NS9k X playing technique.

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  1. vagpwner

    vagpwner Regular Member

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    Please can anyone advise me on how to improve my playing technique with NS9k. Ever since i changed over from at700 it seems my shots have grown somewhat weaker but my defense improved alot (= I'm an offensive player and my NS9k is type X :D
     
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    u can go back using at700 and work on ur defense....
     
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    vagpwner Regular Member

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    welll i am SUPER slow with at700...
     
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    I don't think the technique will change much when u switch to another racket. It usually takes a little while to adjust to the timing. However, taking training and work on your conditions is always good regardless what racket u using.
     
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    vagpwner Regular Member

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    how long do you think i will take to adjust from head heavy to head light?
     
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    technique is the same...some rackets are just different...how long it take svarys from person to person..
     
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    vagpwner Regular Member

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    i figure round 3hrs will suffice
     
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    U r pretty cool. Actually, sometimes, it may take quite a while, like weeks or months to reach the full potential of a new racket. :) (hard to predict though, since everyone is different)
     
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    vagpwner Regular Member

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    serious? months haha
     
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    Yes. The range could be from hours to months, or even never (if the racket is not suitable for you). :cool:
     
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    Personally I feel more comfortable playing with my 3u NS9k X than my 3u AT700. When I play doubles (best of 3 games) I find the AT700 more demanding and taxing than the NS9k x.
     
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    You have to swing the NS9000X faster than an AT700 to get the same smash power, and I'm guessing the NS9000X is too stiff for you. If I were you I'd try either a NS9000S or a 4U AT700.

    I can adjust to most rackets instantly, how long it takes to adjust will depend on your basic technique and what rackets you've used in the past, I used to use a heavy carbonex 18 for a long time, which means I don't have a problem switching to a lighter racket or a head-heavy racket.
     
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    Time for adjustment does vary drastically from person to person. Took me 3 months to adjust to my Nanospeed 9000x from my Aerotus 44. It was well worth it when I did as I not only rediscovered my the smash I was known for but also developed it into a hell of a smash :eek:. Now I'm trying to adjust to the AT900P.
     

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