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Average review score

  • Rating: 9.45 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 58
    • Swing: 9.38
    • Maneuverability: 9.09
    • Control: 9.41
    • Touch：9.64
    Offensive racquet specially made to boost power, speed and control, giving players a tactical upper hand on the court.

    INNOVATION

    DUORA GROMMET
    The new DUORA Grommet design featues 8 linked grommets made with differing thicknesses on either side of the frame. When hit on the box side, thicker and harder grommets on the aero side result in a stiffer string bed,ultimmately increasing launch power on the shuttlecock.

    Hyper-MG
    Hyper-MG is the most elastic graphite material utilized by Yonex. It is equipped into the bottom half of the racquet frame allowing for instant repulsion drives.

    HORIZONTAL-A CONCEPT
    Grommets allow strings to run horizontally, creating freater flex in the string bed for enlarged sweet spot at the top of the frame.

    T-ANCHOR
    Stiff T-Anchor graphite in the joint makes the racquet twist less, allowing for increased accuracy.


    · Nanometric DR
    · Aero + box shape
    · Horizontal - A concept
    · Compact frame
    · New grommet pattern
    · Solid Feel Core
    · Nanometric
    · New built-in T type joint
    · Extra slim shaft
    · Control support cap

    Specifications

    Producer
    YONEX
    Series
    DUORA
    Model number
    4549317812136
    Grip size
    2U4、2U5、3U4、3U5
    Color
    Black/White
    Length
    675
    Weight
    2U,3U
    Shaft stiffness / feel
    Hard
    Head balance
    Slightly head heavy
    Recommended tension

    3U: 20 to 28
    2U: 21 to 29

    Frame material
    High elastic carbon frame + nanometric DR + Hyper-MG
    Shaft material
    High elastic carbon shaft + nanometric + EX-HMG, new built-in T type joint + T - anchor
    Frame shape
    isometric

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    Highly praised by advanced players for its hard shaft and aggressive balance, with exceptional power and explosive feel when hitting the sweet spot on smashes. However, the narrow sweet spot makes it difficult for beginners, and transitioning from lighter rackets requires adaptation and physical conditioning.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Smashes are powerful, fast, and maintain momentum
    • Explosive power and exceptional feel at sweet spot
    • Superior backhand swing and follow-through
    • Hard shaft provides accurate control
    • Narrow sweet spot challenging for beginners
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveThe sound of the smash is great and the speed improves significantly. Even players currently using light rackets will develop strength and power by using this racket repeatedly.
    ▽ CriticalThe shaft and frame are quite stiff with a very narrow sweet spot. While hitting the center feels excellent, missing the sweet spot can cause pain in elbows, shoulders, and wrists, with potential injury risk.

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    • npc

      npc （Experience：11-20 years） Ideal for an aggressive style

      The DUORA Z-STRIKE uses a carbon frame and carbon shaft, and even though it's light you can hit sharp shots with it. I think it's the ideal racket for someone like me who hits powerful shots and then quickly moves forward.

      2018/12/21
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Palma

      Palma （Experience：2-3 years） Really good

      I started using the STRIKE about six months after I started playing. It was hard to use at first, but once you get used to it, receiving is easy too, and I think smashes in particular can be hit faster than usual. I'd say its swing feel is somewhere between the VOLTRIC and the ASTROX. Design-wise, I think its defining feature is that it's white, which is rare for a racket.
      I now own three STRIKEs.
      I think you should try it once.

      2018/11/24
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
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    • 310ooo

      310ooo （Experience：4-5 years） An ultra-aggressive racket

      This is an attacking racket! It's built slightly head-heavy, so just cocking your wrist as usual during the swing lets you hit pretty powerful smashes. If you want to boost the power of your smash, it might be worth giving it a try. It's a racket for advanced players, so it may be a bit tricky to handle in places, but once you get used to it, I think it'll serve you well as an ultra-aggressive racket!

      2018/10/31
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      6
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    • Yo-san

      Yo-san （Experience：4-5 years） YONEX's

      I tried buying this racket, made with carbon said to have the highest elastic modulus in DUORA history. Even for someone like me who just plays as a hobby and isn't that good, a good racket really does make a difference. If you're intermediate or above and feel stuck, try this and I think you'll notice how it stays stable even on your swing.

      2018/10/24
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Egg

      Egg （Experience：11-20 years） The YONEX DUORA Z-STRIKE racket is easy to use

      The YONEX DUORA Z-STRIKE is light, so it puts no strain on my wrist, it's easy to control, it generates power, and it's easy to use. When I smash, I feel I get more power than usual, and the string tension feels good too. It performs really well, so I like it a lot and keep using it.

      2018/10/05
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Badminton experience under 2 years

      Badminton experience under 2 years （Experience：2-3 years） I was surprised when I bought it

      Until now I had been using the VOLTRIC Z-FORCE II in 3U. When the chance came to buy a new racket, I was torn between the DUORA Z-STRIKE and the NANORAY Z-SPEED. When I looked up reviews and impressions of the DUORA online, they said things like "heavy, you can't use it without strength," and "using the two faces differently" seemed difficult, so I was worried. But since I mainly play doubles, I decided against the Z-SPEED (because I heard the Z-SPEED is hard to use in doubles). When I bought the Z-STRIKE and used it, maybe because I'd been using the Z-FORCE II in 3U, the Z-STRIKE actually felt light, the swing speed is outstanding, and the repulsion is very good. I've only used it for one day so far, but the only thing I'm worried about is "using the two faces differently." But frankly, I think it's just a matter of "getting used to it," so I'm not too worried. If you're on the fence! Buy it! It'll work out!

      2018/09/23
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Badmania

      Badmania （Experience：11-20 years） A difficult racket

      These are my impressions at 3U, 27 lbs. I normally use the VOLTRIC Z2. On the forehand side, the VOLTRIC lets me hit heavier shots, but on the backhand this one really has a lot of repulsion. It feels similar to the NANORAY series. The feel is very hard, and I think beginners will have trouble putting power into it. But maybe thanks to the compact frame plus extra-slim shaft, the swing speed is excellent. I feel it's a very specialized racket for advanced players.

      2018/08/27
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      7
      Control
      8
      Touch
      8
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