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Average review score

  • Rating: 9.16 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 19
    • Swing: 8.84
    • Maneuverability: 9.11
    • Control: 9.11
    • Touch：9.16

    Specifications

    Producer
    YONEX
    Series
    DUORA
    Model number
    4550086104087
    Grip size
    3U4、3U5
    Color
    Aqua Knight Black
    Length
    675
    Weight
    3U
    Shaft stiffness / feel
    Hard
    Head balance
    Even balance
    Recommended tension

    20 - 35

    Frame material
    High elastic carbon frame + nanometric DR + vibe slayer carbon
    Shaft material
    High elastic carbon shaft + nanometric
    Frame shape
    isometric

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    The racket is highly praised for combining durability through high tension support and ease of operation, though users note that its hard feel requires adjustment. Particularly popular for doubles play with its responsive drive shots and easy smash execution, receiving support from beginners to advanced players.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Supports up to 35 pounds for high tension stringing with excellent durability
    • Lightweight with good maneuverability and stable swing motion
    • Smash and drive shots are easy, ideal for aggressive play
    • Versatile for doubles play, accessible for beginners despite advanced features
    • Hard shaft with good ball feel but requires adjustment period
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveLightweight with excellent maneuverability and ball feel. Easy to execute drives and smooth transitions from defense to attack. The doubles game becomes especially enjoyable with responsive returns and powerful smash capability.
    ▽ CriticalDespite being rated for 35 pounds, the racket broke twice during normal use at appropriate tension levels at a sports shop. If high tension capability is a selling point, the accurate usable poundage should be clearly specified.

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    • hao

      hao （Experience：6-10 years） A racket suited to attacking players

      I think this racket is suited to intermediate to advanced players. I usually play a lot of singles, so I prefer an attacking game, and since this racket lets you hit harder shots, it's well suited to players like that.

      2018/03/23
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      10
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    • penpen4869

      penpen4869 A well-balanced racket

      Maybe because I'd been using head-light rackets until now, it took me a little while to get used to this racket after buying it.
      But this racket is well balanced overall and easy to use, so now it's become my favorite.
      Also, the recommended tension goes up to ~35, so I guess the frame is pretty durable too?
      Other rackets can't be strung above 28, so being able to go with a higher tension is another appeal of this racket, I think.

      2021/12/24
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      8
      Touch
      9
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    • Hoshino

      Hoshino （Experience：4-5 years）

      Even though the shaft and feel are stiff, the racket's balance is even to head-light, so its maneuverability and swing speed were quite good. Personally, among rackets for hard hitters,
      my impression was that it's relatively approachable and easy to use. And of course smashes themselves are easy to hit,
      but it also handles fast exchanges like drives after a smash easily, so it's a racket that shows its strength when switching to attack.

      2021/02/11
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Tino Minton

      Tino Minton （Experience：11-20 years） A racket that lets you enjoy high tension

      It's a racket you can string at high tension, and its frame strength lets you use it with peace of mind.
      When you hit, you can't feel the racket's vibration, so the feel seems odd until you get used to it.
      It's hard to get a sense of how far I've hit the shuttle.
      The swing is stable, but I'd find it easier to handle if it were a bit more head-heavy.
      Compared to other DUORA series rackets, the color scheme is subdued and cool, but at a glance it's hard to tell which side is up.

      ○ Pros
      - Can be strung at high tension
      - Good vibration absorption makes receiving easy (tough until you get used to it)
      - The racket adapts to changes of pace (easy to hit lunging shots)

      × Cons
      - The racket balance is subtly hard to handle
      - "35lbs" is written on the shaft, and I don't really like that design (personal opinion, lol)
      - It's aimed at hard hitters, but I don't see any standout performance.

      2020/08/23
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      7
      Control
      9
      Touch
      7
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    • Datsu

      Datsu （Experience：4-5 years） Sturdy

      I have never seen anyone string it at 35 lbs, but since it can take up to 35, you can feel safe even at high tension. The frame is fairly thick, so it is very rigid. The forehand face is designed to give a softer feel, but the shaft is still stiff, so you need power. I would recommend it to hard hitters.

      2020/04/30
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
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    • Bana

      Bana （Experience：4-5 years） I still don't feel like I've mastered it

      I bought it because I wanted a faster smash than with my ARC11. I've used it for 2 years, but I still feel I haven't mastered it. Compared to the 11, I think my smashes and cuts have gotten sharper. I can play net shots the way I want, but the feel on receives and high backhands still doesn't quite click for me.
      I string it myself, and at 30 lbs the string snapped with a bang. Maybe my stringing was bad. If you string at high tension, I recommend a thicker string. The racket is sturdy, so I use it with peace of mind.

      2019/12/18
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      7
      Control
      8
      Touch
      9
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    • Nagi

      Nagi （Experience：2-3 years） Easy to drive with

      I'd like to review it after 2 days of use.
      As my second racket after starting badminton, I bought the VOLTRIC 80 E-TUNE. Compared to that, I'd point out things like 'light with good maneuverability,' 'easy to drive with,' and 'good feel.' The 80 E-TUNE has good swing speed and a refreshing hitting feel, but my impression of the 8XP is that it's easy to control and makes it easy to switch from receiving to attacking

      2019/12/08
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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