Head light racquets with stiff shafts?

baddyfan1989 · 06-15-2005, 04:37 AM

I was thinking of getting a racquet that is head light and has a stiff shaft. I have tried my friend's Ti-7 (which is also head light and has a stiff shaft if i am not wrong

) and i find that i can play quite relatively well. Any recommendations other than nanospeed 7000? Nanospeed 7000 is way too expensive for a student like me.

LouisW · 06-15-2005, 04:48 AM

i'm currently using this APACS Nano-Power 505 as my defensive racquet.

Characteristic : Head Light with Medium Stiff Shaft.

However, it does not produce powerful smashes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by baddyfan1989

I was thinking of getting a racquet that is head light and has a stiff shaft. I have tried my friend's Ti-7 (which is also head light and has a stiff shaft if i am not wrong

) and i find that i can play quite relatively well. Any recommendations other than nanospeed 7000? Nanospeed 7000 is way too expensive for a student like me.

Neil Nicholls · 06-15-2005, 06:03 AM

Carlton Airblade AS1 if you can find any

FEND. · 06-15-2005, 06:50 AM

Get a ti-7 for yourself then!! Easy solution. And I'm quite sure they're much much cheaper than NS7k!!

chickenpoodle · 06-15-2005, 10:20 AM

heh, i personally thought extra stiff yonex racquets such as the ns7, ns8, ti7, were still rather flexible when compared to some of the carltons...

shanepaul86 · 06-15-2005, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baddyfan1989

I was thinking of getting a racquet that is head light and has a stiff shaft. I have tried my friend's Ti-7 (which is also head light and has a stiff shaft if i am not wrong

) and i find that i can play quite relatively well. Any recommendations other than nanospeed 7000? Nanospeed 7000 is way too expensive for a student like me.

I recommend you to use nanopower produced by Apacs, it has the same effect like the yonex. However it is more cheaper than yonex.

Neosakai · 06-15-2005, 03:58 PM

I suggest the carltons as well. The oval head ones. So while it's a a head light, you can still do decent smashing.

FlamingJam · 06-15-2005, 04:14 PM

Possiblily Ashaway Ti130

cooler · 06-15-2005, 04:39 PM

karakal sl70, 80
some pro ace

bluejeff · 06-15-2005, 05:39 PM

BR-2005, "the little white", 285mm, 85g, medium-high stiffness.

LazyBuddy · 06-15-2005, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bluejeff

BR-2005, "the little white", 285mm, 85g, medium-high stiffness.

what is this???

ToMitch · 06-15-2005, 08:50 PM

Wilson N3, Wilson NCode 90, RSL 4800, RSL 5900 or RSL X1

bluejeff · 06-15-2005, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by LazyBuddy

what is this???

That's a racket that I designed couple months ago. It's now in production.

baddyfan1989 · 06-15-2005, 10:22 PM

Thanks for all the recommendations!

I will search for the racquets mentioned. Hopefully i will be able to find these racquets at the shop so i can get a feel of it.

Sealman · 06-15-2005, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluejeff

That's a racket that I designed couple months ago. It's now in production.

Is this the Badminton Republic limited edition racket?

lohtw · 06-16-2005, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by shanepaul86

I recommend you to use nanopower produced by Apacs, it has the same effect like the yonex. However it is more cheaper than yonex.

I second that. I have a APACS nanopower 7000. Took some time to get used to it (it is head light and slightly shorter than my Winex AT800Def). Strung at 24lbs, I find clearing quite at ease and smashing good. Less than S$80 in Singapore. You can find one @ Toa Payoh Safra Tel: 62538858 (Not promoting for them, but that is where I usually string) I got mine in JB though.

HKChua · 06-16-2005, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by lohtw

I second that. I have a APACS nanopower 7000. Took some time to get used to it (it is head light and slightly shorter than my Winex AT800Def). Strung at 24lbs, I find clearing quite at ease and smashing good. Less than S$80 in Singapore. You can find one @ Toa Payoh Safra Tel: 62538858 (Not promoting for them, but that is where I usually string) I got mine in JB though.

I have one APACS Nanopower 7000, it hit the bird only two times, yes, after that I switched back to my Nanospeed 7000. If anyone interested, I can leave it at SAFRA Toa Payoh Classic Sports. I am willing to sell at S$40/-

Thanks.

06-15-2005, 04:37 AM	#1
baddyfan1989 New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 3	Head light racquets with stiff shafts? I was thinking of getting a racquet that is head light and has a stiff shaft. I have tried my friend's Ti-7 (which is also head light and has a stiff shaft if i am not wrong ) and i find that i can play quite relatively well. Any recommendations other than nanospeed 7000? Nanospeed 7000 is way too expensive for a student like me.

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baddyfan1989 New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 3	Thanks for all the recommendations! I will search for the racquets mentioned. Hopefully i will be able to find these racquets at the shop so i can get a feel of it.