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searching for a new racquet (HH, U4 - I think)

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January 24, 2014
7:20 am

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I found in one internet shop, a racquet Babolat X-Feel Blast with a quite cheap price ( ~64 eur) whereas it's normal price is above 130 eur.

Is it an old model ?

there is also a new one (~130 eur)

Is it worth to take an old model? i guess nothing special changed during this few years

January 25, 2014
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Today I've tested another racquet – Yonex Nanoray 10

and I like it. Specification says it's head light, but I felt that I can smash harder with it than with VT5

however this site says it's head heavy…. http://www.directbadminton.co……ctID=11903

so what's wrong with these all specifications and with my feelings ?

Is it a head light or head heavy? (nanoray 10)

January 27, 2014
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Hi razor

Can i just ask…why do you worry so much about the specs?? It sounds as though you have been lucky enough to be able to try and test out a racket which you like and could use. Does it really matter what the specs say? Use what you feel comfortable with and enjoy and if at a price you can afford…nothing else matters.

Just my 2p worth….

January 27, 2014
12:48 pm

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I’m trying to understand what type of racquet I need (I’m a tech person 😉 )
So future testing will be easier.
No I’m wondering if I should buy babolat x-feel blast (which has a good price in one shop), but I’m afraid that it will not suit me (3u and stiff)
So maybe I will buy a cheap Yonex Nanoray 10 for now (which was not bad)

January 28, 2014
12:22 pm

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the difficulty with looking purley at specifications is that players requirements change as they progress. So, what suits you now may soon have a sell by date.

Specs should only be used as a guide. Also, remember that different manufacturers may have variances on specs. I've seen and played with lots of racket with a medium stiff shaft and slightly head heavy and can attest that they all play and feel different. Soe careful because it's easy to be caught out.

Bottom line, you buy racket on how it feels.

Paul

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