picking up my cab 20 again

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  1. red00ecstrat

    red00ecstrat Regular Member

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    guys,

    i just wanna know how many of u had switched your rackets back and forth. from cab 20 to something then end up with a cab 20 again?
    i think i m one of that kind:D
    having played with my mp88(s) for 2 1/2 years. i found that they were very powerful and easy to play rackets. (i have 5 of them over the years. ;) )
    but two weeks ago. a friend of mine brought his newly acquired cab 20 on court and let me try for a few matches. just after the first trial! i said to myself "damn, i got hooked!"
    cab 20 was just as good as mp88 in my hand but with a better touch and "solid" feeling when smashing. that's something which i can't get from a mp88.
    so, i m gonna switch back to cab 20 later when the strings of my mp88(s) are old.

    red
     
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    tell you what red, cab20 is still one of my fave racket at all time. Calming racket when you are down with the muscle power or armortec (iso shaped shouldve a larger sweetspot), its also a very sturdy racket and rewarding when you've hit the right spot. I started off playing badminton with a cab20 and broke like 2 and still owns 4 more (2 unstrung, good tension not to be wasted)... thanks for sharing your thoughts on cab20 red, as I think it is well worth mentioning that the newer range of rackets dont give you the same good solid "feel". Always wanted to try out the CP/CN version and feel but I cant afford the price tag. :crying:
     
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    me, i miss my cab9.. been playing with AT700 for few months
     
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    its an oval. what do you really expect? :)
     
  5. red00ecstrat

    red00ecstrat Regular Member

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    i expect nothing but since i played with it again 2 weeks ago. i found that cab 20 is my real love. :)
    have u ever found something that u're really in love with? :D that's the feeling boy! ;)
     
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    Red,

    Don't get too excited with the CAB 20 ;) .

     
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    red00ecstrat Regular Member

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    just got 3 more cab 20 (old color scheme) 2 days ago pete! :D
     
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    hahaha, too late.

    it's more contagious than bird flu
     
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    me! Me!! ME !!!

    Used them in the 80's. Didn't realise what a gem was in my hands.:(

    Then I switched around using cab8 (metal frame), prokennex 787 and 858, iso800, slim 10, cab22.

    I must say cab22 I like for doubles. But as all round for single and doubles, cab20 rules!:D
     
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    agreed.........
     
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    how, where? got anymore for me??
     
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    darn, you didn't really understand what i meant. its okay though.
    if you feel that you're converting to an oval, the job is done. :D
     
  13. red00ecstrat

    red00ecstrat Regular Member

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    do you mean the oval have a smaller sweetspot and more difficult to play chickenpoodle?
     
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    red00ecstrat Regular Member

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    yep, it's too late cooler! :D
     
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    they're just some cab 20 in lavendar color. (not those with old logos).
    they can be exchanged with your cn(s) if u like to cheung hehe.. :D :D :D
    by the way i bought them at rose causeway bay.
     
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    Oh i see, not the really old versions. Not so interested now!:D
     
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    i was talking about the overall experience of playing with an oval.
    i'm sure some others in this thread can agree its more satisfying and gratifying than an iso. :)

    the smaller sweetspot doesn't make it more difficult to play with, per se, i think it just needs a bit more of our attention. its like... a woman. :D
     
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    I have just strung 2pcs Cab 20 to enjoy the good memory :D
     
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    red00ecstrat Regular Member

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    that's great forrest! including one of mine? haha... :D :D :D
     
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    Hi Red,

    Not included. Including your racket, I strung 4pcs in last Sunday.
    Call you when I back to HK.

    Forrest
     

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