The sizes available is from G3-G5 according to the Yonex 2006 International catalog. Depending on where you are getting if from, you can only get it in certain grip sizes. It's best if you specify where you are going to get it from so determine which girp sizes is available.
Yonex rackets sold in the US only come in G4. Unless Yonex Japan did a mistake, there is a slight chance some is G5's floating around in the US.
I fail to see any reason why NS9K would have any bigger/smaller sweetspot than NS8K.. there is not a significant change of frame etc to affect sweetspot size imop (however the balance etc could of course change the sweetspot location ). Te effect on sweetspot using elastic-Ti material must be insignification compared to effect on sweet-spot size by the stringing tension.. /T
I think there are G3, G4 and G5, in the U.K. only G3 is available, I think all grip sizes are available in Asia.
Sweet Spots are also something I don't fully understand, for example, I've read that the MP-100 has a tiny SS when compared to other MP's e.g. MP-99, however I thought the only differences were the stiffness and balance .
I don't know, but when I hit an MP100 and MP99, the 99 does has a larger sweetspot. I believe it's partly due to the fact the MP100 is stiffer and less forgiving. I'm no longer into specs, much. On paper, a racket can be the best thing since sliced bread but if I hit it and it's not for me, then...it's not for me.
Yeah, very true Dink, I was just confused about the MP's as they are supposed to have all the same technologies. I didnt know stiffness and balance could affect Sweet Spot. I owned an MP-100 for a while and it really was a b***h to use. Anyway, better not digress too much or people will start complaining this isnt NS-9000 enough to be in this thread lol
Opps, looks like Yonex Japan did a miss-print on that one for a US coded G5. Officially Yoenx USA only sells G4 as I email them regarding G5s. For Yonex Canada, I’m seen US coded rackets there which were sent accidentally by Yonex Japan. Also sometimes they were sent intentionally by Yonex USA because of overstock. Also CP rackets have been sent by Yonex Japan as well accidentally as well.
...this is because of the ns9X isn't it? but do you agree that generally specs (if they are accurate..at700?) give a fair idea of what kind of racket it is? I can't do anythign but guess how your ns9X testing was. but what was the Dink-verdict: good racket, but can't adjust. or more "not dinkalot-improved"?
Nope, not specifically the X. Just have tested most of the new rackets that have come out within the last year and have had varying results compared to the manufacturer's specs and intended purpose of the racket. Two of significant note: AT800-DE and Woven 11. The AT800-DE is designed for defense but I can attack with that racket as well as any other Yonex racket, if not better. The SOTX Woven 11 is an all out attack racket but I defend better with that racket then I do any other racket. Why? Who knows. And I'm not worried about why. Instead, I just use what works, for me. YMMV.
Well the 800def is stiff and even balanced, and aerodynamic..it's just a complete mysterie to me why they chose to name label it "defensive" it's really misinforming and misleading...and It's really grown out to be a popular racket, also amogn attackign players.. the real mysterie to me is the w11...There are just to many factors to 'blame' one...it's most possibly your physique..it mgiht be a slim-shafted racket..it might be the 680mm length gives you more lobbing-strength....It's not really important though, you're right. But I can't help being mystified
Relative to 800OF the 800DE is better for defense as it is easier to move the head around. But if you have a gorrilla arm then you can probably move both with ease. Too many people don't have a gorilla arm. So for them, Yonex's clissification is correct. Attacking power can come from the weight, the speed, or both attributes of the racket. Provided the speed of a defensive racket is fast enough to compensate for the redued head weight of the racket, the defensive racket is just as good for attacking with no lost of power. One thing that we must be careful of is a racket with extremely light weight head. A racket like that will take a great deal of speed to generate power. The energy requirement increases exponetially the faster you go. Relying on excessive speed for power would be extremly inefficient. I never realised lobbing takes strength.
well, relative to a balcken teh at800off is good at defense...It doesn't matter....It's teh big picture peopel look at: "i want a new racket" "nah not the at800 defensive, c'mon i'm not defensive" it's misleading. relativity to the at800off isn't really an issue... ánd the at800def isn't light (well, unless you want a 4u, but then you chóóse for light) it's just a 3U 'round her just as much as any other racket. it's also reasonably endloaded (even balanced, if not head heavy) by these standard yonex is setting the mp99 should also be 'defensive'... If I have to describe a 'defensive' racket I'd say "medium-flex, 4U, headlight, short (665mm)" not the yy "stiff, 3/4U, even balanced, long" but that's me... not even reacting to your usual power-rant sorry fro going OT, but then...this thread should be closed..
i have an armortec 800def right now. im primarily a singles player and i find that this racket is almost perfect for singles except for the power. my smashes are hard, but not that hard. im thinking of getting a new racket for a while now and i was pretty sure of the at700. ive used the at700 before and the power is amazing, while all the other aspects are above average. ive used the ns7000 and ns8000 but i didnt get a good feel. my question: now that the ns9000 s/x is available, which one would you suggest and why? thnxs
I bought a fake Yonex Racket which says Nanospeed 9300 High Modulus Graphite + Nano Carbon Head Light Balance/Slim Shaft Nano Technology Matrix C60 (which to my knowledge is tennis-only tech) It has some kind of a hard plastic connector between the shaft and the handle. Is there even a racket that is more advanced than NS9000. LOL.
