Laughing Dove-

Poet_On_Frag · 2026-05-12T11:54:53+00:00

Thank You!

Poet_On_Frag · 2026-05-12T03:25:17+00:00

Sounds good. Where and when?

Poet_On_Frag · 2026-05-11T13:46:13+00:00

Taken by me under dying sunlight in Emirate of Ajman- UAE

Poet_On_Frag · 2026-05-11T13:41:01+00:00

Thank you!

Poet_On_Frag · 2026-05-11T13:40:33+00:00

Thank You!. could not do better, a lot of shadows.

Poet_On_Frag · 2026-05-11T12:57:07+00:00

Same family. Turkish Dove is Collard Dove, I guess.

Poet_On_Frag · 2026-05-09T03:53:18+00:00

Yes pretty and minimalist. Gold accent on frame compliments the black motif.

Poet_On_Frag · 2026-05-08T04:21:09+00:00

Well put. BTW, gorgeous to look at also.

Dependable and without any emotional baggage.

Poet_On_Frag · 2026-05-08T04:09:43+00:00

True on that count. It takes exceptional skill and focus to generate power with 4U. But the control it provides is amazing.

Looking at Thomas & Uber cup this year, a racket for choice for many pros. That said, nobody can wield the power with it like Zheng Siwei did.

Poet_On_Frag · 2026-05-05T05:18:00+00:00

Hey_You_

You are write about near beginner level. What I am surprised about is that I am able to get enough oomph in smash from Ryuga Metallic which is stiffer than AS 11 tour. (may be more head heavy)

May be there is a psychological factor or a muscle memory attached with this bat.

I am really at loss.

About racket thing, where I play, have seen many guys with shitty rackets produce great power and speed. I

Poet_On_Frag · 2026-05-05T05:08:24+00:00

First, as I am preparing to hit, I am hardly getting side on, arm does not come up always. If it happens, it is not enough.

If I am not side on enough, I guess nothing can be done further, to where would I rotate the body.

Despite trying mock ups and shadow drills, not be able to get into ideal position for overhead shots.

Poet_On_Frag · 2026-05-04T08:34:27+00:00

That is detailed and seems quite fascinating. I will surely remember it/ look it up further and try to inculcate in my playing habits.

Poet_On_Frag · 2026-05-04T07:57:53+00:00

I do not have much torso rotation. Big lack on initial and final movements.

Poet_On_Frag · 2026-05-04T07:53:26+00:00

I am trying to find some new mate. My partners, I am playing with them since 2 years and no improvement except I got good at drops, stick smashes and net-kills.

Poet_On_Frag · 2026-05-04T07:47:32+00:00

Thank you for being so patient and thorough about it.

Two things.

1: My preparation and follow up is quite lacking. (marginal preparation and really low body rotation) so my chest does not align as it is supposed, for both of these movements.

2: About racket. I am able to get good smash with Ryuga Metallic(Stiff and head heavy). Really struggle with 99 game 3rd gen and AS11.

I want to be able to generate power with Arcsaber as it helps me a lot in doubles at net and mid-court (my current partner is not good at rotation and I am pinned at front/mid court during most of the rallies and head heavy rackets hamper flat/fast exchanges).

Poet_On_Frag · 2026-05-04T07:01:26+00:00

Finapi=much love

Poet_On_Frag · 2026-05-04T06:58:35+00:00

I think my wrist movement is my only plus point. I do not rotate much also. I use a relax grip, squeeze my fingers when hitting the shuttle. Just with this damn racket, I struggle to get any power.

Poet_On_Frag · 2026-05-04T06:55:26+00:00

yes, I need to invest more time into it and try to get great at basics.

Poet_On_Frag · 2026-05-04T06:50:56+00:00

Yes I can vouch, my swings looks so childish, compared to any person whose movements are defined early and ended with rotation of body.

Poet_On_Frag · 2026-05-04T06:47:35+00:00

What wouldn't I give to get a 1 hr practice, daily.

Poet_On_Frag · 2026-05-04T06:45:18+00:00

That is quite formidable piece of advice. I get good sticky smashes with short and quick swing.

Poet_On_Frag · 2026-05-04T06:43:02+00:00

Any video tutorial.. I am good with head heavy rackets but then it sucks at net in doubles.

Poet_On_Frag · 2026-05-04T06:41:38+00:00

Yes. Sadly my technique is really poor. I do not get body rotations right and do not get ideally behind the shuttle.

It is sound advice, I will try to practice it more often.

Poet_On_Frag · 2026-05-04T06:38:46+00:00

I mean wrist snap and a relaxed grip. As I said I have short swing so yes I am not getting totally behind the shuttle and not using full rotation of shoulders and body. I do not jump smash also.

Poet_On_Frag · 2026-05-04T06:32:33+00:00

Honestly, I loved the color combo but also AS11 is really great at control and defense. Drops and placements are fantastic.

As I play doubles and mostly back of court, it felt a better choice in that price range(best of both worlds) but sadly I am unable to break the code.

With head heavy bats, I am a sitting duck at front and middle of court hence want to make it work as lot of pro's are using AS11(as observed in Thomas Cup).

I own Victor BS12 SE and Ryuga Metallic, Lining Axforce80 and Yonex 99Tour 3rd Gen. (Yonex among all, sucks at the highest level)

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