I'm surprised no one else including Matt (who got the 5U Arc FB long before me) have posted any impressions of the 5U Arc FB. I have been busy with my Adidas Duoforce racket. I will post some impressions of the 5U Arc FB later this weekend.
Just FYI, in one match, where things didn't go the Danes' way, CM snapped his VT ZF with his bare hands (by bending it past the point of no return )....soooo, he might actually be able to destroy that VT frame in a rally as well
anyone clarifying with yonex whether there's any mis-representation of their racquets in games by the so-called spray-painting of other racquets?
I did post something brief lol!! But until I can play normally again, I wont be able to discribe in dephth since I cannot even use my full ability to utilize what the racket can do, not to mention my own racket I like to use.
yeah like anyone can say anything.. who knows maybe lee chong wei is using a VTZF painted arc FB *rolls eyes*
I, and I'm sure a number of people in this forum, have been waiting for someone doing a comparison between Arc FB F(6U) and 5U. Please kindly those who have been "lucky" to have and use them provide a review. I do appreciate your kindness. As for the assumption that CM is using a sprayed ZF (not actually a FB), is there anyone who can provide us with a snapshot or any image to prove it? Now we are living in a digital era. Thus, I believe that only a I-heard-someone-said-bla-bla-bla evidence is not enough to support an assumption.
I haven't taken a picture but in close-ups during the SC (where we finally have HD quality videos again) the frame seemed a little thick for the FB. No conclusive proof, though, and the only really conclusive proof (a photo showing the Voltric bumps) would be a real close-up photo. So basically we'd have to get a stringer to risk his job and take one
Buddy, you live in Tokyo. Just buy one and test it out for yourself if you're desperate for an answer.
The fact that I live in Tokyo does not mean that I have the money. I don`t know maybe you have a money tree at your backyard that you can buy anything you want (I believe you have bought so many rackets), but for me I want to spend my money wisely. I believe this forum is a place for sharing things and those who have been lucky to possess a certain racket has the privilege to share his thoughts on it so that people who need them would get a view to decide. If you are busy or even hesitate to write a comparison, that would be fine. I just hope someone who possess those F and 5U Arc FBs would be kindly share his thoughts on them. And my appreciation to them for their effort.
Comparing the same model racket but with an average of 5g difference... shouldn't the result be obvious? Haven't you ever done this yourself? I and others can very easily tell you that with a heavier one, you'll get more power for overhead shots and attack, at the expense of underhand shots and defence.
At the Sudirman Cup semi-finals, Ratchanok was playing with the Arc-FB -again! Granted, she was hobbled in one leg and in obvious discomfort, but you could notice the lack of power in many of her shots especially those she had to stretch and reach forward and low, for. The only shots where she got full value for money were her overheads, when she had enough time to complete a full swing. Note to all: I'm talking about a pro player in a competitive enviroment that most of us can only ever play in our dreams! Again, RI was coming off the ARC-10 that she has been used to for a long, long time, and there will still be times when she may not have compensated her play to adjust to the flyswatter... so her experience may mean squat for most of us. Still and all, if she persists with using the FB (won the India Open with it, too) it can't be too shabby...
Visor, is it as simple/easy as that? Is it fact or assumption? If it's as simple as that, we should close any discussion on comparison between size versions of a racket, shouldn't we? But I think we all agree that the question would still remain: how much? How much 5gr makes the difference? How much 5gr adds power to your shot and suffers your defense? Is it noticeable or not? Which version you think is best for your playing style? Thus, we need someone to tell us his thoughts on this matter. Even though it's going to be a subjective view, but at least we'll get a view to help us to make a decision which version might be suitable for ourselves. Sometimes we think a question looks silly or stupid, but I think helping others finding an answer to their problem is one of the reasons why this forum is made for. Again and again, I'm still waiting and hoping for someone making a comparison between the two and I believe I am in a right place to do so.
I'm hoping for a comparison review of the 6U and 5U from [MENTION=56]Matt[/MENTION] and one of the FB 6u vs 5U vs Photon from [MENTION=75572]yan.v[/MENTION] That would complete the picture for me!
^^ In no way was I belittling your query. It's just my experienice after trying out over 20 rackets in the past 2 years. And at what point is 5g noticeable or how that affects your attack and defence is totally and completely subjective to each individual... as you can appreciate. So the short answer is that only you yourself can determine whether it works for you or not, by trying it out yourself. I know that can be an expensive endeavour but you can always resell it easily since its a hot new release. But for the sake of finding the right specs for you, it's worth it. Imho, as I have done.
And yes if we're talking about 5g difference, it is as simple as I stated earlier. 5g is a HUGE noticeable difference. (talking about same model racket of course)
