Badmintoncentral iconBadmintoncentralSep 9, 2026

Racket recommendation Lining 800 Speed, 800 Power and Halbertec 8000 or 9000

My playing style makes me use quick punch clears and punch drives/drops and half stick smashes to control the game, keep the attack on and create a poor lift that I kill. I have been using 1000z and love it but its very unforgiving when its off-centered or when I am tired to use right technique for smash and clears.

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My playing style makes me use quick punch clears and punch drives/drops and half stick smashes to control the game, keep the attack on and create a poor lift that I kill.

I have been using 1000z and love it but its very unforgiving when its off-centered or when I am tired to use right technique for smash and clears.

I broke 4 Victors in 6 months before switching to 1000z so I will not buy Victor rackets again.

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My playing style makes me use quick punch clears and punch drives/drops and half stick smashes to control the game, keep the attack on and create a poor lift that I kill. I have been using 1000z and love it but its very unforgiving when its off-centered or when I am tired to use right technique for smash and clears. I broke 4 Victors in 6 months before switching to 1000z so I will not buy Victor rackets again.

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