X2 Blue is 4U Arc10 is either 3U or 2U Arc10 will better for power and control due to stiffer shaft and heavier racket/head. little point to buy X2 Blue? Acr10 cost 2.5 times more expensive. there will be little point for me to buy Camry than Porsche then.
Looks like X2 is overpriced there in AUS. Well, the "U" no may also have affected my eval, come to think of it now.. Got to do re-check.. But then again, here in Msia, we don't have many choices of "U" for same models, anyone has a different experience?
Okay, well looks like the X2 isn't the 'classic' RSL, so what is? You guys aren't selling the idea of buying an RSL very well!
I'm gonna say there are no "classic" racket. Everyone has a different playing style. X2 Blue and X2 Gold are my least used rackets because both are too stiff for me (they are there for my collection purposes tho I'm missing X2 PRO in my collection). My goto racket is a X2 FP (yellow) because I like the light weight. X2 SP (baby blue) is my next racket, then the X2 AP. Love those light flex rackets I also liked the Nova 6180. 6900 was weird for me because the flex and the head heaviness threw me off. Tried my friend's 6800 and it was pretty nice. Also had an old style think it was a 25th anniversary racket, oval shaped, super flex (i can bend it at least 45 degrees from the middle) was what started me off on RSL rackets (they just don't make flex rackets like the used to). If you want stiff rackets, go Yonex, I have found none of them to be flexible enough, which is why i went RSL. But that's my style and not everyone matches because i know people that love the x2 blue.
the final decision is in your hand. we can talk all day/night long and you may decide to get Arc10. the pricing of RSL in AUS maybe too high and comparing to YY, you may not get the RSL rackets. go to the store and try hands on X3 Silver and Arc10. whichever feels nice on your hand, buy it. classic RSL will be X1 Pro.
No, an RSL X2 Blue locally is about 175, an Arc10 is 205. Obviously not as big a difference as in other parts of the world. I'm not looking for an Arc10 alternative. Someone said the Arc10 was better so I said what was the point in getting an X2 Blue, that's all. I'm using the Arc10 pricing for comparisons' sake only. All the top end YY rackets are about AUD205.
You should buy a racket that fits you... There's no one racket fits all... there's a one racket fits the hype (pros use it, my friends use it... itz the "best" racket) concept welcome to Yonex rackets that said... this racket might not fit you.
YY rackets price are quite consistent, really not sure why RSL cost so much more there is AUS. Just an advice, pay some attention to the string & tension, these 2 count "immensely", besides the racket itself!
Does anyone know the balance point for rsl series rackets? especially x3 series gold and silver...x2 blue as well
just bought RSL Heat 9500 last saturday. just fell in love with it right away. smashes were so easy to control and it just feels right. placing and controlled shots felt good too. i smashed so much that my string didn't last a day. i'm going to have my racket restrung tonight.
just broke my RSL Heat 9500... and i just bought it for 1 month.... very disappointed with the quality... i just ordered RSL M10 Heat 170... anyone try it before?
Yes i do heard the problem of RSL 9500, its a very good racket but the problem is that easy borkening. However my 9500 seems ok maybe just i am not playing hard enought, upgared to RSL 700 which feels better with heavier smashes. As last few postes, i don't think the prices is an issue, sometimes you may find a $100 racket suitable, or you will just found the Yonex At700LTD is the way too heavy. My point is, don't look at the price when you choosing a racket, get the one that suitable for you.
