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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    • Takumi

      Takumi （Experience：6-10 years） I was confused at first... but

      It was my first time using a racket with a different shape on the front and back. I was a little uneasy, but once I got used to it, I found it really easy to use. The ease of hitting backhands in particular, and the way the shuttle carries, are outstanding. The repulsion is high, so I don't get tired even in long rallies, and I like that I can hit with power when I want to finish a point.

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

      Jamie （Experience：6-10 years） A high-performance racket used by many pro players.

      As you'd expect from how many pro players use it, it's easy to use overall. The feel and swing performance are excellent, and its shot performance, sending the shuttle pinpoint to where you aim, is outstanding. Price-wise it may feel a bit high, but it's a racket worth the money. I think it's for advanced players.

      2018/05/15
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Aki

      Aki （Experience：6-10 years） My experience with the DUORA 10

      The shaft is a little on the stiff side. Its feature is that backhands are easy to hit. If you hit properly, the flight is very good and it's easy to control. However, it took me a while to get used to it. That's partly because the front and back sides have different shapes. It's probably for intermediate and above hard hitters.

      2018/04/26
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      6
      Maneuverability
      6
      Control
      8
      Touch
      8
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    • That's right.

      That's right. （Experience：Less than a year） You can't go wrong with YONEX

      I haven't been playing competitively for long, but the flight, the feel when swinging hard, and the shuttle control are all outstanding. I'm not used to the grip yet, but I'm sure that will come with more play. This racket is really good.

      2018/03/13
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Kisuke

      Kisuke （Experience：11-20 years） The YONEX DUORA 10 is perfect for an attacker like me.

      What I'm using now is the YONEX DUORA 10. My impression is that it's a racket with a high-repulsion shaft, the type that overpowers opponents with power. I think it suits me. It swings very well, so I can attack relentlessly with power. Its maneuverability is good too, so I can battle through long rallies without trouble.

      2018/01/31
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Kaio

      Kaio （Experience：2-3 years） YONEX from the start

      This racket can take hard use; even when I swing it hard, it doesn't budge at all. I've been using such a good racket from the very start, and I think it's already paid for itself. The flight and control are outstanding, and I think it's a good racket.

      2018/01/31
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Badobado

      Badobado （Experience：6-10 years） The easiest to use!

      I've used all kinds of rackets since I started badminton, but this "DUORA 10" strikes me as easier to use than any other. The maneuverability is outstanding, the feel is good, and it's light, so it's really useful for tournaments and competitions. That said, I may not really recommend it to beginners.

      2018/01/26
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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