Yonex ArcSaber 10 Review

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  1. sifuyono

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    you just need add 1 drop of sweat and the difference so much $$??
     
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    Ne1 know when the release date in singapore???
     
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    thanks for the review ants.
    though it does seem like every new racquet that comes out these days is the best ever .... hehehe .... you sure you're not getting some kinda commission for this, ants?
     
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    ants - thanks for the reviews....as always. very informative and comprehensive.

    however, in this latest one on arc10, you seem to be a little unsure (see above). it came across to me as if you really wanted to like it, BUT the racquet somehow failed to live up to its expectation: there seems to be quite a lot of reservation. on reflection, what do you think of this racquet in a nutshell? will you swap it for your current racquet, or your favourite racquet (whichever that may be)?
     
  5. ants

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    Serious.. i don't get a single cent from it. How i wish i can get royalty for every Arcsaber 10 sold. heheheh..
     
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    ants = very hardworking
    spare some time during midnite, providing us some good informations.
     
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    yeah, i know you don't.
    i just wonder whether it'll be that popular though, considering that it's going to be quite expensive.
    what do you think, will it be about rm50 more than the at900 or ns9k?
     
  8. ants

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    I really have no idea. Its up to the local distributor of that area who will set the price for that country.
     
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    ARC10 pre-order! $220 USD!!!:eek:

    Just kidding...
     
  10. jerby

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    Curse of the allrounder?;)
    Nice power, not the best
    nice and manoevrable, not the best
    all in all great at everything, best at none:rolleyes:

    Now, out of all the "technology" (I'm sorry, I'm just a natural armchair-critic;)) the new T-joint sounds interesting...
    what's new?
     
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    i don't really know about being the best, but i've already placed my order for one...most probably a JP version (though i am hoping for an SP one will come soon after).
     
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    Don't worry! It's in american dollars. The way the US$ is going that will be grocery change by the time the racquet is released! ;)
     
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    hahaha, yeah, it's still almost 2 for 1 on the pound.
    long may it continue.
     
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    A while ago a Yonex rep dropped by an authorized shop I go to who tried to recommend the same machine to the store but they refused because their current stringing machines can do the same job for 1/3rd of the price. The price of the Yonex machine does not justify why the store would even consider purchasing it.
     
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    I do agree that Yonex stringing machine especially the ESPRO is not for the faint hearted. Even the $250 machine can do a decent stringing job. Not many shops are willing to invest in Yonex machine.
     
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    I really want to get this. CH version seems to be 15% cheaper.
     
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    Hey ants, how does the ARC10 compare with the AT900P in you're opinion?
     
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    He Ants,

    THNX for the review. What I'm curious about, is what kind of racket the AS10 is? I bought the AS7 because I like the slim design (2U for more power). Is the frame of the AS10 the same as the AS7, or is it more round/boxed shape like the Amortec 900 series?
     
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    AS7 and AS10 are not rackets!! :D In fact, AS7 dose not exist!!
     
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    AS = Aerosona = shuttles :p
     

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