ARCSABER Z-SLASH [Discontinued]

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ARCSABER Z-SLASH

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Average review score

  • Rating: 9.2 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 5
    • Swing: 10
    • Maneuverability: 9.2
    • Control: 8.8
    • Touch：8.4

    In the next-generation "slim body", the head runs and the smash is determined by high-speed swing.・ CS carbon nanotube ・ Ultra PE fiber ・ New built-in T-shaped joint ・ CSCAP ・ New grommet pattern ・ Isometric ・ Solid feel core ・ Aero-box shape

    Specifications

    Producer
    YONEX
    Series
    ARCSABER
    Model number
    ARCZS
    Grip size
    G4,G5
    Color
    Laser yellow
    Weight
    2U,3U
    Recommended tension

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

    Frame material
    High elastic carbon frame + high strength carbon + cup stack type carbon nanotube
    Shaft material
    High elasticity carbon shaft + super HMG + ultra PE fiber, new built-in T type joint
    Frame shape
    isometric

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    This racket is highly evaluated as a high-performance model specialized for aggressive play style, particularly gaining support from singles players. However, the small sweet spot and limitations in high tension stringing become factors that differentiate evaluations depending on player skill level.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Exceptional swing speed and sharp smash power
    • Excellent maneuverability ideal for singles
    • Narrow sweet spot increases control difficulty
    • Limited high tension stringing capability
    • Low air resistance from compact head size
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveThe sharpness of smashes produced from excellent swing speed is highly recommended for singles-focused players. Smashes are extremely fast when hitting the sweet spot correctly.
    ▽ CriticalThe small head size creates a narrow sweet spot making control difficult, and the racket has limitations in high tension stringing capacity.

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    • harro 123

      harro 123 The ultra-offensive ARC

      This was my main singles racket a while back. The 3U's balance, feel, and swing speed were the best, but personally the frame felt small and there were times it felt hard to hit with. I think the closest successor model is probably the DUORA Z-STRIKE.

      2019/02/08
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Imashi

      Imashi （Experience：11-20 years） The easiest racket in the world to use

      I'm still using it, and I've never come across a racket of this quality!
      The sharpness of the smash that comes from how easy it is to swing, and yet it's not hard to get shots at the front either, makes it a racket I can't recommend enough to people who mainly play singles.
      However, you can't string it very tight, so it may not suit people who like high-tension strings

      2021/04/30
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      7
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    • Shujimtgucci

      Shujimtgucci

      It's a racket that can't be strung at very high tension, so I didn't use it much. I was using it because I heard it makes smashes easy, but in reality they weren't that easy. Personally, I think the NANORAY Z-SPEED was easier to smash with.

      2019/09/16
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Terry Chan

      Terry Chan （Experience：More than 20 years） Outstanding swing speed

      Both sides of the head are about 1cm slimmer each, so there's less air resistance and it's outstandingly easy to swing.
      The downside is that because the head is small, it's hard to control unless you hit the narrow sweet spot,
      and the upside is that smashes are incredibly fast when you hit the sweet spot.
      In a word, it's a racket I recommend for players who can hit the sweet spot accurately.

      2019/06/21
      Overall
      7/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      6
      Touch
      6
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    • ylnnnn 3366

      ylnnnn 3366 （Experience：4-5 years） Former world speed record holder

      I bought it because, until the NANORAY Z-SPEED came out, it was the racket that recorded the world's fastest smash. Smashes are easy, and with the stiff feel and small face, attacking shots felt really easy to hit. Kenichi Tago and Kento Momota used it in singles back in the day, so it may be easy to use for singles as well.

      2019/02/12
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      9
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