This “sensation of play” could be a result of the lower tension in your racket. Whilst it’s OK for feathers at around 20lbs, it’s probably a bit on the low side. Also, if you use plastic shuttles more often, technique is slightly different because the shuttle does not respind the same.

If you ever get the chance to play with feather shuttles on a regular basis I’d be surprised if you enjoyed the game played with plastic shuttles again.

To your success

Paul

Welcome to my blog.

Yes the Yonex AT600 is a very good racket. I’m pleased you like it so much. I think you were wise to keep string tension lower bearing in mind you play with plastic shuttles. Glad you also tested string to find what worked best for you.

That’s what this game is all about – personal taste.

PLease continue to add comments to my blog and join the forum where you can talk to other like-minded badminton players.

To your success

Paul

As an unseeded player, I have the obligation to play with plastic shuttles (Mavis 300) during Belgian tournaments (I don’t know if it’s the case in UK) but for some occasions, I have to change for feathers shuttles. To tell you the truth, I’m quite reluctant to play with feathers shuttles ’cause I don’t have the same sensation of play but with my AR-600, I performed quite well. I was really astonished by the results I’ve got and I can assure you that all the credit goes to my racquet.

John

Once again, thank you very much for your review. I know how personal the choice of a racquet can be but it really helped me to choose mine.

I think you describe the AR-600 very well in your review and I don’t have much to add haha.

I’m really satisfied with it and I will surely buy the same model if my actual AR-600 breaks. It’s really nice to have a racquet that responds so well.

But I had one “major problem” with it, I had to make it re-strung after my first game session. I didn’t feel very comfortable with the original BG-65 on it. Now I’m using BG-68 Titanium with 9KG of tension which is around 20lbs if I’m not mistaken. It may not be the case for everyone, it may be due to my poor level of play haha.

Anyway, after nearly one month of use, it works fine and I’m more than happy.

John

PS: hope my English is understandable haha.

I hope you’ll love it as much as I did when I tested and reviewed it.

I believe it’s a seriously underrated racket and should have received far more praise and discussion than it’s got.

Let me know how you’re doing when you’ve had the racket for a while.

To your success.

Paul