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Discussion in 'Badminton Rackets / Equipment' started by clearng, Dec 13, 2006.

  1. dulurna_kabayan

    dulurna_kabayan Regular Member

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    Apacs Visible Hollow 1800 in the UK?

    Hi all,
    I read some good review about Apacs VH 1800.
    Does anybody know where to buy it in the UK?

    I tried to search and found this website www.apacsuk.co.uk
    Unfortunately they don't sell VH 1800.

    Any advice for comparable racket with VH 1800 is very welcome.
    (I'm an offensive double player)
    I'm thinking to buy Apacs as its price seems affordable for me.
    Many thanks!
     
  2. ziggy87

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    if i'm not mistaken, the VH1800 is already obsolete. it is replaced by VH2000/2020
     
  3. dulurna_kabayan

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    VH 2000/2020 vs. tantrum 200

    Does VH 2000/2020 have the same characteristic/performance as VH 1800?
    Which one you recommend more, VH 2000, VH 2020 or Tantrum 200?

    many thanks!
     
  4. DannyMorello

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    if it's up to me.. i'll choose.. tantrum 300 :D
     
  5. jeffwind

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    Hi Apacs fans,

    i juz read review tat got different between Nano Power 900 White Vs Nano Power 900 Red
    Can any master tell me which better? coz i decide to buy 1 in this weekend. ;)
    by the way, wat means box section and aero?
    thx thx:D

    "red one is box section, whereas the white one is more aero?
    The White is more aerodynamic, faster through the zone while the Red is a bit slower but hits a bit harder. "
    http://www.badmintonforum.com/vb/showthread.php?55907-APACS-review
     
  6. dulurna_kabayan

    dulurna_kabayan Regular Member

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    Apacs Tantrum 200 vs 300

    What's the different between tantrum 200 and 300?
    THX!
     
  7. escape

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    Tried a pair of Apacs shoes once. Didn't like it as it was a little heavy but its quite comfy. Model is Cushion Power 503. Sorry dun have much input as Apacs shoes are not that popular here.

    Edwin
     
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    Not sure if you can still get VH 2000. The VH 2020 is the most common VH now. Which one is more suitable for us, it will really depend on yr playing style. Both VH 2020 n Tantrum 200/300 are offensive rackets. Maybe you might want tell us abt yr playing style first.
     
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    Not sure if you can still get VH 2000. The VH 2020 is the most common VH now. Which one is more suitable for us, it will really depend on yr playing style. Both VH 2020 n Tantrum 200/300 are offensive rackets. Maybe you might want tell us abt yr playing style first.
     
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    No problem. Yeah the Karakal PU is good. But I didn't like the colors, so now I m using Pro-tech grips. Not too sure abt Apacs grip besides their standard grip. Usually there's no packaging for Apacs grips. Just chk out the shops.
     
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    Yeah thats the main difference between the white n the red. Because the white has the aero frame, it is more agile (faster swing speed) but because the aero frame is not as stiff as the box frame found on the red, the white dun hit as hard as the red.

    Since you are playing singles, then the red will be more suitable.
    Edwin
     
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    this question had been answered and discussed many times now
    it's very similar except the 300 have slightly better material

    do make a search for further information
     
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    Many Thanks Edwin,
    Ur description alwaz make my decision clear ;)
    Cheers.
     
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    Any reviews on vh 2020 compared to 1800?
     
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    Is there a comparison chart from of apacs to yonex?

    For example Like
    Nano 900P = Armortec 900 Power

    or

    Visible Hollow -comparable to- ___________

    I want to try them out because Yonex warranty screw me twice already.

    I emailed apacs canada/usa to help me pick a racket similar to a Yonex Armortec 900T, Nanospeed 8000/9900, and an ArcSaber series but they didn't email me back.

    If you guys know some clones, can you list some here or in PM?

    Thank you Sonny
     
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    Hi Sonny,

    As far as I know, Apacs dun have a chart like Yonex or other brands. Not sure why, maybe they didn't think of it. I think you have come to the rite place. Most Apacs users should be able to answer yr question. I'll try my luck first (forumers do correct me if you think I am wrong!!)

    Yonex ArmorTec 900T - Apacs Nano Power 900 (White)
    Yonex NS 9900 - Apacs Nano 9900 Power
    Yonex Arcsaber 10 - Apacs Edge Saber 10
    Yonex Arcsaber Z - Apacs Z Spark (latest version)

    You didn't specify which Arcsaber series you are after. The Visible Hollow, Tantrum or Lethal series are Apacs own's range.
    Good luck
    Edwin
     
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    Thank you Edwin, I appreciate it.

    Does anyone who has experience w/ Apacs's series (like the lethal visible hollow, tantrum) can make of a comparison?
    (for example; furious line is like nanospeed(???))

    Thank you again!
     
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  18. Porky

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    Even if apacs clones those Yonex racquets, but bear in mind, most of these apacs racquets weights are different with Yonex....for e.g, Yonex Arc Z maybe 3U, but apacs clones commonly comes in 4U....so the difference in weight already affects the performance/feel between both models....so it's best u feel for urself the racquets, instead of blindly following watever clones or models that ppl may have recommend.... :)
     
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    aesthetics wise, these few rackets' comparison with YY certainly matched. but performance wise, there's still a wide gap between the clones and originals.

    as for Apacs' original line of rackets, the VH2000 / VH2020 is certainly a good racket to use, very user friendly and easy to generate power. so is the Stern 300 / 330. however do note that the QC of Apacs' rackets is still a bit off. i have owned 2 VH2020 before and 1 of them is even balanced while the other is slightly head heavy, go figure.
     

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