Need recommendations for a new racket

Discussion in 'Racket Recommendation / Comparison' started by Savage Attack, Sep 4, 2022.

  1. Khamenman

    Khamenman Regular Member

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    My guess would be after people finding about the sinking frame on JS12, people lost their trust on Victor/Jetspeed series just decided to abandon the ship.. I have owned both my JS12 for over 5 years I think, always strung them around 27-29lbs, and haven't seen any sinking frame issue, luckily
     
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    kingsooji Regular Member

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    That's new knowledge for me. Thank you
     
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    power is definitely the only thing that im looking to improve to be honest, the js12 is a pretty versatile racket for me but im just slightly lacking power from the backcourt, i doubt its a technique problem as i can produce smashes that end rallies with head heavy and stiff rackets when i get the chance to use them (ax99, ax88d og, tkf og and vt80) but none of them so far are as fast as the js12, maybe more use with 100zz might make it better but ive never used a compact head racket long term b4
     
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    kingsooji Regular Member

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    How much more stiffer is the 2020 Ax 88d 4U than the newer 88d pro ?.
     
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    Not sure if I'm the only one who feels this way, but I have both in 4U and feel the newer version is noticeably stiffer.

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    I’m familiar with the 88s OG and pro (3U both) and I think the OG was easier to use -> less HH and not as stiff either

    Certainly the pro had more carry/swing weight to me

    So you aren’t the only one who thinks the newer versions aren’t more user-friendly which many reviews have described them as (relative to OG counterparts)
     

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