Tag: ArcSaber 7

Although it’s an old model, based on the racket’s condition, it could be from the 2018 reissue. Considering that the original ArcSaber 7 was launched in 2007, judging by the font on the bottom cap, it’s likely one of the earliest batches. The ArcSaber 7 I tested this time has a pure white paint job, which is rarer compared to the yellow-silver version.

Generally, I don’t actively test discontinued old rackets, but I was really curious why the Green Factory’s last new release last year was the Pro version of this racket.

Specifications: 3UG4, bottom cap removed, total weight in use is 94.0g, balance point at 295mm, shaft length of 210mm, medium stiffness, fluid box frame, 76-hole string bed, 9–3 o’clock grommets, 23 lbs tension warranty, strung at 24–26 lbs with XB63 strings.

Does anyone think it resembles the white ArcSaber 10? In my view, the silver-yellow version, with its color blocks on the frame’s wings, is more recognizable, while the current all-white design—though it hides some flaws—lacks a bit of impact. The frame has a symmetrical design, with C.S. Cap technology applied at the 2, 4, 8, and 10 o’clock positions. The decals, due to the similar color scheme, remind me of the Astrox 66. The shaft is silver-gray with minimal design elements. However, the paint quality unmistakably reflects the Green Factory’s craftsmanship—those in the know will understand…

They say the ArcSaber series is a balanced racket. When I used the ArcSaber 11, I felt it had a slightly head-heavy feel, while the ArcSaber 7’s balance might very well be the benchmark for “balanced.” The swing weight isn’t high, but it’s not exactly light either, with a solid grip feel that isn’t too hollow. The swing speed isn’t outstanding, but the rounded frame reminds me of the NS8000, which also reduces wind resistance, making the ArcSaber 7 well-suited for doubles play, offering a decent amount of agility. The handle is quite thick, and the reduced gap in my palm after gripping the racket is a bit uncomfortable for me, but the ArcSaber 7’s comfortable feel mitigates this issue. The shaft is indeed thick, likely a result of material limitations at the time.

During warm-ups, my first issue to address was getting used to the feel of clears with the ArcSaber 7, as I occasionally hit the shuttle out of bounds. To be honest, the ArcSaber 7’s elasticity was impressive when it was released, and even now it performs like an excellent mid-range flexible racket. But the number of shots that went out made me question whether my post-illness condition was affecting my touch. The Green Factory’s tuning of the shaft and swing weight make the ArcSaber 7 a racket with a highly noticeable power-assist feel. The shaft’s flex is easy to activate, contrary to the “stiff” tuning preferences of the time. Setting weight aside, the ArcSaber 7 is incredibly beginner-friendly, and during testing, I found myself instinctively adding extra power—XB63’s elasticity only added fuel to the fire.

However, XB63 may have slightly suppressed the ArcSaber series’ signature “hold” feel. Although the contact time between the string bed and shuttle is still relatively long, during drives and blocks, the racket no longer feels sluggish. Additionally, the slightly lighter head compared to the ArcSaber 11 improves its agility. While it may not give you an advantage in fast-paced exchanges, it at least prevents you from falling behind.

The key feature is the racket’s exceptionally large sweet spot. Unlike the massive sweet spot on the Nanoray Glanz, the ArcSaber 7’s sweet spot still packs some explosiveness, likely thanks to the C.S. Cap technology. Its tolerance for mishits is quite high. Even if you’re unfamiliar with its quirks, mishits during aggressive shots are rare, and the racket remains forgiving and stable.

This makes the racket particularly reliable in defensive situations. Whether you’re lifting a smash back to the rear court or handling tricky shots in the backhand or overhead positions, the ArcSaber 7 offers solid tools to respond effectively. The longer power stroke makes difficult situations seem more manageable, allowing you to escape without much effort. The ArcSaber 7’s low entry barrier makes it extremely user-friendly. Some YouTubers describe it as “desireless,” but that’s exactly what makes it so enjoyable to play with, perfectly matching my current physical condition.

