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  • A Review of the Badminton Rackets Used by Olympic Athletes: These Models You Must Know!

    A Review of the Badminton Rackets Used by Olympic Athletes: These Models You Must Know!

    After nearly 20 days of intense competition, the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, held in Paris, have come to a successful conclusion. Badminton enthusiasts must have enjoyed an exciting badminton feast during this Olympic event.

    With decisive smashes and clever net play, you might be curious about the gear used by these Olympic athletes. Without further ado, let’s review the most frequently used badminton equipment by players at the Paris Olympics.

    1. YONEX Astrox 100ZZ

    This racket was used by the men’s singles champion Viktor Axelsen, the women’s doubles champion Chen Qingchen, and also by Chinese men’s singles players Shi Yuqi and Li Shifeng.

    In real life, many badminton enthusiasts who pursue big brands and star-endorsed equipment are often fixated on the Astrox 100ZZ, even if they struggle to handle it.

    The 100ZZ is the most advanced (and also the most expensive) model in the Astrox series, and true to its name, it is the most unconventional racket in the series. With a solid ultra-thin shaft design, it claims to have excellent elasticity, but not everyone can manage it. The combination of a stiffer shaft, a high balance point of 305, and a small frame design makes the 100ZZ particularly demanding for its users. The stiff solid shaft requires significant power and skill to handle defensive shots, while the small frame design makes it more challenging to hit the sweet spot, resulting in a more rigid and dull feel when the sweet spot is missed. This makes it difficult to use and requires a long adaptation period.

    In summary, the 100ZZ has a high learning curve and is not necessarily recommended for beginners who are unsure. However, its impressive rear-court performance and the remarkable elasticity provided by its shaft technology are significant highlights of the 100ZZ. If you are an advanced player who loves singles and has mastered your power, the 100ZZ is worth recommending.

    2.YONEX Astrox 77 PRO

    At the current Olympics, the Astrox 77 PRO was used by women’s singles champion An Seyoung, mixed doubles champion Huang Yaqiong, and China’s women’s singles player Chen Yufei. The Astrox 77 PRO is frequently seen among female athletes and is indeed a racket that is very suitable for female players.

    The offensive attribute is undoubtedly the most mainstream design concept of the Astrox series, but compared to other models in the family, the Astrox 77 PRO has a relatively lower overall offensive threshold and is even considered one of the more user-friendly options.

    With its moderate shaft stiffness and soft hitting feedback, the Astrox 77 PRO significantly lowers the barrier to use. While it may lack a bit of power for aggressive players, it is an excellent choice for enthusiasts with basic skills or beginners who have already mastered racket positioning and power. For seasoned players, the 77 PRO can also serve as a versatile and smooth “tool for casual play.”

    3.YONEX Astrox 88D/SPRO 3RD

    The YONEX Astrox 88 series was first launched with great fanfare in 2018, quickly becoming one of the most popular models both in international and amateur competitions, as well as at test events and exclusive stores. At this year’s Olympics, many top international players were seen using this model. For example, the powerful Thai player Kunlavut and our women’s singles player He Bing Jiao both used the third generation of the Astrox 88 series.

    The third-generation ASTROX 88 S/D introduces new technology and enhances the highly praised rotational force generation system of the Astrox series. It features added weight at the top of the frame, known as the “Assistive Link,” designed to improve the transfer of power to the shuttlecock. This results in quicker deformation and rebound, enabling more seamless attacks.

    The 88SPRO and 88DPRO are often referred to as “the front leaning towards the sky and the back slaying the dragon,” meaning the ASTROX 88 S provides decisive front-court attacks, while the ASTROX 88 D excels at breaking defenses with its back-court power.

    The overall swing weight and driving difficulty of the 88SP are not very high. Compared to other models in the Astrox series, it offers better consistency. The enlarged frame design provides high tolerance in the mid and front-court, making it suitable for male players with less power who are keen on attacking, as well as most female players with a certain level of strength.

    The third-generation 88DPRO, although it has a slightly reduced head-heavy feel compared to its predecessor, shows a noticeable improvement in the hardness and responsiveness of the shaft. Thanks to the new configuration on the sides of the frame and the use of advanced carbon materials, the 88DPRO offers enhanced overall stability and downward pressure, making its performance in attacks still very impressive.

    However, with the improved offensive capability, the difficulty of handling the racket has also increased. The reduced frame size inevitably leads to a lower tolerance for off-center hits, making it more suitable for players with a certain level of strength and skill.

