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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    • Nao

      Nao （Experience：4-5 years） I can't tell which face is which, so I can't twirl it like usual!

      A friend uses the DUORA 10, so I got to test-hit it. Like a table tennis racket, each face is different, and I was surprised that it's a racket with different characteristics on the forehand and backhand. My actual impression after using it was that it's quite awkward to use. I'd lose track of which face was which and couldn't twirl it around like I usually do. I thought it might be a fun racket once you master it, but it was quite hard to handle.

      2018/01/26
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      9
      Touch
      9
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    • Marine

      Marine （Experience：6-10 years） The more I used it, the more I appreciated this racket.

      I bought the DUORA 10 because I was interested in the fact that the front and back faces have different shapes. My impression after actually hitting with it is that the shuttle rebounds quite strongly when you smash. It took a bit of effort to get used to, but the more I used it, the more I appreciated this racket, and receiving on the backhand was easy, which was great.

      2018/01/09
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
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    • Souvenir

      Souvenir （Experience：4-5 years） My racket!

      This is the racket I always bring when I play in badminton competitions. I think its biggest feature is good maneuverability. I also use it because I don't get tired as easily in long rallies and it's easy to swing. I've used lots of rackets, but I think this is one I can really recommend.

      2017/11/20
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Yamajo

      Yamajo （Experience：4-5 years） Recommended for women too

      The DUORA 10 is a badminton racket that fuses forehand and backhand to boost your attacking power. It's a very popular model, easy for women to handle as well. It's my favorite racket and I always use it.

      2017/10/16
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
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    • Non

      Non （Experience：6-10 years） Gives you the edge in rallies

      It's a very powerful racket, and I can hit the shots I want on both forehand and backhand. I've become able to control rallies to my advantage. Control is no problem either, and it's a racket I want to keep using for a long time.

      2017/10/11
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Kaoru

      Kaoru （Experience：4-5 years） You can fire off powerful shots one after another!

      It was my first time using a racket with differently shaped forehand and backhand faces, but the shuttle rebound and swing speed felt quite good, and thanks to the large sweet spot, you can fire off powerful shots one after another. Even on the backhand side I could hit drives, receives and powerful returns. The racket is heavy and the shaft is on the stiff side, so I think it's a racket hard hitters will like.

      2017/10/10
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      9
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    • Mont Blanc

      Mont Blanc （Experience：4-5 years） I was surprised the forehand and backhand sides behave differently.

      The DUORA 10 has different faces on each side, so I was surprised the forehand and backhand behave differently. At first I found it quite hard to use, but the forehand side has good shuttle hold, and the backhand side rebounds the shuttle sharply. On the backhand especially, the shuttle goes where I aim even if I mishit a little. Now I use it as my main racket for doubles matches.

      2017/10/04
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      9
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