Tag: ArcSaber Z

The last racket from the Green Factory I managed to complete was, unexpectedly, their very first “Z.” Quite a coincidence, right?

Who would understand what I’m saying? Nowadays, the Nanoflare Z has smashed records with shuttle speeds over 500 km/h, and the Z-Speed even reached 493 km/h. My ArcSaber Z also broke records with speeds over 400 km/h back in the day, so who’s underestimating whom?

In terms of influence, many top players have used this antique racket. As for its market value, it still holds strong in the second-hand market. To complete my collection, Solomon, I’ve returned.

Specifications: 3UG4, bottom cap removed, total weight of 91.9g in use, balance point at 305mm, shaft length of 220mm, medium to high stiffness, small box-shaped frame, 76-hole string bed, 9–3 o’clock grommets, 24 lbs tension warranty, strung at 24–26 lbs with KT66F strings.
I must say, the ArcSaber series’ design aesthetics match my taste quite well. Aside from the classic red ArcSaber 10 and the pink ArcSaber 9FL, the coffee brown ArcSaber 8 and the red-and-white ArcSaber 11 are still admired by many. As for the ArcSaber Z, it’s unmistakably banana yellow. Although the public didn’t fully embrace asymmetrical designs until the Astrox series, the ArcSaber Z was already playing with that concept. It’s very unique—like a chocolate-covered banana dipped in a bit of strawberry syrup.

Compared to the ArcSaber 11, the frame of the ArcSaber Z is notably thinner, giving the racket head a slightly flat top. In contrast, the Z-Speed’s frame looks rounder and more balanced. Back then, the technology comparison for the original Z-Speed on Yonex’s website showed that its sweet spot area was compared to the ArcSaber Z. Based on official measurements, the ArcSaber Z’s sweet spot is more egg-shaped—narrow at the top and wide at the bottom. This is the flavor of old-school rackets, which those big-name players may not appreciate.

I was initially hesitant seeing the 3U, but it felt very balanced once in hand, especially with the bottom cap removed. Doesn’t this weight distribution resemble a slew of 4U attack-oriented rackets? Even the specs are almost identical. Moreover, the shaft isn’t too stiff, and with its 220mm length, it’s hard for it not to flex during normal swings, making it very easy to control. The small frame also helps reduce wind resistance, allowing for smooth power generation during swings.

Interestingly, the overall feel of the ArcSaber Z still retains that characteristic “ArcSaber” hold sensation, rather than having the crisp and bouncy feel of a small frame. This almost led me to label the ArcSaber Z as another “syrupy” racket. The ArcSaber IS I used previously gave a similar impression—it felt easy and intuitive to use. Seeing the red frame, I instantly knew the passcode: 2887.

The ArcSaber Z’s torsion resistance isn’t bad, either. Its precision is still impressive by today’s standards, and it offers excellent shuttle speed. It’s perfect for slowing the pace and hitting more clears, and you can even hit fast and accurate clears that land precisely within the boundaries. This aligns well with the ArcSaber series’ focus on precision control—the accuracy is as sharp as slicing through with a blade.

Now, let’s talk about smashing. The ArcSaber Z provides a great power delivery feel and maintains an elasticity that can still compete today. It’s comfortable to use, and even without using full power techniques, it delivers shots that leave few weaknesses. And when the perfect power opportunity arises, hitting the sweet spot with full force rewards you with an audible cue, as well as a sense of heaviness in your shot. The angles are sharp, the speed is fast, and the shot is threatening. “Shall we summon Genesis?”

Though it has its aggressive side, I find the ArcSaber Z especially comfortable when hitting controlled, mid-court pressure shots or soft pushes. It excels at setting up the second shot for a point. I used to think that softer shafts wouldn’t allow me to hit precise shots, but the ArcSaber Z has turned that belief on its head… Could I be a man who makes the impossible possible?

When in an offensive state, the low tolerance of the small frame isn’t much of a problem, but when it comes to defense or drives, the frequency of mishits and frame contact reminds me of Freya sneaking out of someone’s room late at night and getting Thor beaten up.

The ArcSaber Z doesn’t fare well in doubles either. Whenever I try to link up drives, I find myself hampered by the delay in resetting after the previous shot. Have you ever seen how the Archangel shakes for a few frames after being hit? The shaft is too long and lacks enough stiffness, so its recovery speed after flexing isn’t quick enough. Alas, the soul bound by gravity…

What does the small frame bring to the ArcSaber series? Of course, a stronger slingshot effect. It’s a very fun racket to play with, subtly matching my abilities and aesthetics. Using it was somewhat surprising.

