Yonex Voltric 70

I just got my hands on the Yonex latest racquet, Voltric 70.

The specs I got is a 3Ug5.

First impression of the racquet:
The color is beautiful, quite a departure of red/bright color of the arcsabers.
There is a tribal-tattoo like motif flanking the frame.
The 3 new Tungsten joint makes the racquet 'fat' on the 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock part and the T-joint as well.
The grommets seem thicker than the armortec series and the shaft is roughly the same thickness. The shaft has the following label; 'ultra light weight, head heavy balance, made in Japan' and on the other side: 'high modulus graphite and super slim shaft'.

Composition (Frame): HM graphite + Tungsten
(Shaft): HM graphite + Ultra PEF
Technology: Ultra PEF, Tri-Voltage System, New T-joint, New cs cap, new grommet system, isometric head


Will update the review soon, once I played some games with it.

But all I can say at the moment is the racquet feels head heavy..

ASG 800 Vs Yonex Arcsaber 10

The color of the two racquets are pretty similar. Therefore, I am doing a comparison just for fun.

A general comparison:

Yonex Arcsaber 10 vs ASG Tornado 800
Even Balance+ vs head heavy balance
Stiff +++flex vs Stiff flex
USD 200 vs USD 90
Strings used for both Yonex BG66 @ 25lbs Yonex grip and Toalson red overgrip

Excellent control vs very good control
Excellent feel vs above average feel
Very solid feeling vs solid feeling
Excellent paint job vs average paint job

Yonex Voltric 70 (released late September 2010)

Yonex is releasing the new line of racquets- the Voltric series.

This usually conincide with Japan Open 2010.

The specs is head-heavy, with Tungsten used to tip the balance point above 290mm.

It's about time Yonex, revamp its line of head-heavy racquets. Most pros, prefer the head-heavy racquets as the attacking shots like smashes are becoming more important in the rally point system.

Looking forward to write a review on it if...if I managed to get it.

Shocking results

Lin Dan and Lee Chong Wei are eliminated today by Park Sung Hwan and Taufik Hidayat respectively.

World Championship 2010 in Paris

Today is the quaterfinals of the World Championship.

So far, the majority of seeded players have won their respective games.

The more interesting match would be Lee Yong Dae/Jung Jae Sung vs KKK/TBH (MAS).

asg (Arbi Sporting goods) Flypower Tornado 800 review

Review Date:22 August 2010
Racquet type: asg Flypower Tornado 800
Specs : 3UG2
Flex: Stiff
Balance: 295mm
weight: 85+/-2 g (3U-)
Strings: Yonex BG66
Tension: 25lbs , 2 Piece Stringing
Grip: Yonex JP towel grip
Technology : Woven graphite, high control system, woven carbon tech

First Impression:
This racquet is the Pro player model used by Indonesia's Markis Kido. Initially , I thought that this color is very nice comprising of overall metallic red on the frame with symmetrical woven/white/silver on the 4 corners. For the first time I handle it, the racket feels slightly even balance rather than headheavy. The weight is rather light for a 3U racquet. Frame shape is regular, aero shaped (similar to AT900T) and have a rather standard isometric shape. The flex of the shaft is rather stiff. The shaft is primarily made of woven graphite and the cap is a control support equivalent of Yonex.

Warm Ups:
The racket indeed feels really solid. Still getting used to the timing since the strings are new (BG66). But as usual, I start off with baseline to baseline shots. Clears are good, feels like a Yonex AT900T in terms of stiffness. Racket head is stable and well balanced. Reaction time is fast and the driving or flat play is good. The racquet is stable in cutting thru the air and feels a bit stiff when hitting with backhands.

Game Time:
I like the feel of serving low using this racket, the ergonomic cap/cone aids in the accuracy. Flick serve is great as well. Net play is good and control is excellent as the 'feeling' is there. Sliced and reversed sliced shots are excellent as one can 'feel' the shots coming off the string bed. When comes to time reaction, I would say that this racket is good. Above average defense since the racquet is not too head heavy. Smashes are good with this racquet as the stiffness is where the power comes from. Control is good. Overall, I find this racquet plays very similar to Yonex AT900T.

Conclusion:

What can you complain when you can have a good all-around racquet? Probably the racquet paintjob quality is not aesthetically pleasing upon close inspection. I’m satisfied with how it plays though. This racquet is excellent for control at the net, clears to the corners, sliced shots and general all round play. Probably, not the best smashing racquet, but the control makes up for it.

Feel: 8/10
Control: 9/10
Power: 8.5/10
Defense: 8.5/10
Maneuverability: 8.5/10

Pros : affordable price, general all around play

Cons: Rather poor paint job

Suitability : beginner/Intermediate/Advance doubles & singles racquet.

Yonex Towel grip

Got this made in Japan towel grip.

Feels like gauze but surprisingly no vibration.