alternative to Nanoflare 800 LT

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  1. kurty

    kurty Regular Member

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    Hello,
    for the first time, i tried nanoflare 800 LT that was strung at 27lbs, ultimax BG66.
    and boy, i really like this racket..

    although it dont pack a punch as compare to heavier racket,
    least, my arm and shoulder dont hurt that much.
    i can even do a backhand clear with it.

    i knew the main characteristic of this racket was
    Flex STIFF
    Weight / Grip 5U (Avg. 78g)

    ok, the downside is this racket is kinda expensive for me..
    costing above $250..
    i know to some, this is a good investment..

    was thinking of getting something similar but at lower cost
    while i continue to hone my skills while waiting for the price to drop further?

    will the li ning windstorm be close to this nanoflare 800 LT?
     
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    NickifiedNg Regular Member

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    Theres an Apacs Nanofusion 722 which i felt was playing very well for a 6U racket. You could probably check that out.

    Victor Auraspeed 90F 5U is pretty good aswell. but they're not a stiff as the 800lt
     
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    kurty Regular Member

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    NANORAY 70 LIGHT or nanoflare 001 feel, also seems to fit in the criteria.
    light weight,
    stiff
     
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    lining windstorm series, cheap and light weight
     
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    kurty Regular Member

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    end up, i'm still getting the 800LT and an apacs 722.
    birthday gift from wife.
     
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    Be careful with your elbow on the NF800lt. Mine is the 5UG5 size iirc

    I've had to take mine out of my bags because even though it is a dream to play with, it really messes up my elbow (caused or made worse a tennis elbow injury which I am still not cured of 6 months later).
     
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    pootisfoib Regular Member

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    Wouldn't that be more of a technique issue than a racket issue?
     
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    yea, you are right.
    the 772 indeed is nice to use, very light weight, no stress to the shoulder.
    strung it at 25lbs, really cheap and good
     
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    It is possible, but not very likely.

    I've played with a lot of racquets my experience was Astrox 100zz hurt my shoulder playing with it for extended periods of time and NF800Lt hurt my elbow. A left hander I spoke to also had the same experience with these racquets
     

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