Dear Sifus,

I am an amateur at badminton. Currently I am using the following 2 rackets below & planning to get another 1.

1.> RSL Millennium Heat 8160 - Tension 25
2.> Impact Diamond X5 - Tension 27

Mainly I will use my RSL for Offensive game & Impact for Defensive. I'm looking for a mid racket which can be used for both Offensive & Defensive. Any suggestions?

My current rated stats, my personal opinion. (1-very bad - 10-Very Good)

Smashing - 5
Backhand - 3
Drops - 7
Serves - 7
Baseline Return - 4

p/s: I am currently eyeing the APACS Raptor MK 1 however the seller has no more stocks... Budget around RM 300 (irregardless new or second hand)

Any advise/suggestions is highly appreciated.

This post has been edited by celicaizpower: Aug 29 2010, 01:24 AM

Hi Bro,

Below are what is written on the rackets:

Impact Air Force Diamond X5:
BL: 285+3
WT: 85+2
Flex: Stiff
RST: 30lbs

RSL Millennium 8 Heat 8160:
Flex: Medium
Shaft: 7.5 mm
Weight: 83-87g
Length: 670mm
RST: 25lbs

FYI, both are using the Yonex Nanogy 98 string.

Hi Arc1414,

me laa... hehehehe.. anyway since the racket is out of stock thus I need to look for another one. Thus why I posted here.

Sifu's

Li-Ning got IMITATION Rackets on market arrr now? I saw a few post... price is TOO GOOD to be true lah.

This post has been edited by celicaizpower: Aug 29 2010, 02:48 PM

Yonex ArcSaber 008T, what do you guys think about this racket? Anyone tested?

Hi Alan,

Handle quite big? G5? I plan to string up using Nanogy 98 with 25lbs tension. What do you think?

I see... erm ok.. I will test out before buying. yeah.. bg 80 is for powerplay... I perfer Nanogy cause I more of a control freak & like to see people run hahahahha...

Yup, 25lbs sure can take.. but I really wonder what is the max you can string... normally shop will always say from the max recommended on the racket you can + 2lbs... but then they wont warranty if break... haih...

Besides the above, my old racket has this plastic edges that holds the string and racket (Grommet?)... well, some of them koyak dy... do you think we can get it changed or replaced? or need to buy new racket?

wtfoo1,

Ah.. thanks for sharing the info... now I know the grommet can change... tq tq

Guys,

While we are discussing, why not we come up with a compilation on what we all think on would be the best rackets + String + tension for the following purposes:

1.> Best Smash =
2.> Best Control =
3.> Best Offense =
4.> Best Defense =
5.> Best All Rounder =

Example : Best Smash = Arcsaber Z Slash + BG 80 + 24lbs.

Would be great for new comers & experience people to look at and think about.