Here's another brand/tech that supposedly offers larger sweetspot (as I came across in an old thread): Black Knight's Power Channel tech: http://www.badmintonavenue.com/Black-Knight-Ghost-Badminton-Racket-p/bagho.htm http://www.badmintonalley.com/Black_Knight_Power_Channel_890_PC_20_p/racket-bk-power-channel-890.htm
I've read somewhere tha Victor's Artery Tec range have a big sweetspot but cannot comment as haven't tried them. May be worth a look though.
Any idea where in uk I can find them. Also I'm following in love with vt80 after looking at reviews. Please please can someone tell me if it has a big sweat spot
Here is the link from Victors website in the UK - http://victor-sport.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=35
High end victor rackets are cheaper than high end yonex rackets. But to me, I feel it not that right because I may mishit oftenly when using my superwave 35. Do you have any badminton shop nearby? I suggest you to take a look of those rackets, try it and swing it. The feeling of holding racket can find you the racket which suits you most. VT80 is using tri voltric system which introduced by yonex, it has greater power and agility. It is aero box frame, since the frame is normal size, it sure have better sweetspot than arcsaber z slash. In conclusion, racket is just a weapon for you in badminton, finding a good weapon that suits you will make you to play better.
I think the vt80 will serve you well but, it is quite head heavy and stiff. I don't know anything about your current racquet so I'm not sure what issues you'd face adapting. For me, defending and drops are no problem with the vt-80.
there is always a price difference between high end victor n yonex as 1 is made in japan, while the other is made in taiwan. But if u see li ning, its top end racket is also more expensive than yonex. or at least it is in my place here. li ning is made in china. My own personal feel is becoz china national team uses li ning, thats why its price is high. i personnally still prefer japan top end. but seriously in the end, racket is just like a car, you have a good car, doesnt mean u can b a F1 driver. unfortunately, not every1 have the skills to play well even with top end racket. i think most importantly is we enjoy the game n gain physically and mentally from the sport of badminton. or at least for amateurs like me.
I've only ever used balanced but my is all about power and smash and have been told head heavy is for my type of players
So fast you bought the Voltric 80? OMG. Hope you will like it. It is a great weapon. You may need some times to adapt it, but don't give it up=) Good luck!
time will tell, but it's not the specs that you said you liked, and apparently it's very demanding. An Arcsaber or something similar souls probably have been better choice, or a VT70, according to the specs you stated.
At the moment I play 2 hour plus sessions and I use alot of power smashes and baseline rallies and i very rarely get tired so shouldnt be a problem
