Has anyone gone from voltric Lin Dan force to the astrox 88s? I used to play with Lin Dan force before i swiched to a duora 7 because I wanted I lighter head weight. But I do feel that my smashes lacks power now... Now that I´ve gotten used to the even balance of the duora I worry that swiching to an astrox it will be to heavy in the head. Does the astrox 88s really feel that head heavy? Any input?
I previously used zf2, since then I have slowly made my way down to an even balanced jetspeed 10.. recently bought the 88s and find it very noticeably head heavy and sluggish compared to my js10.. I'm sure given time I will adjust the question is are you willing to give it time. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
I used the LDF last year for a while, and the LDF feels head heavier than the 88s. Also, my cousin just recently switched to the 88s from his LDF, and he also feels that the 88s is less head heavy. LDF definitely feels it's putting more punch in the smashes, but the 88s feels more maneuverable at the net and has faster speed. Also, when timing your shots perfectly, the 88s gives sharper angle smashes. If you're looking for more control rather than power, to me, the 88s feels like a good choice. At least, in the front and mid court area, the 88s seems very dominating in capable hands. In my opinion, the 88s feels like an upgraded arc11 with more power and control.
How would you compare 88D to LDF? I'm currently using 3U LDF and thinking of getting 3U 88D if it is potentially better. Before that I used to play with 3U Voltric 80 (not etune).
LDF feels head heavier than 88d; because of its voltric design nature, LDF gives more power in its smashes, but it's definitely slower than the 88d, and 88d also recovers faster. If you don't mind trading off a bit of power for more control and faster speed, then I feel that the 88d is an excellent choice. I wouldn't say that 88d is better, as LDF is a superior racquet designed for players of the right playstyle who it can complement, but the 88d does enable you to perform certain shots better. And for the trade-off of a bit of power, but in return gain more control and maneuverability, the 88d feels like a good weapon for that, in my opinion.
How do you adapt to the change from DZS to Astrox 88? What is the different in play between them? I just got my 3u, 88D last week, i can't fully release the potential of 88D. The feel isn't there as compare to my DZS. Any advice when using 88D?
88D 3u Hold the shuttle a little longer than DZS-box then release the power like DZS-box and add a little more power follow through. Don't smash too much. Make more control shots, it's a extreme precise racket, trust it. Don't be afraid of fast past play, it can withstand some shots, but try to escape ASAP. When your opponents are lifting or in bad position, punish them.
And when you're not in court playing, always find some time to do some serious walling work out with the racket. This always work in trying to establish some good feel and adapting to it. It couldn't be that simple.
What do you mean by walling workout? Hitting the shuttle against the wall?? Also will this give me more power?
Yup, that's exactly what i meant. And it's for the getting-the-feel-of-the racket/adapting to it part and not exactly for enhancing your power. You probably either need to hit the gym or train more if that's what you want to achieve. Well if you can somehow enhance your power by doing walling, why not☺ Sent from my SM-J320F using Tapatalk
My time on court is limited. So I need every tricks in the books to improve my badminton using off court drills. I already gym for power. But I welcome any other cheap tricks with high return.
Well this walling is one neat (not cheap) trick and treat to improve your racket handling. Helps in some small ways in sharpening your reaction time. Or you can always YouTube your way towards skills improvement Sent from my SM-J320F using Tapatalk
So.. Is it accurate to say that LDF is only better in terms of Smash power.. But 88D is better in other categories?
Personally, I feel that the DZS has more power than the 88d, but everything else seems on point in my opinion . VZF2 > LDF > DZS > AX88D > D10
