What are the balance points for a 3UG4 NS8k and a 3UG5 Ti-10 (Gen 3)? And are these rackets considered to be on "opposite ends of the spectrum" in regards to their associated playing style? Thanks.
Precisely correct. NS8k is a head-light racquet (defensive), and Ti-10 is a head-heavy racquet (offensive). However, you may use it differently depend on your style of playing.
Well, here's the thing that bothers me...I decided to measure the BPs of the two rackets, since it was bothering me that my Ti-10 felt a lot head heavier than my NS8k. Here are the results: NS8k (3U G4) Original grip Strung @ 24 lbs w/ BG 80 BP: 292 mm Ti-Gen (3U G5, 3rd Gen Purple) Original grip Strung @ 23 lbs w/ BG 80 BP: 295.5 mm There's only a 3.5mm difference in the balance points of the two rackets, yet it feels like a lot more... Now I don't know if the different feelings I get from the rackets are psychological or reality... Do the BPs look wrong at all?
Thank you Athelete for clarifying. I assumed Ti-10 as being Head-heavy since the last time I tried it was pretty darn heavy compared with my NS8k. Probably the modification of my friend's Ti-10 altered its BP towards head-heavy. I apologize if I created any confusion.
Anyways...do the BPs of my rackets look normal at all? The NS8k seems to be on the head heavier side of headlight, no?
David, to answer your question, take a look at this previously posted thread on BC. http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37751 It can be seen that there are not major differences in balance points, but they seem to make enough of a contributing factor as to feel different. as for accuracy, it is also noted in this thread that the overgrip, grip size, and strings can also make a large difference in weight accuracy.
Hmm...I have the same strings on both racket, and both rackets are in the original grip... Does that mean the grip size is what makes my Ti-10 seem a lot head heavier than my NS8k, even though their BPs are only 3.5 mm apart?
