Arcsaber 11 Pro: Geoffrey's review
If you ask me which racket makes the fewest errors, I often answer the Arcsaber 11 Pro. It is the racket for players who place the shuttle to the centimeter rather than smashing everything at full power.
What you will feel
The shuttle stays on the strings for a fraction of a second longer before taking off. The result: you truly feel your shot, your drops land just behind the net, and your clears go exactly where you aimed them. It is stiff and slightly head-heavy, so it maintains responsiveness in attack without being cumbersome to handle. Like all stiff rackets, it requires a clean technique: it is precise, but it doesn't do the work for you.
For whom?
For experienced players who already have good technique and want a versatile racket, suitable for both singles and doubles. It comes in 3U (88g): heavier, it gives you more power and stability, but it is more demanding and plays more intensely. The 4U (83g) is more maneuverable and easier to play with over an entire match.
My stringing advice
To maintain that precise feel, I often string it with Aerobite or BG80, between 11 and 12 kg if you are used to high tensions.
You choose your string, your tension, the color of your overgrip, and even your name on the shaft directly above: I prepare it in the workshop and it ships ready to play.
Arcsaber 11 Pro: specs
- StiffnessStiffThe shaft bends very little: more precision and control, but it takes more technique than a flexible racket.
- BalanceSlightly head-heavyA little weight in the head for heavier smashes and clears, while staying easy to handle.
- Weight3U 88gHeavier, so more power and stability. A more intense, attacking game, but harder to play.
- Weight4U 83gThe standard weight, easier to handle and to play with for a whole match.
- ProfileExpertPlaying style: all-round attacking.
- Stringing9 to 13,5 kgStrung in the 100%BAD workshop at the tension of your choice.
- Comes withIts protective cover
- Price€216,00Instead of
€240,00
