Acoustic 82g vs 90g?

[matti77]

Hello,

I recently bought an Acoustic-blade and was surprised by its low weight, 82g. Some years ago I had an Acoustic that felt much more stable and punchy, as I can remember. I may remember wrong but I think its weight was around 90g.The current one feels much more hollow which I dislike. Is 8 gram difference normal for the sane blade? Anything one can do make lighter blade feel more punchier?

 

[SleepyMaster]

82 grams is good when you seeking for control or make a lot unforced errors when playing. But if you want some power and speed 89-90 grams would be more favourable. 8-10 grams in weight, pretty significantly affects the characteristics of the blade. I actually have an 82 gr acoustic too

 

[SleepyMaster]

Hello,

I recently bought an Acoustic-blade and was surprised by its low weight, 82g. Some years ago I had an Acoustic that felt much more stable and punchy, as I can remember. I may remember wrong but I think its weight was around 90g.The current one feels much more hollow which I dislike. Is 8 gram difference normal for the sane blade? Anything one can do make lighter blade feel more punchier?

And not, lighter blade definitely not feel more punchier but fast rubbers can make it faster 😏

 

[DukeGaGa]

±10g is pretty normal in my experience.

 

[TensorBackhand]

±10g is pretty normal in my experience.

Does a blade play significantly faster if its 3g heavier than another of the same blade model?

 

[BobFL]

Does a blade play significantly faster if its 3g heavier than another of the same blade model?

It depends on how the mass is distributed. Impacts more if in the head of the racket, less if in the handle - Ceteris Paribus
3 grams are not much. The racket easily gets 3 grams when played in warm and / or wet conditions. Atmospheric moisture and sweat penetrate the wood.

 

[turbozed]

I'm in the same boat as you. My Acoustic is only 78g. I've considered buying lead tape to stick on the blade. For now, I'll just enjoy having a light setup while still a beginner. At the very least I won't ever have to worry about using heavy rubbers.

 

[disaster3]

mine was delivered yesterday and was surprised of the weight. It is 78g, too.

 

[jk1980]

with todays heavy rubbers you might enjoy having a setup that is below 190g

 

[Der_Echte]

Such a light blade and heavy rubbers make it very difficult to quickly accelerate the blade on most strokes except the big straight arm Wang Liqin fh.

 

[mihalichtheone]

mine was delivered yesterday and was surprised of the weight. It is 78g, too.
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I had 3 acoustics and 2 of them was 85g, the latest with large handle I have is 88g, which is perfect for me.

 

[turbozed]

mine was delivered yesterday and was surprised of the weight. It is 78g, too.
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I guess my Acoustic has competition for the lightest in the world. Along with being light it was pretty soft too as measured by frequency analyzer coming in at 1205 hz. I feel like it's a really nimble blade. Hand switches are fast and it goes quickly to the ball on reactionary shots. But it lacks a bit of the stability I need as a beginner.

I've started training wtih my 87g Yasaka Sweden Extra and it feels slow and ponderous in comparison. But I feel like I might be more consistent with the YSE.

Let me know what your impressions are after playing with it. You're the only other person on the internet with such a lightweight Acoustic.

 

[Kopp]

I had 3 acoustics and 2 of them was 85g, the latest with large handle I have is 88g, which is perfect for me.

IMO, 85g is good weight for a blade, well-balanced.

±10g is pretty normal in my experience.

IDK. In 1000+ multi ball sessions, +10g may have different to some players, depending on their strength, ofc.

 

[disaster3]

As a result it was very light
Rozena Black 1.9
Rozena Red 2.1

 

[disaster3]

And to compare my current Primorac FL (JP) + both 2.1 (T64+T05) .
10g difference.

 

[piligrim]

Why you guys don't ask store to ship you weight you need???

 

[disaster3]

I'm one of those who really had maybe 1 or 2 blades not 20-30 and frankly speaking don't know what should I expect. 10gr in plus or minus... who cares, I'm not pretending to be pro, I would like to increase my technical skills and I'm sure that with 78g or 85g Acoustic will be the same and will allow me to do it

 

[DukeGaGa]

IDK. In 1000+ multi ball sessions, +10g may have different to some players, depending on their strength, ofc.

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I’m saying a variance of 10g for a model of blade is very common, what does it have to do with training?

 

[Kopp]

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I’m saying a variance of 10g for a model of blade is very common, what does it have to do with training?

LOL.. looks like me misunderstood 😂

 

[z0uLess]

I thought the insane prize of Nittaku Acoustic would make it so that the manufacturing wouldnt have a big weight difference