Post 155: Pre Season in NBA 2014-2015

It just feel Playoff just finish couple week ago but now new preseason had started and this year there are pretty interesting free agent in the market to pull-in for all team. 

While there is rumor with all these superstar on which club they wish to play with: Anthony with Laker/Heat/Houston but final still remain in Knicks.

Vince Carter, superb authentic abilities and good shooting range decide to challenge new season with Memphis Grizzlies.

Pau Gasol join Chicago Bulls. Probably he had enough playing under Kobe ah... still I think he is still very effective inside the pain. Concern is consistency being effective... Well, I think we will know once the season start than...

Of all player movement, the most exciting and surprise to me is Lebron James, The King, decide to return to Cleveland where he started. Now he will be playing with Kyrie Irving, (superb ball dribbler and very quick player). Personally, I think though Cleveland will have King James back however chasing championship for 2014-2015 season remain in doubt. Basketball is team sports and doing it alone is almost impossible. (even Jordan will need Pippen to win...). Unless Cleveland can land some strong and hardworking PowerForward/Center, I still think new season will be difficult to challenge.

Post 154: Yonex Nanoray 90DX

I was never a Yonex Nanoray fan. I had tried both Voltrix 70/80 (4U) and I love these racket. Sad to said both had declare "retirement" as I had crack both of it. Ever since I crack my last Voltrix 80, I am searching around what will be best racket for me. Aside Voltrix series, I also had good experience with Prince (Triple Threat) series. I also heard alot of good stuff about Victor racket. (Good racket, good package, better price. Btw, Yonex is selling very expensive in Malaysia.)

While I was shopping around, I was introduce for Yonex Nanoray 90DX. 1st impression: This is hell of a pretty racket. Is like love at first sight!!! I love it matt white clean surface. 2nd: It had a thick lower back frame. 3rd: Power Boost Cap. Seldom see this kind of cap on Yonex badminton racket. Understand this cap should able to hit faster shot. (not sure how it works still....)

After several consideration, I decided to go with it. 1st engagement was to try out all possible shot and how to swing it correctly to have better power and better contact point.  Though it was only my 1st trial but the swing was not difficult to catch (forehand or backhand). Defense was rather good too at 30 lbs string. I am never a superb defense player so it was acceptable for me that the racket react quick enough and return on good position.  Lastly, SMASH!!! as everyone know, to have max power on smash, getting it on contact point or sweet spot is the most important yet most difficult action. After several smashes, I notice it is not so difficult to get sweet spot for this racket. I had a few good contact point and I love the power shown from the racket. It was great for me!!!

It was a sweet engagement for me. I feel more confidence in getting my sweet spot, more consistent with shot and more power in my smash game. Furthermore, 4U weight allow me to be more flexible with my game play too especially during defense. So far it is totally fun for my to play with Nanoray 90DX like a balance racket to attack and defense at the same time. As for price, it does not cost a bomb compare with Voltrix 80/ZForceII or Nanoray 900. (in Malaysia I think about RM 550 above). I had it at RM 240 (exclude string and grips.) and its totally within my budget.

Post 152: 了解自己

昨晚打了场羽球友谊赛。是一场away的比赛。

我和WooVen大第一场。由于away的比赛,场地要点时间来适应。磨石地和青墙壁真的很不习惯。。。一开始对手给我们很快很强的攻击。我们不能适从。很快第一场就结束了。可是我们没浪费第一场的时间。用它来适应场地也用来了解对手。

第二场开始前,我和WooVen都觉的不用硬碰硬来打。按求,平稳,少mistake应该可以慢慢来打。这策略成功让我们赢了第二场比赛。我们不让对手控制我们,按求,少拉高球,少mistake。当他们发挥不了时,mistake多时,我们就开始慢慢的控制了比赛。我们的策略可行!!!

