Yonex Arcsaber 11

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  1. Mark A

    Mark A Regular Member

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    Well, at least we know the Arc 11 will take 36 lb...
     
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    Maybe it is just a demo racket?
     
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    So does this racket pack more of a punch than the 8DX?
     
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    now TH goes with silver :D
     
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    I don't think that Yonex makes demo racket for players out there. :eek:
     
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    I think Yonex marketing in terms of the three colours as mentioned earlier is at an end. I know they continued this for PG but expect things are going to change a lot when Taufik retires shortly.

    With Taufiks form plummetting it's such a shame he is retiring when his ranking is outside top 10. I think he deserves better.

    Paul
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    It already has "Winning is an attitude" slogan on it so probably this is it, the final version. Surprised it is out so soon, whereas there was no sign of Gade's beforehand. Taufik is always getting the short end of the stick [​IMG]: Z-Slash TH that he hardly used and ARC11 TH that he hardly used. They should just make a Cab20 TH instead or AT700 TH with which he won the Olympics and WC ...
     
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    Held it in my hands yesterday and hit a couple of shots with it, surely it isn't headlight. it's evenly balanced, maybe slightly headheavy. the few shot I hit all felt very nice, great control and decent power. really feels similar to the arc10, so I agree with the many other reviews saying that its an update to that.
     
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    I received my arc11 the other day and have finally had the chance to play with it. It feels similar to my arc10. It definitely feels more head heavy but not by much. I feel it is more powerful to play with but that might just be the fresh strings. I've got it strung with BG80s at 26lbs and it is great. It is still very good at the net and driving is excellent. Overall I would say this a worthy upgrade to the arc10.
     
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    Arcsaber 11 is an even balance racket although I would say slightly head heavy with BP305mm.

    I think Direct Badminton have a typo as it's defintely not head light! As many forum members know I have just launched a review of this racket on my website.

    Paul
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    Paul I saw your review of the arc8dx a while back, the specs look similar too. How do you compare them?
     
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    Haven't played with a Yonex for about 4 years now, and I'm surprised that it's the Arc11 that's now peaked my interest. Then again, a BP of 305 is a bit of a sweetspot for me. :)

    Decisions, decisions.....
     
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    buy, buy......
     
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    Can't really get excited about it. The Arc10 was bad. If Arc11 is anything like it (just cheaper looking) then I don't think I'll go anywhere near it. The amount of excitement Yonex are able to generate is incredible. I actually think they could just go out with awful cosmetics on a not so great racquet and people would still buy it. A little disappointed by all of the material guff too, it's getting a little old. Waiting for them to make something really new.
     
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    Arc10 was by no means bad, it was LOVED by a lot of people.

    Now you not liking it is a different thing. If you didn't like it, of course you'll want to stay away from the Arc11.
     
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    Yeh sure, sorry that is what I meant. Was lazy on my part. Of course it was a very popular racquet which I just didn't enjoy and so will likely stay away from the Arc11. But if you read through the pages in this thread there are multiple people saying that they didn't like the Arc10, but can't wait to buy the Arc11. I wouldn't if that would happen for any other brand other than YY?
     
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    Yeah these people are a little weird. However I can seem people who didn't quite like the Arc11, but didn't hate it, want to try it.

    I definitely like it more than the Arc10, but I wouldn't use one of them as my main racket :p
     

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