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Average review score

  • Rating: 9.15 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 27
    • Swing: 9.26
    • Maneuverability: 9.41
    • Control: 8.63
    • Touch：8.85
    With the swing of the finest frame and the play of "X - fullerene", overcome the speed rally.

    Specifications

    Producer
    YONEX
    Series
    NANORAY
    Model number
    4547656898637
    Grip size
    3U4、3U5、4U4、4U5
    Color
    (New design) Black / Magenta, Flash Blue
    Length
    675
    Weight
    3U,4U
    Shaft stiffness / feel
    Hard
    Head balance
    Slightly head light
    Recommended tension

    4U: 19-24 3U: 20-25

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

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    The NANORAY 800 is highly evaluated for its lightweight design and excellent maneuverability, making it ideal for doubles and net play. However, its tendency to break easily is frequently noted, and user satisfaction varies depending on playing style and skill level.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Lightweight with excellent swing-through for doubles play
    • Head-light design provides superior handling performance
    • Ideal for aggressive shots like drives and smashes
    • Suitable for both beginners and advanced players
    • Durability concerns due to breakage issues
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveBeing lightweight and head-light, the maneuverability is excellent, allowing you to outplay opponents even in fast rallies. The racket also adapts quickly without a long break-in period.
    ▽ CriticalWhile the light weight is an advantage, the racket is prone to breaking. Mine broke when I hit a smash without any prior impact.

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    • Kanabun

      Kanabun （Experience：11-20 years） Outstanding maneuverability and repulsion

      It's head-light with good repulsion, so you can hit the shuttle without putting in much effort. The difference is obvious compared to other YONEX series such as DUORA and ASTROX.

      I used the 3U, and I didn't find it inconvenient in terms of maneuverability even in doubles, so I think it works. Women or people not confident in their power might be fine with 4U, but basically even the 3U is light enough to handle fast rallies, so I don't think there's that much difference between weights.

      2020/02/18
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      8
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    • Hoshino

      Hoshino （Experience：4-5 years）

      The racket itself is quite light and the balance leans head-light, so swinging during play felt great. The maneuverability in particular was very good. My impression: maybe it's for doubles? Also, perhaps because the frame is thin, it feels like it really bounces the shuttle off. On top of that, it doesn't hold the shuttle long when you catch it, and the shuttle leaves the strings quickly, so I felt it's very easy to use not only for drives but also for fast shots and fast exchanges. If you want to attack aggressively in doubles, I think this racket will be easy to use. A good impression even within the NANORAY series.

      2021/02/11
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Datsu

      Datsu （Experience：4-5 years） Perfect for doubles

      Honestly, I do not think it suits singles. It is probably a racket that shows its true value in fast-paced play like doubles. You can feel the repulsion typical of the NANORAY. However, the shuttle leaves the strings quickly, so its control may not be that high. In drive battles at the front court, its overwhelming maneuverability should let you outpace your opponent. I used the 4U in the past and it never broke, but as others have written, it does have the drawback of breaking easily.

      2020/04/29
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      9
      Touch
      9
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    • Badminton-loving person

      Badminton-loving person （Experience：4-5 years） Ahsan/Setiawan model

      I heard it's the easiest racket to use in doubles, so I got curious and tried it. My overall score is full marks. Especially in terms of swing speed and feel, I thought it's the racket best suited to doubles. It has both the bit of shuttle hold you want in the front court and the easy swing that's important in doubles.

      2019/09/15
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Densetsu no Nokinami

      Densetsu no Nokinami （Experience：2-3 years） Light with a great feel!

      It's light, so it's easy to handle, and the feel is good. The shaft isn't too stiff, so drives and smashes are easy to hit. It uses Sonic Metal, so the sound is really satisfying

      2019/07/20
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
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    • Ken

      Ken （Experience：4-5 years） A very stable racket

      It swings really well and is incredibly easy to swing, but it turned out to be a more balanced racket than I expected. Smashes are no problem either. With drives, it's easy to push the pace into fast exchanges, and the feel is pretty good too.
      If it had a bit more solid response and better control, it would have been perfect

      2019/05/22
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      9
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    • ijokkoji

      ijokkoji （Experience：11-20 years） A racket with no quirks

      I think it's an easy-to-use, even-balance racket with no quirks.

      Just as advertised, drives have good repulsion and are quite good!
      The shaft is on the stiff side, but the frame isn't that stiff, so there's no unpleasant stiffness when you hit.

      However, there's some vibration when hitting, like the old NS7000.
      People who are sensitive to it might find it bothersome?
      It didn't bother me in a bad way, so I was fine.

      2019/02/09
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      8
      Touch
      8
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