Saw a few pieces in Queensway, selling around SGD250. Didn't buy it coz I didn't find it spectacular or with new tech. I don't prefer even balance/Arcsaber series. Previously someone has posted a side by side picture of ARc8 vs ArcZ; I found that the frame of Arc8 is thicker than ArcZ and is somehow similar in thickness to Arc 10. On the plus side, the colors is more traditional and the warrantied tension is up by 3 pounds for a 3U racquet.
@Matt: Would you consider to take 4U3G or 3U3G racket. So I have to choice between 4U and 3U. Any thoughts? Thx
A real pity actually, that Yonex doesn't make even-balance 4U racquets. Considering how many racquets Yonex puts out into the market, I'm surprised that there are certain permutations that it hasn't yet hit.
4U is too light that one would not be able to generate enough power even thou you one would gain the swing speed. One can only go so light before the benefits of return simply drops off. From the pro's perspective, they go 3U or 2U and on top of that may put lead tape to slow the racket speed down for control because they have the power.
No doubt. But shouldn't that be up to the players to decide? I mean, I'm not advocating for an entire line of 4U even-balance racquets but it's not like it's a crazy idea for Yonex to release 1 arcsaber or armortec that fits that mold. They're both already halfway there. Besides, compare a 4U even balance racquet to a 3U head light racquet. Would there be a significant drop-off? I think the option should exist. I would buy one!
For those that have tried it...how head-heavy is it...? o___O More or less than Arc10? How much less than AT700...? Can't wait for sohubuy to stock it -___-'
Played with it again yesterday and still loved it. Clashed once but survived with only a couple of paint chips. Very solid feel and accurate. Needs more pushing than the A900P 'coz it's stiffer..but overall it's still a great racquet. Not about to give up the A900Ps just yet as they have been "the racquet". Since playing with the Arc8DX(5 hours), I haven't touched the A900P, unlike the ArcZ where I had to after every game!!
That's what I found, eventhough both are rated stiff...maybe the A900P have lost some of its stiffness
difference in 3U and 2U? at shuttle-houses' page there is to choose between 4 different 2u4 2u5 3u4 3u5 what's the difference??
U is 5 gram underweight. Normally a racket weights 100 gram 2u is around 90gram 3u is around 85gram The 4 and 5 stands for grip thickness
