sod it, bought a voltric 70 this afternoon

I also have returned to badminton after a 20 year exodus.. mainly due to moving jobs and relocations.. but I am now in a nice friendly local club…

I was amazed at the changes in technology that have occured with the humble badminton racquet.. I thought such changes only occured in the computer world…

When I used to play 20 years ago my racquet back then was a Yonex Carbonex 4.. a racquet I cannot find any information about whatsoever… but I am sure it cost me about £60-£80 so I guess it was a decent racquet back in those days (or i got ripped off..)

Just wondering if there is any reason not to move straight to a Voltric 80 (other than cost) as a new racquet as there are so many good reviews on this racquet everywhere and it seems to suit my agressive play style.

James.

I tried the VT80 and didn't get on with it at all, I ended up selling it and buying another VT70.

It all depends on your personal prefernce and style of play (and bank balance).

Let us know a little more about your game and someone will point you in the right direction

It’s almost frightening to see how personal racket choice actually is and how unlogical it sometimes is.
For example, a good friend of mine has a very aggressive playstyle, he relies on smashes, accurate clears and fast drives to win.
I have a touch game, I use placing and fast drives and dropshots to force a weak return.

My friend uses a stiff and headlight nanospeed  and I use a flexible voltric 70. Normally you’d think that the headheavy racket is better for powerplay and the headlight racket better for my playstyle, but our rackets just suit us. They are the rackets of which we can say “This racket feels right for me!” and I strongly believe that that is the most important part.

Terence and Paul.

Thanks for offering the advice and giving me some suggestions.

I am still shocked at the rapid change in technology since my 20 year break from this fantastic game. It is great :–)

My Carbonex 4 was a stiff racquet and I really struggle to get on with any flexible racquet that I have borrowed. I did try using a club members Carlton which he swears by.. very flexible. I absolutely hated it, just had zero power and control was totally different for me….I have to use stiff racquet I am sure of that now.

After reading the excellent review that you made Paul, the VT80 seemed like a dream racquet for me.. so I took the risk and ordered one (although I was also tempted by the VT5 which sounds excellent value)…… but then I thought if I get used to another racquet and then still would have in my head that the VT80 could be even better for me…..  kind of like buying a midrange computer only to then decide .. welll I should have bought the top of the range computer instead.. (saves money in the long run)

My biggest change to my badminton life is moving from 100% singles matches to 100% doubles (mixed and regular as the club I am a member of does not do singles.. it is only a small club that competes in the local district leagues) and getting to grips with the change in tactics is my hardest job at the moment. I am only playing club level at the moment, not taking part in the league fixtures for some time I would imagine).

I was always a very agressive player in singles and I am taking this to my doubles game.. my smash definately the best part of my game at the moment (even with my 20yr old Carbonex4) .

I will let you all know how I get on with my first session with the VT80………..