Just got the AX99 4u jp version. I'm surprised it has slightly less head weight than my AX88D 4u jp... was hoping it would be head heavier, oh well. Maybe it will have more power with full NAMD and the same speed?
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3U vs 4U will do that for youI tested an AX99 4U today. I normally use a AX88D 3U.
I was amazed how much easier it was in hands. I almost regret not getting one!
Not a big difference, should be very comparable
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If you look at it strictly from the point of view of balance point, then yes, you're essentially buying an AX88D. But keep in mind that AX99 does have NAMD (IF you believe it) as head frame material. From my experience, AX99 produce a softer feeling on drop, net, clear shot while a harder feeling when I smash or punch clear. AX88D for me just feels hard for all the shots. So for me, there's a difference no matter it's placebo or actual difference.This makes sense! I came to the shop the other day and was checking out many racket and when I compared the balance point of other rackets to Ax99, I was so surprised because the balance point is clearly lowered than the Ax99 that I have. Approximately, I think they shifted the balance point from 315 down to about 307mm or even 305mm....essential you are buying an 88D.
I would like to see them do that even though I am feeling good with my 4U NF700, just so that I could compare themSad. AX99 got a hard Nerf. Now listen YY and give us bloody 3U NF700s.
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AX99 produce a softer feeling on drop, net, clear shot while a harder feeling when I smash or punch clear. AX88D for me just feels hard for all the shots. So for me, there's a difference no matter it's placebo or actual difference.
Softer feeling as in feeling number? Yikes, don't like that.
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The Arcsaber Flashboost and Victor Lightfighters beg to differ (can't remember the LN model off the top of my head)Now try 88D 3u vs 99 3u&4u. 88D 3u trumps over 99 4u in both control and power. And for most players... 88D 3u also trumps over 99 3u due to much faster head speed. Look at Axelsen.... he hit 416 km/h against Momota using z-strike. This racket is even less head heavy than 88D. Clearly, u don't need a very head heavy racket to hit a super powerful smash because it factor in both racket head speed and the head inertia (swing weight).
I own 88D 3u, 99 4u and 3u. I hit much better smash with 99 4u than I do with the 3u.
Anyways, the original Astrox 99 is no longer in production, Yonex now rebrand full namd 88D as 99. Luckily, I have both 3u and 4u original 99. The 4u is a gem because u can't find a relatively fast racket with this high balance point (315-320 mm) with any brand.
Maybe the original AX99 might be back as the AX99LCWNow try 88D 3u vs 99 3u&4u. 88D 3u trumps over 99 4u in both control and power. And for most players... 88D 3u also trumps over 99 3u due to much faster head speed. Look at Axelsen.... he hit 416 km/h against Momota using z-strike. This racket is even less head heavy than 88D. Clearly, u don't need a very head heavy racket to hit a super powerful smash because it factor in both racket head speed and the head inertia (swing weight).
I own 88D 3u, 99 4u and 3u. I hit much better smash with 99 4u than I do with the 3u.
Anyways, the original Astrox 99 is no longer in production, Yonex now rebrand full namd 88D as 99. Luckily, I have both 3u and 4u original 99. The 4u is a gem because u can't find a relatively fast racket with this high balance point (315-320 mm) with any brand.