Racket recommendation for doubles player

pietroSV

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Hi guys
Short introduction of myself as I am new here:
My name is Peter, I am from Slovakia, I play badminton for 16 years as a hobby.
I mostly play doubles, I am fast defender and since I am 194cm tall, I like to take advantage of it by smashing from middle distances. I also like technical short shots and long backhand clears.
In the past I used to have Yonex Duora 77 racket. I had problems with my shoulder, so I tried to switch to other racket.
Currently I play with FZ Forza Speed Light 100 restrung with BG80 on 28lbs. I totally like it.
But since I am perfectionist I can imagine it can be more powerful.
I speak to Gemini AI about this and it may be good advisor but sometimes it tends to have contradictory advices.

I have some candidates but I want to listen to your advices especially from those with similar playing style in doubles. Thanks in advance
 
I like the stiffness of my Forza, and also the small weight and therefore speed and maneuverability with it
 
Go ahead with even balance racquets like the Li Ning Blade x800 speed, Victor doesnt have any even balance speed racquets (ARS100x OG but fragile and out of stock), Yonex has the NF 700pro
 
I was actually wondering if I can switch to slightly head heavier racket for the smashes.
Something like:
Yonex Astrox 100 Tour VA
Victor ARS HS Plus C
Li Ning Halbertec 9000 Power
 
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