YONEX ASTROX 99 (AX-99)

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  1. badmintony

    badmintony Regular Member

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    I'm guessing it's gonna be different somehow bec of the NAMD thing? LDF 4U is on crazy sale at e78.

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    How do we enter the ‘Steep Attack Challenge’?
     
  3. badmintony

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    I think it's just a very limited event and for marketing gimick purposes only.

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    I don't think the LDF is anywhere like the Astrox series.
     
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    Well IMO, getting a 4U head heavy is a good tradeoff for that little gain in extra speed for recreational amateur player.
     
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    Can still be pretty potent though.
     
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    Yes exactly what I'm trying to say, some people think by getting the 4u they are losing alot of power but it's always not the case.
     
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    Perhaps you should get the astrox 99 when it comes out, and then give me some feedbacks on it, I would definitely appreciate your input .
     
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    @Konquerian

    I like your reviews, i'd appreciate if you could get the A99 as well. Thanks in advance.
     
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    Thanks for your support on my reviews!

    I don't know if my wallet is strong enough for yet another one so soon , given that I've already bought another n9ii. That's why it would be good if @badmintony can serve at the frontline of testing this time .
     
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  11. badmintony

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    Would love to get hold of AX99 eventhough i wanted to get a stringing machine first before any new racket. But assuming i do get the AX99, I'm not really as good as yourself or s_mair in reviews. I can just tell you awesome! or amazing racket, highly recommended! and then make some small comments on its features here and there

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    Life is short Kon so don't worry about your wallet



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    Sell some first :D
     
  14. badmintony

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    I would even go as far as suggesting to Kon, s_mair or other good reviewers here to have their own sponsored (but unbiased opinions somewhat similar to paul's) blogs so we have more references.

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    Hey, simple and honest review is good enough, @badmintony. Like you said, life is short, don't worry about it, just go for it .

    And also like you said, don't worry about your wallet, you can always get both the stringing machine and ax99 at the same time .
     
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    Another n9ii?? The A88 was so close to the n9ii as per your review right?

    Maybe the A99 would slightly edge over your precious N9ii.
     
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    The n9ii is just too good to let go right now, but I am tempted to see if the ax99 is something that come close to match the handling and performance of the n9ii . The two ax88 racquets are certainly close but not quite there .
     
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    So there is reason for you to try the A99 :p:p:p
     
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    The reason I want the 4u is that extra speed and lightness for doubles, manoeuvrability as well, and it won't compensate power
     
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    You won't feel it as a 3U!!! It is waaaaaaaaaaay faster than a 3U!! But it is soooooo fast!

    But after you have played, if you have a weak arm, then afterwards you will bear the pain of using a normal 3U.

    4U rackets don't have life in them.
     

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