Thats the exact same thing I say to her, then she just gets mad I dont care I wanna be a professional anyway
XP-70 (87g/300mm BP, ZM 65 @ 24lbs, G11 overgrip) 96g total Ratings: Speed: 9/10 Power: 8.5/10 Control: 8/10 Maneuverability: 8.5/10 Defense: 9/10 Drives: 9/10 Net play: 8/10 Value: 10/10 Conclusion.....very impressed!
Woah, the speed is only 9/10? Yet you give the Thruster K8000 10/10? I thought the XP-70 would be faster considering it is lighter and more headlight than the TK8000 and it even has the bravesword/ octagonal frame. And you gave control and net play 8/10, may I ask what made you give it that score? Thanks!
I've come to the conclusion that I play way better with mid-stiff rackets. Every time I try a gentle touch at the net with the XP-70, I end up lifting it higher even with the same amount of force I use with the other rackets, and when I just touch it, it fails to go over. So it just needs more fineness on my part but it's not as easy to control the net as the Thruster or the BS12. Control especially return of a serve is unpredictable as well. I normally pounce on serves and I've sent quite a few long or wide with very little force. So again probably need to be more mindful and apply a softer touch than normal. As for speed, the bottom half is Meteor X like but it is still very fast. As for higher rating for the Thruster, you have to realize that we all have different physiques, muscle tone and so on....the Thruster just feels very natural to me and I have no issues with it at all. To be honest I do not feel it's head heaviness until it comes into contact with the shuttle. It's an impressive design to me cause the amount of flex and the design of the frame almost gives you a split second longer to decide how much force you want to give it upon contact! The feedback is impressive as well. But again not many people like mid-flex rackets. The XP-70 to me feels like a hybrid of the MX-JJS and the BS12. To be honest, this is the stiffest racket I currently play with since I sold my JJS and VT-80 and no longer use the VT-ZF so I probably just need to spend much more time with it but as you know I received the BS12 at the same time so I split court time with both the past 3 sessions. However if we go by value for money, this racket is 10/10 for every single aspect!
For me yeah. I can defend every single shot with it except when I'm out of reach. XP70 is no slouch. I'm liking it the more I use it. Again it shouldn't be compared to the Thruster cause for me, the Thruster feels like an extension of my arm. But compared to the BS12, it's a tie for me as I'm really surprised as to how good this racket is for the price! I may have to string it tighter cause I have to readjust after every single forceful hit.
I added some tape to the head on Friday and it made quite a difference in power. Surprisingly for me it did not affect speed or maneuverability. I really like this racket. Once the strings break, I'm going to go 1lb more to see how it does for control. I keep sending the shuttle long without intending to.
Oh... Another thing, try holding it lower than your usual. I find that if the racket is too low in swing wt, this is a very easy fix.
[MENTION=57143]visor[/MENTION] I understand u acquired the new xp60. Hw is it compareed to your newer xp70. Any reviews possible? Im also thinking of getting the xp60. Currently using the xp70.
[MENTION=57143]visor[/MENTION] holding it lower helped tremendously! I can without a doubt say that I was generating power close to my TK8000 holding it lower.
Hehe... it's like getting 10-15mm more bp easily if you go all the way down with the 4th finger near the buttcap and the pinky floating in the air. Like I do sometimes when I have time to setup for a power smash from the back.
