Can anybody compare the stiffness of the n80 to an arc10 or a voltric 80? I was recommended to switch from my voltric 80 to something with a softer shaft to take stress off of my shoulder. Any helps appreciated
How's Li-Ning 80 compared to Victor Bravesword 10? do these two rackets have similar performance & character?
IMHO, VT80 has the stiffest shaft among those three while N80 and Arc10 are about the same. However, Arc10 with CS Carbon Nanotubes at the sides of its frame make the string bed more elastic to generate the catapult effect. In terms of shaft stiffness : VT80 > Arc10 = N80 In terms of frame stiffness : VT80 > N80 > Arc10
I believe there will be a new version of N80 called N80 TD, will be released (or has been released) this year. I refer to this website : http://bbs.badmintoncn.com/thread-310437-1-1.html Perhaps the TD itself came from Three Dimensional as it has another name "3D Breakfree". There are some design changes as well as the new logo on the butt cap (dominant red color) but spec-wise, I think there will be nothing much except the new grommets to eliminate string-break issues on the earlier generation. Just wondering why Li Ning don't call it N80ii instead...
Read through this thread and not sure if i got any idea what spec this racket is... The only thing I recall are comparisons to VT80 and N90... surely that's nonsense. Can someone summarize? I would like to know how this compares to: MX60/70, BS11, N50II, F9, ZS and whether it falls in the slightly head heavy, aerodynamic frame, doubles attack category or it's a singles racket.
I bought one of these in the end, I would say it plays like the mx70. (As an owner of MX70, VT70 4u, VT80 4u/3u, Z Force4u/3u, BS LYD, Carlton VTT) The racket is aerodynamic (like BS), slightly head heavy, stiff shaft (semi slim something between the Victor BS and the voltrics), and is of 3U weight. The racket head is the same size as standard isometrics and is not a semi ISO. I would say the racket is more geared to doubles front court play but has enough power to aggresively hit from the back court.(But does not match a vt80.) Racket could be considered an offensive/all round racket. You can play it in singles but this would not be a first choice for me (Vt80 3u).
Just to nip sth in the bud here, there's no such things as doubles/singles rackets. Whatever you're comfortable with, you should use for all disciplines. Saves you a lot of points, believe me. One guy playing in my league/division last season has different rackets for doubles/singles - and he hits at least 5-7 shots out/into the net (playing an overhead shot from the back without any pressure!) every game.
Thanks for your answers Mike and J4ckie. I was actually debating between MX70, Lining N80 and VT70. I ordered another MX70. Simply because I know what to expect... I used it for a few months last year and I sold it due to shoulder pain moving on to more forgiving and head lighter Carltons. VTT and Air Rage I use are agile and ocasionally powerful but they are no proper hard smashers and control is dodgy. I had my eye on the N80 for some time but never got a chance to try it. Not much forum praise or even reviews to convince me to take the risk. I think the MX70 incorporates great speed, control and power and is therefore a great racket for doubles. ...agree with J4ckie that changing rackets is bad!
agreed what u said,everyone is saying n90 and vt80 ltd in my beg are not suitable for doubles lah bla bla bla...it doesnt make sense at all,as long as u get used to the racket ,u will use it at all disciplines,like what u said,thumbs up bro
if you are confortable then n90 and vt80 ltd are also suitable for double. It how you play that count. Im using VF for double
