For the reason that new line of Li-Ning strings is beginning to pop up increasingly more across the globe, I feel it is sensible to have a thread to consolidate all consumer opinions and impressions.
Talking October 2022, there isn’t a data out but how the complete string lineup of Li-Ning will appear to be longterm and if they’ll proceed each the Nxx and their established and fashionable No.x collection in parallel. it from a enterprise viewpoint solely, it definietely is sensible to finish up with having one collection so I by some means anticipate that the No.x is meant to die at a degree when the N-series has gained some reputation.
Let’s begin with the efficiency scores and specs, taken from the Fall/Winter 2022 catalogue (https://www.shopnings.com/pub/media/descriptions/liningbadmintoncatalog2022FW.pdf):
As reference, listed below are the No.1 and No.5 as compared (No.7 has already died it appears):
Other than the standard Li-Ning inconsistencies (idiocies?) within the scores, the effective unfold of accessible gauges is attention-grabbing however makes it tough for a participant to search out “their” excellent string. And naturally additionally costly for stringers to supply the entire vary.
I suppose that additionally counts for the native Li-Ning distribution facilities since Li-Ning Germany is simply providing N61 and N68 proper now.
The N collection continues to be “Made in Japan” which signifies that it’s produced by the identical OEM because the No.x strings.
I am wanting ahead to learn the way you guys are ranking the brand new strings your self (each as participant and stringer), particularly in direct comparability with the No.x ones.