Yonex ArcSaber Flash Boost ( ARC FB )

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  1. Adam_C

    Adam_C New Member

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    True. But at the prices we pay for rackets, would you expect carbon fiber used in motor racing applications? :)
     
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    I got a replacement FB today. Selected the F5 version instead of the F6. This time, I opted for 25lbs... Game is on this weekend. I'll keep my fingers crossed!
     
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    Isn't that just changing your grip size from G6 to G5? (since F=6U and you went from F to F ;))
     
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    Not exactly sure. I haven't quite figured out the F designation.
    They have F6G6 and F5G5. Does F6 simply mean G6 (smaller grip)?
    Please enlighten me... :)
     
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    Does it actually say F5? Or:
    F / Ave.73gr.
    G5
    (like should be)
     
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    The label on the plastic wrapper over the grip says ARC-FBSP SNCBL F5 (627)
    Was going to post a pic from my tablet but it's not working.
     
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    Here it is...
     

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    Yes that is still a 6U but now with G5 grip :D ... 5U is only available in Japan/JP code I think for now.
     
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    Well, this is a common practice - the best stays in Japan. Perhaps they get the real Flash Boost in Japan and so do the pros. We get the Fast Break versions!
     
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    Hi,
    Anyone who has Arcsaber FB can please some pictures of the racquet green cap logo? I'm in a doubt whether mine is genuine or not because everything's fine untill i noticed the green cap logo color on my Arcsaber FB are a bit lighter.. Please share some pic of it.. ThAnk you :)
     
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    Was Mohd Ahsan really playing with an Arc Saber FB in the Indonesian Open?:eek:
     
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    looks like he was..

    but of course someone's gonna say that's a sprayed up whatever again
     
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    LoL....
    Yes, looked like he was, during the AE2013 as well. He probably plays very well with a relatively light rackets since I watched him few times with his NS9900 until the Malaysia Open earlier this year but not sure if it was 2u or 3u.

    I think ArcFB shouldn't be a problem for him, he keeps smashing brutally :p
     
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    It's sprayed up! No way that was an ArcFB!
     
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    he was smashing at 270-280 seems a little too sick for arc fb...
     
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    Maybe there's a 4U FB for players.
     
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    I was very impressed by Ahsan's smashing with the FB. He was smashing as if his life depended on it.
     
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    Ashan is such a nice player.
     
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    my guess is its a customised FB for Ahsan
     
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    it seemed that he benefited from the faster swing.
     
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