My coach had his normal racquet stung at 27lbs(just a normal racquet) and the racquet is still in shape.So,do u guys think that an expensive racquet like the Ti-10 could stand maybe 28 to 30 lbs?
I wouldn't push it that far Alvin, my Ti-10 is strung at 22lbs which is the highest recommended tension. But still, they always reccomend lower tensions. However, my friends who use this racket theirs at 25lbs. I think that would be nice unless you already have a prefered tension. Mines 22lbs.
A good stringer can string a racquet up to this tension - however majority of stringers out there simply can't do this, in fact, they will reluctant to do so as they afraid to break your racquet. From the people I know, I do know one strung up to 27/8 lbs. It is really too high for me ! If you don't know what string tension is best for you, I suggest you to start with the Yonex's recommended range. My personal favorite is BG85 at 24 lbs. Fyi, Carlton said that (written clearly in the product leaflet) its AS-1 racquet can hold up to 40 lbs (must use Carlton High Tension String). This is the highest tension I ever heard of - but I simply think that no one will string his/her racquet even close to this tension unless he/she wants to conduct an experiment !
My Ti-10 is at 30 lbs. Ti-10s can take that tension I believe, I've also seen a Ti-10 at 40 lbs. I'm surprised that Yonex doesn't recommend high tension stringing.
30lbs?wow,high tension man.did your racquet bend or crack?and do u need more energy using such high tension?
Well, I play squash too, and my squash racquet is strung to 60 lbs I believe or higher. I do practice with my squash racquet time to time, clearing/smashing/driving. Higher tensions don't bother me, plus I weight train for both sports. My racquet head is in excellent condition, to tell you the truth, I get lots of power and accuracy at this tension, and i don't waste any energy.
Actually I've this racquet which was bought in Taiwan. It costs ~NTD 2,400. For picture, you can goto http://www.ishop.co.uk/ishop/677/shopscr375.html (it is so hard for me to locate a picture on the Web for this racquet). As far as I know, it is the top model of Carlton racquet so far.
Is it a AS-1 or ASI ?according tot he website u gave me,it's ASI .I also found another website http://www.racketsport.dk/produkter.asp?produkt_grp=5 .this website says that the airblade2000 is even more expensive.what do u think?anyway,do u think that racquet is good?
OK, here's a UK link too, with an image and specs: http://www.centralsports.co.uk/ (go to "browse catalog" and check out the Carlton racquets)
The real test will be when your string breaks ;-) If you're unlucky, your frame will implode... it's nasty!
It is "Airblade AS-1" - this is something printed on my racquet. As I said before I bought my AS-1 in Taiwan. The shop also has Airblade 2000 for sell as well, which is a bit cheaper than the AS-1, and the salesman told me that the AS-1 is the top and newest model from Carlton (I was surprised that the official Carlton Web site does not have any information on this racquet). It is light (probably similar to a Yonex 3U racquet), heavy head and stiff racquet. I found that it is very powerful, and at the same time, having above average control. However, perhaps because I've used Yonex racquets for so long, I still haven't felt very handy with this racquet after playing with it for a few times (fyi, mine was strung with Carlton High Tension string at 24 lbs). If you like Carlton and want to get a powerful racquet which is better suited for offense, you will probably like this racquet.
I've played with it for 4 months and nothing yet, so I guess I'm lucky or this racquet can withstand the tension.
i wnet to the Proace racquet website.They said that any proace racquet could with stand about 31lbs tension but a guy from the badminton shop i always go told me that the proace racquet can't even take 29lbs.it bended after finished stringing the cross.well,anybody else with racquets with higher tension we could ever imagine?
1 more thing,can those gromlet holes(that plastic round thing) be replaced?mine had started to wear off.
Sure, but you only replace them when you get your racquet re-strung. I know that my stringer gives me new ones every time I get my racquet restrung.
The carlton AS-1 is made of graphite and could withstand up to 40lbs.....Do u guys believe it?Even a Ti-10 may just explode at this tension.What about the Musclepower100?Do u guys think that it will be able to stand that kind of tension.wait u guys,i'll get 2 MP100 when i get my Ang Pao money next month and i'll try one of them with 50lbs of tension.I'm gonna do an experiment!!!Anyway,does anyone know the cost price of a MP100?
when carlton claim and advertised their 40 lb (AS-1) racket, i presume that carlton can back it up with x-number of days warranty. Yes, it is a marketing tactic as most badminton players wouldn't like it so tight but carlton is backing this claim. Yes, daring stringer can put 30+ lbs on Ti-10 but you void yonex warranty immediately over 22 lbs. I noticed that yonex hasn't match or beat carlton 40 pounder yet. I have strung half a dozen high end carlton rackets (~27 lbs as per request) and my personal stress tests tell me those carlton can take 40 pounds if needed.
