Hola. Any recommendations on doubles racquets + string recommendation for lady that is speedy(preferably lightweight / but not 6U) + strong smash + defense. current play style- -has good amount of power but maybe need to improve more on techniques to ultised more of the power. -weak backhand, weak backhand defense (not sure whether due to string tension or the head heavy racquet) -plays a lot by the net if mix doubles(strong opponent) -controlling around the net -plays a lot of rear court if womens doubles all in all, need an lightweight all rounder but also packs a good power in smashing+defense Any suggestions will be much appreciated! =) God Bless!
Hi there miss read the post...thought u were looking for a 6U. Try Mizuno JPX 8.0 fast racket...the Yonex FB Voletric though light it don't feel that powerless. But avoid VF2....that's very heavy. Yonex Z Speed is also a great racket. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
lol its okay. yonex z speed, its a 3U head heavy stiff, easy to manuever? what about nanoray glanz-(flexible 4U)? and do u have any thoughts on nanoray 900 and nanoray 750
The Z Speed is not that heavy...the shaft is slim and stiff so ur movements 'feels' quick. Nanoray FX 750 seems OK...only tried that for few games...as I did a swap with another player for fun. Nothing great too what I already have so didn't get it. NR900 have not tried. How abt Doura 77....right in the center of yonex selection chart. Personally have not even seen it yet at my club. Gladz has been labelled by everyone as a retirement racket so no one wants it hahaha....is costly too. It may play like the Carbonex 21 SP of the yester years...now I've reviewed my age! Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
Welcome to the forums Crabz! An Arcsaber or Duora are probably good choices. The Li-Ning N99 is a slightly head heavy but more flexible racquet that is easy to play with in all situations. All of these are or have been used in professional doubles, so they are pretty maneuverable. Power isn't going to suffer a whole lot with an even balance racquet anyways, not to the point that really matters. Power mostly depends on technique and genetics in my opinion. That being said, there's this guy at my club that plays with a Nanoray 900 that could block almost any smash, but his smash is so weak he doesn't play it often. If you play rear court in WD, this could be important to you. This is the "general rule", there are always exceptions, and some people hit insanely hard with Arcsaber FB's (6U). Regarding the backhand defense, having too light of a racquet is not good. You can't possibly swing it fast enough to lift high and deep, at least not without making more unforced errors. String tension probably doesn't really matter much here, and if you don't know what to pick, 24 lbs is a good place to start. BG65 and BG66UM are some popular and user friendly strings. Good luck picking a racquet!
hahaha. somehow revealed ur age yeah? good one! now I actually narrowed down my lists to nanoray 900 / nanoray 750. Feel like trying lining if I have the chance. 750 is old model. 900 is stiffer than 750. 750 is like medium stiff. 750 has 4U/3U version, whereas 900 has only 3U/2U versions
thanks Dave!! =) ur replies and opinions are much appreciated! May I ask how does a flexible + head heavy racquet do? Do you have any thoughts on nanoray 750 vs nanoray 900? 750 is an older model. 900 is stiffer than 750. 750 is like medium stiff. 750 has 4U/3U version, whereas 900 has only 3U/2U versions nanoray 900 seems not that head light.
Well, flexible and head heavy means you can get away with making lazy and slow hitting motions compared to a head light/ light racquet. I can hit with maybe 60-70% power and the shuttle still clears base-base very well. This isn't possible with head light/ stiff racquets, where you do have to pay more attention to details, timing in particular. Nanoray 900 is pretty stiff, and even balanced at most, which "theoretically speaking" is more difficult to generate power with for *most* people. Regarding the different weights of racquets, it is interesting to note that among the high end racquets, Voltric (heavy) comes in 3U and 4U, Arcsaber/Duora (balanced) comes in mostly 3U and Nanoray (light) comes in 3U and 2U. The less head heavy racquets tend to be heavier overall to compensate for the lack of mass in the head while the head heavy racquets (ZF2 etc.) hits fairly hard in 4U form. In other words, a 3U Arcsaber 11 would be around the same hitting power as a 4U Voltric Z -Force. This means that the extra grams to balance the head are probably somewhere in the shaft or handle or in other words, practically dead weight. By the way, the Voltric i-Force is 5U and pretty head heavy, so it should be maneuverable and powerful. It even has pink on it, if that's your thing.
You can try Duora 7, many WD pro use it.. Very comfortable racket, fast manouver, great control with enough power output
You can try Li-Ning Turbo Charging N7II Light. This racket is used by pro women doubles players like Zhao Yunlei, Bao Yixin, Li Yinhui and Liliyana Natsir. This is a lightweight (5U), headheavy (BP = 306 mm) and it is a fast frame racket (aero-frame). Suitable for ladies with strong smash and lightning defense, furthermore it's a pink color racket. Racket Specs: https://www.shop-lining.com/li-ning-n7ii-light-zhao-yunlei-badminton-racket-pink/ Zhao Yunlei with Li-Ning Turbo Charging N7II Light
Liliyana Natsir is currently signed with Victor, not Li-Ning. Zhao Yunlei is also just posing with the racquet, she doesn't actually use it.
You are absolutely outdated, Liliyana Natsir and Tontowi Ahmad had signed for Li-Ning effective 18th February 2017. See links below, it have been discussed in BC several times. http://www.badmintoncentral.com/for...mad-lilyana-natsir.87539/page-18#post-2529277 http://www.badmintoncentral.com/for...and-their-racquets.2306/page-212#post-2530617 http://www.badmintoncentral.com/for...bsi-sponsorship-athletes.169854/#post-2530453 Li-Ning Singapore FB link about Natsir using Li-Ning Turbo Charging N7II Light. And below are their photos with new sponsor Li-Ning from All England Open 2017, and other competitions.
FYI, as for Zhao Yunlei, she used Li-Ning Turbo Charging N7II Light several times in Malaysian Purple League competition.
I guess you have no idea she has retired from international badminton scene after Rio Olympic 2016? That is the reason you won't see her using Li-Ning Turbo Charging N7II Light racket in any "big tournament" due to after retired she can't participate in "big tournament" (not even in All England Open 2017, and on-going Malaysia Super Series Premier). FYI, currently she is a leisure player, playing at club level in invitation league (like in Malaysian Purple League).
Thanks for the info guys...without u pointing out I didn't know the indo pair have changed sponsor. Their outfit looks so similar. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
