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Badminton Legend: Lin Dan
I salute the greatest player of all time, Lin Dan. Congratulations on your legendary win and 8 years of bragging rights.
Badminton Racket First Impressions: Yonex Voltric 70
Somehow, the Yonex Voltric 70 has been sitting in my cupboard for the longest time. I've used it a few times but it's not as magical as the infamous VT80 so it kinda got left behind.
There are a few times where I've used it and kind of liked the feeling of the flexible shaft and how it lends power to the swings. But as time went on and I got better at the game, the demand of stiffer shafts relegated the Voltric 70 to the bottom of the shelf.
Today was singles day, and I decided to give the racket another go.
Off the bat the VT70 felt very head heavy, even more so than the Yonex Voltric 80. I attribute this to the flex in the shaft, which loosens the head frame and causes it to swing more than it should.
Clears to the back were great, the shaft once again lending to the ease of hitting, but the smashes were a little hard to time and often came off earlier than expected. One would have to get a really good position far behind the approaching shuttle if you wanted to pull off the perfect smash with the Yonex Voltric 70.
Because of that, I think the racket is more suitable for a doubles game, given the players usually have more time at the back of the court for the set-up and consequent heavy smash.
The issue with the heavy weight continues on defense, with the head refusing to move as fast as I wanted it to.
But, given this is the First Impressions, I'll lay off the criticism and let the racket speak for itself over the course of the next few sessions.
Review soon, hopefully.
There are a few times where I've used it and kind of liked the feeling of the flexible shaft and how it lends power to the swings. But as time went on and I got better at the game, the demand of stiffer shafts relegated the Voltric 70 to the bottom of the shelf.
Today was singles day, and I decided to give the racket another go.
Off the bat the VT70 felt very head heavy, even more so than the Yonex Voltric 80. I attribute this to the flex in the shaft, which loosens the head frame and causes it to swing more than it should.
Clears to the back were great, the shaft once again lending to the ease of hitting, but the smashes were a little hard to time and often came off earlier than expected. One would have to get a really good position far behind the approaching shuttle if you wanted to pull off the perfect smash with the Yonex Voltric 70.
Because of that, I think the racket is more suitable for a doubles game, given the players usually have more time at the back of the court for the set-up and consequent heavy smash.
The issue with the heavy weight continues on defense, with the head refusing to move as fast as I wanted it to.
But, given this is the First Impressions, I'll lay off the criticism and let the racket speak for itself over the course of the next few sessions.
Review soon, hopefully.
Badminton London Olympics: Closing
Thanks to BWF for the results. It's all over, with Lin Dan staking claim to four more years of bragging rights over the hardworking Malaysian Lee.
Badminton Racket First Impressions: Toalson Ti Max Power 3000 Neo
This racket belongs to one of those that I had to get because it looked so darn good. And I share the same tastes with many others because the stringer sold out in a weekend.
On first touch the racket feels head heavy, but yet able to get itself up with a fast swing for your doubles games.
I've been looking for a nice head heavy doubles racket for awhile, and short of risking an expensive one and have it chipped or broken from a clash, I found the Toalson brand of rackets reliable and cost-effective.
The Ti Max Power 3000 Neo is no different. The racket's stiff shaft allows you a higher level of control as compared to another Toalson racket that I also purchased that day (first impressions to come soon), and that gives me a more comfortable game where I can throw out whatever shots I want.
But it's no even balanced racket, and it started to show when the smashes came down hard and fast.
Overall, the Toalson Ti Max Power 3000 Neo is a pretty decent racket that looks really, really good. If you're tight on budget and want something that gives you a little of everything you want from a game, this here brands and racket's a good starting point.
On first touch the racket feels head heavy, but yet able to get itself up with a fast swing for your doubles games.
I've been looking for a nice head heavy doubles racket for awhile, and short of risking an expensive one and have it chipped or broken from a clash, I found the Toalson brand of rackets reliable and cost-effective.
The Ti Max Power 3000 Neo is no different. The racket's stiff shaft allows you a higher level of control as compared to another Toalson racket that I also purchased that day (first impressions to come soon), and that gives me a more comfortable game where I can throw out whatever shots I want.
But it's no even balanced racket, and it started to show when the smashes came down hard and fast.
Overall, the Toalson Ti Max Power 3000 Neo is a pretty decent racket that looks really, really good. If you're tight on budget and want something that gives you a little of everything you want from a game, this here brands and racket's a good starting point.
