DUORA 7 [Discontinued]

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DUORA 7
DUORA 7 DUORA 7

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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.

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    • Sunshine Hazaki

      Sunshine Hazaki （Experience：6-10 years） An easy-to-handle racket that's gentle on the elbow!

      It's nearly even balance with a slightly flexible shaft; the front face is on the soft side, and the back face is firmer than the front. When I smashed with the front face, it reminded me of the ARCSABER 10. You can send the shuttle deep and hit hard shots solidly. The shaft isn't too flexible either, so there's nothing to worry about. Maybe because I normally only use rackets with stiff shafts, I found it easy to handle with little strain on my shoulder and elbow. If I'm being greedy, I think backhands would have been easier to send deep if the back face felt a little firmer… The swing speed is inferior compared with other advanced rackets, but it's no problem at all.

      2017/08/21
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      8
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    • Yuka

      Yuka （Experience：11-20 years） A light racket with good maneuverability

      I think it's the same racket Minatsu Mitani used. I bought the 3U, and it's a very light racket that's easy to swing. Hitting with it felt light, and the shuttle flew well. The design is cute too, and I really like it.

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

      Farufi （Experience：6-10 years） Large sweet spot!

      I'd had my eye on it for a while, and a friend had one, so I tried hitting with it, liked it, and decided to buy it. I think the best thing about this racket is its large sweet spot. Even when my timing was off or I thought I hadn't hit the center, the feel at the moment of contact was good, and I often felt that power was still going into the shuttle. This racket makes up for my mistakes and brings out my ability plus a little extra.

      2017/08/07
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      10
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    • Lotus root

      Lotus root （Experience：4-5 years） A racket with high overall performance

      The repulsion is better than other rackets, so it's easy to use. It rebounds solidly even if you don't put much force in, so I can recommend it to people who don't have much strength. Also, the racket uses a new carbon material, so it feels very light and durable.

      2017/08/02
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Mi-chan

      Mi-chan （Experience：6-10 years） An easy-to-use racket

      It's just the right weight, and you can send the shuttle properly far. I'm bad at backhands, but when I make contact it flies well, so it feels great to hit. Now all that's left is practice.. (lol)

      2017/07/24
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      10
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    • ZERO

      ZERO （Experience：11-20 years） A trapezoidal racket you can use all-round

      It's one of the ISOMETRIC series, the trapezoidal rackets that are now mainstream. The hitting area (the center) is larger than on oval rackets, so even if you're a bit off center, the shuttle still flies. This matters especially in fast doubles rallies. On the other hand, the destructive power of a single shot is slightly lower, so it's a racket for people who focus on technique.

      2017/07/18
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Watoson

      Watoson （Experience：2-3 years） Easy to use for beginners!

      I haven't been playing badminton for long, so I bought this after reading reviews online. My strongest impressions are that the racket is light and easy to hit with. The grip fits my hand well, and it seems to have a special structure that reduces the shock to my hand, so I haven't gotten injured and find it really useful.

      2017/07/11
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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