Hi, I'm planning on buying a new Yonex racket, but I'm not sure whether to get the "Yonex muscle power 100 3U" or "2U" or "TI iso swing power sx, sa". The mp100 3U looks to be a good choice... I play mostly singles, and don't care much about doubles even if I play with a "single's racket". I want durability (at least 2-4 years), good control (very important for me), very light also good smashing power and clear shots. I'm 5'7" and fast on my feet. Also, what kind of strings should I get with that racket? What about the amount of tension on mains and on cross? Is grip size an issue since u can u a towel grip? Grip size of 3 1/2? 3 3/8? 3 1/4? I like when it's small. I played with a Wilson Pro Staff Classic 85. I really liked it. Grip size small, very light (85gr) and good control. I'm a serious player who's practising to get better for college competitions. oh BTW, are shoes really an issue for playing better? Help me out Thanks
in my opinion...i would say the Yonex TI SP SX...unfortunately i dont have the SX but i own the SR...since u said u want a good smashing racket...SX has alot of power due to its extra stiff shaft...it has exceptionally good control...and may need some extra power to get good clears...it weighs 87 g which isnt bad...u could get used to it, and since ur a serious player practicing for all sort of events i recommend this...the SA is flexible...u might not like it. for the string tensions...i would recommend 23 - 24 either one...just try and avoid clashing. shoes - shoes can affect a player's ability to move around the court...for instance if u had bad quality shoes...moving around fast like u said u do may hurt ur feet and give u fatigue, on the other hand if u had good quality shoes, they would absorb ur shock and reduce stress on the feet...so i guess it does alright well i hope this helped...
You should either go with the Ti SP sx or ss in my opinion. I have the sx and tried the ss. Both are good, but it takes a while to get used to the sx.
The mp100 isnt bad either. I would go with the mp100 if i had the money. Actually...i wouldnt, i would go with the mp99
Hmm.. now that you metion the mp99, it looks quite the opposite of the mp100 ------------------------------------------------------ SPECS FOR THE MP100 3U (264.99 $CDN) Weight (unstrung) : 80 gr - 3 on 4U hyper light Weight distribution (unstrung): 116 light head Stiffness : 94 ultra stiff Power : 51 B Control : 74 A+ Swing weight : 0 C- ---------------------------------------------------- SPECS FOR THE MP99 3U (239.99$ CND) Weight (unstrung) : 87 gr - 3 on 3U ultra light Weight distribution (unstrung): 114 light head Stiffness : 53 very soft Power : 70 A Control : 88 A+ Swing weight : 0 C- ----------------------------------------------------- How does the stiffness affects the game? What difference between an ultra stiff racket and a very soft one?
I forgot what site that is but the ratings on that site are BS. The MP99 is similar to the MP100 just that the weight is balanced and the MP100 is more head heavy. I'd go with the TiSP SX or SS as well. s Yodums
Hmmm... where did u find that MP100 3u is 80gram? In Yonex site, I saw teh spec say, 3U is 85-89 and 2U is 90-94.
i don't know, a friend pasted those specs to me. BTW - What differences between an ultra stiff racket and a very soft one?
Stiff - hard, soft - flex. Therefore, the more flex a racket, the easier to generate power. Therefore, most ppl with weak arm, shoulder, wrist will pick flex racket, but u will give up some control. If u think the power generation won't be a problem to u, maybe u can go for sitff racket. U will get better control with it. U can check www.yonex.com for detail specs on yonex rackets, including MP series.
ah i see. i prefer control over power, as for power, i can always train to gain more wrist, arms and shoulder power. my god.. it's hard to pick between the: "mp100 3u, extra stiff, 85-89g" and "mp88 4u, flex medium, 80-84g" and "TiSP SX" i want a light racket with good control over power..
Don't get a Ti Swing then, I've had three, none of them have lasted me more than a year. Shoes are very important, if you can't get to the shuttle you can't hit it, no matter how good your racquet work. Most shoes have too much slop. It's a fine line between comfort/impact absorption and losing response. I suppose it comes down to your feet, if you have good feet with no foot problems, you can go for a lighter, thinner, harder sole which will have have a significant improvement in response (especially if you've been using basketball shoes/cross trainers). If you do have foot problems/non-standard feet, you'll probably have to go for a more padded pair which tend to be heavier and you do lose some time in compressing the sole before moving off.
These ratings are from badmintonzon.com or tenniszon.com. Both sites are the same store, which is located in Quebec. AFAIK, these ratings are very inaccurate.
hmmm... all three u listed are kinda totally different racket. Plus, if u go for TISP, I think u should get SS instead of SX. Also, ever consider Cab20MS 3U (85-89)as an alternate choice? Much cheaper than anyone listed above. Generally, around $100 (vs $150+ for the other 3) in us market. Cabl20MS is a well balanced racket, 2U(90-94) verison is too heavy for me. It gives excellent control, as well as decent power.
Plus, besides Yonex, u might look at other brands as well. Sure, Yonex is always a safer choice, if u don't have too much information on rackets. However, with Babolat, Yangyang, Froza, Carlton, Winex, etc, u might be able to find the right model as well, and saving 50% $$$.
i think i'll get the mp88 4u. what about the grip size? g3? g4? g5? is smaller grip size better for control? how can i determine the right grip size to get?
