Hey it has better precision than the TK8k. And you know how much I love that racket! I'm sure you can sort it out a little with higher tension.
Just put some time in with the adipower tour, can't say I really like the racquet. No distinct features stood out. Can't wait to try the APP.
I broke a second AdiZero Pro last week with the slightest touch of my partner's Bravesword 10(actually, also mine...could have been a very bad night) Our opponents didn't even hear it happen. So....I decided to try an AdiZero Tour since I think the more flexible shaft may suit me better. I will know tonight. The head frame is definitely thicker all around than the head of the Pro and it has a bit of a Bravesword point to it. But my main reason for posting is to say that the Adidas catalog list the racquet at 80+/-2g just like the Pro... BUT...the markings in the shaft say 82+/-2g. Weighing it dry on my scale read 83g, confirming the shaft markings. My last Pro was 80g. The catalog was the one linked from early in this thread, so there may be an updated one.
Braveswords are renowned for killing other rackets. I think my 4 year old BS11 has killed about 3. "Do not walk into a sword" I think is the phrase.
Weird. With me it's the other way around Had 3 Bs killed by Z-Slashs and one just lost the will to live, I guess...
Will be joining the Adidas community in a few hrs when I pick up an APP. Dry wt 86.4g, bp 293mm head wt 37.5g. To be strung with ZM62 @23x24 lbs. Will update after play tonite.
How is Adidas going where you guys are? I'm yet to see any rackets on the courts here in Melbourne, Australia, but I've seen a fair few of the shoes.
No sound in Singapore. Then again, I've never been impressed with Adidas Singapore, so not surprise if Adidas Badminton never make it to the island .....
Visor will probably be the last one off the courts tonight.... He'll probably challenge the custodian to a singles match just so he can have the extra few mins with his new weapon
Ummm sorry guys. I couldn't adapt to it during the warmup knock up. And since I was playing in a newer more challenging group, I didn't want to have to waste precious points trying to adapt to it while embarrassing myself and my partner. So I played with my XP70 all night instead. I will play with it some more later this wk during my less intense games. First impressions: Somehow a tad slower and flexier than my XP70 of almost same specs (dry 85.9g, bp295mm, head wt 37.5g). Gripped and strung exactly the same ZM62 @23x24 lbs with same frequency of 1230 Hz, I wasn't able to generate as fast a head speed, and so my shots lacked crispness and power as compared to my XP70. Definitely felt more air resistance in fast swing. Dang... note to self: better order more XP70's before Eric runs out.
Yes, APP. Even though I picked the lightest one of the batch, you're right, it feels more for singles. Racket head is not as fast and maneuverable as I'd like for fast MD games. And although it may have more top end power, but rarely in doubles is there time for full preparation for a full-on power smash. Oh well, my games are easier tmrw so I'll use it solely, to get a better impression of it.
It's definitely not going to be as fast at the XP-70 with it's hybrid BS/MX design but I've used it in plenty of fast doubles matches. The ease of use is a big bonus.
A thought has crossed my mind that in the next 2 wks if I find this APP too slow for my MD games, then I'll likely ask the retailer nicely if I can trade in for the 4U JJS. I already know it's less stiff than my MX70 and am familiar with the feel and swing speed of the MX frame.
