Axforce 90 Dragon 3U Review

Discussion in 'Badminton Rackets / Equipment' started by Bryan Wong, Nov 10, 2022.

  1. Bryan Wong

    Bryan Wong Regular Member

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    Location:
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    Weight: 3U
    Strings: 26lbs BG80, 3 days off the stringing machine.

    Who: Intermediate-Advanced player (comps), owns Li Ning (Aeronaut 9000C) and Yonex (88D, 99Pro, ZF2, Arcsaber 11), all in 3U.

    Used today in singles training, one long set of singles, and casual intermediate doubles socials

    Quick notes:
    Firepower (especially on forced high lifts)
    1. Solidity (does not wobble)
    2. Flexible compared to Yonex ZForce2 3U
    3. Very slightly less power compared to ZF2 3U
    4. Forearm and sudden grip tightening demand, backhands effortless down the line tramline to tramline as long as body is in complementary motion.

    Racket ratings, anecdotal

    • Firepower: 9/10 (slight flex benefits power players); ZF2 is 10/10 for comparison, Aeronaut 9000c is 7.5/10.
    • Stiffness: 8/10 (if you are an advanced player, you will feel this lag slightly as you drive and smash); ZF2 is 9/10, Aeronaut 9000c is 6/10.
    • Defense: 8/10 (head is smaller so deducted 1 point; otherwise excellent); ZF2 is 7/10 due to immense swing weight and lesser maneurability; Aeronaut is 7.5/10 due to damn sweet spot being hard to hit.
    • Drives: 7/10 (demanding on grip; 3U version too weighty for very fast exchanges, weight is just about right when shot is anticipated); ZF2 is 7/10 for same reasons; Aeronaut is 6/10 due to sweet spot again.
    • Build: 9/10 (it’s ****in solid; minimal vibrations from impacts on shuttle) ; ZF2 is also 9/10; Aeronaut is 8.5/10.
    • Price: Absurd. Makes buying copies prohibitive.
    • Info on net: Rubbish in Anglosphere; best info is from a few youtube videos.
     
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