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Average review score

  • Rating: 8.36 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 22
    • Swing: 8.5
    • Maneuverability: 8.64
    • Control: 8.59
    • Touch：8.09
    Lightweight 4U size super headlight design, lightly shake and fly greatly.

    Specifications

    Producer
    YONEX
    Series
    NANORAY
    Model number
    4550086091967
    Grip size
    4U5、4U6
    Color
    Light pink, light blue
    Length
    675
    Weight
    4U
    Shaft stiffness / feel
    Slightly soft
    Head balance
    Head light
    Recommended tension

    4U: 17 to 22

    Frame material
    High elastic carbon frame + high strength carbon + light feel carbon
    Shaft material
    High elastic carbon shaft + X-fullerene, built-in T type joint
    Frame shape
    isometric

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    Highly rated as a versatile racket for beginners to intermediate players, with lightweight design and excellent value for money being major attractions. However, some users feel it may be insufficient for advanced players.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Lightweight and easy to swing through, accessible for beginners
    • Compact with excellent maneuverability and reduced shoulder strain
    • Good shaft flexibility, enabling high-speed shots with minimal effort
    • Excellent control performance with wide sweet spot
    • Affordable price with great cost-effectiveness
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveWhen I tried a lightweight racket, the clear shot flew beautifully, and with just a little force, the shuttle goes to the back of the court. The power of the aero shape is remarkable.
    ▽ CriticalSmashes feel slightly weak and fast clears may feel difficult to hit far, making it somewhat insufficient for adult male players who want more power.

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    • Kitamura

      Kitamura （Experience：11-20 years） A racket with a not-too-stiff shaft and a light grip

      It's a racket for beginners to intermediate players. The shaft isn't too stiff and has just the right amount of flex, so even women and kids can soon keep up with fast rallies with some practice. I think it's an ideal racket for beginners practicing their control. Also, the grip isn't too thick and the racket is light, so even people with small hands or weak grip strength can handle it easily.

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

      yuuri （Experience：2-3 years）

      It was the first racket I bought, and it was very easy to handle.
      I recommend it for people just starting badminton, but I don't really recommend it for intermediate players.
      The reason is that this racket has no standout features,
      so if you feel your play style has taken shape, a different racket might be good.

      2022/05/04
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      9
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    • Best

      Best （Experience：2-3 years） Easy to use

      These are my impressions after borrowing it from a friend. I've always liked heavy rackets and had been using heavy ones all along. But when playing against my club teammates, even though I'd been on winning streaks up to then, I noticed my clears were short and I lost. I wasn't sure whether it was the racket or simply my lack of skill. So I thought I'd try borrowing a light racket and used this NANORAY 450LT. My clears went flying, boom, and I was blown away. With just a little power the shuttle went boom all the way to the back of the court, and I decided I'd buy my own next time. I really felt how powerful the aero frame shape is.

      2019/07/29
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      9
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    • EDU

      EDU （Experience：4-5 years） Recommended for attacking players.

      It's designed to be extremely light, so you can swing it very easily. The feel is soft and supple, enabling high-performance speed shots with a compact swing. I think it will take an attacking player's game to the next level.

      2019/02/04
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      8
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    • Himeringo

      Himeringo （Experience：Less than a year） Light and easy to use

      As a beginner, I looked for a racket that was light and easy to handle. It's a cute pink, and since it's light and head-light, I think it's easy to use. I'd say it's more of a racket for women. Or for juniors. I recommend it as a first racket.

      2018/10/31
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      8
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    • Utopia Matsumoto

      Utopia Matsumoto （Experience：6-10 years） Suited to attacking play

      I feel it has a big advantage in how easy it is to switch between offense and defense and how carefully it lets you handle intense rallies. When firing fast smashes at steep angles, the grip is stable, so there's little wobble. It's also reasonably priced, which is a big plus economically.

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

      Huati （Experience：2-3 years） Recommended for intermediate players

      It's a racket with maneuverability that matches my skill level and great value for money. The carbon frame and shaft make it light, so my arm doesn't tire much for how long I play. It uses high-modulus carbon, so it sends the shuttle far even with little force and a small swing.

      2018/10/05
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      6
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