Yeah I watched it but didn't pay much attention to VA. But it is true that KM was back with the VZF2 style using the 88D.
Yeah and that's why I didn't quite like the 88S. Based on the matrix, I reckoned it would be too flexible or atleast more flex than the D10. I love the flex of the D10 on smash but it doesn't have the liveliness of the VzF2 on clears, drop shots, net shots and feints.
But surprised that the 88D feels stiffer than the VZF2, so for smash maybe I will not be able to rely on it for more power. And byebye to my wrist smashes with this racket. Goes to show how much power Lin Dan has in his wrist to flex his rackets this much with only half smashes.
I still have hope for it in that it'll feel closer to the VZF2 on clears, drop shots, net shots, feints all while being easier on the hand. And being a G5 my wrist will feel more free.