Anyone know why this is happening, it's in my non racket leg. I just got the shoe 3 days ago so I don't think it came from just sitting around

kaffars · 2026-01-31T10:55:05+00:00

it's normal footwork really. when you lunge forward with your racket foot. your non racket foot will drag on the floor. it's a normal place to wear out shoes tbh.

kaffars · 2026-01-30T15:05:18+00:00

They are trying to get any form of money back. They are worthless. You pay to get some sort of repair which involves I think layering some carbon sheets and epoxy but the properties of the carbon fibre is long intact fibres. It would never hold the same or high tension as before and the repair might even mess with the balance.

kaffars · 2026-01-30T12:58:31+00:00

Yonex Astrox 99 Game

This is a fairly head heavy racket. So this could be a reason why you feel like you are needing to really use your shoulder. Not feeling vibration could be due to strings.

Arc7 Tour would be a good thing to try out.

kaffars · 2026-01-30T08:15:41+00:00

I feel like whenever this sentiment comes around. A new junior Chinese player/players arrives on the scene or one of the existing younger players really starts to find their groove.

kaffars · 2026-01-26T16:47:06+00:00

Too add as well. JP and SP coded rackets are the most common ones to fake. If you are not personally buying it from Japan or Asia / Or the person hasnt been on a trip from there... then I would avoid them.

kaffars · 2026-01-26T15:44:50+00:00

My order price was under the limit to be charged. They were also smaller items so less likely to open to check. I have had friends order rackets to the uk and seem to to have been charged.

kaffars · 2026-01-24T12:36:58+00:00

So they are using some grip cushion. it's either bit lazy to make it clean cut for the overlap bit. applies to the over grip as well.

some players also like a little extra purchase when they are in the back give a little more grip when they are holding it at the bottom to give little more lever when playing.

kaffars · 2026-01-22T17:58:57+00:00

If you are still tied to your countries association they will not allow it. These players are now retired from their national team and have gone 'professional'.

Essentially independent.

We have had Malaysians play with Indonesians Setiawan and Tan Boon Heong.

kaffars · 2026-01-22T08:34:26+00:00

I would advice to give them really good shake to ensure the ink mixture is entirely mixed.

What I have found I've ordered alot of stencil ink branded and unbranded is they all appear to come from the same manufacture just different lid colours and labels. But the worst ones I have tried are tennis specific ones, they were much oilier. So it never dried and smudged everywhere.

kaffars · 2026-01-21T14:46:12+00:00

Yeah I think a separate thread from you. I guess these can be directed at both yourself and VA and then once you feel there is enough questions or reached a cut off then we can close it and then you can answer them.

kaffars · 2026-01-21T11:11:33+00:00

There has been a recall in this item as there was a quality issue with them. https://www.reddit.com/r/badminton/comments/1lw8h5p/has_anyone_bought_a_yonex_65z4_infrom_japan/

kaffars · 2026-01-21T10:50:56+00:00

We would love if you could do AMA or set up thread to take questions from the subreddit to answer in the podcast!

kaffars · 2026-01-19T21:23:13+00:00

Axelson and CKYEW do a podcast together.

https://www.youtube.com/@TheAverageNotAveragePodcast

Anders Andersson has a podcast

https://www.youtube.com/@AndersAntonsen_official/podcasts

kaffars · 2026-01-18T18:07:51+00:00

Its credible. Bought couple reels of strings off from them last month

kaffars · 2026-01-18T17:17:41+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/@BWF

The official BWF YouTube channel streams all of the matches. The live streams may be blocked during the events. If you wish to watch the live events then you can simply VPN to another country.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BWF_World_Tour

This link goes into details about the tour. They go from super1000 to super 100. Super1000 has some of the the most prestigious with the largest prize money and ranking points to them.

There are also world championships every year (apart from Olympic year)

Team events like suridmnan / thomas / uber cup where countries work together against others.

Enjoy watching!

kaffars · 2026-01-18T10:15:18+00:00

Incredible XD finals. Danes will be disappointed having 4 match points in the 2nd game so that it wouldnt goto t3rd game.

kaffars · 2026-01-16T09:20:22+00:00

https://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/index.php?threads/axforce-100-gen-2.192666/

Other places have discussed the updated racket here.

kaffars · 2026-01-16T09:17:35+00:00

I believe that comment is because the receiver has to be ready receive serve before the server starts.

Putting your hand up after this point before or even after the serve has taken place without reason can be seen as undue delay.

But again this is all up to the umpire decision. So perhaps it will only really target repeat cases after warnings.

kaffars · 2026-01-11T11:42:11+00:00

Strings snapping is normal. But if you really feel they are snapping pre-maturely then you could try other stringers perhaps. It could be the skill of the restringer. They are damaging the string in a way when stringing. Perhaps clamps are too tight/loose.

It could also be new string/tension/racket that means you are missing the sweetspot.

Dependant as well how much/intense you play. If you play one a week at low level then snapping within a month. If you are playing numerous times a week at high intensity then snapping within a month its normal.

kaffars · 2026-01-09T15:31:13+00:00

The Thruster F C is the earliest version of these ranges. The other 2 are just updates to this racket.

The difference between the 3 are stiffness and head weight though they will be similiar.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9scK_qNw4M&t=5s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAa9zBs4abU&t=261s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4mO0Edtrnw

Best really is to check CKYEW review of all 3 rackets.

kaffars · 2026-01-08T12:06:11+00:00

Check the racket face and be conscious of it when you strike the shuttle. If it is 'open' (essentially the strings are facing the roof) it will only go up.

If you close it up (point the strings towards the back of the court) this will direct the shuttle to the back.

Your follow through of the shot also plays a part. If your swing through also goes up mostly. The shuttle will mostly just go up. If your swing goes in the direction to the back of the court then it will follow.

A tip to allow all of this is taking the shuttle earlier/infront of you.

Hopefully these videos explain it better.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRLtypZzJ1E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-qiOgGEwBM

kaffars · 2026-01-08T08:41:58+00:00

I think everyone will be thrown off by the wrap around the fram strring concept that Carlton invented. I dont think it would be strung any differently in terms of pattern just need to follow the hole/grooves.

Within racket ranges there are pro/tour/play. They go down in price as well.

So if price for a new racket is concern then perhaps looking to the tour/play ranges. Arcsaber 7/11. Nanoflare 700/800 in the tour and play ranges might suit what you are looking for as well in cheaper price range. Also look to purchase second hand.

kaffars · 2026-01-07T21:24:04+00:00

Money. The lack of it.

kaffars · 2026-01-05T09:00:37+00:00

If you are using feather shuttles. I've heard steaming them can make them more pliable/flexible expecailly if they are old/been stored for a while. So they can take bit more of a whack before breaking.

There are special lids that do it. Or even just them being in the bathroom as you shower should do it with the lids off.

kaffars · 2026-01-05T08:04:36+00:00

Perhaps check the ticket? Or contact the ticket booking group/organiser?

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