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Yonex '09 Muscle Power 5 Badminton Racquet | 
| Brand: Yonex
Category: Sports
List Price: $35.00
Buy New: $27.90
as of 3/9/2010 06:08 PST details
You Save: $7.10 (20%)
New (4) from $27.90
Seller: Badminton Avenue
Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 46549
Media: Misc.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 26.8 x 9 x 1.3
UPC: 008235584999
EAN: 0008235584999
ASIN: B001RQCSMY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Aluminum Isometric Head | | • | Graphite shaft | | • | Graphite frame |
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Product Description
Flex: Medium Weight/Grip Size: U/G4 Frame: Graphite Shaft: Graphite. Pre-Strung. MP52US
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| Customer Reviews:
 solid racket for beginners March 20, 2009
John Vincent Tadeo (Dallas, TX USA)
good all-around racket for beginners. a little heavy compared with most rackets but gives a good smash.
 Overpriced backyard racket. September 15, 2009
Babbo (Farmington, CT)
The specs listed here are completely at odds with those listed in the Yonex catalog and website. The Mp5 is has an aluminum frame (head) and steel shaft. That's why it's weight is rated U (95.0-99.9g). It's also undoubtedly why the shaft is rated as stiff, again, completely at odds with the specs listed here. Lastly, I find it highly doubtful that any intermediate player (whoever that description is meant for) would waste their time with this racket.
Both of these are factors in why this is a poor choice for anyone as a racket. A newer player is most likely not going to be able to get enough speed and strength into their swing to properly flex a stiff racket; consequently most people suggest a medium flex racket for beginners. The extra weight isn't going to help newer players either; they're already going to have a harder time with most shots; having a heavier racket than other players will only put them at more of a disadvantage. Against other more experienced players, even 10 grams can make a big difference.
Last but not least is the matter of price. If you look around, you can get a graphite shaft/head racket for $30. It might not be a Yonex, but it will be better than this poor excuse for a racket. Beginners should consider shelling out a bit of extra cash for a semi-decent racket. It doesn't have to be top of the line, but chances are you'll be playing with it for a while so saving an extra $20-40 probably won't be worth it for the most part, especially if you end up buying this sad little racket.
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