I used to own an Ashaway Muscle XT-150 last time, which I feel the feeling is almost the same as Yonex Ti-10 2nd generation (yellow color version). It's a good racket, and cost just RM180, but that model already being outphased unfortunately

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Added on August 4, 2009, 8:48 pmPlease try AJ Racket Mart in Puchong, it has a lot of racket varieties, for all price levels. Service also good.

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Added on August 4, 2009, 8:52 pmI own a NS800, I can tell you, this is one of the best under RM200 rackets from Yonex.
If you have the proper badminton stroke technique, this racket is really powerful.
The shaft is stiff, so it transfers the power very well, but of course, you need to have the proper technique to use it. I would say it's also slightly head heavy, but not obvious.

I also owned a Carbonex 21 sp before, not CArbonex 21 Special. But my thought on Carbonex racket is since it's oval headed, you must have very precise shot timing, so that you can hit on the sweetspot, which is much smaller than isometric racket. If you can do that, then the shot will be powerful and accurate. But for myself, I tried that, it's kinda hard for me, so I give up

AT70 MG I never use before, but from the way I hold at it, it's pretty head heavy, and somehow the head looks a bit bigger to me, make sure you have the arm power to use this racket Don't break your arm...

Just my 2 cents...

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Added on August 4, 2009, 8:55 pmAJ Racket Mart is selling Protech Championship at RM51, Protech Masterpiece at RM54.

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Added on August 4, 2009, 8:58 pmTry BG65 Titanium, it's a 0.70mm string (thick), but the sound is abit different from other string, maybe due to the Titanium coating. However, string is secondary, sound still actually depends on your connection angle with the shuttle when you hit it. If you hit direct (90 degrees sharp to the shuttle), any string also will produce the 'solid' sound....you can try hitting using panhandle grip technique for a taste of it, because it's easier to hit direct at the shuttle using panhandle grip technique, but of course this is not a right technique. But this drill is good for you to know how to hit the shuttle accurately...

This post has been edited by okk: Aug 4 2009, 08:58 PM

If you are an average player, seriously, my personal advice is don't go for oval shape racket, it's really not easy to get used to....just my personal opinion...hope it helps..

So far the cheapest that I saw for this is RM51, others are all selling RM52 and above.

Sri Petaling community hall (opposite secondary school) is charging RM8 per hour, but the lighting there is normal fluroscent light right on top of ceiling, quite glaring for me, but some people are ok with it, go and try out But it's prety difficult to book, as there are oinly 3 couirts available.

Try Asics, it's really comfortable.
The price ranges from RM160 - RM200+ . Anything with 'Gel' will do, just go and try it out

Go AJ Racket Mart in Bandar Puteri, Puchong.
If I am not mistaken, they do have size 11 for Asics.

BG80 market price is around RM30-32 including stringing service.
Most shops do have price tag, but when you ask about the price, they will offer you cheaper

I have tried 2 lower ends Yonex (made in Taiwan), Nanospeed 500 and 800.
They are real good rackets and selling below 200.
Nanospeed 500 is more flexible and a bit lighter whereas Nanospeed 800 is a bit heavier and stiff.
If you have good swing speed and wrist power, try Nanospeed 800, it's really excellent...

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Added on November 23, 2009, 11:14 pmTry Nanospeed 800, it's stiff and more balanced compared to AT 70MG, which is too head heavy for me....hehe....just my 2 cents

This post has been edited by okk: Nov 23 2009, 11:14 PM

Hi,
I used this racket a while before.
It's a bit fragile to me, so better dun tie so high tension. I think 24-25 is good enough
Try BG80 or BG66, they are good strings....just my 2 cents...

BG66 snaps easily, that's rite, but if you tie at 24-25lbs, it should be durable enough, but of course depending on your playing style
Just personal preference, BG85 doesn't feel nice to me and the sound also not good...

For hard smashers using BG66, I have heard cases where they change string every 3 weeks....and they play twice a week.....so maybe u can use this as a reference

Armortec series are all head heavy, so definitely will affect the maneuverability, unless your wrist is real strong....not sure about AT150 and AT250 though....but quite a number of people have AT250....

Yonex AT150 and 250 are the older low-end Armortec series that Yonex produced and AT30, AT50 and AT70 are the newer generations, which means they have newer technologies(or at least Yonex claims they have ).
So if you are comparing them, you have to compare A150 with AT250, and you can compare among AT30, AT50 and AT70.

For the differences between AT30, AT50 and AT70, take a look here:
http://www.yonex.com/badminton/racquets/armortec.html

See the differences in the technology feature and also the shaft stiffness for the 3 rackets above.
For example, AT70 has Mega G2 Frame technology and it's a medium stiff racket.

As of AT150 and AT250, AT250 is longer by 1 cm and it's also a stiffer racquet.

Hope it helps .

Hi, for starter, get yourself a middle flexible or flexible racket.
That means it's not too hard for you to bend the racket shaft.
Try take a look at Li-Ning UC2300A, not a bad racket and also quite flexible.

Hi,
Have you tried Li Ning string?
There is one model 0.65mm one.....I tried it and still using now.
It's really an excellent string.
At first I thought it is not durable, but somehow already more than 1 month (I play once a week) and the string still looks ok. The repulsion of the string is good.

Just my 2cents.....

Hmm....thanks for this detailed information.
But maybe just me, I like the Li Ning string more than BG66, don't know why
Maybe just suit me coincidently....hehe...

Hi,
Yes I own it. It's my backup racket
Used to be my main racket.

I used to own HC2300A, but the racket was broken after just 1 week when I clashed with my partner

I owned the lower end UC2300A before, last me for 1 week coz it breaks after clashing with my partner
Still trying to claim it though....

Li Ning racket is not bad but for me, they could lower their price a little to make it more affordable....just my humble opinion though...

Yonex in Thailand is cheaper and the rackets there are coded TH.
Unlike Malaysia and Singapore, the authorized distributor there is not Sunrise, however the racket quality should be the same under Yonex quality assurance.
But based on feedback from many people, a lot of Yonex rackets in Thailand is 4U variant, hence lighter. But I do hear also that some people manage to get 3U.
So depending on your own preference, just watchout for the U specification when buying in Thailand.

Just my 2 cents