赢了第二场比赛,信心较好点,觉的可以慢慢打,以守为攻。

第三场我们有很好的开场。3-0,5-2,12-7,我们一直尽量控制比赛。开场的平稳和少mistake让我们领先。当我们打到16-12 时,我的体力消尽了。我开始没体力跑动,呼吸不顺,盖球没有威胁了,mistake也开始多了。整场比赛开始传风了。对手慢慢追上,一分一分上。我们一直撑着。结果我们还是败下来了,16-21。

我的体力不济输了这场比赛。不甘心但不会灰心。我还是很享受羽球给我的经历,让我更了解自己。了解自己的短处,让自己再进步。下次我要再进步!!!! 

Post 148: Kanasai & Blow Water

两个都是我喜欢的事。。。 哈哈哈。。。

Post 143: Yonex Voltric 70

 I use to have a Prince Racket. It was my favorite. Ever since its patah couple years back, getting another suitable racket is not a simple task.

I was lucky. My friend bought it brand new, Yonex Voltric 70, when it was newly launch. He tried  it but sad to know it does not hit with his style of game.

He allow me to give it a try and immediately I love it. Solid contact, light body, flexible. I feel more confidence playing with this racket. 

Voltric 70...right for me...

Post 138: Modesliga 1st Season Finale Session

22nd January 2011 - final session for 1st Season Modesliga Badminton League. It was really great experience where we are able to compete and learn from various kind of players. From beginning of the season, me and my teamate had consistantly discussed how we should improve our games, what we can do to play better and etc. There is so many discussion on the games and it does motivate everyone to play better.


We give in 100% of our games and we hope to become competitive. I remember games before Modesliga where we are unable to adjust our games well during friendly matches with others. Overall we did not control the match and subsequenly we loss confidence to continue challenge others.


Thanks to Teddy, organiser for Modesliga Badminton League, we have the platform to try anything we've discussed about. No matter what is the result, we want to try it out and see if we can do it better. I am very proud to say that we are standing at 3rd place for 1st season Modesliga Badminton League, thanks to effort from every players.

My teamate: Hong, Andrew, Terrence, Lai, Shannon, Me, Michael, Wong, Ryan, Ping and Wai

This will be Teddy, thanks for his continuous effort and well organised leadership, Modesliga manage to end its 1st season smoothly. Of course there are ups and downs during these period of time, but thanks to his leadership, all issue was clear and handled properly. Hat up for you Bro!!!

Next season is expected to commence on either March or April and it is getting more interesting. All team are require to have 1 pair of mix double among 5 pairs of double which mean, I need to start looking for girls into my team. Challenges has started before the league start.... hahahaha...so girls, please call me ya!!!

Post 127: Modesliga Badminton League result

Thanks to all my buddies teammate, we manage to win on our 3rd session badminton league with 3-2 over opponent. 4th session will be diffucult one again....I will need to arrange the best line up possible to pull in another victory....

Never try, never know ar....Do not give up!!!

Post 124: Al-win Badminton Team

Honest!!! I suppose to think of a name for our group when joining Modesliga Badminton League but I could not think of any good name.... Last minute on our 1st game, I decided to name it as Al-win team...something like All Win...sound good??!!! hahaha

Anyway, so far everything is good. We have 1 win (4-1) and 1 lost (1-4). Not a bad result.

Some of my team mate.

So far, we still do not have a team shirt. After discussed with all my team member, everyone agree to have one and these are the one.

Hope it can bring more luck for us!!!.....

Post 121: Good Start.... 4-1

Last night was the 1st Modesliga Badminton League games with Atrivedos. Not a bad start for us. We have a 4-1 win over our opponent. Thanks to this guys, we able to get it done.

Let's hope this momentum continue for next match...next match is on 30th October.

Post 119: Modesliga Badminton League

Modesliga Badminton League start on 16th October 2010 at Sunway South Quay. Me and my badminton gang have confirmed joining this league. Before the league kick start, Teddy, organiser of the league, arrange a small gathering among team captain to meet up. It was a fun discussion and sharing during this gathering. Everyone here are badminton lovers and everyone are willing to support this league to make it a succes. Really looking forward to play with these guys here....



