Ininitially it didn't look like a Z-Speed frame shape based on the pics in the eBay listing but here it looks a lot more like it already ... The specs listed are quite different though at 4U (vs 2U & 3U), 285mm (barely even balance vs ~300mm) and 9.5 flex rating (quite flexible). BUT this is all for a different topic; or at least to continue further about it ... just like seeing and mentioning the Lethal 110 has quite interesting specs now that I come across it )
Let's be careful here because this is a thread about Z Speed and not APACS rackets, although I appreciate the link in this case. Paul www.badminton-coach.co.uk
Oh, I don't know - I think "plays worse than its own clone" would be somewhat pertinent to proceedings.
Testing a z-speed as a z-slash user, the feeling was a little weird. Just swinging it around, it felt somewhat different from z-slash since it is noticeably head heavier and somehow, the racket felt very detached.. But the hits were very crisp and the sound from the racket is quite amazing. The few times I used it, I find that it is a much easier racket to use compared to the z-slash.. Although, I don't see much improvements in my smashes. But it is probably because my racket skills aren't that gd.. haha.
Something rather weird that you guys might find interesting. My NRZSP 2UG5 JP & TW coded are both at bout 105g. But the balance point of the TW coded is significantly higher up the shaft than the JP. Anyone know why?
Yes, the NRZSP both have BG80 Power @ 29lbs, and have the same Yonex Towel Grip. The differences between WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION baffles me. I'm really starting to think there is a distinct difference between the JP code and the rest. Because the the error (if it is an error at all) is not the overall weight but the head-heaviness, which in this case the JP is more head-light. TW code: 105g JP code: 104g
mybadmintonstore.com I pre-ordered mine, and they're shipped from Japan to Hong Kong and then shipped to UK where I live now. I've ordered another 2U JP-coded last week.
I just had a baddy session this evening and after reading about the 105g zspd, my arm started to ache.. lol
Put the same string and grip for your 2 new JP NRZSP and then measure them to see if JP is indeed head light. I just commented on another thread about my 2 Victor SW35 having same string and same grip but with bp that's 10mm apart! One is SG code and the other TW code. However, if we take the variance to be +/-5mm, then both racquets are still within specs as one could be +5mm and the other is- 5mm.
i managed to get my hands on a 3U one to test. to be honest, it is not as bad as some of you think it is. quite a powerful racket in fact. but exhibits the typical Yonex (lack of) feel. stay tuned.
I agree with this, it's a very powerful racquet. I would've kept mine if I was more consistent but it's not forgiving lol..