Nanospeed 9000X
Model NS-9000X · Lee Chong Wei
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Lee Chong Wei's World #1 weapon: Nanospeed 9000X
The dawn of World #1
The Nanospeed 9000X is one of the most historically significant racquets in the database that nobody talks about. In 2007 Lee Chong Wei carried the 'Type X' — Extra Stiff — variant of the NS-9000 through a season that marked the dawn of his sustained World #1 dominance. This was the frame in his hands as he established himself as the definitive force in men's singles, before transitioning to the Armortec series the following year. The 2007 season is where the LCW legend properly began, and the 9000X was the instrument.
Material science at the apex of the Nanospeed era
The NS-9000X used HM Graphite with Fullerene and Elastic-Ti in the frame, HM Graphite and Fullerene in the shaft — the apex material specification of the Nanospeed platform, presented in Glorious Gold. Extra Stiff flex, even balance at 285mm. Period reviewers described it as 'light, fast, maneuverable, but with a stiff shaft and strong light frame that controls the shuttle well' — a profile that suited LCW's game precisely: explosive retrieval, sharp redirection, deceptive net play backed by a shaft that transferred power cleanly on full-extension shots.
The collector's entry into the LCW World #1 era
At $200, the NS-9000X is the most accessible racquet directly tied to the opening chapter of Lee Chong Wei's World #1 career. For collectors building a chronological LCW rack — MP-88 → NS-8000 → NS-9000X → AT-900P → VTF → VTZF2-LCW → DUO-10LCW → AX-99LCW — the 9000X is the third chapter: the frame he carried as he crossed the threshold from contender to dominant.
'Type X' designation on shaft — Extra Stiff, distinct from the 9000S. HM Graphite + Fullerene + Elastic-Ti frame construction. Extra Stiff flex — notably firm shaft under pressure. Even balance at 285mm. Glorious Gold colorway. Made in Japan. Standard Yonex hologram (2007 design). No LCW signature printing — association is performance-documented, not cosmetic.
The most underpriced LCW-associated racquet in the database. Buy as the third chapter in a complete LCW timeline collection. Will appreciate as the 2007 season is studied as the beginning of the greatest era in men's singles badminton.