DUORA 7 [Discontinued]

Everyone's rating [Performance] Control and Touch rated highly
DUORA 7
DUORA 7 DUORA 7

(Click the photo to enlarge)

Average review score

  • Rating: 9.33 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 42
    • Swing: 8.83
    • Maneuverability: 8.88
    • Control: 9.24
    • Touch：9.17
    "Clear the fore, Receive in the back", all-round model to control the rally.

    Specifications

    Producer
    YONEX
    Series
    DUORA
    Model number
    4549317520840
    Grip size
    2U4、2U5、3U4、3U5
    Color
    Red
    Length
    675
    Weight
    2U,3U
    Shaft stiffness / feel
    Medium
    Head balance
    Even balance
    Recommended tension

    2U: 19-24 3U: 20-25

    Frame material
    High elastic carbon frame + nanometric DR + IC elastomer
    Shaft material
    High elastic carbon shaft + Ultra PE fiber, new built-in T type joint
    Frame shape
    isometric

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    The racket is highly praised for its all-around performance and user-friendly design, appealing to a wide range of players from beginners to intermediate level. However, some advanced male players find the soft shaft lacking the power and control they desire.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Low-profile design with minimal learning curve
    • Different performance on forehand and backhand sides
    • Lightweight and easy to swing with less fatigue
    • Wide sweet spot for excellent control
    • Moderate shaft flexibility ideal for beginners
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveThe wide sweet spot allows effortless play and easy execution of clears and receives. The racket's gripping feel makes shuttle control intuitive, making it ideal for intermediate male and advanced female players.
    ▽ CriticalThe soft shaft may feel inadequate for powerful, advanced male players. Power hitters struggle to transfer their weight effectively, and the head shape can feel sluggish during fast rallies in doubles.

    User reviews

    Post a review
    All Monthly
    • Daimajin

      Daimajin （Experience：4-5 years） Using forehand and backhand differently

      The big feature of the DUORA 7 is that its performance differs between forehand and backhand. On the forehand it's easy to put power into the shuttle and you can swing through cleanly for clears, while on the backhand the shuttle hold is good, making shots like drops easy to control.

      2017/10/03
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      9
      Was this review helpful to you? Like!
    • Joker

      Joker （Experience：4-5 years） A racket that makes power shots easy

      It's a racket that's easy to control even on strong shots, and I felt its defining feature is its repulsion. Because of that, I think the way I put force into the shuttle has improved compared to before, and I can feel while using it that the shape and materials make it easy to swing. It doesn't feel off even after long use, so it's a product well suited to matches.

      2017/09/25
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
      Was this review helpful to you? Like!
    • Rei

      Rei （Experience：4-5 years） Classic ease of use

      The way the weight feels when you swing and the feel on contact are just right, and it's the racket I often use in practice matches.
      I like that it's well balanced overall and makes it easy to send the shuttle deep.
      Rather than a racket specialized in one thing, I think it's an all-round type.

      2017/09/20
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
      Was this review helpful to you? Like!
    • Sanada

      Sanada （Experience：6-10 years） DUORA 7

      This is the model used by Ayaka Takahashi, well known from the 'Takamatsu pair.' It uses what's called the Dual Optimum System, which gives a completely different feel on the forehand and backhand; to put it simply, think of it as having a front and a back side. That said, I think it comes down to personal preference. Overall, it feels resilient with good repulsion.

      2017/09/19
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      10
      Was this review helpful to you? Like!
    • Ranran

      Ranran （Experience：Less than a year） Still a beginner, but having fun

      I'm a beginner at badminton. At first I used a racket that cost around 3,000 yen from a sporting goods store. A friend bought a new racket and sold me the DUORA 7 they'd been using at a really low price. The DUORA 7 is a serious racket, and I was surprised at how much easier it was to use than what I had before. My control and the quality of my shots all changed, so much that I had the illusion I'd suddenly gotten better. The racket itself is light and very easy to use.

      2017/09/19
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      9
      Was this review helpful to you? Like!
    • Tatsuo

      Tatsuo （Experience：4-5 years） A light racket

      It's a very light racket that even beginner women can handle easily. It has a fair amount of flex too, so even if you hit lightly, your clears go deep. Thanks to its lightness it's very easy to handle on backhands as well, and I didn't feel any strain on my wrist at all.

      2017/09/12
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
      Was this review helpful to you? Like!
    • Amesasa

      Amesasa （Experience：6-10 years） A high-quality racket overall

      Even though the DUORA 7 has been made lighter, its repulsion is high, so you can return shots without putting in much force.
      It uses its own unique technology, so you can tell the difference right away when you smash.
      I feel it's a wonderful racket, so good that even beginners can notice the difference.

      2017/08/23
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      9
      Was this review helpful to you? Like!
    2. 1
    3. 2
    4. 3
    5. 4
    6. 5
    7. 6
    Post a review