INFERNO

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INFERNO
INFERNO INFERNO

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Average review score

  • Rating: 9.71 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 48
    • Swing: 9.75
    • Maneuverability: 9.48
    • Control: 9.56
    • Touch：9.31
    New all-round with strength and suppleness

    Specifications

    Producer
    Gosen
    Series
    インフェルノ（INFERNO）
    Model number
    BRIF
    Grip size
    G5
    Color
    Black (BK)
    Length
    675
    Weight
    4U
    Shaft stiffness / feel
    Medium
    Head balance
    Slightly head heavy
    Recommended tension

    20 to 30

    Frame material
    Mitsubishi Rayon made PYROFIL + M30
    Shaft material
    Mitsubishi Rayon made PYROFIL + M30

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    A highly acclaimed racket that continues to be supported three years after release. While initially feeling difficult to use, its true potential is revealed through practice, leading many users to abandon other rackets due to its exceptional overall quality.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Excellent swing-through performance from unique frame shape
    • Superior maneuverability for receives and drives
    • Versatile coverage of all types of shots
    • Increasing appeal the more it is used
    • More affordable pricing than Yonex products
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveThough initially awkward, after hours to months of use it feels like the racket follows your body. Its excellent swing-through, lightness, and superior control become prominent. Once used, other rackets become unnecessary due to its overall excellence.
    ▽ CriticalThe racket didn't rebound, shuttles didn't drop, and power didn't transfer well. The shaft stiffness and head weight seemed mismatched.

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    • Racket benkei

      Racket benkei （Experience：6-10 years） A god-tier racket

      This is way better than the INFERNO PLUS
      A god-tier racket
      Once you buy this, you won't need any other rackets
      After buying this, I even got rid of my other rackets on Mercari lol
      A racket that beats YONEX by the mercy rule
      The best, just the best

      2019/09/14
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Tsubado

      Tsubado （Experience：11-20 years） Well-balanced performance

      The swing speed and maneuverability are really good, so
      receives and drives feel very easy to hit.
      The repulsion is good too, and even though it's a 4U5, overhead shots don't get too light.

      With its even (very slightly head-heavy?) balance, it's a racket that can handle both attack and defense.

      Honestly, it was better than I expected.
      I'm planning to buy a second one too.

      2019/09/01
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      9
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    • Kouji

      Kouji （Experience：11-20 years） I use it as my main racket

      Mainly doubles.
      It can be strung up to 32 lbs max. I've strung it with GOSEN G-TONE at 30 lbs.
      The shop told me YONEX strings max out at 28 lbs, so it's better to go with GOSEN strings to match.
      I'd never strung my previous rackets above 26 lbs, but starting with the INFERNO I went with 30 lbs. Even at high tension, no unpleasant vibration comes through to my arm, which is great.
      Because it's strung at high tension, the shuttle won't carry unless you hit the sweet spot, but once you practice and can hit normally, your skills naturally improve. (My shots became more consistent)
      Also, thanks to the high tension and the racket's performance, the shuttle flies fast even if you just meet it or simply flick it without swinging, so you can play fast rallies compactly.
      It's head-heavy, so my arm gets tired when fast rallies drag on. For smashes and clears, the swing feels so good that you don't notice the head-heavy balance at all.

      2019/04/14
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      10
      Touch
      9
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    • I love badminton

      I love badminton （Experience：4-5 years） The best usability for people with an aggressive play style

      It suits an aggressive play style, so I recommend it for people like that. Many people seem to find the price a bit high, but it's an item for intermediate to advanced players. A senior teammate who has played badminton longer than me recommended it, and it's increased the variety of my attacks, so I'm glad I bought it.

      2018/10/30
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • God

      God （Experience：11-20 years） A badminton racket I recommend for intermediate players and up

      I highly recommend this racket for intermediate players and up. Depending on the person, some may find it hard to use, but I used to love this racket. I'm a power-hitter type, and the feel was great; it was a very easy racket to use.

      2018/10/24
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      10
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    • Black tea

      Black tea （Experience：Less than a year） The real ability of the INFERNO

      A senior player let me use theirs, and even I, who had just joined the club, could use it. The accuracy of my favorite drops right on the line went up even further, and I could hit smashes with weight. Even beginners can use it, and I felt it's a really good racket.

      2018/09/28
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      9
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    • Shin

      Shin （Experience：6-10 years） My experience with the INFERNO

      It's a versatile racket that lets you hit powerful shots and also has good control. What I notice most is how easy it is to swing; smashing is very easy and my smash speed went up. Being light, it's also easy to maneuver, which really stands out.

      2018/03/29
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      6
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