The tension on the Maxima seems to last a lot lot longer. I'm a stringer, and I had to restring the Ultimaxx quite often, like after 4 hours of play. As for the Maxima, if the string doesn't snap, I'd restring after maybe 15-25 hours of play.
That is one of the reason i choose BG66 Maxima over the other strings. It suits the racket well compare to Ultimax. Maxima had better control IMO and good repulsion as well. If some of you choose to use other brand of strings, i feel it kinda waste because it will not be as good as Yonex string. Well yes i am bias here but its a fact. The only string i use besides Yonex is Gosen 66 something. Cant really remember the model name. Unfortunately it is out of production. However it is just my preference. You are free to choose other strings if it suits your playing style. Meanwhile, enjoy using th Voltric ZF.
Say the backlog is attributed to Ants review? Must be! Plus the fact that it actually delivers as advertised/promised? Seriously, regarding the paintjob (as some would like to suggest...)? I liked it just the way it is. I can do without the ever popular glossy finish.
IMO it's the best ever racquet produced by Yonex...have always used their racquets. Brought in 2 dozens and I still have 4 left in stock...3 3uG4 and 1 3UG3 with BG85 strung.
I will do a comparison of V80 3UG5 vs VTZF 3UG4, both with 66ultimax 27lbs. I have used V80 mostly for doubles and singles. I'm bigger/stronger than average since I body build. Therefore, the Voltric series doesn't seem heavy to me. Give me a couple of days.
I prefer to string my VTZF with BG80 power... it seems like it is the best string for me now. I experiment many strings with the same tensions 28lbs: 1) BG66 - nice but snap easily 2) Ashaway & Victor - lose tension too easily 3) Lining - feel very dead to me.. it is mostly hard strings. 4) BG80 - too hard and bad feel 5) BG85 - too hard and stale 6) BG65 - too hard and stale 7) BG65 power - not bad but expensive 8) BG65 ti - too hard and bad feel 9) BG66 Sharp - good string but not durable 10) BG66 Ultimax - lose tension fast and not durable... but nice 11) BG66 Maxima - not bad... but not durable 12) NG98 - not durable and slippery (expensive too) 12) NG95 - good( slightly expensive) My final verdict: BG80P! cheap and durable... good repulsion and sound! I string my racket in singapore for this string at S$16 per racket. It last almost 2 months ( 1 week 8 hours of play and training). I'm a hard hitter.. Like to play offensive and fast drive! there are other strings that are good to play with but if you consider the cost and durability... please try BG80P (white & orange string only).
It must be the Canadian beef I used to do basic weight training but I found as my muscle became more developed, my reflexes and speed suffered... So I had to stop
bro, where do u get ur stock of bg66 maxima in msia? can pm details me ? what ur feedback when u used bg66 sharp to the other 66...?
Initial Review of Tony Gunawan’s Personal Yonex Voltric Z-Force 4UG4 (IP Code) With all this talk about the Voltric Z-Force (VTZF), Panda’s been itching to get his hands on one to try. But it’s been tough to acquire one in the U.S... ...Panda strolls (can Panda’s stroll?) into SGVBC2 and sees Tony Gunawan hard at work training his Global Badminton Academy (GBA) students – WHAT DUH?!?!?! – no red, shiny Arc Saber 10, but some matte finish, whitish racket with dark accents?! What sort of madness is this?! *Panda moves in closer* Tony: “Hi Dan!” Panda: “Hello Sir! How are you?” Tony: “Good, how are you?” Panda: “Good thanks…saaaay, is that a Voltric Z-Force Panda sees?” Tony: “Yes, it’s great!” Panda: “So, has it dethroned the Arc Saber 10 as T-Gun’s ‘go to’ racket?” Tony: “Yes, I’m going to trade in all my Arc Sabers for the Z-Force.” Panda: “Wow, quite an endorsement. May this Panda test it for a bit?” Tony: “Sure, this one has NBG95, if you want to try for longer, I have another one if you don't