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Average review score

  • Rating: 8.8 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 10
    • Swing: 8.2
    • Maneuverability: 9.2
    • Control: 9
    • Touch：9.2

    Specifications

    Producer
    YONEX
    Series
    NANORAY
    Model number
    4550086021001
    Grip size
    3U5、3U6
    Color
    Silver / yellow
    Weight
    3U
    Shaft stiffness / feel
    Soft
    Head balance
    Head light
    Recommended tension

    17-22 (lbs)

    Frame material
    Carbon frame + high-strength carbon
    Shaft material
    High elastic carbon shaft + X-fullerene, built-in T-type joint
    Frame shape
    isometric

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    The lightweight design and excellent maneuverability are highly appreciated by beginners to intermediate doubles players, with consistent support for the repulsive force and pleasant impact feel provided by X-Fullerene technology. Overall, there are no negative opinions.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Light and easy to swing with excellent maneuverability
    • Excellent repulsive force and pleasant impact feel
    • Specialized for fast-paced doubles rallies
    • Suitable for beginners through intermediate players
    • Low wrist strain and durable carbon construction
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveLight and easy to swing, durable carbon construction. Specialized in speed, making it easy to cover in doubles play.
    ▽ CriticalNo notable negative opinions

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    • Buta Taro Channel

      Buta Taro Channel （Experience：6-10 years） X-Fullerene!

      Doesn't the title alone sound amazing?
      It's a material in which four reinforcing molecules are bonded radially to fullerene, a molecule whose structural unit is dozens of carbon atoms (C) bonded together in a sphere. This X-Fullerene has improved bonding strength, repulsion and more compared to conventional fullerene.
      The entire shaft of the YONEX NANORAY 180R is made of X-Fullerene.

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

      Wakana （Experience：Less than a year） I think the NANORAY 180R is very easy to use.

      I'm a badminton beginner and used to borrow a friend's racket, but I finally took the plunge and bought one at a shop. I bought the YONEX NANORAY 180R, which is light and easy to use. When I actually used it, it gave plenty of repulsion even for someone without much strength like me. It's light and very easy to use.

      2018/11/02
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Bug

      Bug （Experience：2-3 years） A racket with good repulsion

      I think this racket has really good repulsion. The swing-through feels great when you catch the shuttle, so I think it'll help improve your competitive ability. For people who want a satisfying feel, this is probably the best racket.

      2018/10/31
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      6
      Maneuverability
      6
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Mizukami Tornado

      Mizukami Tornado （Experience：6-10 years） Allows smart shot-making

      It's a racket that pursues functional beauty, so I like that you can hit clean, efficient smashes with no wasted motion. Even in situations that demand finesse, it's easy to turn them into precise shots. The stringing is careful, so it doesn't wobble easily, which I also rate highly.

      2018/10/24
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      10
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    • Erika

      Erika （Experience：Less than a year） The NANORAY 180R is easy to handle even for beginners.

      A friend invited me to start badminton, and I'm still in my first year. The racket I'm using now is the YONEX NANORAY 180R. The main reason I chose it was that it's easy to use. It's light, the shuttle flies well, and I think it's easy to control. Even though I'm not very good, I'm having fun playing with my friends.

      2018/10/05
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      8
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    • Hiroyuki

      Hiroyuki （Experience：11-20 years） Its maneuverability shines

      It's very easy to maneuver, so it's easy to react quickly in fast matches, and I felt it suits doubles. Another advantage is that the shuttle really carries thanks to the flexible, long shaft. It's also light, so I can easily recommend it to beginners and women.

      2018/10/05
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      6
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      6
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    • Kururu

      Kururu （Experience：2-3 years） Light and specialized for speed.

      I recently switched to this racket. To give you the conclusion first, it's incredibly good. First, it's light and easy to swing. It's made of carbon, so it's durable. Since it's specialized for speed, I can keep up physically when covering in doubles.

      2018/09/07
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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