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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    • 777＝Lucky Three Seven

      777＝Lucky Three Seven （Experience：Less than a year） Sorry for the super long post

      This is a review of the 5u. I borrowed it from a friend. The good point of this racket is that it's the lightest 5u and has a head-light design, so the center of gravity feels close to the hand and the maneuverability is excellent. The bad points are that, because the weight is near the hand, the head doesn't whip through and stops halfway, and the feel is a bit firm (though that may be because my friend strings it with BG66 ULTIMAX at 21 lbs), and the shaft is a bit stiff too. But as the product description says, it has an aero frame, so it handles freely. With this racket the head doesn't run away on its own, so it's easy to control, it has repulsion, and it's light. Because it's light, I think it's easy to use not just for older players but also for juniors and people who aren't confident in their strength. What's more, the list price is "23,000 yen + tax", but you can buy it online for as low as "17,710 yen (tax incl.)" (as of January 2020). And if anyone wants the string too... you can buy it online with stringing included for "18,722 yen (tax incl.)" (as of January 2020). This turned into a super long post like a blog, but please give it a try

      2020/01/03
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      6
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      6
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    • Koji

      Koji （Experience：11-20 years） The reliable 700 series!?

      I borrowed a friend's racket and hit with it. I normally use the NR800, so this is a comparison with that.

      In the hand, the head feels a little heavy.
      When you swing, the shaft flexes and the head whips through with a whoosh.
      It flexes, but differently from the DUORA 7, and it's a kind of flex I'm not too fond of...
      It feels a bit quirky.

      As people say, it's easy to hit deep!

      Given this, I think the NR800 is less quirky and easier to recommend.

      2019/12/18
      Overall
      6/10
      Swing
      7
      Maneuverability
      7
      Control
      6
      Touch
      5
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    • Tanaka

      Tanaka （Experience：6-10 years）

      I'm using the 5U. It's head-light and very light, and I think it's an easy racket to handle. However, about a month after I started using it, it cracked. There was no clash with another racket or contact with the floor. I also strung it within the recommended tension range. Other people's reviews mention this too, so it may indeed be a racket with durability issues. But performance-wise, I think it's a very good racket.

      2019/12/08
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Batobato

      Batobato （Experience：11-20 years） Suited to the front court after all

      Above all, the swing speed is great, so you can respond sharply to shots from mid-court forward.
      The maneuverability is also quite good.
      Compared to NANORAY, the flight is a lot better.
      But when it comes to attacking from the back, I feel it's a bit short on power. Driven clears aren't effective.
      I think that's unavoidable since it's head-light.
      For men, I recommend the 4U. I also tried the 5U, but it's too light and feels a bit lacking.
      Overall, I think it's quite an excellent racket.
      It's not suited to rear court players who want to attack relentlessly from the back.

      2019/11/24
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      9
      Touch
      7
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    • Kana-chan

      Kana-chan （Experience：2-3 years） The strongest racket

      This is an incredibly good racket
      It's light, so it looks like it'd work for doubles too

      2019/10/17
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Rain

      Rain （Experience：4-5 years）

      I bought the 4U6.
      Other reviews said it breaks easily, and that
      worries me, but I thought it was a really good racket.
      The hitting sound was something like 'shupoko', a sound I'd never heard before, but
      once I got used to it, it became pleasant.
      Smashes don't fly too far and go out the back,
      they travel reasonably well.
      Also, compared to other rackets, the maneuverability is good, so
      I can return receives easily, which is really nice.
      I plan to use it as my main racket for a while.

      2019/10/08
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Upper

      Upper （Experience：4-5 years） It broke..

      I bought the 4U5.
      It's very head-light, so receives and clears fly far with little effort.
      But when a man with a fair amount of strength hits a full smash, the shuttle floats.
      *Plus, since it flies so well, it's easy to hit it out past the back line

      Also, it suddenly broke after 5 months of use.
      Durability is a concern.

      I don't recommend it for men.

      2019/08/29
      Overall
      6/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      7
      Touch
      6
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