Generalizations are complete bullshit. I can respect your opinion but not stating it as a fact. I dont know why VA changed to 88s. But if the z-strike is horrible as many make it sound why did viktor make the change from the arcsaber in the first place?
I didn't quite understand that either why he would think it's unbelievable for viktor tonuse the astrox 88. I like how you kind of get poetic with your descriptions of something Kon when you like it so much. Before it was the dark side, so now it's the phoenix They should make a grey color version of this so its like jean grey. Get it, the x-men? Oh well, nevermind Sent from my SM-J320F using Tapatalk
If they are going to make a phoenix version of 88s, it better be the dark phoenix of Jean, so I can be with the dark side again .
Why he changed, only he can answer that. Perhaps it was YY pushing up with their sponsorship, maybe he was tired of breaking ARC11s so frequently, maybe he wanted to try something new and just decided to go with it for then. Just speculating. I never said that the Z Strike is ****. I only believe that it isn't the most well thought out design they've come up with. The racket works but it definitely has imperfections I feel it shouldn't have at that price point. The racket just feels very rushed to release, like "we must have a Z series racket for our new racket line". My biggest gripe will always be the in consistent shaft flex. There are times where the shaft just bends super easily like an ARC10, yet there are also times where by the shaft barely responds in a situation whereby you're practically playing the exact same shot but not getting the same result. Maybe I'm just a complete noob, but I'd like to think that my experience with over a hundred rackets counts for something in being able to say if a racket has problems or not. Sent from my LG-H930 using Tapatalk
That would be sweet☺ This one though looks more like the incredible hulk Sent from my SM-J320F using Tapatalk
I do feel that AX88 is a little slower in term of recovery. However, it's natural for HH rackets. Among HH rackets IMO, AX88 already do excellent job in term of recovery. Especially considering their shafts not very stiff.
IMO AX88-D suited more for amateur single players more than pros. Because AX88-D has a disadvantage : At 30lbs, the shaft is a little lag If one racket can't work well at 30lbs or more, it can't perform well in pro battles. However, at 26lbs, I can say out loud : AX88-D is near perfect for singles.
any arc11 3U tried and switch to 88S 3U/4U? i need your feedback i am happy with my arc11 3u...but i meed a little upgrade on head heaviness for smash power i believe 88s is the one...problem is...3U is out of stock in Malaysia, and sales person keep pushing me for 4U saying 3U too heavy... anyone feedback?
It's not too heavy the salesperson just wants to sell you the 4U because the 3U is out of stock. I mean, if you have good technique you probably would never need a 4U racquet. Also I'm not sure where all the bad rep is suddenly coming from for the DZS. I find it very stable and great for doubles. Now that the 88S and D are out suddenly people are saying how bad DZS is. You guys are literally doing yonex's marketing for them.
I wouldn't let a sales person persuade you to get a 4u just because he said the 3u is too heavy. Have you try swinging the 4u? If you have, how does it feel to you? If you feel the 4u is a bit light for your taste, you can wait for the 3u. Since you are using a 3u arc11, the 3u 88s might feel a bit heavier due to the heavier head weight, but it's just a matter of giving yourself time to adjust from the arc11 to the 88s. Once you warmup to the 88s and start to adapt your gameplay style to it, it's just a matter of strengthening your techniques and skills to utilize the full potential of the racquet. Whether you settle on the 4u or 3u, you are the only person who can make that decision for yourself, and definitely not by some sales person who is obviously only interested in closing a sale, with his only insight for you was that 3u is too heavy .
I concur that it's one of the best in terms of quality. It is a damn solid racket that packs whole lot of punch in the right hands.
