Monday, March 19, 2012
#1 for me
Even top shuttler is applicable to this amazing video! nice tune,lyric,vid arrangement and melody
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Tips: Choosing the right badminton racquet
The tips going to be lengthy if i'm going post everything here. Thus, there will be a few part and this will be the PART 1
There is no such racquet that fit us. The thing is we're the one who need to fit into it. After all, the racquet would only help to increase your game by 10% ..at most. The rest are depending on your skill, court condition, temperature and of course the pressure from audience (or yourself) :p
I'll be focusing on the grip size and the weight of the racquet on this PART 1 post.
Unfortunately we don't have such racquet standard measurement for all brands. As Yonex is the common badminton racquet brand, i'll be taking example from it.
Please take a look into your own Yonex racquet...make sure it is not the imitation one ye.. at the cone (connector between shaft and grip), at least 2 properties engraved there. eg "G5 4U". What this actually mean? G is for grip size and the U is the heaviness. G5 is smaller grip size compare to G4. And 3U is heavier than 4U racquet. Remember it only applicable to Yonex brand.
THE GRIP
What is the best grip size then? myself prefer G5 instead of G4. G4 give you better control and G5 for better power. Be extra careful that sometimes smaller grip size will harm you. Your finger may injure if the grip is too small. Bigger grip size sometimes would make your racquet land into your head opponent! Meaning, it does not suit you. Asian people normally go for G5 and G6 (rare to find) and European people like Peter Gade go for G4. Bigger size people for bigger grip size!
Another thing need to consider, grip size will determine the racquet balance point. Will discuss balance point in the other post later.
THE HEAVINESS
As i mentioned earlier 3U is heavier than 4U. Example Voltric 70, for 3U the range is between 85g to 89g while 4U is between 81g to 84g.In Malaysia it's hard to find Voltric with 4U. so if you trying a new racquet and you find it is too heavy, then consider to use 4U. And if it is too lighter, go for 3U..and if it is already 3U, you should go for another model.
Bear in mind that grip size also determine the racquet heaviness. It is not the racquet getter heavier but the feeling are. G5 would increase the balance point (BT) thus you'll feel heavier. In short, below is the indicator
LIGHT----------------------------HEAVY
G4-4U < G5-4U < G4-3U < G5-3U
..to be continued in PART 2..
There is no such racquet that fit us. The thing is we're the one who need to fit into it. After all, the racquet would only help to increase your game by 10% ..at most. The rest are depending on your skill, court condition, temperature and of course the pressure from audience (or yourself) :p
I'll be focusing on the grip size and the weight of the racquet on this PART 1 post.
Unfortunately we don't have such racquet standard measurement for all brands. As Yonex is the common badminton racquet brand, i'll be taking example from it.
Please take a look into your own Yonex racquet...make sure it is not the imitation one ye.. at the cone (connector between shaft and grip), at least 2 properties engraved there. eg "G5 4U". What this actually mean? G is for grip size and the U is the heaviness. G5 is smaller grip size compare to G4. And 3U is heavier than 4U racquet. Remember it only applicable to Yonex brand.
THE GRIP
What is the best grip size then? myself prefer G5 instead of G4. G4 give you better control and G5 for better power. Be extra careful that sometimes smaller grip size will harm you. Your finger may injure if the grip is too small. Bigger grip size sometimes would make your racquet land into your head opponent! Meaning, it does not suit you. Asian people normally go for G5 and G6 (rare to find) and European people like Peter Gade go for G4. Bigger size people for bigger grip size!
Another thing need to consider, grip size will determine the racquet balance point. Will discuss balance point in the other post later.
THE HEAVINESS
As i mentioned earlier 3U is heavier than 4U. Example Voltric 70, for 3U the range is between 85g to 89g while 4U is between 81g to 84g.In Malaysia it's hard to find Voltric with 4U. so if you trying a new racquet and you find it is too heavy, then consider to use 4U. And if it is too lighter, go for 3U..and if it is already 3U, you should go for another model.
