DUORA10 [Discontinued]

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DUORA10

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Average review score

  • Rating: 9.49 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 43
    • Swing: 9.12
    • Maneuverability: 8.91
    • Control: 9.4
    • Touch：9.56
    A hard hitter model that controls the rally with "Fore Smash, Back Drive".

    Specifications

    Producer
    YONEX
    Series
    DUORA
    Model number
    4549317930519
    Grip size
    2U4、2U5、3U4、3U5
    Color
    Green / Orange
    Length
    675
    Weight
    2U,3U
    Shaft stiffness / feel
    Slightly hard
    Head balance
    Slightly head heavy
    Recommended tension

    3U: 19-26 2U: 20-27

    Frame material
    High elastic carbon frame + nanometric DR + Ni - Ti fiber
    Shaft material
    High elastic carbon shaft + nanometric, new built-in T type joint
    Frame shape
    isometric

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    The racket's distinctive two-sided design with different shapes requires an adjustment period, but once mastered, it receives high praise for operability and ball feel. The ease of backhand play and power of smashes are particularly valued, positioning it as an all-rounder favored by intermediate to advanced players.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Backhand is easy to hit with excellent rebound in serves
    • Strong repulsion and power in smash shots
    • Learning curve due to different front and back shapes
    • Outstanding operability and smooth swing mechanics
    • Designed for intermediate to advanced players
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveSmashes are fast and accurate, drives are easy to control. Backhands easily fly deep, and the racket face transitions are intuitive and easy to use.
    ▽ CriticalThe different shapes on each side make it unclear which side is which, preventing natural racket rotation and making it quite difficult to handle.

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    • Yoshiki

      Yoshiki （Experience：6-10 years） A must-see for men!

      Every racket in the DUORA series hits backhands really well. If you're an intermediate to advanced player whose backhand just won't go deep when receiving, I'd really like you to try it! If you've never used one, I think you'll be surprised at how far your backhand goes! If you can control the game from your receive, your range of play will expand and you'll enjoy badminton even more!

      2017/08/25
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      9
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    • Ko

      Ko （Experience：2-3 years） My favorite

      This was the racket I bought as my own after I started playing. The ZF II and ASTROX 99 my child used were head-heavy and felt a bit hard to handle, so I bought the DUORA 10. I use it strung with BG66 ULTIMAX at 24 lbs.
      Compared to my other racket, the ARCSABER 10, the swing and repulsion are better. However, if I'm not careful, my hairpins float up (partly my arm's fault too (lol)). For hold, the ARCSABER wins by far, but if you prefer repulsion, I think DUORA is the better choice.

      2022/05/11
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Hoshino

      Hoshino （Experience：4-5 years）

      In shaft length and balance, it's close to the ARCSABER 11. A so-called all-rounder. As for differences, the DUORA 10 doesn't have the ARCSABER's shuttle hold feel, but its smashes produce more torque so you can hit more powerful shots, and its ease of hitting on the backhand side is unique to the DUORA 10. Performance-wise, the DUORA 10 comes out ahead in many respects. If you can use the front and back faces appropriately for every shot you hit, it's definitely an advantage.

      2021/02/08
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      7
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Joni

      Joni （Experience：6-10 years） Simply superb

      On the forehand you can hit smashes with a lot of power, and even on the backhand, where it is hard to put in power, you can hit sharp drives.
      It is 3U with an even balance, so I think it is one of the easiest rackets to use in the DUORA series.

      2020/04/07
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Me!

      Me! （Experience：2-3 years） All-rounder

      The forehand side feels a bit like the ASTROX series, with a nice smash sound and shots that sink well! The backhand side is like the NANORAY series and has good repulsion, which makes receiving easy! It is a racket that makes smashes, drops and clears all very easy to hit.
      Players who have just started might find it hard to use because it has a front and a back side.

      2020/03/18
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Bone

      Bone （Experience：4-5 years） Really good

      It's really good overall.
      It was my first time using a racket with different shapes on the front and back, but it was very easy to get used to and I was really impressed. The price isn't outrageously high either, and it's great value for money. At first I was going to buy the LT, but after reading lots of reviews I bought this one, and the weight is just right, so I'm glad I chose it. As many comments say, it was quite easy to hit high backhands deep. I can hit fast smashes too, and they carry well, so I've become able to smash more aggressively. I think the best thing was the receive. The first time I used it, I was amazed.
      I'm really glad I bought it.

      2020/01/05
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Badminton-loving person

      Badminton-loving person （Experience：4-5 years） The world's first racket with different front and back shapes

      It felt like an all-round racket. Overall, including weight and balance, it felt similar to the ARCSABER 11. The shaft is stiffer than the ARCSABER 11. It was an easy racket to control, but compared to the Z-STRIKE I usually use, the shaft felt quite a bit softer, and I couldn't hit satisfying smashes. Drops and drives were really easy to hit. I recommend it for anyone looking for an all-round racket!

      2019/09/15
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      8
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