Recommendation of a doubles' racket for advanced player

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  1. Bigfatsiu

    Bigfatsiu Regular Member

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    I consider myself as an advanced player, solid fundamentals with strong wrist. I play mostly singles but would like to play a little bit more doubles as more frineds of mine play badminton. That's why i am looking for a doubles racket.

    Though i don't know exactly the different between singles' and doubles' rackets, but i guess it's due to the difference in game plan.

    I don't mind playing with demanding rackets, as quite a number of my singles' rackets are pretty demanding.
     
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    You will often find people go for a slighty head heavier racket for singles and a quicker racket for doubles. My recommendation would be a Victor MX80 if you can handle a stiff racket as this will combine speed with power which is a great combination for doubles.
     
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    Style of playing? Offensive, Defensive or drop shot?
     
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    pretty much on the offensive side, but surely, defensive shot can be played with comfort when needed
     
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    +1 for the mx80

    bigfatsiu, just to give us an idea, what is your singles racket?
     
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    The latest one is the Gosen Shiden, yet to test it completely so no review is available at this moment.
     
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    MX80 sounds like it would suit your style of play.
     
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