Bear in mind that grip size also determine the racquet heaviness. It is not the racquet getter heavier but the feeling are. G5 would increase the balance point (BT) thus you'll feel heavier. In short, below is the indicator
LIGHT----------------------------HEAVY
G4-4U < G5-4U < G4-3U < G5-3U
..to be continued in PART 2..
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Saja suka-suka : What makes Taufik Hidayat best friend to Datuk Lee Chong Wei
Just suka-suka :What makes Taufik Hidayat best friend to Datuk Lee Chong Wei
Well everybody knows that Taufik Hidayat (TH) is a best friend to Datuk Lee Chong Wei (DLCW) in badminton world. The question is why TH? What so special about TH that makes DLCW close to him? I personally never have known these two great players but often following their update from media, internet and magazine.
Taufik Hidayat
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If I may recall, TH was turn to professional since last 5 years ago. Prior to that he was playing with PBSI and been in the Indonesia elite squad since he was 16. He really impressed the world on his 1st appearance in Thomas Cup as a third single player. What a young talented and bright future player.It was early Y2K year. Was it?
His powerful backhands smash really scaring his opponents. Sometimes they prefer to place the shuttlecock on his forehand rather than on the backhand side. To me, he is the legend and the world of badminton would be different without this great Indonesian player.
TH Characters
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These are only my personal observation and they might be right and even wrong.
- Very sincere type of person
- Was hot tempered kind of player. But now even cool.
- Friendly
- Always give positive comment to press
And perhaps DLCW find that TH has similar characters with him. DLCW is very humble and friendly type of person. Love to greet people and always try to make a joke. We often have seen these on TV when press interviewing him. Indonesia is a neighbor to Malaysia anyway! :p
Really wish all the best for these 2 great players.
Well everybody knows that Taufik Hidayat (TH) is a best friend to Datuk Lee Chong Wei (DLCW) in badminton world. The question is why TH? What so special about TH that makes DLCW close to him? I personally never have known these two great players but often following their update from media, internet and magazine.
Taufik Hidayat
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If I may recall, TH was turn to professional since last 5 years ago. Prior to that he was playing with PBSI and been in the Indonesia elite squad since he was 16. He really impressed the world on his 1st appearance in Thomas Cup as a third single player. What a young talented and bright future player.It was early Y2K year. Was it?
His powerful backhands smash really scaring his opponents. Sometimes they prefer to place the shuttlecock on his forehand rather than on the backhand side. To me, he is the legend and the world of badminton would be different without this great Indonesian player.
TH Characters
-------------------
These are only my personal observation and they might be right and even wrong.
- Very sincere type of person
- Was hot tempered kind of player. But now even cool.
- Friendly
- Always give positive comment to press
And perhaps DLCW find that TH has similar characters with him. DLCW is very humble and friendly type of person. Love to greet people and always try to make a joke. We often have seen these on TV when press interviewing him. Indonesia is a neighbor to Malaysia anyway! :p
Really wish all the best for these 2 great players.
BWF ranking as of Jan 2012
Hi guys, we meet again. Just to share current BWF ranking as of Jan 2012. This stats would help us to ponder who would be in the final of Olympic 2012. Maybe it is still early to predict who will be in the final, but at least we know something. Click to enlarge the image.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Merenung Kembali Malaysia Open 2011 - Credit kepada RD photographer
Haishh..
Haa..pakai tropong baru nampak
Jelir ke photographer
Walaupun gagal di terbuka Malaysia 2011, tetapi juara di All England 2012
Tak de fight.. main sebelah mata je lah
Pasang strategi
Mahkluk bergelar backhand smash terkuat didunia
"Net tinggi ni" .." 1Malaysia"
Sifu tidak dilupakan
Dato' LCW vs Chen Long
Yonex Voltric 70 vs Li-Ning Flame N55
Sedikit maklumat mengenai reket yang aku pakai.
