I was recently recommended the Apacs Blend 7000, which has an asymmetrical frame (one side for offence, the other for defence). The thing that confuses me is this: if the defensive side is designed to cut through the air more aerodynamically, why wouldn't the offensive side benefit from the exact same design? What advantage is there to the "box" frame that would give more power to offence if it's also causing more drag and reducing the swing speed? This is a matter of particular interest to me as the Virtuoso Performance (my racket of choice) uses the "high speed frame" and I feel that's a large part of why it's so effective >> I can't see why having only 50% of the head with this design makes much sense but perhaps someone with a better understanding of racket technology can enlighten me!
I found the Duora thread (or at least a Duora thread), but no conclusive answers as to what advantages the box-frame has over the more aero-dynamic high-speed alternative. To quote a post on that thread, Force equals mass times acceleration >> that makes sense to me, so what power-generating advantage would the slower box design offer? This is really an inquiry into the advantages (if any) of the box frame over the aero frame rather than the merits of an asymmetrical 50/50 racket (which seems like a ridiculous idea to me and one that would only cause indecision during play).
Totally agree with your assessment. That's the final consensus. Why bother with a slower side at all in the first place when speed is paramount? If they wanted it head heavier or beefier, they can make it denser or thicker and still have it aerodynamic instead of box frame...
hello i am an intermediate player and i am really confessed which racket to buy . can someone recommend some apacs racket ( budget 50$ ) i prefer a racket a nice control with power after some i found the apacs blend 6000 is it good enough?
Akash.... Spend just a tiny bit more and get Blend 8000 instead. Personally, its the best racquet I've used. I bought the 6000 after using the 8000 but despite all specs being the same (except the length & shabby paint-job), its just not as superior as the 8000. The 8000 is more of a power racquet I'd say. Very good both offensive and defensive. The "control" factor will depend on the players skill.
thank u ferhard but apacs blend 8000 is not available here and now the shopkeeper said that they don't have the blend 6000 anymore. can u recommend any other racket . ( any company other than yonex ) is rsl any good ?
You could try Apacs Dual Power & Speed. Very interesting new racquet from Apacs. I'm currently using this model and enjoying it. I have not used RSL. I have friends using Flypower though, good racquet they say.