1. I play maybe 6 days a week except for sunday from about 3-6 pm (practice) 2. Im a more defensive player, but i smash when i get the chance, 3. Durablitity is more prefered over proformance. 4. Im looking to spend 125 and under.. 5. im at 5'7 ish , not sure if that is important any suggestions?? btw i live in san diego, california
where do you plan to buy your racket? because if you buy it in thailand or somewhere in asia, $125 racket there can cost almost twice as much in NA
hmmm.... defensive player, and u need a racket 125 and under... i say just save up money and get a really good one, like armortec 800de if u cant wait, get a carbonex 30 muscle(even though the offensive is greater than defensive) still an all around racket, around $100 in san diego
Why not test run a Cab30MS. It's under your $125 USD budget. I presume your currency is USD since you leave in San Diego. 3UG4 version too
i agree. i'm not sure about the Cab 30 MS, cuz i never seen/played with one, but if you saved up a bit more money you can get an AT800DE. great defense, and more than decent offense. if your budget is extremely inflexible, then i would probably go with the Cab 30 MS that others suggested.. because i have no idea myself
Personally, I won't use the $$$ as the scale to judge how well a racket can perform. It's all down to the player's preference. I own 5 cab30ms myself, and I will say myself is much more a defensive type player rather than offensive. Ok, ok, my skill standard might be low, but still. My suggestion: give cab30ms a try, by borrowing from friends, or get a demo from local shop. Then, make ur decision.
Looking at the "san diego badminton supply" I would suggest for you to look at: * Wilson ncode n5 ($79) (new model) * Wilson V8 (very good alround light racket..Hard to beat for the price ($50!!)) Both VERY good for their price!! (The only yonex models I would reccomend at that site is +200 USD) other options to consider.. * Prince More+85 (don't know the price in san diego though) * Carlton Powerblade tour (don't know the price in san diego though) * SOTX Ti-9 (don't know the price in san diego though) also the new Victor ATB magan 6500 (or equivalent MMOA model), but I guess it would be tricky to find that one in US?? Cheers, Twobeer
thanks everybody, i think i will go with the carbonex 30 muscle, since reading about it here, and researching on my own times..
Sorry to go a little off topic but 6 days a week for 3 hours each day is a little too much. You need some rest and play like every other day. You won't get any better and your muscles will not grow.
yo, make sure u get high tension on that cab30ms, around 22+, if u go low tension on that thing, there was no point in buying it. and make sure u do your reasearch on that racket before u buy
im sure most of his practice is learning to get good, not conditioning. his practice is probably not hardcore
What strings would you guys say is best suited for the cab30ms if you want more control of the bird? And also, would you suggest ridged grips or smooth? I really find that my grip on the Cab30ms is rather lose and I don't seem to be holding it properly because I notice my flick of my wrists don't flick completely. It is rather I half-flick.
Re : wilson Hi Twobeer, U mention on Wilson ncode n5 and Wilson V8. Do u know which one is better and their quality. thks. ceng
Yozz..Check out this thread abt strings for Cab30ms http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20511
"better" is a subjective matter based on your own preference, ability, wallet, playing-style and strength . Many of strong players here has praised the V8s playability (and been stunned by its low price).. The n5 is new, and the nano-technology should in theori make it stronger and lighter. It's also priced higher than the V8.. I should say that in general temrs n5 should be considered as a "better" racket.. but its individual preferences that count in the end!! cheers Twobeer
well i dont play entirely for 3 hours a day 6 days a week, thats when i practice,, usually we run for 30 minutes and warm up for another 30 , and then play, but this week has all been running because our gym has been taken over by testing. >.<.