review: Gosen Roots Aermet 6900

Hi Kikks9,

Whereabouts in HK did you buy the Gosen. do you havethe neame of the store and the address ?

 

maybe its just me. thought the 7900 was less stiff than 6900.

 

Thanks ! will see if any of my friends passes that way.

 

this place in TST also carries gosen.

http://www.cyfbadminton.com/

 

Thanks Freeman ! Any idea where these Gosens are made in ?

 

Thanks freeman !

 

Thanks Freeman for the info.

 

Thanks Freeman.

I broke my second Gosen Roots Gavun 2500Ti yesterday. I broke my first one a year ago when I clashed with a friend - not a very hard clash. My second one broke while excuting a backhand last night !!!!! Does anyone have any such experience with the Gosens.

 

I bought the 6900 a couple of weeks ago and its a very finicky racket. It takes a lot more time to get used to on the court than any of my yonex rackets.

For power, it feels like its either really weak or very strong, with nothing in between... Unlike yonex rackets, it doesn't really make a huge popping? sound even when doing deep clears. It doesn't feel like an isometric racket.

Control for me is terrible. It might be the "2 point kick system?" throwing me off at low swing speeds, but it feels like a different racket when doing drops or any light hits. That definately takes time getting used to.

Overall its a pretty nice racket for a decent price, but if you've only used yonex rackets then it will take time to get used to the quirks. (or at least anything I've used.)

 

I have the 6900 for about 3 months now. Having previously used AT-700,500 and MP-88 I would have to say that 6900 is the most powerful of all for me. Maybe it takes some time to get used to it, it's a very stable racquet. Control wise, maybe you should be looking at different string with different tension that is suitable for you. cheers

 

umm sorry but i know this was last years post, are u still doing the group paying thing? does that mean you pay less?

 

So is all the Root model made in Japan? The 6900,7900 and 8900?

 

Yeah, I was wondering the same thing. I used to have a Roots Gavun Aermet 5700.
It says Gosen, Japan on the butt cap, but no ,"made in Japan" on the shaft.
But the price is so expensive, I assume it's made in Japan.

 

I went to the sportshop yesterday and look at the Gosen 6900...look real cheap ..very dissapointed and worst of all there is a QC label written this racket has been inpected by "Chinese"name with Japan standard. Pretty much telling me that it's made in China....there goes intention of trying out GOsen...look like I will wait for new Wilson or RSL..2009. The shop owner mentioned there is a new Gosen with the whole racket built from top to handle. Would like to see this new Gosen.

 

most of the brands are made in china, certain brand & model would be made in taiwan like Victor, Fleet

 

my gosen 6900 boonsak racket just re-strung with NBG95 @ 24x26lbs tension, played a session last night and it felt lacking in power as compared to my ashaway ribtec88 strung with BG80 @ 24lbs. is it because this 6900 boonsak racket needs a higher tension to bing out the power or the NBG95 strings need more time to run-in? am i jumping the gun on this? any feedback appreciated, thanks...

 

my gosen aermet 6900 is strung with bg66 @ 25lbs and i find it powerful. i thnk the problem lies with the nbg95. see comments on the nbg95:
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38509

 

thanks for the advice, perhaps i need more patience and let the NBG95 string settle in first and see how the racket goes...

 

Confusion on 6900 and 7900

Hi, thanks to share your feeling and comments with us.
I'm confused by the contents on the official websites of gosen and the comments of many players (from both Chinese players and players from other places) about these two rackets.
The official websites says that the flex of 6900 is hard and 7900 is med...
EBRRG69

ROOTS AERMET 6900

Ultimate power and control for
professional players.

MATERIAL : 100% High modulus hot melt graphite
with Aermet mesh.
WEIGHT : 85.0 - 88.0g
GRIP SIZE : G4 , G5 , G6
MAXIMUM TENSION : 30LBS

( BOONSAK MODEL )




EBRRG79

ROOTS AERMET 7900

Revolutionary cavity system increases the elasticity
of string drastically.

MATERIAL : 100% High modulus hot melt graphite
with Aermet mesh.
WEIGHT : 85.0 - 88.0g
GRIP SIZE : G4 , G5 , G6
MAXIMUM TENSION : 30LBS




Yet, most of the comments from plays say that 7900 is stiffer than 6900.
would you pls tell me why there is such a differece? and which one is more suitable for amateurs who value control and softness? Thanks...