However, as a racket once used by Hendra Setiawan and Marc Zwiebler, its offensive capabilities should be on par, right? Here’s where things get a bit awkward. The ArcSaber 7 certainly has a soft, easy feel, making it easier to hit powerful shots. Compared to its younger sibling, the ArcSaber 11, it may lack a bit of downward pressure, but this can be improved by adjusting your shot timing. While the feel is nice, the racket’s smash potential isn’t exactly top-tier—it lacks that overwhelming, heavy hitting power. Instead, it relies more on continuity to turn small advantages into a winning position. I wanted to unleash its maximum potential with stronger shots, but concerns like “the ArcSaber might collapse,” “it’s someone else’s old racket,” and “it’s strung with thin strings over the tension limit” quickly squashed my plans. That’s where the awkwardness lies—both the racket and I can’t afford to push too hard.

The ArcSaber 7 leaves an impression of being “without weaknesses.” I’m not sure about its current market value, but if you can get one for around $60, I actually think it’s a better choice than the ArcSaber 11 for beginners who are drawn to the “YY” brand, have limited budgets, and aren’t too sensitive to value for money. While it may not be a racket you’ll use for a long time, if I owned it, I wouldn’t mind keeping the ArcSaber 7 in my bag for use during slumps.

It’s a fun and interesting old-school racket. After 15 years, it’s not too surprising that Yonex released a new high-end version based on it, given that professional players surely understand their competitive needs. But I have to admit, its “lack of weaknesses” also leads to a “lack of character.” Upon reflection after the test, I realized it heavily relies on the XB63 string’s performance. To me, it still feels like an old man whose bones are ready to fall apart at any moment…

The second episode of the 80% merit, thanks to the old racket borrowed by my brother, updated at a tragically inhumane point in time.

Or despite the old style, based on the condition of the racket, it is possible that it is from that reproduction in 18 years, just considering that the old bow 7 was launched in 07, judging from the bottom cover font its likely to be from the earliest batch. The Bow 7 that I tried this time is painted in pure white, compared to the yellow and silver version, the circulation will be a little less.

Generally speaking, I wouldn’t take the initiative to try out an old racket that has been discontinued, but I do wonder why the last new product from the green factory last year was the pro version of it.

Parameters: 3UG4, de-bottomed, total weight in used condition 94.0g, balance point 295mm, center bar length 210mm, moderate stiffness, fluid box frame, 76-hole string bed, 9-3 point string groove, warranty 23lbs, stringing 24-26lbs xb63.

Does anyone else think it looks a lot like the White Bow 10, in my opinion the silver and yellow version is actually more recognizable because of the color blocking on the wings of the frame, while the current paint job does lack a bit of punch despite being white. The symmetrical design of the frame, 2, 4, 8, 10 points each have C.S capsule technology applications, decal pattern because of the similarity of the color scheme will remind me of the sky axe 66. middle shaft silver gray base plus the model of the middle shaft, there are not too many design elements. However, the quality of the paint shows the true color of the green factory, know all understand ……

It is said that the bow series is a balanced racket, before I use the bow 11 and still feel that it with a slightly higher sense of head weight, and the bow 7 hand feeling that can even be used as the so-called “balanced” version of the standard. The swing weight is not high, but not to the state of lightness, the grip is more solid and not false. Swing speed is not outstanding, but the rounded treatment of the racket frame reminds me of the previously used NS8000, which reduces wind resistance so that the bow 7 is also very suitable for doubles confrontation, with a certain sense of flexibility. The current racket handle is on the thick side, and the feeling of a small palm gap after racking the racket is actually uncomfortable for me, but the Bow 7’s while-handling feel is better at avoiding this feeling. The center bar is really thick, also due to the development of the material, right?

