ZF2 in only slightly head heavy?

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  1. PHelly

    PHelly New Member

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    Hi all,

    I'am looking for a new Racket.
    Right now I am using the Yonex ZF2 4U/G5 but I think it is just too heavy for me.
    I am an intermediate club player and like playing more agressive with a lot of smashes. I don't have any problems with the clear length. But once I am preasured I feel like the racket is slow (too head heavy to move fast enough).
    I think I like the stiffness of the ZF2 and the compact frame. I do not like the feeling of the racket swinging and bouncing a lot after the hit, which is why i got this stiff one.
    For the balance point I feel like if I grab the ZF2 around the support cap, that is how it should be (even - slighlty head heavy).
    Back when I bought the ZF2 I also tested a JS10. It felt great, but was somehow lacking power for smashes (but I came from heady heavy racket before - so maybe swinging technique is a factor here as well). Is there a slighlty heavier version of Jetspeed 10?

    Is there anything you could recommend me?
    (no limits to any brands)
     
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    duora z strike
     
  3. PHelly

    PHelly New Member

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    Thanks for the suggestion. I will have a look into it.
    Unfortunately I got the bad habbit of spinning my racket in my hand between services. I fear I won't make much use of the duora technology then. Also a little expensive (200€). I rather thought of 130-150 max.
     
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    Have you considered voltric 80etune? It's a little less head heavy and less stiff compared to ZF2.
     
  5. PHelly

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    Thanks for the reply badminton123!
    Yes, I tested I back when I got my ZF2. Felt like a big club compared to the ZF :(.
    Just went to my local store today to get some test rackets. they gave me JS10 and Victor Hypernano X Air for testing.
    (They looked for similar head shape and less heavy).
    I will give my results once i tried them on court.
     
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    Charlie-SWUK Regular Member

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    Hmm I didn't like the zf2, I liked a bit of extra flex and head size and preferred the n90. I can recommend trying the 50 e tune, I'm finding that quite a comfortable racket to use.
     
  7. PHelly

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    Just tested the Victor JS10 again. Felt pretty similar to the ZF2 except much lighter. Smash Power was less but this is a big timing issue, as the JS10 swings so much faster. For solid hits it was still good enough. I guess something in direction of JS10 might work.
    Is there anything similar? Maybe even slighlty cheaper (150€ at my local store)?

    The Hypernano X Air was just too light. no solid feel or power behind it.
     
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    Lining N90 first gen is a great head heavy friendly user racquet. If you want less weight in the head, N55.
     
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    For no doubt JS10 it's much closer to be a lighter version of ZFII.
    In that case you having trouble in 4U ZFII but found JS10 too light for you ?
    I would rather you try Duora Z-Strike. Fast & Easy power generation and it's even balanced. :)
     
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    Cheung Moderator

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    Have you tried using a thinner string? That might make you feel the racquet head is lighter.
     
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    You can also try Arcsaber 11.
     
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    Lind Dan force 4U might make you happy:)
     
  13. PHelly

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    Thank you for all your suggestions!
    I tested some more of them and in the end I think I will go with the JS-10.
    With the even balance it feels much lighter and faster while swinging.
    I was also able to do some solid smashes, once I got the right swing and point of impact down.

    Have a nice weekend!
     

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