He has been using the Kinetic since after the Summer break. Might have already used it at the Japan Open but definitely at the Denmark Open (have a high res pic to back it up as well ) .
I had the X80/90 in my hands, they have a gloss finish instead of the matte colour of the kinesis, it's a sort of purple/blue/black blend that seems to change colour in different lighting. So despite logic, it seems he did switch from a heavy/headheavy racket to a light ultraflex racket.
Does anyone here know a place in the US where I can buy the Carlton Kinesis x90? The only ones I see available is the Regular Kinesis. Or if I can somehow purchase it from the main website? Thanks
i haven't talked to david for a while, but if you contact badminton alley at www.badmintonalley.com. not promoting, just saying. they might have it since they carries the carlton kinesis.
Rackets now available from Direct Sports in the UK. A bit pricey but tempting to try a stiffer Kinisis.
Tempted to get a Kinesis with the sale at Badmintonalley, but its reputation of breaking without mishits is holding me back....
Direct sports = direct badminton or sports direct? Anyway, they're cheapest at sports direct, but with no free extras.
It would be great to get some reports on these maybe some reviews now that they are on sale in UK. Specs aren't very clear. Difference in stiffness in particular... I am aware of two cases of broken kinesis (the original head light). Almost new rackets, broken at the top of the frame on the twist point - no mishits reported. It would be great to channel further information here so we get a better image. I tried the original kinesis and I was very impressed - very powerfull and fast in the same time. X90 could well be a beast.
Just discovered this model. I had the VT Tour which was one of my favourite rackets, so I have a soft spot for Carlton. KX70 is right up my alley....hrm......
I've just recieved my Carlton Kinesis X70, will give it a swing tomorrow. I've had a professional restring to BG80 at 22LBS (regular tension here in my area, that's around 10KG). The added spec. sheet, that was on the stringbed lists the following: Carlton Kinesis X90: Head Heavy, 86G in weight, Extra Stiff Carlton Kinesis X80: Head Heavy, 87G in weight, Stiff Carlton Kinesis X70: Head Heavy, 84G in weight, Medium All three rackets are 675MM long. I can take pictures later as well, the racket finish looks very good! P.S. Edit: I've played with the Vapour Trail Tour up to now as well.
It's mostly green and blue(ish) with white markings and silver shining writing. It feels light (as expected with 84G as weight) but clearly head heavy, even when holding it in your hands. You can feel the head of the racket moving around, which is a big difference with the even balanced Vapour Trail Tour. I do expect the swing speed to be quite high, because it's more aerodynamic and has a much smaller frame than the Vapour Trail Tour.
The rackets plays well. It feels quite head heavy indeed, but it swings fast. The head heavyness of the racket makes clears and smashes very effortless and smashes feel very powerful. Compared to the Vapour Trail Tour I'd say that it takes a little time to get used to the timing of the shots, mostly on defence. The defence is quite ok with this racket, it's easy enough to manouver around, but even so you can feel it is heady heavy on this aspect of play. I'm quite content with the racket! It plays like a Vapour Trail Tour, only with more power in the overhead shots and it's still quite fast and easy to defend with due to the aerodynamic qualities of the frame. I hope this helps a little!
