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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.

    User reviews

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    • Koji

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

      I think it's a racket with no quirks that's easy to use as an all-rounder.
      The shaft is a bit on the stiff side, but the frame isn't that stiff (unlike the 900), so it doesn't feel stiff.
      Lots of women around me use it too.

      I tried stringing it with BG80P and ULTIMAX, which the manufacturer recommends,
      but BG80P felt too stiff for me and didn't suit me...
      When I strung it with ULTIMAX, the drives really came alive as advertised and it became super easy to use!
      It's the first time I've used something with this much repulsion.
      It makes a flashy sound too (lol)

      The one thing that bothers me a little is that there seems to be some vibration around the head when hitting, like the old NS7000.
      People who are sensitive to that might not like it.
      It didn't bother me in a bad way, so I was fine.

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

      Tony （Experience：6-10 years） Outstanding repulsion

      I bought it on a friend's recommendation.
      I was using the ARCSABER 11 at the same time, so this is a comparison with that.

      It's an even-balance or slightly head-light racket, so the maneuverability was outstanding.
      Maybe because of the frame shape, swinging it also felt refreshing.
      It doesn't rebound excessively for no reason, so it was a great weapon in drive exchanges and in the front court.

      However, for me, since I like the feeling of catching (holding?) the shuttle, on clears and smashes the time the shuttle stays on the racket was short and it felt like it left the racket right away, which I think was a bit of a letdown.

      All in all, it's a good racket, but one more disappointing thing is that it "breaks easily."
      Mine snapped while I was hitting a smash.
      Of course, it hadn't hit anything before that.
      Even if it's to keep it light, I wish it were a bit more rigid.

      2019/01/06
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      9
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    • Badminton boy

      Badminton boy （Experience：Less than a year） The NANORAY 800 makes drives easy

      The NANORAY 800's shaft isn't as stiff as I expected; the stiffness is just right
      It flexes nicely, so my smashes got faster and the sound got better too
      On top of that, it's light and head-light, so the maneuverability is good

      2019/01/04
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
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    • bubuco

      bubuco How the NANORAY800 feels to use

      I'm an attacking player, so the NANORAY800 suits me really well. Even in fast rallies, I can win the exchanges with this light, maneuverable racket. Also, it didn't take long to get used to after I started using it. Even if it breaks, I think I'll buy the same one again.

      2018/11/07
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      8
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    • Seiji

      Seiji （Experience：11-20 years） A racket I highly recommend for attacking-style players

      This racket is very popular, and it's one I used to love too. I especially recommend it for attacking-style players; you can hit fast smashes, so it feels great to use. It may not be very suitable for beginners, but I think you'll be very surprised at how easy it is to use once you try it.

      2018/10/24
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      10
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    • Nabe-san

      Nabe-san （Experience：6-10 years） For doubles specialists, this is the one for drive battles

      Great swing speed, nimble, and easy to maneuver. In doubles, the front court player wants to take control with quick touches. I'd recommend it to players who can move fast. It might be a bit wasted on an old guy like me. Also, this racket makes a nice sound, so I'd want it strung with AERONIC. The crisp sound puts pressure on your opponent, and it feels really good to hit.

      2018/06/19
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      8
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    • Falcon

      Falcon Light and easy to swing

      I've been using it for about three years. It's light, so it swings easily, and I'd say it's more suited to doubles players. The reason is that in doubles the rallies are fast and you rarely get to hit from an ideal position, so I find a light, maneuverable racket like the NANORAY 800 really valuable.

      2018/06/15
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      8
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