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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    • mjg

      mjg （Experience：2-3 years）

      It's the best racket. The shaft is stiff, and both control and feel are very good. Backhand receives fly easily too.

      2019/08/25
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Moromoro

      Moromoro （Experience：More than 20 years） A bewitching racket that shatters everything you thought you knew

      I'm in my 50s and play doubles only; I've strung the 2U with BG66 ULTIMAX at 27 lbs. I originally used a Babolat SATELITE 6.5 BLAST and a 3U DUORA Z-STRIKE strung at 30 lbs, but I started using the DUORA 10 alongside them as a racket that's a bit easier and tamer to use. At first the 10's shaft felt soft to me and I couldn't get power into my shots, but once I strung it at 27 lbs or higher, every shot improved; while smashes aren't as crazy fast as with the BLAST, attacking is still good, receiving feels great, and the moderate head-heavy balance makes repulsion-driven drops land well, too. It's such a great racket that I can get by with the 10 almost all the time, except when I need to maximize my attacking power in men's doubles. That said, though not as much as the BLAST or the Z series, I do feel it has quite a few quirks. Once you get used to it, you'll hardly need any other racket.

      2019/04/14
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      7
      Maneuverability
      7
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
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    • Pepipo Pumpkin

      Pepipo Pumpkin （Experience：6-10 years） An easy-to-control NICERACKT!

      I graduated from Chuo University and used this a lot (with AEROBITE strings). When I first tried it, I couldn't really play the way I wanted. I figured that was unavoidable since it isn't top-light like the NANORAY. You get used to it quickly as you use it, so I thought it'd be good to practice in your spare time.
      As expected, control is easy and I could mostly hit where I wanted, so it was easy to use. It has repulsion too, so I could hit fast smashes. However, I didn't feel much difference between the front and back faces. Still, I could aim right at the lines, so overall my evaluation was good.

      2019/03/07
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • ylnnnn 3366

      ylnnnn 3366 （Experience：4-5 years） The first racket with differently shaped front and back

      These are my impressions of the 3U.
      It felt like a stiffer ARCSABER 11. When I bought it, I was using the VT-ZF2 as my main singles racket and the ARCSABER 11 as my main doubles racket, and the DUORA 10 was just so-so. It's not a racket I'd really recommend. It seems like it would take quite a while to get used to.

      2019/01/30
      Overall
      7/10
      Swing
      7
      Maneuverability
      7
      Control
      7
      Touch
      7
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    • Masayan

      Masayan （Experience：4-5 years） Above all, easy to use

      First of all, it's lightweight and the grip is thin and easy to hold. Because of that, you can swing it lightly and generate speed, and the feel is great. Also, since it's light and easy to handle, it's easy to control. The price isn't that high either.

      2018/11/20
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Kaban

      Kaban （Experience：11-20 years） Recommended for boosting backhand power

      It's a racket that's often used even by pro players.
      I was struggling with a lack of backhand power when receiving, but since I started using this racket, my backhands fly much better. I can now build the rally from my receive, which has broadened my range of play.

      2018/10/24
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      8
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    • YS Badminton Club

      YS Badminton Club （Experience：2-3 years） The club captain's recommended racket

      Smashes could be hit fast and accurately. Drives were easy to control, and I could move my opponent around and totally dominate. People say the backhand is weak, but I could easily hit it deep.
      Switching between the faces of the racket is fun (easy to tell apart). I sometimes hear people say it's hard to use, but I didn't find it hard to use at all.

      2018/09/28
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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