arfandy A last word before you will have to PM me, I would select TK9000 over ZFII without going into detail. Paul www.badminton-coach.co.uk
When first bought a 4u TK-9ooo, found it too stiff n hard to generate power n unresponsive to ctrl. Could only admire its gd looks then. Had it for two mths now. In between, did experiment with strings at various tensions. Just last night, first time testing TK-9ooo with ZyMax65 @26/27 lbs. To my surprise, the dull racket has become alive. It is more responsive n easier to generate power. Last nite was the first time experiencing TK-9ooo playing better than my usual 4u TK-6ooo (strung the same). Don't know if it's just me or the 0.65mm ZyMax string. Smash, drive, net play...everything just seems better, if not the same, as compared to TK-6ooo. This is purely personal experience n opinion. Won't b far off to say TK-9ooo will replace TK-6ooo as my goto soon... ( ●.●)
I just heard tonight that the guy I leant my TK9000 to has ordered one. That's 4 in a row! Paul www.badminton-coach.co.uk
Has anyone tried both the 3U and 4U versions? I'm wondering how much different they feel? I've got a 3U version and finding it a bit heavy especially in driving. Although that's probably to be expected given i normally play with a brave sword 9 or 10.
Alexrider Why on earth choose a 3u? You obviously imported it so where did you buy it from. Paul www.badminton-coach.co.uk
Shinichi And that is fine. Not every player will like the stiffer TK9000. Paul www.badminton-coach.co.uk
amleto I still struggle to understand why players have to label a racket singles or doubles. You should select a racket based on how it feels and your ability to play your shots. Of course TK9000 can be used for singles. Paul www.badminton-coach.co.uk
I don't understand. I'm not labelling anything, or suggesting that tk9000 might be 'unusable' for singles. I'm asking how adept the 4U racket is when put in the context of a singles game and compared to other 3U rackets. And since one will play different shots in singles vs doubles it's perfectly reasonable to seek a comparison in a specific context. If you never/rarely get into flat exchanges in singles then why care about (or at least prioritise) ability to perform that shot? With that in mind I'm wondering if a 4u racket gives up too much compared to a similarly balanced 3u.
I sincerely miss the time when choosing racket was so much simpler! it's either famous Yonex Carbonex series with T-joint available only in 2U or other brands. NO option for weight, color, stiffness, materials, technology, head-shape, grip size, length, BP, etc. it was either buy or leave it.
Amleto Maybe it's me misunderstanding as I receive so many emails per week asking me to tell them which racket they should play with. I don't have the luxury of testing two versions of any racket but I would expect 4U would be a perfectly good racket for any event. With singles there is still the requirement for fast reflexes in defence so the lighter version may prove to be a better alternative. Paul www.badminton-coach.co.uk
Paul, When you get a chance, can you please measure the weight and BP of both TK9000 and TK6000, preferably without strings and definitely no overgrip... Tks!
Perhaps I could help ◆ TK-6ooo: 85.4g dry ; 302mm wet ◆ TK-6ooo: 83.4g dry ; 297mm wet ◆ TK-9ooo: 82.4g dry ; 302mm wet All rackets: . 4u g5 . ZM65 @26/27 lbs . Plastic wrap removed . Original grip intact . Overgrip: RKEP G10
My TK-9ooo is in the low 4u...was hoping to get 1g heavier. Nope...don't really bother bout head weight. If u got the length of the rackets, u'd b able to calculate the head weight urself...?
Interesting, after some simple estimates, seems like it has a swing weight between a 4U VT80 and a 4U MXJJS.
