Ha ha ha you're absolutely right! that's why it's called HEAT 9500! Feeeeel the burn baby!! THIS IS WHY IM HOT,IM HOT CAUSE I SMASH..
Can we update this thread in a more organized setting? Why don't we categorize on a dry weighting system, i.e. <= 80grams, <=85grams, <=90 grams, <=95grams so that comparisons can be made more objectively. With new and exciting rackets out in the market, this thread would be more interesting. Just my thoughts.
I only play with Yonex and this are what currently in the bag ,so here is my rating of the power generated from a smash (3u) +/- 2lbs in tension all strung with BG65 A900P > NS9900 > NS9000X> Ti10 (yellow) > AT700 > NS8000 > Arc 7 > Arc10
The best racket i ever used is AT 700 old color with BG-65, going to buy either Li ning N70 or N50 to try it out.
Just saw this thread and for me , i DO. To me Zelm Trixon 8 is my personal smashing badass, followed closely by YY Arc Z Slash.
Oh yeah... Last year, I reported the baddest smash from my NewPrince. Well, my Powerplay 9990 is giving me those same smashes with a better repeatability once I got the strings right (28lbs). So it's the ZELM Powerplay 9990 for me now. The Trixon8 looks set to take the throne tomorrow.
Haven't read the full thread, but I bet the RSL X2 Gold has already come up, so I second it - unless you're on for a smash with a ten yard run-up it's a completely useless racket, but by god it hits shuttles back in time if you get it right.
Someone made a good point about separating it into weight classes above. For me the hardest smashing racquet I have tried is: Ti10 2U and MP100 3U. Don't discount the oldies! However my BSLYD 3U is pretty close too.
