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Average review score

  • Rating: 9.4 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 85
    • Swing: 9.6
    • Maneuverability: 9.22
    • Control: 9.16
    • Touch：9.41

    Specifications

    Producer
    YONEX
    Model number
    4549317928042
    Grip size
    3U4、3U5、4U4、4U5
    Color
    Shine yellow, metallic blue
    Length
    675
    Weight
    3U,4U
    Shaft stiffness / feel
    Medium
    Head balance
    Head heavy
    Frame material
    High elastic carbon frame + nanometric + tungsten
    Shaft material
    High elastic carbon shaft + Namd
    Frame shape
    isometric

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    A versatile racket supported by players from beginners to advanced levels. Despite being head-heavy, its excellent weight distribution ensures easy maneuverability, delivering high versatility across all shot types from smashes to delicate shots.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Optimal weight distribution makes head-heavy feel comfortable
    • All shots including smashes, clears, drops are easy to hit
    • Shaft flexibility allows beginners to handle easily
    • 4U weight suitable for both men and women
    • Excellent swing-through ease for consecutive smashes
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveDespite being head-heavy, the weight is hardly noticeable, and clears fly easily with light force. Perfect for all shot types and the ultimate racket for all-rounders.
    ▽ CriticalThe shaft bends significantly with slow recovery, making it difficult to hit before it fully returns to position, requiring adjustment period.

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    • KuRoKa

      KuRoKa （Experience：2-3 years） It was really easy to use.

      At first, I bought this racket because I was drawn to its cool design.
      When I actually used it, maybe thanks to the weight around the frame and grip, it was very easy to hit with, and I found it easy to move on to my next movement after a smash.

      2018/10/24
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      10
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    • Haruki

      Haruki （Experience：6-10 years） Smashes on another level

      This racket costs in the 20,000 yen range, so it's wasted on beginners, but compared with other rackets it has a solid hitting feel and is satisfying to use. It's also on the light side and you can swing it quickly and smoothly, so I've been able to hit fast, accurate shots.

      2018/10/24
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      10
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    • Peaches

      Peaches （Experience：6-10 years） A racket you can use for a long time!

      I use it for matches, and I feel it has great control and delivers stable performance. It's on the expensive side, but it's highly durable, so it deteriorates slowly and wears little, which is another advantage.

      2018/10/19
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      8
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    • TN

      TN （Experience：11-20 years） Head-heavy, yet fine shots are easy

      It's a racket I can highly recommend.
      I'm using the 4U5. When I picked it up, it felt close to the weight of a 3U in other rackets even though it's 4U. But maybe because the weight distribution is cleverly designed, it's just really easy to swing. Even though it's head-heavy, fine racket work at the front court isn't a struggle.
      Of course, since it's head-heavy, I think smashes from the back can be heavy and powerful. The feel is solid too.

      It's a strange racket that's head-heavy yet maneuvers like an even balance.
      I really like it.

      2018/10/08
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
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    • kazu

      kazu （Experience：11-20 years） Attacking all-round racket!!

      These are my impressions of the 4U.
      For a 4U, it feels heavy when you hold it.

      The feel is moderately head-heavy, and it flexes just the right amount!
      Shots aimed at specific spots are very easy to hit, and I don't feel any weaknesses in any shot, whether smashes, receives, or drives.

      You can hit every shot with high quality, but I don't feel any standout characteristic.
      It feels like the quintessential 7-series racket, but I think it's perfect for people looking for a racket that's easy to use overall.

      2018/10/01
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      9
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    • Waka-ossan

      Waka-ossan （Experience：11-20 years）

      I'm currently using it as my main racket. I'm a guy in my 18th year of badminton.
      I use the 4U. It feels a little heavy for a 4U, but there's no problem with maneuverability. Receives and drives are easy to hit with just the right swing speed. The feel is very good, and when you hit it well, both clears and receives go nice and deep. As for smashes, it really grips the shuttle and makes it drop. However, I didn't really feel that my smashes got particularly faster. It's head-heavy, but the weight distribution is unusual, so it feels closer to even balance.
      The 4U of this racket is a good racket I'd definitely like to recommend to all-rounders who want to balance both defense and attack. I've been playing badminton for 17 years, and it's one of the top two easiest-to-use rackets I've ever used.

      2018/09/07
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
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    • T

      T （Experience：4-5 years） You can get an angle on smashes!

      First of all, smashes are easy to hit and you can get a steep angle! Not only smashes but hairpins and other shots are easy too! I've strung it with AEROBITE and they go really well together!

      2018/09/04
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      9
      Touch
      9
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