Name your 5 top rackets!!!

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  1. bluejeff

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    See the topic of this thread and you should notice this is not the place to ask such question. You should start your own thread on this.
     
  2. DinkAlot

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    I've tried both these Tactic rackets as well as the NamiSpeed. All excellent rackets, right up there with the best Yonex has to offer. :)
     
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    My Top 5 (rackets I have tested in detail):

    1) SOTX Woven 8 and 9 (8 = more balanced, 9 = more head heavy)

    2) DHS Top VS 3000 (impressive offense and good defense, heavy; the most underrated racket around)

    3) SOTX Woven 7 (total attack racket, very heavy a la Cab 9, weaker on defense)

    4) Yonex AT series (impressive performing rackets all around, just need better durability and refine the finish)

    5) RSL X-1 (an excellent all around racket, no weaknesses but pricey like Yonex)

    On the horizon/need more testing: SOTX Woven 11, 13, 16, a bunch of Tactic rackets, Toalson, Yang-Yang, Wilson NCode Series from Taiwan.
     
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    1. Nanospeed 8000 - Nice net play and good feeling (I use it myself)
    2. Armortec 800 OF - I think it's nice for bagground play (smash, cut etc.)
    3. Armortec 800 DE - Nice all around racquet!
    4. Armortec 500 - Very light and good feeling
    5. Armortec 700 - Nice smash and all around!
    That's my top 5!
     
  5. the4$

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    1- Carbonex 20Sp (original)
    2-Carbonex 21sp (red version)
    3- Wilson Vtech Tour
    4- Mp99
    5- carbonex 21
     
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    why dont u guys make some polling on this 5 top racket topic?. Might be interesting to see the results. Is polling available in this forum?.
     
  7. A_F

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    1. Yonex Carbonex 21
    2. Mizuno Mystic Power 800
    3. Babolat Satelite Pulsar
    4. Hiqua Slim 10
    5. Yonex MP77
     
  8. power_smash

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    i looked at other websites and for the original mp88, the recommended tension is up to 21 lbs. for the mp88sp, it is up to 24 lbs.
     
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    My Top 5 for use at the moment, but I only have four different racquets:

    1. Karakal SLTi-80
    2. Slazenger Xcel S1
    3. Karakal SL-80
    4. Slazenger Pro Carbon Ti
     
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    1) Yonex Isometric Slim 10 - unfortunately as this was discontinued some time ago I can no longer find any to buy

    2) Babolat Satelite Pulsar - I have three of these, they are terrific all round and are fantastic value

    3) Yonex Muscle Power 88 - I have one 3U MP88, I think it's the most unde Yonex racket

    4) Carlton Airblade Superlite - Amazingly light and quick, great for defending

    5) Babolat Booster Lite - My first impressions were that it is remarkably similar to the Slim 10 but haven't really played with it much so my judgment is reserved for now.
     
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    1. SOTX Woven 8 (can't beat the price with such performance!!)
    2. SOTX Woven 9
    3. Yonex AT 500
    4. Yonex ISO 900 SS
    5. Pro Kenny Dynamic 800
     
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    This is my list of excellent racquets:

    Armotec 800 (Offensive)
    Armortec 300
    Nanospeed 7000
    Carbonex 21
    Carbonex 10
     
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    mi top 5!!
    1)proace abs power1000
    2)yonex muscle power100
    3)yonex nanospeed7000
    4)yonex muscle power99
    5)yonex powerpoint(fake racket frm china)
     
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    Updated list:

    -True Speed TS-100
    -SOTX Woven 8 & 9
    -SOTX Woven 7
    -Yonex AT800-DE
    -DHS Top VS 3000
     
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    - Yonex AT 700 4u/g5
    - Yonex AT 700 3u/g5
    - Yonex AT 800 OFF 3u/g5
    - Yonex MP 77 3u/g5
    - Yonex TI 10 3u/g5
     
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    any link and detail on your true speed? show us some pictures :)

    favorite:
    1. wilson n90(selling though, can't sell my ti10 due to being a gift)
    2. ti10

    trying it tonight: woven9a, should be above ti10 from speculation
     
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    1) Cab20 Original
    2) Cab30MS
    3) AT800 DEF (4U)
    4) Carlton Aerogear FX 700(something like that)
    5) NS7K
     
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    Sure, I can post some pictures tonight...going to play Bad now...yes, I give the 9 the edge, it's more stable than the Ti10 and better for defense. Power is comparable.
     
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    update on my list
    1. woven9a, boy this thing is good! much much more stable off-center shot(first time using it :p ), durable paint, had a good clash with an at700 today, no scratch, the shaft is less stiff, but good repulsion anyways
    smash is fast, string is sotxti65, strung at 25lbs and much better than ti10 bg66 at 24, handle is abit small though, got to put an overgrip later when the grip is done
    2. wilson n90, putting it here b/c it gives me an easy time
    3. ti10
    4. tispsx, not my style
     
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    1. mmoa mbr-9800 85g "completely woven"
    2. mmoa mbr-502 ATB 86g "Anti-Torsion-Bridge"
    3. victor artery ti-98 3u
    4. victor Zhao Jianhua 3000 3u
    5. victor artery ti-99 3u
     

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