From left : kflee(MKF), Teddy(Zeal), Tan Meng Hoe(EVRC) , Maggy Foo(MKF), Adam Chua(Zeal) and Alwin(Alwin's Team)

Post 112: My Style Fried Rice

Suddenly feel like playing masak masak again. So today decided to cook one of my favourite food. Totally easy to prepare also.

Ingrediant:
1. Prawn
2. Chicken
3. Chinese Sausage
4. Eggs
5. Vegi
6. Overnight Rice

Looks not bad also ar!!!

Post 110: Badminton League

Things seem to get more interesting lately with badminton. I was asked by Ah Juung earlier whether interested to join a badminton league for 2-3 months.

Surely I am interested, especially the commitment is not that long, 2-3 months, probably is for 10-12 matches for a league. Furthermore, it does not cost much, I mean it might cost me RM 10/match. I get to play with different players, playing under different partner, and enjoying different atmosphere.

I'm still not sure what is the prize will be but it is not the prize that I am targeting. I want to able to play more and improve my game better. I hope I can get it with this league. I believe, at certain time, given certain preasure, improvement could be expect as the focus is there and learning can be absorb more properly.

First meeting is for training and it is targeted at 12th September. I will write more again once I get to know more about it.

Anyone interested to form a team with minumu 12 person for the league let me know. I could help to arrange if necessary.

Post 102: The Wait is OVER!!!

Finally Starcraft II, Wings of Liberty, is launching - 27th July 2010. Is been so long waiting for this. I have been hearing about it long long time ago. Startcraft I, was launched about 12 years ago when me and my gang, (Juan, Szeat, Han Wen, Swee & etc) was so crazy about it, we play whole night out and gang bang each other with it!!!

Looking at the website, the graphic looks fantastic. Though can still recognised some familiar structure but surely it will have more features and new weapons to try on.

Time to get back to the old days guys!!! Let's bang again!!!

Post 91: Think....Think....Think...

Thinking.....considering....

Obviously with my current weight and body size, full marathon is going to kill me flat. I am thining about half marathon only...

Visit here if anyone interested: http://www.kl-marathon.com/Users/register

Anyone want to join together?

Post 88: Thomas Cup 2010

Malaysia Thomas Cup 2010 player listing:

Lee Chong Wei

I think he is at his peak of his game. Saw alot of Youtube and the way he dominate the game is fantastic. I believe 1st single point is on our favor. Just keep it up brother!!!

Wong Chong Han

Saw him about 2-3 weeks ago while playing in Taman Megah Badminton Court. Although he is free agent now but he is definately still in shape for high level badminton game. His body is dam fit. Yes, BAM did the right thing to bring him back for 2nd single.

Mohd Hafiz Hashim

Well, he is not playing well under 21 points system but he definately a better bet on 3rd single spot. With his long arm and legs, he could be a surprise for Malaysia team.

Tan Boon Heong & Koo Kean Keat
Malaysia and World ranking No.1 Double. Boon Heong power smash and KKK speedy games is the strength. Of course there will be mistake, that is the risk of the game. Control it and I think they will win beautifully!!!

Mohd Zakry and Mohd Fairuzizuam

Honestly, I did not follow much with thier games. What I know if they are over size now, according to thier coach, and they have leg injuries.

Ong Soon Hock & Hoom Thien How

Wish Malaysia Team can win 2010 Thomas Cup. I should be going for Final match this year and hopefully, I am there to cheer for Malaysia Team!!!

Post 87: Friendly Match

7th May, 2010:

Have a friendly badminton match today at Ara Badminton Court. I am partnering with Ah Juun to play on 1st match.

It was really a challenging match. Our oppenant is really fast. They are younger, stronger and faster... We change our tactic to play agaist them.

Starting to understand the game now. When opponent is faster, we slow them down. When opponent is power smasher, we lower our shot and not creating any opportunity for them.

We won the match because we make less mistake. We were more stable and having more control agaist our opponent.

Maybe this should be the right way of handling badminton game ar....

A lesson learned today... :D