ADIDAS 2021 Badminton Rackets

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  1. s_mair

    s_mair Regular Member

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    Definitely. I feel a growing itching for adding a P8 in 4U to my collection. :rolleyes:
     
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    speCulatius Regular Member

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    In that case.... let me help you get GAS...
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    Honestly, I just wanted to check if it was supposed to be available in 4U in Europe. The pink version (I really want that one! Anyone here to help me out?) was only available in 3U here. At least for me. So I took the chance to screenshot some more teasers.
     
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    @Dave1011 could you share some more impressions about the Überschall F2.1? Thanks in advance.
     
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    I've only had a short time playing with the new Uberschall range so far but happy to give initial feedback.

    The F2.1 and F1.1 both felt good in terms of overall weight versus head weight, I swapped between those 2 rackets and felt only marginal differences.

    The F2.1 felt a little stiffer than the F1.1.
    I could feel the weight of the head in both rackets but they didn't feel like the head was lagging which I have seen in some head heavy rackets in the past.

    Both rackets were good in all areas, fast enough for defense but powerful for drives and smashes.

    The F09.2 and F3.1 also matches most of my thoughts above but their overall weight (5u) was a little too light for my preferences.
     
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    thanks for the quick feedback, could you try to classify the stiffness in relation to the Überschall F5(Medium-stiff on paper) & Kalkül A3(Stiff on paper)?(Especially the comparison to F5 would be interesting) (I would have access to both of these because fellow players have them)
     
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    Unfortunately I just sold my F5 so I cannot do a direct comparison.

    I have overall weight and head weight measurements for the 3 rackets you mentioned if needed.

    The matrix below shows the F2.1 and A3, in terms of the F5 it would be similar to the F09.2 in terms of flex/balance in my opinion.

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    Another session tonight, I started off with Spieler A09.1 and Wucht P3, both felt good, if anything the A09.1 felt nicer although that could be down to different string.

    I then switched to my Kalkuls (A2, A3 and A5), mixed in with Jetspeed 10 4u and Thruster Onigiri 4u.
    All those rackets I could switch between with minimal adjustment, the JS10 4u and A5 still feel very similar in my opinion.
    The Onigiri 4u was a little more head heavy than the others but still felt quick enough for mens/mixed doubles, a similar feel to the Uberschall F1.1 and F2.1 I used last time.
     
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    I am really tempted to get wucht P5 yellow and uberschall F5 purple anyone has experience with them?
    They are medium stiff and slighty head heavy right?
    Shop in my country (Indonesia) has them on sale for 81usd each but need to buy 2 (wucht p8 for 130 usd each if you buy 2)

    PS: and what is the differences between colours? i saw uberschall F5 has 2 colour, purple and hi res aqua?

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    I dont believe there is any difference between colour variants.
    With the P7/P8 the cone was different between versions/regions but I've not seen any difference in colour variations in the A09.1, P09.1, F2, F3 etc.

    I've not tried P5 but F5 is a very good racket, it has a little weight In the head and just a little flex.
    The F5 in blue is a very good looking racket, I've not seen the purple version other than pictures.
     
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    Great to see Toby Penty using his Kalkul A3 rackets to good effects at the Olympics.
     
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    Thanks for the reply! :)
    I am just wondering, should I get 2 P09.1 instead (or 1 P09.1 and 1 A09)?
    How does it feel compared to F5 (as it is much cheaper than F5)?
     
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    if its me, who not into tournament just club level & like to own & feel different racket, i would get P & A.:D coz no one would ask me my 100% all time. Win or lose it doesnt matter as it just a games.
    But if you a tournament thing person & want a constant 100% all time, having the same spare racket would be best.
    So ask yourself, do you need spare racket or just want to have collection of racket.

    For the feel, i cant tell that. The only Adidas i own just P8 & like it. Maybe next time i would want to add another collection;) or maybe i would spark a little fire to my friend to buy Adidas so that i can have a test drive:p.

    It just so sad Adidas in indo is kinda dieing. P8 i own are great yet Adidas name not quite selling here.
     
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    The A09.1 is unbelievable value for money, its a great allround racket.
    The A09.1 may not match with your requirements though because it isn't stiff and is more even balanced.

    The P09.1 is another very good racket for the low price, that racket would better match the spec you want because it is stiffer and more head heavy.

    The Uberschall F5 has a nicer feel when hitting than the Spieler A09.1 and P09.1 but it's not a huge difference.

    I think you need to decide depending on the costs in your region.
    In UK its around £35-£40 for the A09.1 or P09.1 rackets and around £75/£80 for the F5.

    If you would consider something a little lighter then Uberschall F2.1 is a stiff/head heavy racket.
     
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    Or I can tempt you for buying another adidas because they have 50% discount on 2nd racket! :p
    At mapclub and they have the promo till 1 of august. 2 P8 for 3.75 mill, 2 P09.1 for 1.05 mill or 1 P09.1 + 1 A09 for 1 mill

    When you open mapclub website, they will have banner 50% off on second item, press that, press filter, brand, adidas badminton.
    Hmm, I used to use victor MX80, but I haven't play in the past 3 years, so I am not sure if I still can weild a very stiff racket anymore, that is why I am still open for option. But changing to medium racket seems like a very drastic choice?

    Yeah the price is quite cheap.. that is why I am tempted to buy the lower end. 2× P09.1 costs only £50 for both. 1× P5 and 1 F5 costs £120 for both.

    May I ask what is the differences between uberschall F3 and F3.1? They have F3 and F1, but no F2 and not with .1
     
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    they just strugling on selling their remining stock.
    Last year they had 40% discount.
    By the time i get my 2nd hand P8, its 30% discount in there.
    Now they try to lure us with 50% on 2nd item.
     
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    They are good prices, the F3.1 is a 5u (79g) the F3 is 5g heavier.
     
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    Wait, you mean 40% without the need on buying the 2nd racket? That is cheaper than 50% off for 2nd item then since that counts as 25%

    Ah, ok thanks, I never tried 5U before, it doesn't matter though they don't have it. Gonna weight my choice since I have time till tomorrow to choose more expensive or cheaper option
     
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    I am wondering who makes rackets for Adidas, I think they don't have a dedicated manufacturing like the three, this is also regarding research/experimentation facility. Just asking.

    They seem to have a decent collection.
     
  19. speCulatius

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    Marque Makers (HK) are in charge for the development of rackets, the production is done by an OEM in China. I don't know which one it is, but I have a guess which brand also uses the same OEM (I think they don't produce themselves either).
    Bags, clothes, and shoes come directly from Adidas.... well, I would be surprised if no OEMs are involved there as well, but no company like Marque Makers.
     
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    yes but that time there is alot of thing that concern me. What if i dont like the racket? Adidas not well known in badminton, it would be hard to sell. What if there is an issue during delivery? So much concern,p' so i skip it.
    The one i own P8 are new 2nd hand racket. A common beginner mistake getting an expesive racket & end up dislike it. Lucky to me i can have a test, fell in love with it, & take her in my care:D.
    So as that time there is 30% discount (from 2.5K idr to 1.7k idr), i bargin it for 1.5M. So basically i still get 40% off:p.
     

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