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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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    • Korokoro 4

      Korokoro 4 （Experience：6-10 years） Why I use the CARBONEX 20

      When choosing a racket, weight was my top priority. The CARBONEX 20 is very light, so my arm didn't get tired even with continuous use. Everything from how it's strung to how much the racket flexes was perfect for me. Also, the racket has few quirks, so even beginners can master it.

      2018/10/31
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      8
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    • Natsu

      Natsu （Experience：2-3 years） A balanced type, for those just starting out

      I used it in my school club. For me as a junior high student back then, it was just right in both price and weight. In doubles I was better at retrieving, but I also wanted to hit smashes to some extent. I think it's just right for a junior high student like that.

      2018/10/19
      Overall
      6/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      6
      Control
      6
      Touch
      4
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    • taicha

      taicha （Experience：4-5 years） Great control! Great flex!

      I haven't been playing sports for long, but I mainly use the CARBONEX series, and this is my third racket.
      It's very light, so I think it's quite easy for women to use.
      Even though it's light, the feel is solid. Even without putting in much power, when the shuttle hits the face cleanly it flies lightly. I find it an easy racket to control.
      Including weight, swing, maneuverability and price, it's high-level overall?

      2018/01/04
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • age

      age （Experience：More than 20 years） CARBONEX 20 review

      The CARBONEX 20 is a model that represents YONEX rackets, and for me, having used the CARBONEX series for a long time, it's a very easy racket to use. It has an orthodox shape, so I think I can confidently recommend it to people playing badminton for the first time.

      2017/11/20
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      9
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    • rhmnd 531

      rhmnd 531 （Experience：4-5 years） A long track record! YONEX CARBONEX 20!

      YONEX CARBONEX 20. For me, having used the CARBONEX series as my main racket for a long time,
      I like the egg-like shape of the face. And even now, when titanium is mainstream, it's carbon and flexes nicely.
      Even without much strength, if you hit cleanly on the face it feels good and the shuttle flies. For me, since I'm not the type to force things with power,
      it's easy to control and handles delicate shuttle control well.

      2017/10/31
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      9
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    • meru

      meru （Experience：4-5 years） A racket that's easy to use for women too

      This is the second racket I bought after starting badminton. I feel it's high-level in every respect, including weight, swing speed and impact. It's a very light racket but still has a solid feel, so I think women would find it easy to use too. I still use it for practice.

      2017/09/20
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      8
      Touch
      10
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    • Mataro

      Mataro （Experience：6-10 years） Recommended for its pleasant feel

      I think my skill level is about intermediate. This racket has a slightly soft yet solid feel and is easy to hit with, and I think I could recommend it to advanced players too. The grip is also easy to hold, so I find it easy to handle.

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