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Average review score

  • Rating: 9.26 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 42
    • Swing: 9.21
    • Maneuverability: 9.1
    • Control: 9.19
    • Touch：9.07
    Sharp angle smash pierces the opponent coat with a new structure frame that holds down the shuttle.

    Specifications

    Producer
    YONEX
    Series
    NANORAY
    Model number
    4549317868188
    Grip size
    2U4、2U5、3U4、3U5
    Color
    (New design) Blue / Navy, Iron Gray
    Length
    675
    Weight
    2U,3U
    Shaft stiffness / feel
    Hard
    Head balance
    Even balance
    Recommended tension

    2U: 20 to 25 3U: 19 to 24

    Frame material
    High elastic carbon frame + high strength carbon + nanometric + super HMG
    Shaft material
    High elastic carbon shaft + X - fullerene + ultra PE fiber, new built-in T type joint + T - anchor
    Frame shape
    isometric

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    Highly rated for doubles players, especially hard hitters, offering excellent follow-through and sharp smashes with good control. However, durability concerns and the demanding hard shaft are notable drawbacks.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Excellent follow-through enabling speedy, powerful smashes
    • Head-light design suited for fast drives and quick rallies
    • Superior control and accurate shuttle manipulation
    • Fragile frame prone to breaking easily
    • Hard shaft requires adequate strength and technique
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositivePerfect for rear-court doubles play with outstanding follow-through that increases swing speed for fast smashes. Excellent control makes it ideal for hard hitters seeking a reliable partner racket.
    ▽ CriticalFrame cracked after only 4 restrings at the transition point. The follow-through focused design sacrifices durability, with rackets breaking from a single impact.

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    • Mao

      Mao （Experience：4-5 years） A racket for hard hitters!

      Since I started using this racket, my shuttle control has improved dramatically.
      Being able to hit powerful smashes is another of its appeals, so I can recommend it to hard hitters.
      However, I've had this racket break on me while using it, so I feel its durability is a bit poor.

      2017/09/22
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      9
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    • Ontama

      Ontama （Experience：6-10 years） Hard to use until you get used to it

      The shaft is stiff and the repulsion is strong, so there's quite a bit of recoil.
      It's easy to put an angle on drops and smashes, so until you get used to it, you'll hit the net a lot.
      People without much strength can't clear all the way to the back with this racket, so you could say it's for men.

      2017/09/19
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Goldman

      Goldman （Experience：2-3 years） Great feel when hitting the shuttle

      It's a racket with a really good feel when hitting the shuttle. It helps you develop the sense of catching the shuttle solidly, so I think it's a useful item for people who have trouble making clean contact. The racket isn't heavy and it's easy to swing too.

      2017/09/19
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • So

      So （Experience：11-20 years） Possibly a racket for doubles.

      I'm using the 3U G5, and it's a very easy racket to use. The overall balance is good and it's easy to swing. Also, the shaft is on the stiff side, so it's extremely useful in drive battles and at the front court in doubles. If you get the chance, please give it a try.

      2017/09/15
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      10
      Touch
      8
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    • Kengo

      Kengo My impressions after using the NANORAY 900

      As for the angle, when it comes to smashes, it does feel like they dip down.
      If you hit with perfect timing, the head does the work and you can hit pretty satisfying smashes. But if your timing is off, they float. To get a steep angle, you need to improve your play. You can't just rely on the racket.
      The image is that, in situations where you can already hit a shot that dips down properly, it helps push it down just a little bit further. If your shots usually float, don't expect too much. How about cut smashes? Personally, I don't feel a big effect so far. Partly because I don't use cut smashes much, I'd like to try hitting them more actively.
      For receives and drives, it rebounds the shuttle firmly off quick touches and is easy to handle, so it's suited to doubles. It also seems very well suited to aggressive play where you move in from the back to the front.

      2017/09/06
      Overall
      6/10
      Swing
      6
      Maneuverability
      6
      Control
      8
      Touch
      8
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    • mafumafu

      mafumafu （Experience：4-5 years） Fierce smashes

      This NANORAY 900 is built for advanced players. Thanks to the new frame structure that holds down the shuttle, you can drive sharp, steep smashes into the opponent's court to win points. It takes a bit of time to get a feel for distance. I also recommend it for tall players.

      2017/09/06
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      10
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    • Murayu

      Murayu （Experience：6-10 years） A racket for doubles

      I think the NANORAY series has good maneuverability and is a racket you can use even if your level isn't that high. Its repulsion is excellent, so it's a very effective racket for hitting pushes and the like at the front court in doubles. It's one I'd like to recommend to doubles players, especially those who play front court.

      2017/09/06
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
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