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Average review score

  • Rating: 9.23 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 62
    • Swing: 9.23
    • Maneuverability: 8.89
    • Control: 8.82
    • Touch：9.5
    "Horizontal - A concept" expands the sweet area and the explosive acceleration force of SBZ fires the shuttle.

    Specifications

    Producer
    YONEX
    Series
    NANORAY
    Model number
    4549317536445
    Grip size
    2U4、2U5、3U4、3U5
    Color
    Lime yellow
    Length
    675
    Weight
    2U,3U
    Shaft stiffness / feel
    Hard
    Head balance
    Even balance
    Recommended tension

    3U: 20-27 2U: 20-28

    Frame material
    High elastic carbon frame + sonic metal + EX-HMG
    Shaft material
    High elastic carbon shaft + X-fullerene + nanometric, new built-in T type joint
    Frame shape
    isometric

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    A high-performance racket that holds the world's fastest smash record. It receives high ratings for attack-oriented play style, swing speed, and hitting feel, while there is a shared recognition that narrow sweet spots and control proficiency require advanced skill levels.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Smash speed and power increased dramatically
    • Compact frame provides excellent swing-through
    • Narrow sweet spot requires adaptation
    • Even balance offers good maneuverability
    • Ideal for aggressive doubles play
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveLightweight and easy to swing around freely. Smash shots run hard even with light swings. The shaft's flex is excellent, and the feeling of releasing all power at impact after bending maximally is addictive.
    ▽ CriticalShots off the sweet spot don't fly well, and control of soft shots like hairpins is difficult, making it challenging for intermediate and below players or female athletes.

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    • Barely

      Barely （Experience：4-5 years） A racket with great design and maneuverability!

      When I saw the NANORAY Z-SPEED at a shop, I fell in love with the design and ended up buying it. At first I bought it just for the looks, but when I actually used it, it turned out to be a really easy-to-use racket; the repulsion when hitting the shuttle feels good, and the small face makes it easy to swing. My smash speed has gone up compared to before. The only drawback is that it's pricier than other rackets.

      2018/01/26
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Remarks

      Remarks （Experience：11-20 years） My go-to for high-speed rallies.

      I'm currently using the YONEX NANORAY Z-SPEED. What I like is its excellent maneuverability. The shaft also gives solid repulsion, sending the shuttle into the opponent's court on a strong trajectory. It's easy to control and flies well, so I have no complaints.

      2018/01/25
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Rose

      Rose （Experience：6-10 years） A racket with good maneuverability that makes it easy to control and vary the pace.

      This racket is quite light, so it's easier to move, and I struggle much less in rallies. Even when my opponent attacks by pulling me to the front and back, I can now respond properly. It's a racket with good maneuverability that makes it easy to control and vary the pace. The only drawback is that it's expensive.

      2018/01/12
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      9
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    • Orange

      Orange （Experience：6-10 years） It's a very light racket, so maneuverability is good.

      The NANORAY Z-SPEED is very light, so its maneuverability is good, and I find smashes especially easy to hit. However, the head is small, so if you don't meet the shuttle squarely, it doesn't fly well. Once you can catch the shuttle properly, I think it turns into a great racket that lets you churn out fast shots and smashes.

      2018/01/09
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      8
      Touch
      9
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    • Inoue

      Inoue （Experience：6-10 years） Easy to use and great!

      A clerk at the sports shop I usually go to recommended it, and I liked it, so I bought it. I can hit nicely in practice, and I hit satisfying shots in matches too. I am looking forward to my next match. If anyone is interested in it, I definitely recommend it.

      2017/12/22
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Tabasco

      Tabasco （Experience：6-10 years） Cool design and excellent performance

      I was looking for a good racket, and a store clerk told me about this one, so I bought it.
      The performance is good, and both the swing speed and shot power are excellent. The shots feel stable too.
      It is a good product that I can strongly recommend to my juniors.

      2017/12/15
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • rhmnd 531

      rhmnd 531 （Experience：4-5 years） The NANORAY Z-SPEED: light, well balanced overall, and easy to use

      The NANORAY Z-SPEED, and the NANORAY series in general, I personally use quite a lot. When you hit it squarely on the face it makes a nice sound, and it's an easy racket to move with.
      Even when I'm pulled to all kinds of positions, front and back, the racket's maneuverability is good, so it's easy to control and vary the pace.
      It might be because it matches my strength, but I think it's a racket that allows fine control.

      2017/10/30
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      9
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