Sorry guys, the superfighters are not new.... They're already in the 2007 catalog... It's a mid-range series like the previous jedi-series. All rackets are 670mm (except the sf202) even balanced, 83-92grams (wow, quite a margin of error...) and slightly flexy (8,8-9,0) For 2008, sotx will keep on promoting their CP, Diamondfighters, superlights and wovens. I guess the wovens are lasting so long (they're from 2002-2003 or some?) they're not ready to introduce a new serie
Well, they're extremely good, so why bother introducing a new serie A good racket can keep on going for a long time (Cab 20 )
I think the new w6i, w11i en w10i look great.... a bit colourfull (the underlying layer of "sotx" scribbling is mesmerizing) but not too bad... the w7i on the other hand So they do have some good desingers running around there the w7, w9A, w11A, D3/5/6/900 look great, the cp's are stunning... I'm kinda curious what sotx will do with the wovens... It's a weird development... Even with the new D's and CP's, people still want to buy a w7/8/9, the tried, trusted stuff. Even with newer versions readily available (the d300 is an exact copy of the w8, but with the newer diamond-shape... yet the w8 is much more popular...) they keep going...
I thought the 4L was exactly the same racket as the 4A, apart from the "extraordinary" difference in color?
Are there new superlight rackets out for 2008? I saw that the prices of the superlight series had gone up so I wondered whether they are new models.
spec-wise, the w4L is the exact same as the 4A... Dan, the D700 for you? I doubt it In 91grams it might be... But generally, it swings (slightly) lighter than the w10i or w7....but it's 5mm shorter than the w10i ( for you, that's a good thing tough)
SOTX racket shaft length Can anyone let me know what is the shaft length of SOTX Woven 7,9,10,11,16? Shaft length is measured from the T-joint (below the racket head) to the cone of the handle section where the shaft enters the handle. See image below. Previously I used Gosen Aermet 5300 but unfortunately the racket was damaged during restring. Since then I have been using Gosen Aermet 7900 but still prefer the 5300 because I can get more power in smashes & overhead clear shots. However 5300 is no longer available in the market. So now I am searching for an alternative similar to 5300. Gosen racket is long (675mm), similar to SOTX. Gosen shaft is also long (235mm). So if someone can let me know Woven shaft length, that will be very much appreciated. Thank you. For comparison: i) Gosen Aermet 5300 Racket length 675mm, Shaft length 235mm, Balance Point 275mm, Rated Weight 2U (90g), Weight including grip (original + one overgrip) 102g ii) Gosen Aermet 7900 Racket length 675mm, Shaft length 235mm, Balance Point 280mm, Rated Weight 3U (86g+/-2), Weight including grip (original + one overgrip) 98g iii) Yonex Armotec 900T Racket length 670mm, Shaft length 210mm, Balance Point 290mm, Rated Weight 3U (85-89g), Weight including grip (original + one overgrip) 100g Note: Balance Point is measured based on my rackets which has the original grip plus one overgrip.
w7: 21,3cm w9:21,3cm w11:21,8cm While sotx does vary the crossection-form of their racket, their frame-build is pretty standard (per series, the w's, D's and cp's all have basically the same shape). So expect all 675mm rackets from sotx to have 212-215mm shafts, 670 rackets to have -5m and all 680mm stuff +5mm. My biggest question would be: why would you want a longer shaft? because it'll flex easier? (why not get a more flexy racket?)
Jerby, thank for the shaft length info. I am so used to Gosen 5300 (feel, power and etc) and therefore try to find an alternative similar to the 5300 specs. Initially I thought of using more mainstream brand like Yonex (easy to buy a replacement if needed since it is sold everywhere), hence bought a Armotec 900T because of good review in the forum. But after using it, I really don't like it and revert back to Gosen and bought Gosen 7900. But the 7900 is not the same with 5300. I am not sure in my case, easy flex is what I am after. But I certainly feel the different when using 5300. Both the flex of 5300 & 7900 are classified as '6' by Gosen in the scale of 1 (soft) to 4 (medium) to 7 (hard). Can you recommend any SOTX racket? I am thinking of Woven 7 mainly because it has generally good review and is not as expensive as other model. Since it is not possible to try a racket before buying, it is less costly if I don't like it. I wish that is a way trying a racket before buying it.
Gosen don't produce anymore 5300 and the new range that they have (7900, 6900 and etc) is not the same with 5300. That's why I am looking for alternative replacement to 5300. I racket I am looking for should be long (675mm), has long shaft (~235mm), balance point 275-280mm and weighs around 90g. I notice SOTX rackets are available upto 680mm but I wasn't sure about the shaft length, hence my question to this forum. Anyone know a SOTX racket or any other brand with the similar specs?
