Please help me choose a racket :)

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    hai kelvin,
    you didn't mention the reason why you looking for a new racket other than you have an extra pocket money.maybe you should state what type of racket you looking for (smashing/defense/all round) and which part of playing you try to improve with your new racket.and maybe you could share a little bit about your current racket performance
    MP 30 Features

    • Level: Intermediate / Advance
    • Type: All Around
    • Flex: Medium Stiff
    • Head: Square/Isometric
    • Weight: 87-89gm(3U-)
    • B.Pt: 6 (Even Balance)
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    • Head: High Modulus Graphite
    • Shaft: High Modulus Graphite

    as i can see from the mp30 spec. its even balanced type. if you looking for more power in your new racket you can opt for slightly head heavy but its will slow down you defense and if you choose head light its will reduce your power but increase your defense.
    the stiffness of the racket will affect your stroke power if current racket is medium stiff. if you are unable to generate power with it you may look for more flexible shaft.
    the weight of your racket also will affect your playing style.. if your current racket too heavy for you maybe you could change to 4U 80g-85g(yonex scale).
     
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    Kelvin.
    Dude,i started playing around your age too now i am 17,at first i would like 2 recomend u yonex ti-10 its a head lite racquet good for defending and also gt a quite powerfull smash if your are going for a head lite racquet.For a head heavy racquet at first you will find difficulties in timing like always youll be hitting the frame..u should try maybe increasing ur tension first on your MP 30 to around 25,and see how tat turns out..BG-66 is a superb string good for its repulsion tat will help u in getting some power and perfect netplay..TRY it dude..
     
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    I'd recommend you(as an all-around player) Panda Power Trinity 2. This racquet is optimised for doubles, and I can say it from my own heart, it really is. Mine was strung it at 26lbs and feels great. It is amazingly aerodynamic, it feels lighter and easier to swing. Or you might want to go with Panda Power Precision since you said you are defensive over offensive.

    P.s. The question "Do you sweat a lot?" refers to your hands, not your whole body. Sweaty hands = towel grip. But some people prefer towel grip even if their hands doesn't sweat a lot, or does not at all, because it feels good.
     
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    Oh...

    Well, in terms of how much sweat I produce when playing, my hands get quite damp after playing long periods of time, but nothing a quick wipe with a towel won't fix. I've never really had problems with my hands sweating actually, so I guess we shouldn't focus too much there.

    Thanks for the reply :)
     
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    http://www.badmintoncentral.com/for...-A-Racket-That-Can-Take-40lbs.-String-Tension!

    You can read the testimonials of all Panda Power users in that thread. And if you want to compare the racquets with Yonex racquets, I can say that they are kind of at the same level as Yonex high-end racquets, just cheaper. And the build materials are pretty good too.

    If you want more info about the specs of their racquets, just log on to their website.

    http://www.dcbadminton.net

    P.s. You can use the edit function to edit your posts. :p
     
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    I'm not sure about Precision but Trinity 2 can bought for RM420+. But they can only be purchased online. Contact Mr. Ansar Aris for more info. Panda doesn't sell his racquets in shops. But if you saying about shops that sells racquets, I only have one shop in mind, Racquet World. My friends get their racquets from there. At Pertama if I'm not mistaken(where's Pertama anyway? Or do they mean One Utama?).

    Edit : The edit button is located just below your very own post(s).
     
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    Oh, sorry that I didn't read your post carefully. Well yes, it's expensive because the price is merely converted from USD(USD135$). Maybe if you can talk and discuss with Mr. Ansar Aris, you might get the racquet at cheaper price.

    One racquet came to my mind, Carlton Carbotec 700. My friend uses it and it's pretty good too.

    Specs:
    SW : 85g
    BP : Not sure but it's even balanced if I'm not mistaken
    Flex : Kind of flexible, maybe around 8.5-9.0
    Max tension : 28lbs

    My friend bought it for RM230.

    EDIT: APACS racquet is good and a lot cheaper too. You might want to take a look at them.
     
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    No. Stiff/Xstiff racquets are used mostly by offensive players. And it's not good for your arms too. Talk about safety, flexible is a lot safer if you have weak arms or wrists.
     
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    Well, you could say like that as well. But using a stiff racquet with a weak arms would lead to injuries.

    It's an article about a tennis racquet stiffness but tennis racquets and badminton racquets are basically the same thing.
     
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    Well, I suggest you to look around the internet, read their specs, try them out before you buy them. This forum is a good place to read reviews about the racquets you're looking for too.
     
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