paul
www.badminton-coach.co.uk

You guys should check out Paul's review

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**frostcone** · 04-14-2010, 06:30 PM

Can anyone compare arc8dx and at900tech? Which one has better power? Quickness? What do you prefer?

**chilli** · 04-14-2010, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by frostcone

Can anyone compare arc8dx and at900tech? Which one has better power? Quickness? What do you prefer?

I like the extra stiff shaft of the 8DX, but if possible, you should try them both before deciding. I had the A900P before the 8DX.

**agozz** · 04-14-2010, 07:52 PM

this is the best ever!
with 26lbs using machine equally to 27lbs manually.. my smash was superb..
the vibration.. my god! really wake u up..

**rashdan** · 04-14-2010, 08:18 PM

agozz..rm5xx strung or unstrung?so,its worth it la?

**gapperonduty** · 04-14-2010, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by agozz

this is the best ever!
with 26lbs using machine equally to 27lbs manually.. my smash was superb..
the vibration.. my god! really wake u up..

So...too much vibration or....as stable as a brick!?!?

**bluecraze07** · 04-14-2010, 10:37 PM

Wow, I just didn't visit this site regularly for a few months and there are already a few new models out. So what racket is this new ArcSaber mostly like? From what I gather, it is quite a stiff racket? Anything else?

**agozz** · 04-15-2010, 03:08 AM

rashdan..
the RM5xx comes with yonex string bg66, karakal grip and a botle of mineral water..

really worth it..

**Mark A** · 04-15-2010, 03:36 AM

I tried the 8DX on Tuesday, and it is certainly stiffer than the 10 (but no way is it "Extra Stiff" as the UK literature claims) and the frame feels squarer, giving a more solid feel at impact. The balance is also better, IMO, being more even.

**Easy Tiger** · 04-15-2010, 04:45 AM

Damnit, I'm sensing the DX is like a ZS, except stiffer and with the 10's headshape, but slightly more even balanced.

Now if only they'd make it in fluorescent yellow.

**Mark A** · 04-15-2010, 04:56 AM

Originally Posted by Easy Tiger

Damnit, I'm sensing the DX is like a ZS, except stiffer and with the 10's headshape, but slightly more even balanced.

Now if only they'd make it in fluorescent yellow.

Don't tell Gade, but I think the 8 is what the 10 should have been - the only department where it loses out is aerodynamics (and looks - 8DX is nice, but a bit bland in comparison; I would have liked to see the copper colour used a bit more freely). The string pattern, like the Z, is also quite busy; maybe the Arc 10 pattern would have been better...