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Discussion in 'Badminton Rackets / Equipment' started by tckang, Sep 16, 2009.

  1. willsabeefcake

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    Does anyone know the difference between the two flagship rackets from li-ning this year: the N36 and N80?? Everywhere I've seen they both have the exact same specs and exact same tech, has anyone compared these/ used both???The N80 retails at a ridiculous price so I assume it must be different in some way!Any help would be great!
     
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    since i've got a li ning n90 II i might as well through in my 2 cents.

    its a pretty head heavy racket and pretty stiff too. definitely not a beginners racket, maybe not even suited for most intermediate players even. its great for smashing and overhead shots in general, but you have to have a strong forearm + wrist to play good net and defense.

    i like it a lot, as i'm not exactly very strong and it makes hitting hard shots a bit easier (i think). now if only the strings would loosen to a point where i can justify getting it restrung with bg80 over bg65 that came with it....
     
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    Yep, not a beginner's racket exactly....but not too heavy, so some beginners might like it. Pretty good all-rounder, although other rackets help more with hitting hard shots - slightly softer ones like an N55 or N55-II, N70 or N70-II (head heavier and softer than the 55s)....BS09, SW36, VT70,....the list goes on ;) The N90-II doesn't help so much with hard shots imop as it's pretty stiff.
    I think it's a very well-rounded doubles racket, for players with a strong forearm/wrist who like a controlled game. In that regard, it's the best Li Ning as it's the stiffest I've played with (N-series, not included are N30I/II, N80 and newer). It's quick enough for net play and offers good power, but I think very smash-happy players might prefer other models (N90/N50II/N55II). Very net-oriented player would probably like other rackets better as well, at least I do (for me, the N55II is the best Li Ning, and it's a shame I don't own one myself...but the BS09 is so much cheaper! And quicker! :D).
     
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    i have the nano 220ti...loving it so far...
     
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    also have the ss88...lighter than nano220ti..but still packs some punch..:)
     
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    whats the best even balanced li ning racket cause i use to have yonex vt80 and then tried lining and i loved the lining
     
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    What are the most popular Li Ning Rackets (exclude the N90's) in China.

    Btw. Are there any reviews for the li Ning N33,
    Can't find some..
     
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    I currently using N90II classic version, so far so good but still need some time to handle it
    comparing i previously using Dunlop Aerogel 4D black...
     
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    N80 and N36
     
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    I find n33 a flexible version of the arc 10. Its slightly head heavy I believe but it feels even and I guess it has a high overall weight just like the arc 10 lol.

     
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    A VERY flexible version....it's really soft.
     
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    Very hard to find conclusive Li Ning racket info on the web...
    If I want a stiff, even balanced to head light racket for doubles. What model would I be looking for then?
     
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    err, no idea lol does Li Ning even make flexible headlight rackets? D: I was gonna say N70 but not too sure about it lol

     
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    I'd look up the Wingstorms, they're pretty head light, but I think not too stiff...the only really stiff LN rackets I know are the N90II and BP300C. The N90II is a pretty maneuvrable racket for me, not too heavy and not nearly as head heavy as the 1st gen. Not head light, but might be worth looking into. If you're really set on a light/head light racket, LN is not your best bet though (many medium rackets with high overall weight), Victor has more rackets in that area.
     
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    Does anyone know the differences between the N36, N80 and TB Nano 120. They all have similar specs, they are all new 2012 models. They are all available in the UK now. Any help would be appreciated in helping me decide which model to get. Thanks
     
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    Did you buy it online? Where did you buy it, if you don't mind me asking? Very interested in the N90 thanks!
     
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    Oh really, it was them? I heard from Tim that it was some shop in Canada... but if that's true, at least those precious N90's will be close by!
     
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