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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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    • kitaku

      kitaku （Experience：4-5 years） A racket more maneuverable than I imagined

      I strung the 4U model with BG66 ULTIMAX at 25 lbs and used it for about a year. Before buying, I thought it would be an extremely head-heavy racket that's hard to maneuver, but when I actually used it, the maneuverability was better than expected and it handled fast doubles exchanges just fine. Of course the smash power is more than enough, and it delivered the high attacking power I expected.

      2017/09/28
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      6
      Touch
      10
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    • Natagi

      Natagi （Experience：2-3 years） Lets you hit fast smashes.

      I really wanted to use a racket that lets me hit fast smashes, so I looked for one and found this racket, so I used it.
      I was able to hit the fast smashes I wanted, and the materials are good, so it's a fairly light racket that's easy to use. It's a good racket for matches.

      2017/09/25
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
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    • Watoson

      Watoson （Experience：4-5 years） Excellent feel!

      I bought it as a backup racket for tournaments.
      Its functionality and maneuverability are good, of course, but what I found really great is that it lets me hit powerful shots.
      Naturally, the shot is faster when you swing all the way through, but it still generates speed even when you don't, so it's been really useful.

      2017/09/20
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Yoshimura

      Yoshimura （Experience：6-10 years） About the VOLTRIC Z-FORCE II

      This is the model used by Lin Dan, who swept the men's singles tournaments from 2006 to 2013. It's been made lighter with the thinnest shaft in history, so its maneuverability is good, but it doesn't flex much. In other words, it's a model for people with quite a lot of strength. I might not be able to recommend it to many people.

      2017/09/19
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      6
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    • Takuya

      Takuya （Experience：4-5 years） Light and generates power!

      I bought it after hearing that it's an easy-to-use racket that lets you hit good shots. When I tried it at my club, I hit shots so good that even my friends were surprised. I plan to keep using this VOLTRIC Z-FORCE II from now on.

      2017/09/19
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Chris

      Chris （Experience：6-10 years） Light and still powerful!

      I was looking for a new racket and tried out lots of them at a sports store, and this one felt just right, so it's become my go-to.
      Because it's thin and light, I wondered if it would really have power~? but as expected of a good racket, I can hit strong shots!

      2017/09/07
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Sleeveless

      Sleeveless （Experience：6-10 years） A racket that feels great to swing

      The feel is good and it's satisfying to swing, so my smashes got faster.
      The shaft is light, so it feels good when you swing through, and you can really feel the moment it makes contact with the shuttle. The shaft is on the stiff side and you can clearly feel each shot, so it's a racket that feels great when you smash.

      2017/09/07
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      6
      Control
      6
      Touch
      10
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