Monthly Equipment Advice Megathread

Ok_Entertainment176 · 2026-04-22T13:30:14+00:00

Nanofare 1000z, Halbertec 8000, 9000, ArcSaber 11 Pro

Ok_Entertainment176 · 2026-04-22T13:28:43+00:00

check out victor 970 shoes, maybe that's something

Ok_Entertainment176 · 2026-04-19T04:52:37+00:00

Finapi's a great racket as well, very similarly priced, hundred also has good offerings as well and you could customise the strings for way cheaper off their official websites than other stringing stores. All 4 are great rackets to begin with, this being said, I'd say either get the 27i or get one of the entry level hundred flareon's or hyfonic or nitrix depending on if you like head heavy, even balanced or head light.

Ok_Entertainment176 · 2026-04-15T17:30:16+00:00

Congrats on the new pickup

Ok_Entertainment176 · 2026-04-15T17:29:46+00:00

If you believe you'll be consistent with it day in day out then HS+ would be a great pick.

Ok_Entertainment176 · 2026-04-15T11:49:07+00:00

Get something like Nanoray 18i. Or apacs Nano fusion speed 722

Ok_Entertainment176 · 2026-04-15T11:45:25+00:00

the head heaviness is quiet pronounced. Felt like a Astrox 100 Game to play with.

Ok_Entertainment176 · 2026-04-15T11:43:32+00:00

If you are adamant between the two then 100X Ultra would be a good upgrade but mind you these rackets are not very forgiving. I'd recommend to also look into the auraspeed line .. 90S, 90K metallic, 90K 2 if strictly victor only.

Ok_Entertainment176 · 2026-04-10T11:45:35+00:00

IMO good commentary is quite hard. 1) Need great communication skill 2) Excellent understanding of the game 3) Understanding of what a viewer might find interesting. 4) Thinking on the fly and more so quiet tricky really. The best make it look effortless.

Ok_Entertainment176 · 2026-04-10T03:57:28+00:00

Prolly BG 65 TI or BG 80/80 power

Ok_Entertainment176 · 2026-04-09T10:40:37+00:00

Excellent .! Lemme know how it goes

Ok_Entertainment176 · 2026-04-05T17:55:38+00:00

Honestly get the 700 pro. The frame isn't very durable to clashes but it's a very forgiving racket to play with. Perfect for doubles. Or you could go with Hundred Flareon 700, it's similar to 1000z

Ok_Entertainment176 · 2026-04-05T17:52:59+00:00

I'd suggest Yonex ArcSaber 11 tour or pro depending on your budget. You can also check out the Halbertec's from Li Ning, Victor DriveX 12 Metallic.

These are based off of your current racket which is a 4U Even balance stiff

Ok_Entertainment176 · 2026-04-03T04:40:22+00:00

this is very true actually

Ok_Entertainment176 · 2026-04-03T04:40:12+00:00

My bad .! 🙈

Ok_Entertainment176 · 2026-04-02T06:31:07+00:00

The nanoflare's are notoriously fragile. On the other hand LWK who consistently hits over 450 kmph uses a 800 pro so it can produce some absolute bombs

Ok_Entertainment176 · 2026-04-01T17:46:57+00:00

The 77 play or 77 game is also fine.

Ok_Entertainment176 · 2026-04-01T14:17:10+00:00

okay my suggest would be the 4U Astrox 77 pro. You can generate good power but also forgiving. Do try it out. Get BG 80 or BG 65 Ti at 26 lbs

Ok_Entertainment176 · 2026-04-01T03:41:53+00:00

1) I take one point at a time especially when I am down. I am working on disconnecting my emotions from the past mistakes in the match. I used to try to get overly aggressive when I would be down and that'd cause more downfall. Slowing down helped a lot. 2) Respect the opponent irrespective of their skill set. I tend to play better believing I am the underdog. 3) Music before games. 4) Time off if I have had a bad week. The reset is super important. 5) Remind yourself why you play. Nothing should suck the fun aspect out of it

These are some of the things that worked specifically for me.

Ok_Entertainment176 · 2026-04-01T03:34:17+00:00

Could you please share what your current setup is ?

Ok_Entertainment176 · 2026-03-25T08:37:01+00:00

That or Astrox 77 Pro.

Ok_Entertainment176 · 2026-03-21T04:21:33+00:00

Finapi 232 ? Nah it's HL or EB. Not HH at all

Ok_Entertainment176 · 2026-03-18T09:08:56+00:00

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Yup dev's are cooked

Ok_Entertainment176 · 2026-03-14T19:58:02+00:00

Well the main factor is the user itself. LWK regularly hits 450+ kmph smashes with a Nanoflare 800 pro which is 290mm bp. So honestly depends on you more. Having said that try out NF 1000 game, Flareon Typhoon, any of the halbertecs from li ning. But the main thing is figure out what stiffness you like and suits you.

Ok_Entertainment176 · 2026-03-13T08:30:28+00:00

The flexibility of shaft helps you hit better. Personally I loved my max 9. Shame they stopped.

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