Pemilihan reket yang sesuai untuk diri sendiri amat sukar. Memerlukan penelitian tajam, percubaan yang agak lama dan yang paling penting spesifikasi reket.
selain daripada itu kita perlu mengetahui jenis permainan kita bila bermain bergu. Adakah kita jenis 'pengumpan' atau 'pembunuh'? Adakah 'defensive' atau 'attacking' player? Faktor - faktor ini akan meberi jawapan yang lebih jelas dan tepat dalam pemilihan spesifikasi reket.
Sebagai pemahaman,dibawah aku senaraikan (tidak mengikut ranking) beberapa contoh pemain jenis pengumpan dan pembunuh bagi memberi gambaran yang lebih jelas
Negara--Pengumpan--Pembunuh
Malaysia--Kong Khoo Kiat-- Tan Boon Heong
Korea-- Lee Yong Dae-- Jung Jae Sung
China-- Foo HaiFeng-- Cai Yun
Indonesia-- Hendra Setiawan-- Markus Kido
Denmark-- Mathia Boe-- Carsten Mogensen
Disini aku cuba bandingkan antara Yonex Voltric 70 (V70) dengan Li-Ning Flame N55 (N55).
Spesifikasi V70 adalah seperti berikut
* Flex: Medium
* Frame Composition: H.M. Graphite, Sound Filter, Tungsten
* Shaft Composition: H.M. Graphite, Ultra PEF
* Weight: 4U (80-84.9g)
Aku secara peribadi lebih gemar memakai grip yg lebih kecil.. jadi aku pakai kombinasi Grip G5 dan Berat 4U. Terlebih dahulu sebelum ini aku pakai Yonex Armotech 700 (AT700). Sampai sekarang aku rasa tiada lagi reket sehebat AT700.
Berbalik kepada V70, reket ini berat dibahagian kepala (head) yang sesuai untuk power player atau pon yang suka smash. Jika kita lihat player Malaysia seperti koo kien kiat juga memakai reket ini. Dia adalah player maker utk memancing bola bagi Tan Boon Heong melakukan smash.
V70 aku pernah berlaga 2-3 kali semasa bermain.. namun tidak patah.. cuma serpih sedikit. Menunjukkan frame V70 adalah kuat.
Spesifikasi N55
Flex: Stiff
Head: Square/Isometric
Weight: 84-89gm(3U-)
Head: Carbon Graphite, TB Nano Powertec, PCF Reinforcing Technology, DF Shock Absorption System
Shaft: Carbon Graphite, HB Shaft
Player yang memakai reket ini ialah Chen Jin. Walaupon reket N55 II telah lama dipasarkan, namun pemain ini masih memakai N55. Secara peribadi, aku merasakan reket ini juga berat kepala. Berat reket yang sama dengan V70. Namun 'feeling' V70 adalah lebih berat. Mungkin disebabkan oleh balance point yang berbeza dimana N55 ialah 7 manakala V70 ialah 8. Maka tidaklah hairan jika V70 dirasakan lebih berat.
V70 shaft adalah medium manakala N55 stiff. Tidak banyak perbezaan kecuali player adalah hard hitter.
Rumusan
Secara keseluruhan aku lebih cenderung untuk menggunakan V70 berbanding N55. Mungkin kerana aku selalu bermain acara bergu dan sememangnya V70 direka untuk pemain bergu. Oleh kerana N55 sedikit ringan drp V70, aku hanya akan memakainya jika rasa penat ( tapi masih nak main lagi :p) atau ketika tangan sakit.
percubaan pertama
Ini adalah post pertama. Cubaan untuk mencipta blog terunggul di Malaya yang menceritakan perihal sukan badminton seperti pandangan peribadi terhadap pemain - pemain badminton, reket review, shuttlecock, team sukan tempatan dan lain - lain lagi.
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