Headlight The head light racquets give a quick maneuverability but lacks in power. Good for defensive clears and controlled shots. You would be able to react faster with this kind of racquet. But you would have less power from the backcourt This racquets are usually used by a defensive player. An example would be the "Yonex NS9900" Headheavy Headheavy racquets sacrifices maneuverability for power. Smashes get their power easily from a full swing from a headheavy racquet. This racquets are usually used by the "Power" players Your hand would get tired easily from this kind of racquets if you have a weak hand. An example would be the "Yonex AT900P" Even Balanced Even Balanced racquets are a trade-off of the Headheavy and Headlight racquets. Players who play an all court game will benefit from this kinds of racquet. An example would be the "Yonex Arc Saber ZS" Just my opinion correct me if I am wrong Pardon me for using all yonex racquets as examples
i own a nanospeed9900, it's excellence in defence, no doubt about it. Actually ns9900 is the first offensive light weight racket. The high repulsion frame, the extra stiff shaft is built for offensive reason. But this special racket required special technique to draw it's offensive nature. KKK and TBH are using it (if i'm not mistaken) see their attacks? They defense well too.
^^ thanks for the correction. Wow Ti-10...... It's a legend ya? My friend still prefer his ti10 2nd gen and keep his armortec 900p. Ti10 must be something special (maybe more or less of that Arc10)
the very first time, i found it very weak especially in smash. We need a very snappy fast swing technique. My smash is powerful now with this ns9900. But it feels more like a snap than a slam (as what i do with my zslash)
I prefer Headheavy for power. But to not sacriface maneuverability wouldn't you just get a lighter racket with the same BP? One of my friends used a nanospeed 9900 2U because he said it gives him more power but still pretty fast. But now that I think about it then wouldn't a even balance racket be the best with a 3U weight. Compare to a 4U headheavy or a 2U headlight racket? Hmmmmm
Hmm i would semi disagree. The most important factor that determines power and maneuverability is "swing weight", check 1 of the sticky posts. The swing weight of a racket is more or less determined by how heavy the head part of the racket is. A 2U headlight racket (Ti 10) can be more powerful and not as maneuverable as a 4U head heavy (AT900 T). Each player has their personal preference and optimal swing weight. I think a good rule of thumb is, getting a racket that gives you as much power as possible, without sacrificing more than 10 - 15% of your maneuverability.
I would also semi-disagree too lol, headheavy racket only give the racket head more momentum not create more power, the power comes from the wieght swing speed and if you swing speed match the flex of the racket
