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Average review score

  • Rating: 9.17 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 23
    • Swing: 8.52
    • Maneuverability: 8.65
    • Control: 8.74
    • Touch：8.57
    Round shape and solid shape shot feeling of the box shape.

    Specifications

    Producer
    YONEX
    Series
    Carbonex
    Model number
    4549317061626
    Grip size
    3U5
    Color
    white
    Length
    665
    Weight
    2U,3U
    Shaft stiffness / feel
    Medium
    Head balance
    Even balance
    Recommended tension

    3 U: 16 to 21 2 U: 17 to 22

    Frame material
    Carbon frame
    Shaft material
    Carbon shaft, built-in T type joint
    Frame shape
    Egg type

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    As a long-selling model for over 30 years, it enjoys wide support from beginners to intermediate players. Its lightweight design, balanced operation, and excellent control are highly valued, though some note the hardness of the hit feel and narrow sweet spot.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Lightweight and easy to maneuver with less arm fatigue
    • Beginner-friendly balanced design without quirks
    • Durable Japanese-made carbon frame construction
    • Affordable price with convenient restring services
    • Firm hit feel and responsive control
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveDespite being light, it has a solid hit feel and easy control. The grip is comfortable and easy to handle. For beginners, using it gradually makes you feel like your skills are improving.
    ▽ CriticalThe oval head has a narrow sweet spot. The hit feel is somewhat hard, and shots like smashes and clears require considerable power.

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    • mu-ga

      mu-ga （Experience：6-10 years） About the CARBONEX 20

      I think the CARBONEX 20 is the oldest type among the models currently being sold and produced. The frame has the so-called oval shape, which hardly any manufacturer sells anymore, but it's still a popular model. Its feel and maneuverability are perfectly ordinary. I think it has slightly more resilience than most. Personally, it's my favorite. I think it's a good model for beginners.

      2017/09/19
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      10
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    • Right

      Right （Experience：2-3 years） 2 years

      The first racket I bought bent right away, maybe because I chose a cheap one, so I bought this one. The weight is completely different, and it didn't break even after 2 years of use. I wrapped tape on the grip so I could hold it firmly, but as far as how easy it is to swing, I think it's good enough as is.

      2017/09/19
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      9
      Touch
      8
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    • Noma Sayaka

      Noma Sayaka （Experience：2-3 years） A racket that lets you play for real even in recreational badminton

      I've been in a recreational badminton club for about two years. Practice is relaxed, but when club members play matches against each other, everyone gets serious, and they all have brand-name rackets. Overwhelmed by how serious everyone was, I bought a new high-quality YONEX racket. I don't understand the technical stuff, so I talked with the store staff and left the string tension up to them. Then when I tried it in a practice match, I was surprised at how easy it was to hit with! It was so easy to swing that it felt like I had suddenly gotten better. I also like the color of the frame, so I want to take good care of it and keep using it.

      2017/09/19
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      9
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    • Phoenix

      Phoenix （Experience：4-5 years） Light and easy to swing

      The racket flexes when you swing it, and the sensation after hitting the shuttle feels great. When you hit the shuttle squarely, you get a really good feel, so it's ideal for people who want to practice catching the shuttle precisely on target.

      2017/08/22
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      6
      Control
      6
      Touch
      10
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    • Ringoo

      Ringoo （Experience：2-3 years） The solid feel is its appeal

      It's made in Japan with high-quality construction, and even though it uses carbon material, it feels extremely durable with no rattling. It's a long-selling product that's been around for years, so it's well balanced with no quirks, and I think it's a racket anyone can handle easily.

      2017/08/18
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      8
      Touch
      9
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    • Noa 0305

      Noa 0305 （Experience：6-10 years） Light and easy to use

      I've always used YONEX. Recently I switched to the CARBONEX 20. I was drawn to its white look and how light it felt in my hand, so I bought it. When I used it, it was light and very easy to use, and the grip fit well too. The feel when hitting was solid, and I found it easy to hit with.

      2017/08/07
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
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    • Farufi

      Farufi （Experience：6-10 years） The oval racket I've used through the generations

      My very first racket was a CARBONEX 13, and since then I've always owned at least one CARBONEX. The oval shape has a smaller hitting area, but when you hit the sweet spot you can hit great shots, so I use it a lot in singles where I want to aim for the corners. My impression from using it is that the sweet spot is wider than previous CARBONEX models, so it's easier to hit cleanly, and the durability is also very good, so it seems like it'll last a long time. It's relatively cheap and durability isn't a problem, so I think it's good as a first racket.

      2017/07/18
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      6
      Maneuverability
      6
      Control
      10
      Touch
      8
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