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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    • High school badminton

      High school badminton （Experience：2-3 years） The DUORA 7 is an all-rounder

      With its even balance, it's easy to control and smashes feel great. Receives are easy to return too.
      I think it's a racket that covers everything from offense to defense, so I recommend it to people who have a weak area like smashes or receives!
      Also recommended for people who aren't confident in their backhand!

      2019/02/17
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      7
      Control
      9
      Touch
      8
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    • ijokkoji

      ijokkoji （Experience：11-20 years） Lives up to its reputation

      I bought it trusting its reputation. 3UG5
      Since it's a 7-series model, it's easy to use as an all-rounder.
      Contrary to its looks, it has no quirks.

      As for balance, I feel the weight around the middle of the shaft.
      At first, the racket itself felt heavier than I expected.
      The shaft flexes nicely to just the right degree, and it doesn't feel stiff.

      The good thing about using this racket is that I've become confident in my backhand drive.
      If you go for it, you can hit some pretty good ones.

      It's not a repulsion-type racket but a type that holds the shuttle, so people who like high-repulsion rackets might be a little dissatisfied.
      Even with a thin-gauge string, it doesn't have the repulsion of the NANORAY series.

      2019/02/09
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      7
      Maneuverability
      7
      Control
      9
      Touch
      8
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    • A certain person

      A certain person （Experience：2-3 years） For doubles

      I bought the black version of the 7.
      I was playing singles, so smashes weren't that great, but clears carried well thanks to the IC Elastomer, and I was able to push my opponent back.
      Also, the control is good, and since it's a DUORA, receiving was easy.

      2018/12/24
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      7
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      8
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    • Yone

      Yone （Experience：2-3 years） My thoughts after buying the DUORA 7

      For a man, the weight is neither heavy nor light, just right, so for me, someone who doesn't want to be at the mercy of a racket's weight, it was a very good racket. My impression isn't that "something in particular was good," but that it's neither great nor bad, just "well balanced." While many other rackets boost one of their stats, such as emphasizing weight to make smashes faster, this one opts for balance, and I think it's a racket that adapts easily to anything.

      2018/12/06
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      8
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    • Kouhyi

      Kouhyi （Experience：2-3 years） My impressions of the DUORA 7

      My first impression of the DUORA 7 was that receives and clears are easy to hit. The difference between the front and back faces comes through clearly. The head is light, so you're never late with your swing, and the shaft is flexible, so you can send the shuttle all the way to the back. However, it sometimes flexes too much, and unless you hit the center of the face, the power doesn't transfer well. Strong male players might find it too light and hard to handle. Also, in fast doubles rallies, the head shape seems to make it less easy to swing.

      2018/11/02
      Overall
      6/10
      Swing
      4
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      4
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    • TAO

      TAO （Experience：11-20 years） I use it in matches

      As an all-round model, the YONEX DUORA 7 is easy to use. My wrist doesn't hurt even during matches, and smashes land with just a light touch, so it's very easy to use and I really like it. It uses different shapes for the forehand and backhand sides, which makes it easy to hit with.

      2018/10/19
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Middle-aged man

      Middle-aged man （Experience：Less than a year） Even in every respect

      I switched from a 5U head-heavy racket, and I can use it without anything feeling off.
      The shaft stiffness and weight balance are right around the middle,
      so I think it's a racket anyone can get along with.
      (To put it negatively, you could also say it has no distinctive character...)

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