no offense dude but u're blaming the racket rather than ur own technique?
the racket is not a magic wand..even if it is, u nid the correct spell (technique) to cast the spell and produce the result u wan

string and tension might have a little bit of effect too

how long have u played with the racket?
if it's a new one, play and practice more with it
eventually, u will be able to master the skill u wan with it

This post has been edited by ziggy87: Jun 10 2010, 11:48 PM

Same like the Poor Carpenter Who Blames His Tools

and artist who blame the brush

guy, can i know when is the most suitable time to increase my string tension?? coz today i ask a experience stringer to help me check my tension, he said my tension at most also 22 only, quite low. i feel like increase it but i dont know i should do that or not. been using that racquet for like more than 5 years....

I think high tension is suitable for control,low tension is for more power to smack the shuttlecock if this the same theory as tennis
Correct me if i wrong,i still learning

im not a badminton pro, just wanna share my opinion:

yea u can try a lighter racket cuz IMVO and for me, lighter rackets gives me more control

im like u, i dont smash much.

and i love light rackets

Carto,

I didn't know u play badminton also.
Let have a game someday

This post has been edited by pooh88: Jun 11 2010, 05:22 PM

do u like the control of the racket now?
if not maybe u can try increasing it a little bit
maybe 24lbs?

the way i test is having multiple rackets
i string 1 racket 2lbs higher, just to see if i can handle it or not
not a good way i think

something like that
but if u have the power to flex the string bed with high tension, u can c the shuttle got "fire" lmao

some say head light rackets provide more control
so Bumbee, u can try to get a head light racket

and still, i don't mean head heavy racket cannot provide control
it still depends on technique

i heard that tension higher=smaller sweet spot because the sweet spot like concentrated in a small area so if u hit dead on the sweet spot, it generate more power than a lower tension who hit dead on the sweet spot. can any1 clarify this??
i believe i'm using a light head racquet but i'm able clear very well so doesnt mean light head racquet cant generate high power(maybe because i'm using low tension). head heavy racquet also can control very well. in my opinion, our performance is consist of 90% skill and 10% equipment(especially racquet).

heavy head racket is for smash,balance is for control i use pro ace and wagi brand 22lbs and 23lbs

Usually head heavy is good for smach,but in term of control i would prefer lighter racquet to play net game

So how if I like to smash and do net play?? keep on run out to change head heavy racket and lighter racket??

use even balance racquet?? head heavy racquet doesnt mean cant do good net play

we play with 2 hand right for smash and left for net play

Aiya just saying i prefer light racquet la those with wide-body is my favourite racquet
Can do smashing & net game,that was once upon a time i used to play badminton

sure if u dun mind playing with beginner like me

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Added on June 12, 2010, 9:38 pmif u like net play i suppose u like standing in front for doubles? if yes i would suggest u just use light racket bcuz if u are in front and get the chance to smash it probably will be a 'char siew' and i guess no need a heavy racket to kill it.

Just me 2 cents

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Added on June 12, 2010, 9:44 pmjuz wanna ask ur opinion, is it right to say that only advanced and expert players with stronger wrist can control the shuttle very well even with a heavy racket?

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Added on June 12, 2010, 9:45 pmjuz wanna ask ur opinion, is it right to say that only advanced and expert players with stronger wrist can control the shuttle very well even with a heavy racket? sorry i just beginner so wanna learn a bit from here



This post has been edited by cartographer: Jun 12 2010, 09:49 PM

imo, u need technique rather than pure strength

im a head heavy user (Been using AT700,AT900p and now N90)


IMHO

People get mixed up with control, anyways what is control?

I don't find any difficulty at nets using a head heavy racket, the only major difference i find is that when using an Arcsaber10 and N90 I find it very hard to lift the shuttle high when returning smashes during doubles aggressive play using the N90 compared to Arcsaber10.

Trick shots that only require wrist motion also requires more effort compared to a lighter racket.

That's my conclusion =)

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Added on June 12, 2010, 10:34 pmI lost in a Mens singles open today badly I am very sad

This post has been edited by Calvin Seak: Jun 12 2010, 10:34 PM

i normally return smashes with a drop shot then kena net kill by the person in front, damn

U mean your keow toew goreng not good enough.
Better add some spices for the net play