Looks like there will be another SEED sequel next year.

The latest to make up a green factory Z, surprisingly is the green factory’s first z, is also a kind of destiny.

You talk about this who understands ah, now nfz kill ball record are over 500 kilometers per hour, zsp also to 493, I Arc-z year is also a member of the record over 400 how, who look down on who?

On the influence, all kinds of experts have used this antique, on the market, in the second-hand market still have a firm price. To make up for it, Solomon yo, I’m back.

Parameters: 3UG4, de-bottomed, total weight of 91.9g in use condition, balance point 305mm, center pole length 220mm, moderate to high hardness, boxed small racket frame, 76-hole wire bed, 9-3 point wire slot, warranty 24lbs, threading 24-26lbs kt66f.

I said ARCSABER series appearance design style is quite in line with my aesthetic, in addition to the classic big red ARCSABER 10 and pink ARCSABER 9fl, ARCSABER 8’s coffee and ARCSABER 11’s red and white so far there are a lot of people who eat this face. Bow Z, obviously, is banana yellow. Moreover, don’t look at the asymmetrical design in the sky axe came out only began to be accepted by the public, this kind of concept people bow z began to play. Very unique, is a chocolate banana, but also dipped in a little strawberry sauce.

Compared with the bow 11, the racket frame is directly narrowed by the thickness of a frame, so that the bow Z head even came to a little flat head flavor, compared to the zsp frame is also more rounded and proportional a little. When yyy official website to the old color zsp technology introduction page to compare the horizontal line tube sweet spot area of the object is the bow z. From the official measurements, its sweet spot distribution is more like an egg shape, head tip fart wide. Old beats have a flavor that the big boys up there don’t understand.

At first glance, the 3U is a bit wimpy, but it’s well balanced in the hand, especially when de-bottomed, and isn’t that the weight distribution of a whole bunch of 4U biased offense rackets, even with similar parameters. Moreover, the center stick is not too hard, with a length of 220mm, it’s hard not to deform in a normal overhand swing, and the drive is very, very good. The small frame also reduces wind resistance, which makes the swinging process very smooth.

Amazingly enough, the overall feel of the Bowz is still very “bowed”, with a pronounced sense of holding the ball, but without much of the crispness of a small frame. This almost makes me think of the Bow Z as a sugar water racket. The Bow IS, which I played before, had the same feeling, but it was very smooth and easy to open, and I knew the code was 2887 when I saw the red body.

And the bow Z’s anti-twist ability is not bad, pointing to the present point of view are good, and has a good speed of the ball, used to slow down the pace of the more hit the high ball naturally, that is, a shot of suppression of the high ball is also able to play and fast and in place, but also slowly adjusted to not out of bounds within the small square. This really also caters to the ARCSABER series’ demand for precise ball control, with accuracy as if it were a free chipping stick.

Let’s kill it, look at the good sense of power, look at the experience of the elasticity of the still able to fight now, it is very comfortable to use, do not need to use the face power technology has been able to play not too much to leave a crack out of the ball. When the perfect power opportunity arises, hitting the sweet spot with all your strength will be rewarded with sound effects, and at the same time, you can feel the weight of your shots, the angle of the ball is sharp enough, and the speed is fast enough to be threatening, so don’t you want to take a shot at the “Genesis”?

Even though it has violent genes, I feel more comfortable hitting the Bow Z’s point of view especially with the pressurized presentation or soft pressurized middle transition, catching the second shot to get out of the way to score. I’ve always thought that softer clubs don’t lend themselves as well to better drop shots, but that’s been turned on its head by the Bowz. …… Am I one of those men who makes the impossible possible?

The low forgiveness of the small frame is masked in the active state, however, once it comes to defense or blocking, the frequency with which the racket hits the frame and is bared reminds me of Frey walking out of someone’s room in the middle of the night and causing Thor to get beaten up.

And the doubles are really not very good, every time you want to block coherently, you will be subject to the previous beat out of the reset in time constraints, have you ever seen every time the Archangel was blown up in the Mayuri have to be in the captain’s position to shake a few frames ah? The center pole is too long and not stiff enough, and naturally it doesn’t recover fast enough from deformation. Ha, gravity-bound souls ah ……

What does the small racket frame bring to the bow series? A stronger slingshot effect, of course. A very fun racket to play with, subtly fitting my abilities and aesthetics, and more or less unexpected to use.

There’s SEED to watch again in the coming year.