Forza / FZ Ti-550 Extra Stiff Version

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  1. maa2003

    maa2003 Regular Member

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    If I'm not mistaken, the racket is available in Jakarta (boss Erique please correct me if I'm wrong) through the official distributor Buana Sports, but I heard there is a parallel import as well.

    Erique is moderator of www.tepokbulu.com ... and most of the above comments were from that forum member.

    Bruce, just come to Jakarta and ask Erique to guide you ....
     
  2. jump-smash

    jump-smash Regular Member

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    yes, correct and true all the above
    I think it available in Buana Sports Pasar Pagi Asemka @t Jakarta
    also in Kedai Angkasa Pekan-Baru
     
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    guys, thanks for the info!
     
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    jump-smash Regular Member

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    you're welcome man
    hope you could find what you're looking for
     
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    Sorry for the late reply, I've been busy. FZ racquets are available in Indonesia, but I'm afraid Buana Sports has limited stock. When I bought the Ti-555 it was the only one available, and there was one Ti-666 left with several other racquets.
     
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    jump-smash Regular Member

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    yeah
    it's very sad when you tried to look for something that you really want
    but you can't find any
    it's out of stock everywhere
    until now I still haven't tried this racket yet

    Ti-555 is out of stock
    but I think Ti-550 is still available at Kedai Angkasa - Pekan Baru
     
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    thanks for your reply. i am disappointed :crying:

    thanks and will ask my indonesian friend to assist.
     
  8. Maklike Tier

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    I have an unstrung Ti-550 VS if anyone wants it. Will ship globally. PM me if interested.
     
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    FZ Kevlar N-Power 250 VS
    dry weight 87 gram
    original BP 290 mm
    Very Stiff 5/5
    material : Woven Kevlar
    96 holes grommets
    type : Offensive

    FZ Ti-555 N-Forze VS CNT
    dry weight 88 gram
    original BP 295 mm
    Very Stiff 5/5
    material : Titanium Mesh + Carbon Nano Tube
    96 holes grommets
    type : Offensive

    :) :p ;)
     
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    Have seen the Forza FZ TI-550 VS for 99€.
     
  11. raksasa.gorgon

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    racket giveaway to spectators

    Mads CONRADS-PETERSEN(Malaysia Open 2011 MD finalist) gave away one of his Ti-550 VS after winning his quarter-final match on Friday, any lucky BC member get it?;)
     
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    I wish it was me ... ;)
     
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    Are the models mention used by Mads Conrad-Petersen of Denmark? looks similar..
     
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    I think maybe he use the newer version which is Ti-555
    since Ti-550 is no longer in production CMIIW
     
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    Okay, how does the racket perform? i am really curious.. just because it is green thats why i am so curious..
     
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    If you just can't find a racket stiff enough, I'd say it's the racket you need. If not, I'd look at something else.

    I can see why they went 96 strings, but it makes for a steep learning curve especially if you've invested a lot of time and energy finding your optimal string and tension with other rackets.
     
  17. raksasa.gorgon

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    yup, actual racket as used by Kamilla Rytter Juhl & Mads Conrad-Pedersen
    http://www.fz-forza.com/Forza-EN/TEAM-FORZA.aspx?ProductID=PROD431&PID=1817

    if im thinking what you are thinking, no it doesn't play the same as your t200. this beast is way way stiffer, head heavier & a lot more powerful than the t200. i still prefer the t200 for fast plays but once you get used to this beast, the t200 would have became a softee. hence, i would only recommend it for intermediate players and upwards.

    come monday-aracourt session if you wanna try one =)
     
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    I see.. I like you mate, you read my mind very well... case close i cannot take super head heavy and stiff rackets. But i do like the colour hehehe
     
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    its less head heavy than the AT900P though....like you i own multiples of both =)
    head heavy t200<Ti-550VS<AT900P
    stiffness t200=AT900P< Ti-550VS
     
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    I think FZ Ti-550 or Ti-555 is designed for hard hitters / offensive players
    the harder you hit the better this racket perform
    it is due for it's Very Stiff shaft
    for non hard hitters I don't recommend this racket
    better find more flex shaft and less head heavy racket ;)
     

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