Yonex ArcSaber Flash Boost ( ARC FB )

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  1. clawhammers

    clawhammers Regular Member

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    I will vouch for Smichz's explanations. :)

    He is a truly YY fans, and also heavy rackets' collectors (much more collection than mine), and I am of the opinion that he wouldn't discredit YY Products, considering his loyalty to YY since he began playing badminton until today.

    As regards players' edition of Arcsaber FB used by Ahsan / Mogensen, well we wouldn't find the true evidence of its specialty in the internet. However, I have received leak a colleague who currently holds 1 Arc FB of Ahsan's edition (IN Code). I was informed that its weight is adequately heavier than normal 5U/F specs of publicly sold Arcsaber FB. This is one of the reason why (logically) Ahsan could generate one of the hardest smashes in badminton world today.

    IMHO :D
     
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    How do you define "killing smash"?
    Also you're saying against pros with very good defensive play? If they are good in defense, how would one kill them with smashes especially from rear court?

    I am not sure if Ahsan is using the commercial version of FB but I am pretty sure they don't win points purely from hard smashes from the back court.
     
  3. Ferrerkiko

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    Dear fans: Currently I am using BS victor 12N , I am looking for another similar racket , is this racket suitable, please advice, can this racket string 29-30 tension ? Thanks
     
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    Try Tenbu and Shiden
     
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    Why not getting another BS 12N? Anything not good with 12N?
     
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    there are so many cases showing that this is the most fragile racket ever. i don't even understand why anyone would take the risk on a US$200+ racket.
     
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    Maybe some people just have $$$ to spare ^^
     
  8. Ferrerkiko

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    Woo.. Even administrator also say This racket no good... ok shall skip this racket
     
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    Added weight

    I have the FB 7U (I think). It was the lightest one. Anyways, I find it hard to clear and no smashing power. After I added some weight to the head, everything changed. My smashes were great, clears were easy and even light enough to have great defence and net play.
    The only thing I find is that this racquet has small sweet spot.
     
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    its really fun to wield!
     
  11. Ferrerkiko

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    Hi Fans , if this racket break easily , how come Ahsan and the Denmark double player Modersen still can play 32 tension ?
     
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    Some says they're different grade from the commercial version.
     
  13. spidey

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    Hi Hi, can I know do you add weight to the head?

    I recently got one FB, totally let down by the smashes but very happy with the drives and fast play...and with this rac, i can play longer too..haha
     
  14. Ferrerkiko

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    There is 2 way to add weight , one by the lin Dan way , put 1 white tape, the other is go to Chris buy the small weight, ask him fix for u ...
     
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    buy tungsten tape from yonex. v heavy. one inch is 1gram plus already.
     
  16. Ferrerkiko

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  17. spidey

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    white tape...2 smashes come out already der!!! but will try and stick some cell tape to the head and see how it goes this weekend..
    Thanks mate...see u r from Spore too....I am also having problem getting the votrix z force in SG, can't seems to find it in any of the shops in the city....do you know any shops that still have this model?
     
  18. Ferrerkiko

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    Why not u go Chris Shop , its at reasonable price...
     
  19. spidey

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    where is Chris Shop? My apologies if it's written somewherein this forum...just got here you know...so a bit tired to read the whole lot of info here...if you may, provide Chris shop again, highly appreciated
     
  20. Ferrerkiko

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    Hi bro , tomorrow I am going Chris shop , if u don't mind u can join me, whatsapp me at 81135874. Thanks
     

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