I already checked the link. I don't doubt that 306 mm is head-heavy, but having played with both the JS12 and NR750, I think their measurement is somehow flawed. They are no way head-heavy. If they are head-heavy, then what are rackets like ZFII and N90?
DirectBadminton < 295 headlight 295 - 305 normal > 305 headheavy Astrox77 is 308mm and Nanoray 306mm on my rackets @ home... for me its medium or slightly head heavy. ZF2 is head heavy (318mm). Nanoray800 is headlight (292mm).
To me, it would probably be the Babolat X-Feel Blast, but I've never tried one of the Li Ning rackets mentioned above. Nevertheless, I was very surprised how fast the X-Feel rackets swing, because they don't really look like that. From what you say, I'd say give the X-Feel Essential a try... I think they say it's stiff, but I don't think so and I know someone who definitely can hit rockets with that racket, but there might be a reason why he's sponsored. Overall, I'd agree that aerodynamic frames are overrated, but I'd probably still be using the AT700 if more than one had survived.... Let us know when you found the unicorn.
To me the Astrox a really slow frame. Regardless what any scientists here say, IMO the racket feels slow due poor aerodynamics, because I'm used to faster frames and this will point out the reference. I think that getting both is a very difficult thing. The rackets which delivered bombs, where usually not the fast ones. The fast ones, don't deliver bombs. You can't find a fast driving tank, and you can find a lethal dragster. I think, you must aim for a tweener and adjust your string tension and string choice, to get he best out of it. And knowing that the OP must play with tipped 76's during winter, the power department is scaled down. I think dropping tension does the trick here.
Imho after bp and head weight (or swing weight), the shaft stiffness is the one component of the racket that is very often overlooked and underrated. It is more important than frame profile and aerodynamics. Just as customization in golf, a shaft that is properly matched to your swing speed and style will help generate more head speed and optimal power. In general, we non pros tend to play with rackets that are too stiff for our own good, and we end up forcing the power, resulting in repetitive joint and tendon injuries. Like I said earlier, having recently acquired a VT8 E-Tune, I have been quite amazed that I can generate faster head speed and more easy power than a similar racket with more aerodynamic frame like AX77. So, just keep going down in shaft stiffness until you find the right one for your swing.
For a rackets are fine. It's just the VS variants of those rackets with 96 holes that you really should avoid. They're probably more unplayable than the MX80.. Sent from my LG-H930 using Tapatalk
Well, the Power 988 S is stiff and the Power 988 VS is very stiff They also have it in a medium and flexible version.
I agree. I owned a TI-550 VS in the past and sold it. Never played more than a handful games with it. There are worlds between the S and the VS version. Avoid any 96 holes. Hit like a wood plank and slow as ****. Also a pain in the ass to string.
Mizuno technix 1.0 or 1.2 1.0 medium stiff, slightly HH 310mm, 88 gr 1.2 stiff, slightly HH 31x mm, 90 gr I distach the factory grip, cover it with cushion and ac102 grip
It has to be said the the only Forza racket in their current lineup with 96 holes is the Power 996. The Power 988 rackets and the Precision 10.000 series are all 88 holes
its a different racket! bp strung is around 290! frame is very fast, comes in 3u. isnt flexi, frame is opto-isometric and sweetspot is very large! racket is very lively and solid feeling.
