Head to head / Technical comparison
LD800PRO versus LD1000Z
A spec-by-spec look at how these two OGKILS rackets differ.
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| Item name | ||
|---|---|---|
| Classification | SPEED | SPEED |
| Materials | TORAY M46J · HIGH MODULUS CARBON FIBER · COPPER ALLOY | TORAY M46J · M40X |
| Balance ? | Even Balance | Head-Light |
| Stiffness ? | 7.6–7.9 Slightly Stiff lowest figure in this row | 8–8.3 Stiff highest figure in this row |
| Balance point ? | 298 mm highest figure in this row | 293 mm lowest figure in this row |
| Weight ? | 80–84.9 g lowest figure in this row | 85–89.9 g highest figure in this row |
| Swing weight ? | 83.5 lowest figure in this row | 87 highest figure in this row |
| Shaft diameter ? | 6.8 mm | 6.8 mm |
| Max tension ? | 30 lbs | 30 lbs |
| Frame area ? | 361.71 cm² highest figure in this row | 342.45 cm² lowest figure in this row |
| Grip length | 207 mm lowest figure in this row | 214 mm highest figure in this row |
| Price | ₱4,000 lowest figure in this row | ₱4,800 highest figure in this row |
An arrow marks the extreme value in that row — it is a measurement, not a verdict: heavier, stiffer or thicker is not automatically better, and which end suits you depends on how you play. A row is left unmarked when the values match, when the gap is too small to feel (under 5mm of balance point or 0.2mm of shaft diameter), or when the figure isn't published.
The verdict
The LD800PRO and the LD1000Z are both speed rackets, so the choice comes down to feel rather than role — fast, flat exchanges and quick defence. In the hand, the LD800PRO is even-balanced, a neutral feel that neither rushes nor loads the head (balance point 298mm), and the LD1000Z is head-light, with the weight toward the handle for a quicker, more defensive feel (293mm). The LD800PRO's shaft reads slightly stiff, versus stiff on the LD1000Z — the stiffer of the two rewards a faster, cleaner swing while the softer one adds repulsion and forgiveness. On weight, the LD800PRO comes in 4U and the LD1000Z in 3U/4U; lighter frames move faster in defence, heavier ones put more behind an attack. At ₱4,000 against ₱4,800, the LD800PRO is the more affordable of the two — worth weighing against the differences above rather than in isolation. If you play a power game, lean toward the more head-heavy, more attack-oriented of the two; if you value speed and control in the flat exchanges, the lighter, more even option will suit you better. Switch the weight class on either column to see how the numbers move before you decide.