The first thing I had to deal with in the on-court warm-up was the uncomfortable feel of using the Bow 7 for lofted shots, which were occasionally out of the baseline during the familiarization process. To be honest, the elasticity of the Bow 7 was certainly not bad at the time of its launch, and now it is also the performance of a mid-range excellent sugar water racket, but this degree of out of bounds is also still a bit outrageous to the extent that it makes me wonder if my feel is subjected to the state of not yet recovered from the illness. The green factory’s tuning of the center stick and swingweight adjustment makes the Bow 7 a racket with an extremely pronounced sense of borrowed power, and the deformation of the center stick is easy to hit, and its driving difficulty is not consistent with the “stiff” tuning orientation of the year. Weight aside, the Bow 7 couldn’t be more beginner-friendly, and it made me feel impulsive to launch a few more shots when I tried it, while the flexibility of the XB63 also added fuel to the fire.

However, the XB63 may have suppressed the “ball-holding feeling” of the Bow series to a certain extent. Although the contact time between the string bed and the head is still long in the middle of the stroke, there is no longer any obvious dragging sensation in the flat block, and the slightly lighter setup than that of the Bow 11 allows the racket to be more flexible, which is not to say that it has the advantage, but at least it has the ability to be used as a good partner in a fast-paced matchup. In a fast-paced matchup, the racket is at least capable of avoiding the disadvantage, not to mention the advantage.

The key is that the sweet spot of the racket is unusually large, and unlike the NRGZ’s very large sweet spot, the Bow 7’s large sweet spot is still explosive, and the source of this sweetness is probably the C.S cap, which also makes it quite forgiving. Even if I’m not familiar with its temperament, I rarely hit it when I’m in a hurry during the use of it, and it’s very forgiving and stable.

Therefore, when dealing with passive situations, the Bow 7 has a very good capital to cope with them, whether it’s picking up a kill and returning it to the top of the court, or dealing with all kinds of difficult returns such as those in the low backhand area or the overhead area. The longer power stroke makes a variety of dilemmas elegant and easy to get out of with little effort, and the bar for the Bow 7 is really low. Although some uploaders have called it “uninteresting”, it is precisely this state of affairs that makes me feel good about touching the fish, which is very much in line with the author’s physical condition at the moment.

However, as the former racket of Hendra and Zwiebler, it should be able to attack, which is a little embarrassing. The Bow 7 is really sugary and easier to hit a shot with some power. It may be a bit lacking in downward pressure compared to the later Bow 11, but this is something that can be improved by adjusting the stroke tempo. Despite the good feel, it does not have a very high kill quality ceiling, and does not have a very powerful attack, but needs to be more consistent to make the advantage be extended to a winning position. Also, I would like to touch its upper limit by more reckless power, but “the bow collapses easily”, “someone else’s old racket” and “pulling a thin line with a super warranty” have severely discouraged me from doing so, which is embarrassing. The thing is that neither I nor it can afford to hurt ……

“I don’t know what the current market is for it, but if you can get it for $6, compared to the Bow 11, I think it would be a better choice for those who are interested in the YY standard, have a limited budget, but are not so sensitive to price/performance ratio, and are purely novices who want a high-end racket to start with. I think it’s a better option for those who are interested in the “YY” label, have a limited budget but are not that sensitive to the price/performance ratio, and are purely new to the game. But if it were me, I wouldn’t mind keeping the Bow 7 in my usual bag for a long time to cope with my downturns, provided it’s what I have.

It’s a fun and interesting old racquet, and 15 years after it was introduced, it doesn’t seem so hard to accept that YA has come up with a high-end racquet based on it that also has a low barrier to entry – after all, it’s unlikely that the pros don’t understand their own competitive needs. However, I have to admit that “no shortcomings” leads to “no features”, so that after the trial, I look back and realize that it shows more or relies on the performance of the xb63. And it always looked to me like an old man whose bones were about to fall apart. ……