Everyone's rating [Performance] Maneuverability and Swing rated highly

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Average review score

  • Rating: 8.56 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 18
    • Swing: 9.39
    • Maneuverability: 9.61
    • Control: 8.83
    • Touch：7.61

    High-dimensional aero shape creates unprecedented swing-out and operability to play lightly. Technology ・ New aero shape ・ Sonic flare system ・ Treca M40X ・ Isometric ・ New grommet pattern ・ Solid feel core ・ New built-in T type joint ・ Super slim shaft ・ Control support cap

    Specifications

    Producer
    YONEX
    Series
    Model number
    4550086357469
    Grip size
    4U5、4U6、5U5、5U6
    Color
    Blue green, red
    Weight
    4U,5U
    Shaft stiffness / feel
    Medium
    Head balance
    Head light
    Recommended tension

    4U: 20-28, 5U: 19-27

    Frame material
    High elastic carbon frame + M40X + Super HMG
    Shaft material
    High elastic carbon shaft, new built-in T-shaped joint

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    The racket is highly praised for its excellent swing-through and maneuverability due to its head-light design, while durability and an unusual hitting feel are identified as concerns. It receives positive feedback from female and junior players, though some advanced male players mention a lack of power.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Superior swing-through and maneuverability with head-light design
    • Excellent performance for front-court shots like receiving and drives
    • Good flight distance despite being lightweight
    • Mixed reviews on hitting feel and hardness characteristics
    • Multiple reports of durability issues
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveThe head-light and lightweight design makes it easy to handle with excellent swing-through. It delivers flawless performance in receives and drives, and is also good for high clears and cut smashes with accurate course control. It's suitable for both weak hitters and hard hitters.
    ▽ CriticalDurability is questionable, with some users reporting cracks appearing within a month of use. The hitting feel is unique and somewhat awkward, with a soft, bouncy sensation unlike the traditional Nanoray series. Full smashes from advanced male players tend to sail long.

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    • Kerolin

      Kerolin （Experience：6-10 years） Extremely head-light, but no quirks and easy to use

      These are my impressions after borrowing one to hit with. I was told it's a 5U strung at 24 lbs with a thin-gauge string.
      Being head-light and 5U, you can clearly feel the balance point near the handle, and above all the maneuverability is great. Shots you handle at the net, like pushes, feel really good. The maneuverability also pays off on defense.
      The feel is "basically focused on repulsion, just a tiny bit on the stiff side," but it doesn't have that hard, poppy rebound of the NANORAY series. I'd describe it as holding the shuttle lightly and then launching it with the shaft's snap-back. The shaft's power transfers to the shuttle properly, so when you catch it on the sweet spot, the shuttle shoots out nicely without you having to swing with brute force. Overhead shots like clears and smashes in particular really zip through. As you'd expect from a racket packed with the latest technology, it helps you out in all sorts of situations where you have to swing lightly. So if the strong head-light balance doesn't bother you, I think it's worth picking one up at least once, unless you're someone who values a solid feel and prefers hitting with a powerful, stiff-shafted racket using the weight of the head. I think it's pretty versatile.

      2019/03/21
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      9
      Touch
      7
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    • Daiki

      Daiki （Experience：4-5 years） If you're unsure, maybe this one?

      After trying the NANOFLARE 700, I think since it's extremely head-light, people who use head-heavy rackets would find it really light. I've only ever used head-light rackets myself so I can't say for sure, but when I used an ASTROX racket, honestly my arm started hurting. But using this one, I thought it was good. By the way, I use the 5U strung with ULTIMAX at 24 lbs.

      2023/09/19
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      9
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    • Fishing

      Fishing （Experience：11-20 years） Just really easy to use

      When it comes to receives and drives, this racket's strong points, there's nothing to complain about!
      Among other shots, the ones worth mentioning are (1) high backhands and (2) cut smashes.
      With high backhands, even when you're under pressure, if you swing with a snappy flicking image, you can send even a cross-court clear all the way to the back line. (It's rare for a head-light racket to send it that far so easily.)
      With cut smashes, the face is stable when slicing the shuttle, so it feels easy to hit at the angle and course you're aiming for.
      Some reviews say the smash is so-so, but if you catch it on the sweet spot and swing through properly, you can hit plenty heavy shots.
      I thought it's a model that's easy to use for both players without much strength and advanced hard hitters.

      2021/01/16
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      9
      Touch
      8
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    • Knee pain

      Knee pain （Experience：More than 20 years） Takes some getting used to.

      NANOFLARE 700
      A very maneuverable racket.
      The frame is thin, so it swings easily.
      The shaft is on the stiff side and it's head-light, so depending on how you use your wrist snap, I think it's easy to aim for the lines from fast touches.
      I've used it for about 3 months and I feel I've only recently gotten used to it… The sweet spot is narrow, so a difference of a few centimeters shows right away. On the flip side, once you get used to it, shots go exactly where you aim.
      Currently it's machine-strung at 28 lbs.

      2020/08/20
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      9
      Touch
      8
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    • Makoto

      Makoto （Experience：4-5 years） Great maneuverability, but…

      This racket really lets you feel the easy swing and great maneuverability that are characteristic of a head-light balance. However, I get the impression it's hard to put my own power into overhead shots, especially smashes and drives. A few male athletes use it, but they seem to use 3UG5, so at the retail weight it's tough for advanced male players to use. Even if you buy it, 5U is out of the question. Regardless of gender, unless you have a very good reason, go with 4U.

      2020/06/17
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      8
      Touch
      7
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    • Datsu

      Datsu （Experience：4-5 years） The evolution of NANORAY

      These are my impressions of the 4U.
      This racket is quite head-light, so it feels much lighter than other 4U rackets. Maneuverability is outstanding. There is also a 5U, so if you want lightness, I think the 5U is good. The feel is a little firm, but I do not think it will strain the body even for beginners. The frame seems to be made thicker than other rackets, but it is so light that durability might be a little worrying. The 4U is too ordinary, so it might be fun to enjoy the ultra-light world with the 5U.

      2020/04/30
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      9
      Touch
      9
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    • Tino Minton

      Tino Minton （Experience：11-20 years） Swinging it feels great

      Since many pro players use this racket, I got curious and tried it, and it swings smoothly and lets you hit clears and the like without any resistance.
      It does not feel hollow when you hit; the feel is just right, and it is a pleasure to hit with.
      I usually prefer head-heavy rackets, but this made me think head-light is not bad either.

      The thin frame looks cool, but I am a little worried about its strength.
      Apart from that, it is a very good racket.
      It is a racket anyone can use. Power players might find it lacking?

      ○ Pros
      - You can hit clears and smashes easily and the shuttle flies
      - On receives, as long as you make contact you can return it reasonably well even on a mishit, and it is easy to control

      ● Cons
      - The frame breaks easily (watch out for clashing rackets)
      - The shots are not heavy and sinking (more of a sharp, piercing feel)

      2020/03/13
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      8
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