mind stringing it.” *Tony winks* Panda: “Sure, no problem, Panda will restring it for you, 31lbs.?” Tony: “No, 30lbs. ” Panda: “OK.” *Tony gives Panda both VTZFs* Initial Review of Tony Gunawan’s Voltric Z-Force 4UG4 (IP Code) Racket # 1 String: NBG95 @ 30lbs., 2 Piece-Bottom Up, Electronic Constant Pull (2PBU-ECP) Strung at the 2012 All England Racket # 2 String: BG65 @ 31lbs., 2 Piece-Top Down, ECP (2PTD-ECP) Strung by Panda Summary: Yonex has really got it right with the VTZF. The new aero frame, ultra slim shaft, nice matte finish, all winners. The greatest improvement is the feel of the shuttle leaving the string bed, solid, powerful, reassuring. Hands down the best Yonex racket currently made and among the best rackets ever made (at least based on Panda’s initial testing). Frame: Feels just as strong as the Voltric 80 (VT80) but with a thinner, sharper edge/profile. The swing speed has definitely increased. The new profile is awesome. The frame can easily take 30lbs. and 34lbs. should be OK. A super strong frame. Oh yes, there's a gorgeous, very stringer friendly string pattern. Currently the best string pattern. Paint: Graphics are good but the matte finish, love it. Fit and Finish: First-rate, nothing more to add. Shaft: Ultra thin, has to be the thinnest shaft currently in production; a tad bit thinner than the VT80. The shaft is stiff to stiff+ but not ultra stiff. It’s an excellent stiff. For Panda’s tastes, would prefer one level stiffer but it’s still just fine the way it is. Drives: Very fast transitioning and crisp. No lag at all. Drop and Clears: Minimal effort with great feedback and great response. Defense: Being head heavy, you’d think defense would be lacking. Minimal. The VTZF’s trade-off of a bit of defense for tremendous power is worth every penny. Smashing: One of the hardest smashing 4Us this Panda has ever tested. The shuttle comes off the string bed extremely fast, accurate and powerful. If in 3U, the VTZF would be a true monster of a racket. In 4U it maybe the near ideal all-around doubles racket. Conclusion: Revolutionary? Naw, the last revolution was aluminum to graphite. Evolutionary? Possibly. Yes; yes, Panda would say evolutionary as he feels rackets will continue to move in the VTZF direction, whether copied/cloned/emulated or imitated. Synergy, the VTZF has got just that. It feels like Yonex mated a VT80 with a Nanoray 700FX and the result was a racket with all the positive attributes of both rackets and none of the negative. The VTZF is extremely impressive in this Panda’s eyes. Evolution will have a hard time one-upping this racket. That said, Panda has not tried the Victor Meteor X80. Will need to acquire both rackets and test them head-to-head for more definitive conclusions. Initial Ratings from to 1 to 10, 1 = worst, 5 = average, 7 = good, 10 = best Rating are based relative to 4U rackets: Overall: 9.9 Synergy: 9.9 Smash Power: 9.9 Feel: 9.9 Defense: 8.5 Frame Strength: 9.9 Fit and Finish: 9.9 Bang-For-The Buck (~$229): 8.5 Looks: 7.5 Rating are based relative to benchmark rackets in each specific category (5U to U) Overall: 9.9 Synergy: 9.9 Smash Power: 8.5 Feel: 9.5 Defense: 7.5 Frame Strength: 9.9 Fit and Finish: 9.9 Bang-For-The Buck (~$229): 5.0 Looks: 6.5
^^^^ NOOOOOOO.......Dink's post makes want to go out and buy one right now even though I shouldn't (ie. cuz I'm poor :crying.
Thanks for the excellent review, DinkAlot !! It just confirms my thought on the VTZF all along since the day I had it(2 weeks now). Still loving it.
LOL!!! I know that feeling... I wanted another head heavy stiff racquet for singles... I was thinking of N90 or VTZF... Then I found out "more aerodynamic" and "Massive Smash"... I got the VTZF when it first came out.... But now blindfury is selling a N90 for rather cheap... I'm getting that too Unfortunately my friends stopped asking me out for dinner because I keep saying I'm poor The things we give up to afford this sport...
