I'm only an advanced beginner with 2-3 years experience, but can sometimes get a good amount of pop into my smashes. I've used an MP77 for the most part of my badminton life, and I found it to be a fine racket from my limited experience. However, I just bought a Cab30ms as a secondary racket in case I break a string, and just gave it a try today. Oh my lord, heh. The shots that would get some pop from the MP become more of a boom . True, in about 2 hours of playing, I only felt 3 smashes like that, but when it happens it is a total body experience. I can actually feel the flex and snap of the racket and the repelling of the shuttle as it travels up my arm and down my back. First time I've actually turned heads from a nearby court. Needless to say, I think my MP is going to be relegated to secondary duty.
Just for those curious, my Cab30ms is 3UG4 strung with bg-65ti at 24lbs. I'm not sure if I don't prefer the bg-70 I just broke though. Seems the shuttle tends to be bouncy at the net with the new strings, and it is annoying how the spacing between strings gets warped after each smash.
sounds like u have the power, i suggest u go to 26 lbs. U would benefit from: less bounciness at the net, less string movement, better control with little drop in power. It isnt 70pro problem, likely stringer. 70pro is a durable string
I've never actually played with a Cab before, but I did get that feeling from an old Carlton once. My smashes and clears had that nice crisp, bang/boom sound and feel. I've rarely had that from my iso rackets, but I am neutral about this, as I think my isos are more consistent as to their power. But I'm not really the one to tell.
Thank you for the suggestions Cooler, I just might do 26lbs. next time. Might even try BG-80 since I've read so many good things about it here.
Sorry I'm late to this party. No Sir Kwun, you are not hallucinating. IMHO, Cabs do play better. The key is the feel and control which an ISO cannot produce. An ISO has more stability and a bigger sweetspot but the Cab gives me more confidence in my shots.
Yep, I extensively tested the Cab30MS recently. I purchased two 3U Cab 30 MSs US code and borrowed one 2U Cab30MS JP code. Results in the post below...
I have to update this review. Since the review I've played both ISOs and Cabs extensively and now prefer the Cab 20 Tour Special (2U) over any other racket. At the time, my review of the Cab 30 MS was US code (3U). What I failed to mention was the string and tension. The string tension during the review was way too low and not a string I normally use (BG65 @ 22-23lbs.). Since then, I purchased another Cab30MS (3U) and borrowed one Cab30MS (2U) JP. With proper string and tension, BG80 at 26/28.5lbs., the 3U review still stands for the most part. Excellent mobility but now with excellent feel and response. However, power is still lacking (compared to a 2U Cab). The 3U is too light for me, I swing too fast and mishit. Also, the racket is a bit too flexible for me. I figured a 2U version would be a near ideal racket... The 2U Cab30MS was a complete shocker. It had lots more power but the control and defense was no where to be found. I can only assume the extra grams were added to the head of the racket. Where the 3U had nice balance, the 2U was an endloaded sledge hammer. No balance. It's hard to be consistent with the 2U, especially for doubles. Where the extra length (10mm) did not change the balanced of the 3U, the 2U felt too long and clumsy (relatively speaking). It was very surprising. So, back to my Cab 20 TS. 10mm shorter, it's 2U but not so endloaded, it still has great balance. Also the shaft is stiffer than the 30MS, nearly ideal. I think I need to try a Cab22. If I were to re-review the 3U Cab30MS, I would rate it a solid 8.5. However, my situation is atypical. For others who like ovals, I would rate the 30MS closwer to 9.5. It's a great racket, just lacks some power (again, for me). The 30MS needs a stiff shaft. The 2U would get a 7.0 because of the lack of balance. The Cab 20 Tour Special gets a 10.0. It's simply the best racket I've tried so far. Conclusion: amazing what string and tension can do for a racket; not to mention the swing weight, balance, etc... But you BC experts already knew that.
Dear Panda Son, My question of the day for you. Since you still have not kill the Cab20ts yet, care to share why it last a longer than other ISOs? Have a nice turkey day.
GP changed his swing lately and should mitigate his recording breaking or racquet breaking incidences. And it should be a nice goose killing day .
Oh yes, I would like to kill a few Canadian geese and use their feathers to make a few shuttles. However, it is quite messy...
that would be one cab explosion that i like to hear If only yonex make the cab22 long and with mp bumps.... dinkalot would have to give it a 12 out of 10 rating
I always enjoy watching others play, especially those skilled. With this in mind, is there any chance DinkAlot might have a video of some of his smashes lying around? I've read too much about them the past few days, and am looking for something to inspire me!
After breaking the 65ti, I took Dink's advice and went with the bg-80. Quite a noticeable difference - there is an obvious increase in power and precision. Regarding stiffness, I also own a MP77 and according to both Cooler's chart and my own experience it is more flexible than the Cab30MS. However, I feel a certain satisfying whippiness on smashes with the cab, especially on backhand kills at the net. I've never experienced this with the MP, though I'm not sure why, both are even balance and have that Ultimum TI tech in the shaft.
Most powerful cab hi, could somebody tell me what is the most powerful Yonex carbonex racket? Has anybody tried the carbonex 20 Ti power, is it a powerful racket, reviews appreciated, thanks.
Can anyone tell me what type of racquet is Carbonex 20 CH? Its sold in China, just 100RMB below an MP99
The most powerful Cab is going to be the one you can flex most effectively. Everything else being equal, the Cab 22 is the most powerful. The Cab 20 Tour is up there too.
Hmm are they good, or should I change to the MP 99? I have it stringed BG80 Does it lack power or is it quite adequate?
