Upgrade from Duora 10

Discussion in 'Racket Recommendation / Comparison' started by Rajaindra, Apr 17, 2022.

  1. Rajaindra

    Rajaindra Regular Member

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    Skill level: Advanced, 6ft2", mostly back court play.
    Been playing with Duo10 for the last 2-3 years and love the racket. Duo10 was what I stuck with because I would get great defense, counter/attack and pretty good clears/drops. Even the smashes were acceptable. Previously owned Voltric 70 too. Mostly play doubles and looking for suggestions for an all round racket. While I like to smash, control is my favorite part of the game. Ideally looking for even balanced rackets (a little head heavy works too).

    Considering to get Astrox 88D Pro 4U or 88S 3U.

    PS: I had both the 3U and the 4U LCW version of Duo10. Noticed that I was doing pretty well with the 4U LCW version due to the speed of the racket and slight head heaviness (but I did also switch strings at the same time which added to the difference).

    Suggestions ?
     
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    John Xina Regular Member

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    88S is the closest to even balance of the two options you're considering. I'd refrain from the 88D due to it being fully head heavy.
    You could also consider the Arcsaber 11 Pro for something with lots of hold and control or the Nanoflare 800 for something very quick and repulsive.
     
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    Is 88D Pro faster than 88D ?
     
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    NickifiedNg Regular Member

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    Yes it is. By like 15%
     
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    Yeah, luckily one of my club members had 88D, 88D Pro and 99 available. After trying these three, 88D Pro 4U seemed best to me. Relative to Duo10, my smashes are notably stronger. However, noticed that my defense was a bit slower. Hoping that in time, can get the defense/counter back up once I get used to the racket. Overall decided to go with 88D Pro.
     
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    there was no 4U DUO10 LCW
     
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    Shame.... I was scouring the internet to looking for it.
     

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