I have tried 100X myself and very happy with it, except the lack of power. If you say that Ryuga 2 has better power, better solid feel, with same repulsion, then I need to try it! How do you compare it with 88D Pro? Which rackets are you still using now?
88D Pro have a bit more power since I felt that 88D pro have more weight and more head heavy compared to Ryuga 2. 88D Pro have better solid feel than Ryuga 2 but not by much anyway. If you're more of a player who preferred head-heavy racket or like racket that gives big smash then 88D pro is better than Ryuga 2 imo. Ryuga 2 is more user friendly IMO and probably more all round that 88D Pro. I'm currently playing with Adidas P8 4U which I just got my hands on and will review it soon.
First, I am glad to see Zoap San back posting here again Although I like to smash, I don't see myself as overly aggressive player. I would say more like an all-round player who is a bit on the offensive side, and that's why 100ZZ in 4U is my fav racket that Im using now. I don't like a sledge hammer like 99 or even 99 Pro, and I like an even-balance racket with good feedback feeling like 100X (although I wish it had a bit more power). So if you say Ryuga 2 is even user friendlier than 88D Pro, which I already consider user friendly compared to 100ZZ, and more like an all-round racket but still packs more power than 100X, then Im still positive about it. What worries me is the durability of lately Victor's freecore rackets
Would recommend you give the 100x in 3U a try, it's actually pretty good. The 4U 100x was too light for me to generate a decent control.
Oh, my 100X is in 3U. I mean, it's not that bad, but still, it's one of the weakest among my rackets (well, strickly speaking I think my Arcsaber 11 Pro was my weakest one,but you get the idea)
I've tried Hang. It's very similar to 100X just very slightly heavier. Well, it broke after 1 week of use after my string snapped so... I didn't review it since probably not worth it. If you wanted Hang then I suggest you to for 90K ii since it offers more power while having similar characteristics as Hang.
and ye...since Victor got huge problem with frame durability. I decided to go and try other brand to review.
My Ryuga II has come today. Naturally, I ran as fast as I could to my favourite stringer to get it strung before the evenings practice. I mostly play singles and have been using the 4u 99pro in the past. It is not a terrible racket for singles but I found it a little too heavy, hence my desire to change racket. I have recently bought a 4u 77pro but did not like it. It was too light for me. Meanwhile, I was intrigued by Victor's Freecore and wanted to give the brand a try. After seeing the racket in person, I must say that I really like the design of the Ryuga! There is something about it that is really pleasing to the eye. Design wise, the racket looks like its from outer space. After today's practice, I am not entirely sure if it is correct to call the racket an allround (head heavy) racket that is easy to play with although I do see where the statement is coming from and I must agree with it in part. Compared to my 99pro, it indeed is easier to play with as it is just this little bit faster. I have not personally tried the 88D but would assume that it might feel something like the Ryuga II. I am not too strong of a player, what I noticed was that clean hits, on for example clears felt a little more powerful that was I am used to on the 99pro. I was able to rally longer without getting tired which is a big plus for me as I am muscular. Just to clarify: The Ryuga II is definitely not a bendy Haribo. It is stiff like hell. In essence, I am pleased by how the racket plays and how it looks. I must even say that I like it a lot and think that you might too
If you're muscular and still find the Ryuga ii "stiff like hell" then it sounds like it'll be too stiff for me. Is it stiffer than the 77 pro?
I like what I am hearing (or more like reading) so far. I hope you won't have any durability issue as it is the only thing holding me back from getting Ryuga 2 myself
I found that the Ryuga has more of that momentum feeling comapred to the 77pro. The 77pro felt a little more flexy than the Ryuga II.
Found the Ryuga II in a shop nearby, so I’m going to try it when I get the chance. But I found this surprising. Just by dry-swinging and flexing the shaft side by side with the 77 pro, the 77 felt a bit stiffer. I know, not scientific testing because a lot of other things come into play when you’re actually playing, like frame stiffness, head-weight, strings.
I have both of these rackets but I haven't played N9ii for a really long time. As far as I can recall, power definitely Ryuga 2, not sure about stiffness, not sure about ease of play since I find both of them easy to play with, control I like Ryuga 2 better. Well, the fact that I am still keeping my Ryuga 2 in my badminton bad while I retire my N9ii should already tell you my preference between the 2
hello, i am deciding between tkf and Ryuga 2. Which one would you recommend in terms ease of play? I am not very muscolar player, i do like to play back court but im starting to get elbow/shoulder problems? Also if you know how diffrent is the power smash in terms of power?
if u playing wif backcourt, u should be choose tkf, ryuga2 for double just suitable control and speed only, really not powerful as ryuga1
Thanks for the good insight on usage Moving on from astrox99 Thought about switching to TKFe but after reading this Ryuga 2 seems a better fit. Problem is. Its difficult to find it here and pricey