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7:44 pm
June 2, 2011
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Hello guys,
I'm looking to buy a new racket from Yonex and I would like to get some advice on what racket will be the most suitable for my style of play. I'm playing badminton for 5 years now (23 years old) and my level of play is intermediate. I have no real budget restrictions. Some info on my badminton which could possibly influence the decision for a new racket:
– I'm a defensive type of player. I do not smash often as my smashes are not powerfull enough. In singles my game is based on clears & drops, although I'm trying to make my style of play a bit more attacking (and improve my smashes ). In a doubles game I try to smash more often, as smashes are crucial to win in doubles of course. But still: I'm dropping a lot in doubles.
– I play both singles & doubles
– One of the reasons I don't smash often is because I tend to have some shoulder problems when I overtrain. I'm not sure: but probably a stiff racket won't be good for me as it will worsen my shoulder problems?
– I played with an SOTX Woven 8 racket for the past two years and I was pretty happy about it, but as said above: I want to try a Yonex racket now, so please only give recommendations for Yonex rackets
– I play with strings of 21 lbs/9,5kg– I'm not sure if I need a head heavy or head light racket?
Can you guys recommend me a Yonex racket? I think the main point where I'm looking at is to improve my smashes without overloading my shoulder.
Many thanks in advance!
10:42 pm
February 15, 2011
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Over to you guys. I've answered this by email so lets hear what you have to say.
Paul
2:15 pm
February 15, 2011
Offline As always, it's different for everyone and you should try before buy where possible.
I'm a doubles player and rarely smash from the rear unless it's to exploit bad positional play from my opponents.
For me, the VT70 is as perfect as I've played with, the speed of the racket is insane and control for drop shots and around the net is just great.
Defensively I can't find a fault either.
I've tried the VT80 trying to add some more power to my game but either the racket doesn't suit me or my technique doesn't suit the extra power it gives.
12:44 am
May 29, 2011
Offline Hey Stijn
I currently use the Voltric 70 while i used to use the nanospeed 300. I liked the NS300, but i wanted to get more power out the racket. So, i got the Voltric 70. It does everything you want it to, smashes, drops, nets and clears. The only problem is the price, i'm not sure how much you guys paid for yours, i got mine 15% off.
How much are you willing to spend
Scotty
11:53 am
June 2, 2011
Offline Hi Simon & Scotty, sorry for the delay of my answer 🙂
Price is not really an issue, I just want to make sure I have a racket that suits me.
Thanks for the recommendations on the Voltric 70. I was thinking about the Arc Saber 7 & the Armortec 600 myself the past few days, mainly because it seems those 2 rackets are a bit more flexible….
So I think I will choose one of those 3 rackets (Voltric 70, Armortec 600 & Arc Saber 7)….
What do you guys think is the biggest difference between those rackets?
And anyone played with the AT 600 or Arc Saber 7?
Many thanks for the feedback guys!
2:08 pm
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August 12, 2010
Offline Seeing as you are considering the AT600 (which is indeed a flexible and VERY nice racket) – have you also considered the voltric 5 or voltric 7? From re-reading Pauls reviews, I am under the distinct impression that these rackets may perform similarly to the AT600, if not go one better (both are very powerful and quick).
Personally, I am not sure the Arc saber 7 is all that flexible, but I could be completely wrong. I always thought it was quite a stiff racket? The Voltric 70 is a gorgeous racket if you have the budget for it, but would it really compare to buying TWO voltric 5's for the same price? Hmmm… I wish I had a chance to try a few more of these rackets myself! My personaly feeling is that the voltric 70 performs streets ahead of the other two you mentioned, but… that is just a matter of personal taste!
From your original post, I was immediately thinking of one of the voltric range, specifically either the 5 or 7. This is mainly because they seem (from pauls reviews) to be excellent all round rackets – but so much less expensive than the others – they are fast, powerful (which might add to your power), with excellent control (good for your “rallying” type of style you mention), but at the same time they are flexible which should protect your shoulder (also consider doing some specific strengthening exercises for your shoulder to help prevent injuries).
Let us know what you decide!
Matt
4:14 pm
February 15, 2011
Offline I'm not positive but I think the AT600 has been discontinued.
The VT70 is more head heavy than the Arc 7.
The Arc 7 is a stiff racket compared to the 70 which is medium flex.
That's where it gets difficult to help, personally I struggle a bit with stiff rackets and my game is more about control than power so too head heavy doesn't work for me.
If you get the chance to play with a stiff racket and you find you like it then the Arc 10 might be worth looking at, the Arc 8DX has an extra stiff flex so that's worth a look too.
Basically, if you want medium flex the VT70 is the one for you, if not I've just given you more headaches 
6:41 pm
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August 12, 2010
Offline The VT7 and VT5 are both listed as medium stiff.
You are correct simon, the armortec range is becoming very scarce. However, I am sure you could find an AT600 somewhere…
10:48 pm
June 2, 2011
Offline Matthew Seeley said:
Seeing as you are considering the AT600 (which is indeed a flexible and VERY nice racket) – have you also considered the voltric 5 or voltric 7? From re-reading Pauls reviews, I am under the distinct impression that these rackets may perform similarly to the AT600, if not go one better (both are very powerful and quick).
Personally, I am not sure the Arc saber 7 is all that flexible, but I could be completely wrong. I always thought it was quite a stiff racket? The Voltric 70 is a gorgeous racket if you have the budget for it, but would it really compare to buying TWO voltric 5's for the same price? Hmmm… I wish I had a chance to try a few more of these rackets myself! My personaly feeling is that the voltric 70 performs streets ahead of the other two you mentioned, but… that is just a matter of personal taste!
From your original post, I was immediately thinking of one of the voltric range, specifically either the 5 or 7. This is mainly because they seem (from pauls reviews) to be excellent all round rackets – but so much less expensive than the others – they are fast, powerful (which might add to your power), with excellent control (good for your “rallying” type of style you mention), but at the same time they are flexible which should protect your shoulder (also consider doing some specific strengthening exercises for your shoulder to help prevent injuries).
Let us know what you decide!
Matt
Yeah, Paul recommended the Voltric 5 & 7 as well, but I can't really find them here in belgium. Most shops only sell the Voltric 70 & 80. For the moment it seems my preference is going over to the VT70. The only thing that 'hinders' me is that it is a head heavy racket. Isn't it better for my shoulder to have a mid-heavy racket? Or is that nonsense?
Normally I will be able to test both the Voltric 70 & Arc Saber 7 in the next few days, so it should tell me a bit more…
10:52 pm
June 2, 2011
Offline Simon said:
That's where it gets difficult to help, personally I struggle a bit with stiff rackets and my game is more about control than power so too head heavy doesn't work for me.
Will I really be sacrificing a lot of control with a head heavy racket? You mean my net play & drops from the back of the court will be less accurate?
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