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Average review score

  • Rating: 9.37 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 65
    • Swing: 9.49
    • Maneuverability: 8.58
    • Control: 8.94
    • Touch：9.62
    With the "Tri - Voltage System" powered up with the smallest shaft ever, the smash energy increase.

    Specifications

    Producer
    YONEX
    Series
    VOLTRIC
    Model number
    4549317186411
    Grip size
    3U4、3U5、4U4、4U5
    Color
    Black / Black
    Length
    675
    Weight
    3U,4U
    Shaft stiffness / feel
    Hard
    Head balance
    Head heavy
    Recommended tension

    4U: 20 to 27 3U: 20 to 28

    Frame material
    High elastic carbon frame + sound filter + nanometric + tungsten
    Shaft material
    High elastic carbon shaft + EX-HMG + nanometric, new built-in T type joint
    Frame shape
    isometric

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    This racket is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional smash power due to extreme head-heaviness and outstanding swing-through. However, it requires significant strength, swing speed, and precise hitting technique, earning its reputation as a racket for advanced players only.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Extreme head-heaviness delivers unmatched smash power
    • Compact frame enables surprisingly smooth swing-through
    • Hard, thin shaft provides excellent feel when striking cleanly
    • Demands substantial strength and skill; not recommended for beginners
    • 3U for singles, 4U for doubles is the consensus recommendation
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveAfter 20 years of badminton and trying many rackets, I believe this is the finest racket ever made. Despite being head-heavy, it handles fast receives well, and the smash power delivery is unmatched among current options.
    ▽ CriticalThe extreme head-heaviness makes it unsuitable for those lacking strength. Handling fast-paced exchanges and returns against attacking shots becomes extremely difficult. Absolutely not recommended for beginners or middle school players.

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    • Maple

      Maple （Experience：11-20 years） Because it's head-heavy, it suits some people and not others.

      It's head-heavy, so it feels heavy. But I think it suits people who have strength and hit power smashes. It lets you hit heavy smashes with real power behind them.
      Also, the shaft is very thin, so the swing speed is outstanding.

      2018/10/24
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      4
      Control
      8
      Touch
      10
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    • Farmer's Raid

      Farmer's Raid （Experience：6-10 years） A godly racket

      It's head-heavy, but thanks to the compact frame it is very easy to swing. It tends to be called a heavy racket, but the swing speed is so good that you don't feel the weight. It's also nice that it comes in both 3U and 4U. The feel is on the firm side, and it's a racket for hard hitters.

      2018/10/05
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      10
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    • Zhang Nan

      Zhang Nan （Experience：Less than a year） Power racket!

      The weight balance is quite head-heavy, and the face is a bit on the small side. The shaft is also very thin, so the swing speed is excellent.
      However, it's very heavy, so the maneuverability isn't great, but I think it's a perfect racket for people with strong muscles.
      Since it's head-heavy, if you properly put your body weight into it, you can hit very heavy smashes that keep going.

      2018/08/08
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Micchi

      Micchi （Experience：4-5 years） A racket suited to power hitters.

      It's well balanced overall, but its standout feature is the excellent swing speed that lets you hit fast, powerful shots. However, the racket itself is by no means light, so I think women who are proud of their physical strength, and men who are confident in their power, will be able to master it.

      2018/06/28
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      8
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    • Hidejiro

      Hidejiro （Experience：11-20 years） Good for the rear court in doubles

      I play doubles exclusively, and until now I'd been using lighter rackets like the NANORAY to keep up with the fast pace of doubles. But recently I've been playing in the rear court more often, so I looked for a racket that could hit strong shots with smash attacks as my main weapon, and that's how I came across this VOLTRIC Z-FORCE II. My previous rackets were light, head-light ones, so with this head-heavy racket my smashes have become good smashes that don't lose speed all the way to the end. It's reasonably light, so I can keep up with fast rallies, and my smashes have improved too. I'm now thinking about buying another one.

      2018/06/19
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      6
      Control
      8
      Touch
      10
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    • Fathom

      Fathom About the VOLTRIC Z-FORCE

      I've been playing badminton for 5 years, and I've been using this VOLTRIC Z-FORCE for over 4 of them. When I started, I used an ARCSABER (not sure which model) that a senior teammate gave me, but when I wanted to play in the rear court and make the smash my weapon, someone recommended the VOLTRIC Z-FORCE. After buying it and trying it out, I was amazed at the difference in smash speed. I also thought it would be hard to use because the head is heavy, but it's surprisingly controllable, so I find it easy to handle. I've bought several other rackets too, but I still haven't come across one that can match the VOLTRIC Z-FORCE.

      2018/06/15
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      10
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    • Amiel

      Amiel （Experience：6-10 years） A racket that excels in power and control.

      It's an attacking racket. Its big appeal is that it boosts the power of your shots, and on top of that it adds outstanding control. If you can master this racket, I'm sure you'll be able to play matches exactly the way you want.

      2018/05/15
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      8
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