IT IS NOTHING LIKE THE VT80. The difference between 300 and 315 is astronomical. Get a 4U MX80. They're all around 85g gross, and aren't noticably down on power compared to heavier versions, and as a result are very quick. On court they are stiffer than the VT80 though, just to warn you.
A 4U will always be quicker than the same racket in 3U - the BP is only for orientation. Two different models with exactly the same weight and BP could play completely different, depending on a number of factors. The MX80 is much, much quicker than the VT80, and not as demanding concerning the sheer weight. It's stiffer though, so maybe you'll still find it more demanding than the VT.
My MX-80s keep getting better and better. Currently playing with mine with BG66UM @ 28lbs. The power out of this thing is ridiculous! Also mine are 3U versions, no issue with speed whatsoever over here. My previous NS9000 was slightly quicker but nowhere near as powerful!
i love my mx80 3u! really enjoy smashing, driving n defending with this racket. =) for me, this racket is great enough. superb.
So you've gone from one of the head heaviest racket around to one of the stiffest racket around... be forewarned, neither are for weak players. I have a feeling you'll be reporting back in 1-2 weeks time that it's too demanding. Meanwhile don't forget to string it 1-2 lbs less tension than your usual, due to the extra stiff shaft.
Yea I know what you mean. I do have a pretty fast swing though so I hope it works out Ok for me. Just in case I don't like it, does a 4U MX80 have a good resale value?
Hmm i see. My friend would like to know how the MX80 compares to the MX60. I'll post my results here of how my MX80 plays for me once I have a chance =]
Lol thanks. Btw I was just wondering. Does an extra super stiff racket like the mx80 make steeper smashes harder to perform than less stiff rackets?
its all due to timing, i'd say stiffer rackets would be easier to do a steep smash but more tiring (also less powerful unless you're a pro). so your consistency will go down
i think it's ok due to we play on recreational purpose. just to sweat and get healthy. the main purpose is to have fun or enjoy the game. =) we are incomparable with the pros as the pros training like hell including technique and stamina. Baddy is theirs' career, therefore they must do the best.
^^ i dont know about you, even though we're social, we're pretty competitive when we play... we play to win every little bit of power, accuracy, speed, and maneuverability from the racket helps...
yes, even though it's just for recreational purpose, with high passion,technique and better equipment, we can play better game. =)
Hi. Usually, I'm used to the tension on rackets to be 24-25 since over a few games they tend to drop a little. But since you guys are saying the mx80 makes tension feel a lot tighter, which tension should I go for?
MX80 vs VT-ZF My go to racket is the MX80, it excels in every departments so far. Had it strung with BG65@30lbs. The most noticeable is the precision and accuracy of the racket, thanks to the no nonsense extra stiff shaft that consistently gives you higher level of control compares to other rackets. The speed of the head gives good power. Fast flat drive exchange, net play, drop shot, defense are real excellent. Eventho mine is 3U, its definitely felt light in my hand therefore baseline jump smash would require more effort to put a hole in opponent's defense. Recently I got VT-ZF, not a replacement for MX80. I had 2 sessions so far with the VT-ZF. Its a more demanding racket, more than MX80, but very rewarding especially rear court player. But 2 sessions dont do justice to the racket yet, so I'll give it couple of weeks, might come out a direct comparison between these two badminton giants flagship models. A brief conclusion would be, you'd never go wrong with MX80 especially in doubles department. Photo link - http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php/109009-z?p=1855012#post1855012
You are a lucky owner of these two rackets. We are all looking forward for your review between these two rackets.
