Badminton version of Harlem Globetrotters

Rexy Mainaky the star of the show entertaining Japanese fans a few years ago.

Denmark Open Finals 2012

The men's doubles was a very entertaining game, except for the 2nd set.

The second set saw Koo and Tan trailed by a wide margin with no hope of catching up. So both sides played nonchalantly to conserve energy.

Instead of fast drives or jumpsmashes, both sides played high clears and even backhand clears.
The offenders were rebuked by the officials.

Here in the 3rd period, Koo and Tan, having poor communications on court based on their body language, scrambles for a loose shuttle to smash.

The Koreans won, arguably by luck. Perhaps they have better tactics and discipline as well.

Here Yoo Yeong Seong of Korea celebrating by dancing Gangnam Style, a popular dance move, which has gone viral in YouTube.

Badminton philosophy?

A nice philosophical comment (or rant) by coach Lee.

In summary, what you do in court echoes who you do in life.

Respect is important, especially your respecting opponent who give you his/her time and sincere effort to play you.

Super Series European tour

The BWF Super Series begins this week in Denmark and the subsequent week in Paris, France.

The month of November, the Super Series shifts to China, Shanghai and then Hong Kong.

Yonex Nanogy 99 (NBG99) 0.69mm Badminton String

The latest Nanogy type badminton strings, Nanogy 99.

I haved used NBG95 and NBG 98, so naturally I am curious to try out the NBG99.

This string has a thick gauge of 0.69mm.

The string is marketed by Yonex as a string optimized for control.

Currently, I am playing primarily with BG66 Ultimax and BG80 Power.

My current impression of this string, it's a somewhat different string compared to other Yonex string.
The sound of the strings is somewhat muted compared to the thinner BG66 Ultimax.

Powerwise, this string is somewhat lacking compared to BG66 Ultimax, perhaps owing to the tautness of a freshly strung strings.

Touches around the net is wonderful, especially net shots.

This string is rather thick, hence should have good durability.

This string unfortunately is rather expensive.

New racquet arrives but alas not what I hope for

Had a swing with the Nanoray 800 today. As a consumer, it didn't fit my taste, (was hoping for racket with a Ti-10/NS9900 specs)

Well, held the  real thing with factory strings. It's just like the official Yonex chart which states it's a stiff flex racquet.

In other words, it's basically a NR700RP shaft with a different frame(head). Instead of fullerene, the material is a Titanium composite rename Sonic Metal.

I was dreaming to get that elusive extra stiff/even balanced Nanoray (indicated by the red arrow). Won't be reviewing this racquet anytime soon.

Ref: http://www.yonex.com/nanoray/nr800/

Energy Drink for badminton?

An interesting sports Jelly drink from Weider Japan.

In addition to salts lost thru sweating and glycogen used during sports, vitamins are expended?

Hence, a need to replenish vitamins?

Fine print: For those people that do not eat enough vegetables in their daily diet.

Meaning meat eaters/carnivores need this drink.

Lee Chong Wei was previously seen drinking this drink in competition as pointed out in the forum.

Reference: here