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[BaNGis]

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Tension indeed is a contrbutor to snapping rackets - my bro-in-law's Yonex snapped after he clashed it with his partner. He set the tension to max (28lbs). Weeks after so did my brother's unit still a Yonex.

I think it pays to research on the standards like the U-codes and the G-codes (weight ranges and grip size standards respectively) and the tension recommended in the unit itself....

[BaNGis]

wilson nga brand bro naa man pud.. nindot pud cguro na ug quality sa name lang niya daan..

Ga laway ko karon sa Wilson na flexible shaft.

Hehehe i just fell in love with a Wilson & a Gosen .... man when can i have some money for these babes......

[Von!-x]

I plucked this from the baddicts (www.baddicts.com) website, originally from Mark of SOTX.

Why is it so hard to choose the right racket?

Well, frankly, it shouldn’t be. The basic knowledge is a head-heavy racket generates more power while a well-balanced racket is good for net control and defense. Thus, a smasher will definitely drop a super light racket from his choices. Consequently, a player who covers the net more often would shy away from a heavy (much more, a head-heavy) racket. To take away the guess work, let us put figures …

With rackets now having their exact weight, balance point and length marked individually, choosing a proper racket should be easier. Weight, of course, is the total weight of the racket without the string. Length is self-explanatory. BWF (new name of IBF) rules allow 665-680 MM length. Balance point is the measurement from the racket butt to the point where the racket remains perfectly balanced horizontally (I hope I did not lose you there).

Simply put, there would be guidelines in weight, balance point and length that every player should look for when buying their rackets (more likely, you will find one that would fit your desired budget) to suit their playing style. Since most of our club players are into doubles game, let’s concentrate on this and break our levels into two; Beginner/Intermediate and Advance.

Obviously, an advance player is expected to handle heavier rackets than others. In the same way that male players can manage heavier rackets than their female counterpart. A defensive player, on the other hand, should be using a lighter weight than one who prefers offense strategy. A longer light racket would be best for defense while a shorter head heavy racket would be best for offense (Confusing as it seems but it is common sense).

Body structures and strengths vary from each individual. The best gauge for the right racket would be you and your body. It’s a matter of preference. Let me then emphasize that this as a guide; a guide to make you … more professional.


Watch out for the SOTX tournament in Cebu this last weekend of May 2007.

[teH_tHirD]

well, my aunt bought a pair of armortec 800 from her friend who is about to leave the US, and got both for about P2000 each!! then i used them in my school intramurals. they were the best rackets i have ever laid my hands on! And no, i can tell if a yonex racket is a fake or genuine.

later, i found out that stores selling these rackets (i went to chris and toby's), they cost about P13000! my goodness i took greater care of the rackets after seeing that price tag!

[Von!-x]

teH-tHirD, it was more expensive pa when it was first introduced in the market. Because of the newer models (nano), they slightly reduced the price. Original yonex sold in thailand is cheaper. Not within the 3-5k though. Armortecs are said to be sold at 7-8k only.

[gossamer]

babolat satelite nitro... 88 grams.

[ed168]

ako kay yonex, sauna pako cgeg play, gradescul dula nko sa scul hehe.. nice sa yonex dli basta2x mabaug, depende ra jud na kung ma balance ang racket sa imo, i mean kanang compatible, u can make better shots..

[BaNGis]

babolat satelite nitro... 88 grams.

@gossamer- i suppose u got it during the Planet Sports Sale hehehe.... good buy! I got the Chronos - 85grams (2U). Regut to 20lbs... I got more power bisag palau shots....

[gossamer]

@gossamer- i suppose u got it during the Planet Sports Sale hehehe.... good buy! I got the Chronos - 85grams (2U). Regut to 20lbs... I got more power bisag palau shots....

dili sa planet sports brod...

sa sports authority nko ni pinalit...

string: yonex 65Ti @ 22-24 lbs

[jigjig]

prince ok ra sad na cya