Li Ning Rackets Fan Club :)

Discussion in 'Badminton Rackets / Equipment' started by tckang, Sep 16, 2009.

  1. Orangbiasa

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    Whats your thought on n9ii compared to your previous n99?
     
  2. Rob3rt

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    I just got it. :D

    Will test it on court tomorrow, probably.
     
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  3. Orangbiasa

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    Thats great..cant wait for your review
     
  4. dvanio

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    I have same question, please review after you compare n9ii vs n99.look like not much lining user compare to yonex and victor
     
  5. Rob3rt

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    What I can tell from comparing it with my N80:

    The N9-2 swings just a tiny bit faster, is stiffer and more head-heavy.
     
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    Really? Thats weird. I immediately noticed that it doesnt have the same weight and solidity as my N80ii.
     
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    When I have some time I will measure the weight/head-weight.
     
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    aah im jelous, still patiently waiting for n9ii to be stocked
     
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    Uhm hi everyone! Uhm I can't decide on the n90iii or n90...... I used to use yonex z force 2 3ug5.. but found it a tad too stiff...
    I have a very aggressive/ control play style I sometimes play stick smashes to open up the court. If not I'll usually play a control play style and wait for a weak return.
    I liked the solid feel from the z force 2 but it's wayy too stiff
    Also on a side note: is the n90 still viable in today's day and age?
    I play singles only.
    Any help is required!
    Thanks in advanced!!!
     
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  10. Justin N.

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    I'm also very interested in buying an n9ii, but I really need to know which Li Ning store online is reputable and actually ships authentic rackets. I live in the US. Please send the link! Thank you!
     
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    https://shopbadmintononline.com

    Is the official Li-ning USA/Canada store. It takes 7 to 10 days, but prices are good and they ship fast. I've bought bags and shoes from them and never had a single problem.
     
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  12. Rob3rt

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    Here are my thoughts after two sessions (Li-Ning N9II with Aerosonic @ 11 kg):

    - looks gorgeous (easily the prettiest racket I own)
    - swings a tiny bit faster than my N80, despite having a higher balance point (surely can't be the Aerosonic vs No. 1 strings, right?)
    - little stiffer than the N80, but almost the same
    - feeling is nice, like with most LN rackets
    - my first time trying Aerosonic (first session: great; second session: "dead fish"-feeling à la Ultimax)
    - not as unforgiving as the N99

    Now this might be the strings but this could actually push the N80 off its throne!!! :eek:

    Power: N80 >= N9II > N99
    Defense: N99 > N9II > N80
    Stiffness: N99 > N9II >= N80
     
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    Maybe it's lighter overall and faster because of that...?
     
  14. Rob3rt

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    Just measured the N80 and N9II, both unstrung with towel grip on bare wood:

    N80: 93 g
    N9II: 91 g
     
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    Another mystery solved
    And you cut the strings already? Wow :D
     
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    Wait a minute, @Rob3rt didn't you already say that the Gosen Inferno was the prettiest and best racket you've used?

    Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk
     
  17. Rob3rt

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    You think those 2 grams make all the difference? I mean according to the specs the N9-II should have a higher bp and thus more weight in the head. On the other hand, 2 g overall is still quite a difference.

    Yeah, I have no idea how long the Aerosonic was in the N9-II but it didn't feel lively anymore, so I cut it.
     
  18. Rob3rt

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    Wow, you got me there. Really hard to tell.

    I think regarding the frame shape and simple elegance the Inferno wins, but I really love the paint job of the N9-II. :cool::)
     
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    how much different the gen2 is from gen1? Can't imagine LN changing much in terms of spec, gen2 stiffer? slightly more hh?
     
  20. Rob3rt

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    Are you talking about the N9-II, because then yes, the N9-II is completely different. The N9 was a noodle in terms of stiffness. :D
     

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