Hi all if I like the old 88d 3u and 100zz 4u, which racket do you think I should try next? I'm looking to sell my arc11pro 4u, it is smooth, easy to use but after using a while I think the string hold thing is not for me. Prefer fast and punchy rackets. Also sold 77pro 3u, easy to use but smash feels underwhelming for me. Any brands and budget will be considered, just looking for options and opinions. I play mostly casual doubles. TQ
Thruster F Claw, the new DriveX 10 Metallic, Lining Axforce 90 tiger> Wouldnt say the NF1000z is punchy, its just fast
DZS, ZFII 3U, 100ZZ 3U, 99 3U (Sunshine Orange > Sapphire Navy > LCW) in no particular order. For newer rackets, Axforce 100 3U > 99Pro 3U > Ryuga 3U > TKFE 3U > 88D Pro 3U > Axforce 90 Dragon 3U, in that order, in my personal opinion. I can only think of these as formidable attacking rackets for advanced players. There are some other rackets that also have decent power like 1000Z or Axforce 90 Tiger, but they are not as powerful as the above. Be careful selecting between them if you mostly play doubles and/or your techniques are not that advanced.
yea right compact extremely stiff even balanced racket - it is the most easiest to play with in the world
Is that sarcasm? Comparing it to my other Nanoray / nanoflare racquets (Nr800. NF800lt, NR iSpeed), it performs better than all of them and every shot I want to do just feels effortless. Defending, drives, drops, clears, serving and smashing. I said the caveat for advanced player because yes, stiff racquet.
I think even for really advanced player it would be tricky to handle it especially if someone is tired or not in shape, but yea for example during warm up it performs not bad
I have the 4U Halbertec 8K and find the racket extremely easy to use. Clears and controlled shots are extremely easy to execute. Its also more repulsive than the arc7pro, but everything else feels quite similar.
Also I feel Li Ning racquets are more durable and high quality in comparison to yonex and victors. So a good Li Ning is always worth it to spend money on. I am seriously considering getting the HT8000 4U instead of the NF800 4U and the TKFE solely based on the superior Li Ning quality. They are built like a goddamn tank.
I apologise but couldn’t resist a sweet deal on the TKFE as it is almost out of stock everywhere in India. Halbertec 8000 is going to be the next. Whether it’s my budget or my ocd, we’ll see who wins.
Have you tried Astrox 99 PRO 4U ? might suit your needs Did you get the 4U or 3U TKFE ?? I think I read on the forums you have a N9II 3U as well ? how do they both compare ?
I have ordered the 4U TKFE, and it's still in transit( might receive it by tomorrow). Will give my thoughts after a week of playing, and will update measurements in comparison with the N9II. If you need anything specific do mention it.
I did get myself a TKFE 4u too. So far after one session the outcome is positive. I'm going to have another session today to further test it out.
After my session today again with my N9II I can confirm once again that the n9ii is so much faster than my 4U 88D. I am sincerely considering the the Tc75C 4U aka LKY edition for my next purchase, and then there is also the Halbertec 8000. That too after receiving the TKFE. Decisions
Here are the strung weights TKFE4U 88D4U N9II Stiffness- 88D>TKFE>N9II TKFE feels much as fast as the n9II or even faster. Also this version is made in China so it has the transparent handle. The head is slightly narrower than the 88D.
