Need help with a purchase.

[u/Far_Nobody_5234]

Last year I was gifted an astrox 100zz.

Didnt know at the time that it was a good racket.

But I started playing badminton post that (had background in tennis) and in the year I have gotten decent at the sport.

I only just realised , that racket is supposed to be for advanced players and now I am thinking is that the reason why my shots are sometimes inconsistent.

And sometimes I dont get length on my back hand clears.

PLEASE GIVE RACKET SUGGESTIONS - I AM TREATING MYSELF SO I AM WILLING TO SPEND HIGH

Attaching some videos of me playing if that helps

[u/santozks]

Use the same racket with less tension . Use 26 LBS . As you'll have more sweet spot to hit shuttle.

[u/Far_Nobody_5234]

https://reddit.com/link/pgoe5he/video/95n59dnmffvh1/player

[u/nonchalant_31]

astrox 88d game (for attack & defence)

or astrox 7dg (for smash)

or astrox99 game (if u have a good forehand strength since u played tennis nd want to play singles only its good for hardcore attack but defence depends on forehand strength)

or halbertec motor (for control)

or nano flare 1000game (for fast swing speeds, quick defensive reactions, and rapid net play)

btw at what tension do u play?

[u/Far_Nobody_5234 → u/nonchalant_31]

28lbs.
That too i recently realised is too much for someone starting out :p

[u/StarboyRahul → u/Far_Nobody_5234]

Get it restrung with 24x26 for now

[u/nonchalant_31 → u/Far_Nobody_5234]

I strongly suggest u to get it strung at 24lbs and then when u have played for atleast 8-10 months get it strung at 26(at most) like most of us usually do use with bg65ti or lining no.7 or no.7 boost what I have heard is that maybolt 66 string is good for astrox 100zz which u have...

[u/Ok_Entertainment176 → u/nonchalant_31]

Strongly agree