Well that was my problem, I was switching back and forth between my Li Ning N9 and my Yonex Voltric Force, two extremes. The N9 is a great racket but i found it to flexible and the Yonex was to head heavy after 2 hours of playing, but i liked the stiffness, so I was searching for racket that I could use in doubles and singles, that's why i tested the Victor Hypernano x990 and the Duora 8xp. the Hypernano was a little bit to stiff and had a totally different fell, for me the Duora just worked really well. Now the 8xp will be my go-to racket
Your sure? I mean you have reviewed so many rackets on here, you will know what is best for you. But i don't think it's hard to handle, I just find the combination of weight, stiffness and balance makes it very easy to use. You could test it from Racket-Outlet like i did , would cost you 5€ plus shipping, about 15€ in the end.
I already tried two different new rackets this year. Only thing that could make me more interested is its speed. But I doubt it's faster than my 80TD.
Stringed racket with original grip: Weight: 92g Balance: 305mm Stringed racket with removed original grip, electric tape and towel grip: Weight: 101g Balance: 290mm I will have my first session with (only have played with the test version which had a different grip and a bad string) it on Monday or Wednesday, maybe I will write a little review.
i've read through this thread and i still can't decide whether or not to get the 8xp or d10 hahaha I'm coming from a 3U 88s (mostly a doubles player) and im absolutely in love with it but i want a spare racket to use every now and then in singles/mixed. Reading all of the comments from you guys, the 8xp sounds amazing, but from what I've heard, the d10 is stiffer than the 88s, so I don't think i can handle the 8xp (which is apparently even more stiffer).
I wish I could, but it's out of my price range. D10 and 8XP (and even the DZS) on the other hand can be found for much cheaper where I'm from.
As someone who played with 88s and 8xp (Shreyas’s), I also recommend the same. It wasn’t quite the same racket and very different in most ways but I could switch back and forth without issue on the first few shots.
after long consideration, ive decided to go for the 8xp. Hopefully receiving mine at the end of this week what colour side should i hold facing upright/towards me if i am a left hander?
