Yonex Voltric 70, NS9900 or ArcSabre Z-Slash?

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    k9force2515 Regular Member

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    I want to get a new racket but do not know which one to get. Which one of the above is better? Or any recommendations?
     
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    I am a doubles player but is flexible and can play singles too. Want a balanced, delivers good smashes and efficient at smash saving racket. I am a hard-hitter and mostly plays smashing or clearing
     
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    Want a balanced, hard hitting racket which can save smashes efficiently too.
     
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    NS9900 indeedy or ARC8DX ...
     
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    Need advice on replacing my NS800

    Which racket would be good? I have been using this for a very long time but I broke mine so which would be the best replacemet? I have no budget. I am a hatd hitter, loves to smash and play doubles. So which is the best fo me?
     
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    Alright thanks but I heard that the NS990 is not that balanced... Is that true?
     
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    Armotec 900 Power
    is a suggestion
     
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    drew tze en Regular Member

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    It is a head light racket
     
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    What do you think qualifies as balanced? Perhaps those folks think so because it says "head light balance" on the racket ...
    For me I call 285-290mm even balanced ...
     
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    How do you find or measure the balance point of a racket ?
     
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    http://www.badmintoncentral.com/for...Armortec-250&p=1572880&viewfull=1#post1572880
    http://www.badmintoncentral.com/for...Armortec-250&p=1573216&viewfull=1#post1573216

    Only the tapemeasure really shouldn't be that loose in the 2nd link, probably makes a difference of 10mm already :p. Following the racket contour instead of a straight parallel line from the buttcap should make a difference of a couple of mm as well but not too significant.

    NS9900 should be about 285mm ... 8DX around 290mm (without strings and with the original yonex grip I should add)
     
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    Thanks!!! Never tried an Armourtec before...
     
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    Well, I used to use the NS800 which I would say was a very balanced racket although it isnt top grade...
     
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    Cant really smash well with light headed rackets I find that I need to put in more strength
     
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    You had the Nanospeed 800
    I have it still It is an amazing racket
    Its cheap, good for Singles and Doubles and if you have a clash it wont break.
    So I have had 2 clashes.

    Go to Queensway to buy the racket it will be cheaper.
     
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    I agree but I use the nanospeed 800 but i don't use alot of power
    Then maybe you have to use a Head Heavy racket like an Arcsaber series
    or use the new Voltric but when you smash it is really distracting because it sounds really metallic
     
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    NS9900 should be a little more headheavy than that one ...
     
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    I have the Z-Slash 3U and it does take a bit of time to get accustomed to. Once you get the hang of it, it offers good smashing power and responsive net play. You should borrow someone's Z-Slash and give it a twirl. Some people may love it to death and some hate it. Try before you buy!

    I also played with the NS9900 for a couple of games and it felt pretty good. Decent net play and okay smash power.
     
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    I agree I have the Arcsaber Z Slash as well
    but your timing has to be right to smash really well
     
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    I know Queensway has all the cheap stuff but Im currenty in Australia hahaha
     
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