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Saturday 26 September 2009

Arcsaber Z Slash Is Released!




It's finally here. The long awaited Arcsaber Z Slash is available and in stock on many online badminton shops. The colours do look a bit dull and the colour scheme is a little reminiscent of the low-end Muscle Power racquets. But as for performance, there hasn't been any reputed, extensive reviews of the racquet as yet, but a review is to be posted on Badminton Central in a few days time. However, the inital reviews seem to say that the Z Slash posseses great power, because of its head-heavy balance and the shaft is extra stiff. On the other hand, the poor choice of colour scheme is a bit of a put-off for some users. The racquet also claims a hefty price tag; around $240 from badminton alley (see below) which equates to around £150 in the UK.

The Arcsaber Z slash is available in these stores: (more to come)

http://www.badmintonalley.com/Yonex_ArcSaber_Z_Slash_Arc_Z_Badminton_Racket_p/racket-yonex-arc-saber-z-slash.htm

Monday 21 September 2009

Why Use Trick Shots?

http://www.yonex.co.jp/img/player/badminton/2007/lee.jpg

There's only a certain amount of basic shots you can play in badminton. Clear, drop, smash, net. Once you get to an advanced level, you're going to have to learn something a bit special. Shots that are different to the routines ones. A shot that can win you a rally. If you're gonna just play with the basic shots, then sometimes the opponent can read your game. But if you play some trick shots, you can add variety to your game, forcing your opponent to think and move around the court. Deception is key to trick shots. Without deception, you won't be able to pull off your shot effectively and your opponent can intercept. Most importantly, most trick shots require practice, so don't expect to pull of an amazing, crowd mind blowing trick shot, without practising it in training first. ;)

http://www.riaufocus.net/v2/images/stories/taufik_hidayat.jpg

Taufik Hidayat is considered one of the best players in the world today, when it comes to trick shots (especially at the net) and overall deceptive play. He is arguably most famous for his backhand smash, which has been recorded at over 200 km/h and can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEsARpxuYTM (It's truly amazing!)

Here's also a video displaying some of the trick shots played by some of the world's best professionals:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8IFeLHz-eQ

Wednesday 2 September 2009

Arcsaber Z Slash Available For Pre-Order



Yonex's soon-to-be-released racquet the Arcsaber Z Slash. has finally been made available for pre order on www.mybadmintonstore.com. The price is a hefty US$245, approximately £150, putting the Arcsaber Z Slash firmly in the "higher end" series of racquets along with the Nanospeed 9900.



At this price tag, it would be wise to wait until the racquet is released before purchasing the racquet, because you might want to base your decision on the racquet on some reviews of the racquet, which should come nearer to the release of the racquet. However, if you know you desperately want this racquet or have deep lined pockets, then here is your oppurtunity to preorder one!