written by fmnewman on 06/02/2009
Excellent for all round play, love the rigidity of the racket and get so much more power from it. Super for gentle touch also. A great racket Once you are used to it, you won't want to play with anything else! it makes you a better player
written by on 05/01/2009
I'd only recommend for experienced players (who can already play backhand clears full length of the court).
written by rob91 on 17/12/2008
i wouldn't change this racket for anything and when i buy the next racket, this will still be a high contender
written by on 26/02/2008
Good balance, great for singles and good for doubles, excellent for the attacking game, great racket
written by alister777 on 14/12/2007
The one thing that I liked the most about the Yonex Muscle Power 99 is the response that the Racquet gives. I play with a string tension of 26lbs.
I just love the racquet and would love to own at least 10 more to my count.
written by goody1990 on 13/07/2006
This Yonex Muscle Power 99 Racket is a beauty for power and placement at the same time. You need to be of a high standard to play well with it and you need to change the strings to a higher tension around 25 pounds to get the maximum from this beast. The colour is great and if you can tame this beast, you'll be nearing success. Get this racket, tis a beauty.
written by shuttlesmasher on 15/03/2006
Poor cost for buying, way too expensive for what the Yonex Muscle Power 99 is!
Extremely weak frame as well breaks too easily.
The string tension will not last three quarters of a season
written by baddersfreakz on 13/06/2005
This Yonex Muscle Power 99 is a really good badminton racket if you want value for money. But you will need it to suit you and if you are new to the sport then I would advise you not to get it as this is not a raquet for a begginer - this racket is more for experienced players.
Written on: 10/04/2006
I beg to differ from the first comment. This racket is available for a lot less than its RRP, and this is when it becomes good value for money.
I have indeed had the frame broken once - largely because of an accident involving another racket wielded by someone else at full speed. I think any racket would have packed up there. This was over three months after buying it, but Yonex replaced the racket for free and I've had no problems since.
Strings: well, I would have thought the string tension (and the time it takes for the strings to become sloggy) depends on the strings and on the frequency (and intensity) of use, rather than the racket as such (i.e. the frame). Get it restrung with a good string and you won't have a problem...
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Shuttlesmasher's Response to 197472_baddersfreakz's Review
Written on: 14/03/2006
This racket is not value for money the frame is shockingly weak! The string tension is sloppy as well and only lasts for half to three quarters of a season!