But in the end.. 3U wins. It's more durable. But this all matters on how it's used too.. If the user is reckless and strings at 40lbs and throws it at a wall.. of course it will break.
So... can anyone clearly outline the difference between AT700 and AT900P? I hate to do this but I really am a perfectionist, and I'm gonna blend with my next racquet for years. P.S. Am I right in thinking if I have a really strong arm, my nanospeed 9000x can be one of the most powerful racquets?
If you can swing really fast and have good technique, yes you could hit hard with the NS9K. Lead tape to make it head heavy would also help. I think the AT700 is stiffer and more head heavy than the AT900P. I could be wrong though.
Yeah, I previously used to think price reflected quality - but then after doing alot of research you realise that it's only to a certain extent.
i was thinking to get an AT700... but my dad offered me an Arc10, then it should be better to choose it and i am not regretting it...
Nice, I'd like to try an Arc10 for fun some time, but for now I'll use my nanospeed 9000x for doubles and my AT700 for singles... when it arrives xD!
My opinion about choosing racket is that player's racket doesn't make the player good! I think that everyone have to test the racket that they want to buy before buying. If most of the best player in the world use some racket then it doesn't mean that the racket is good for you.
Like my dad says, "If you want a high-end racquet, you have to earn it!" So, I end up using my own money instead of begging. Go get a job y'all!
i think the reason yonex created AT900P is because AT700 is too head heavy and they found that head heavy don't mean anything...come out with something more less head heavy may help player to go with more faster games and maybe better performance compared to something that head heavy... that the reason why the current most expensive yonex racket is not an very head heavy racket compared to AT700 but it even more less head heavy than AT900T & AT900P... just my 2 cents >.<
I would say that AT700 is a very good choice. Previously I m using Cab21SP modded to have a BP of 250-255mm. Use the racket to play singles and doubles and it performs exceptionally well. Just recently acquired 3U AT700 modded to have BP of 280mm. A big change I would say. Tremendous power increase even though at slower swing speed compared to what I can generate with the Cab21SP. Need some adjustment on technique as AT700 is a longer and heavier racket compared to Cab21SP. The longer you hold AT700 the more you feel that this racket will naturally becomes an 'extension' of your whole arm. This feeling is not only me alone. Have a friend who is using a 3U AT700 can attest to this as well. Not sure about the AT900P though but don't really like the feel of it after had some test swings with a strung racket. Prefer AT900T feels a bit deja vu reminding me of Cab21SP in a newer form.
I bought 3 of my AT700 overseas without knowing how it felt at first. Kinda regretted when I found it was so head-heavy but I got used to the "dead" feel" eventually. Til now, I have not experienced any racket which is more powerful than AT700. Tried AT900P once, did not like it. Anyway, I think you can't go wrong with AT900P or AT700 if you are looking for "singles rackets". I have bought a few Arc10s but they are still at testing stage. Will let you know if I found anything interesting. =)