    4.YONEX NANOFLARE 1000Z

    Aside from the 100ZZ, the YONEX NANOFLARE 1000Z also saw significant usage during the Olympics. Notable players such as Malaysia’s mixed doubles star, Chan Peng Soon, and Spain’s former women’s singles champion, Carolina Marin, have both used this racket. YONEX’s rackets with the letter “Z” in their name are known for their high performance, and the 1000Z is YONEX’s flagship speed racket.

    As the top-tier racket in the NF series, the NF1000Z uses advanced materials to enhance its performance. The 1000Z incorporates “Torayca M40X” carbon fiber in the lower part of the frame, significantly improving stability and control. The addition of EX-HMG high-elasticity carbon fiber and dense nano-carbon DR further enhances the racket’s solid hitting feel while delivering faster shuttlecock speeds.

    As YONEX’s flagship speed racket promoted extensively in 2023, the 1000Z undoubtedly represents the top of the JETSPEED family. Although its ability to deliver decisive shots remains a common challenge for speed-oriented rackets, its stiffer frame and impressive downward pressure make it more threatening in terms of shot placement. It is particularly well-suited for doubles players with a solid foundation in power, accurate shot placement, and a focus on dynamic, fast-paced play in the mid-court and front court.

    5.YONEX NANOFLARE 800PRO

    Building on the already well-regarded NF800, the PRO version of this racket delivers a high-scoring answer to speed racket demands. At the Paris Olympics, popular men’s doubles players Wang Chang/Liang Weikeng and renowned Japanese player Chiharu Shida were seen using the NF800PRO.

    The inherently lightweight head of the JETSPEED 800PRO, combined with excellent shaft torsion resistance, makes it outstanding in flat drives and blocking. Its strong continuous pressure and fast, cohesive speed allow the 800PRO to perform well even in high-level competition. However, as with many speed rackets, it struggles to deliver a decisive attacking blow. The 800PRO is better suited for players who favor a quick and fluid style of play. The 3U model is recommended for male players with some experience and strength, while the 4U model is more suitable for female players with less power.

  • Lee Jhe Huei

    Lee Jhe Huei


    Character Introduction

    Lee Jhe Huei (March 20, 1994) is a Chinese Taipei men’s badminton player and a member of the Co-op Kinko’s badminton team.

    In July 2016, Li Zhehui/Li Yang made their debut in the final of the Badminton Grand Prix of Vietnam at the WBF Grand Prix level and won their first international title since their partnership with a 2-1 (18-21, 21-14, 21-7) comeback victory over Koo Kien Keat/Tan Boon Hong of Malaysia at the end of the tournament.

    At the end of October 2017, Lee Cheol Hui/Lee Yang claimed their first career Super Series title when they defeated Danish duo Mathias Bowie/Karsten Mogensen, who were seeking to defend their title, in the men’s doubles final of the Badminton Superseries in France in straight sets (21-19, 23-21).

    As his partner Li Yang decided to switch teams to the Land Bank Badminton Team at the end of 2018, Lee Cheol Hui was then paired with Yang Bo Xuan.

    In March 2019, Li Zhehui/Yang Boxuan defeated Ou Xuanyi/Ren Xiangyu in the men’s doubles final of the Lingshui Badminton Masters tournament in China to win their first international title.

    World Ranking – Men’s Doubles 12, Week 33, 2024

    Olympic Points – Men’s Doubles 12, 66574 points 

    Finals Ranking – Men’s Doubles 3, 52430 points

     

    Equipment Used

    ASTROX 100ZZ,ASTROX 100ZZ Antique Red,NANOFLARE 1000Z,THRUSTER F Falcon,SHB65Z3KME,P9300,SH-P9200DX,JETSPEED S 12,SHB65Z3 White,P9500 PENG

    Major Achievements

    • 2024 Thomas Cup Men’s Team 3rd Runner-up Members
    • 2024 Asian Badminton Championships Men’s Doubles Quarter-finalists
    • 2024 All England Badminton Open Men’s Doubles Quarter-finalists
    • 2024 French Badminton Open Men’s Doubles Runner-up
    • 2024 German Badminton Open Men’s Doubles Champion
    • 2023 Gwangju Badminton Masters Men’s Doubles Champion
    • 2023 Chinese Taipei Kaohsiung Badminton Masters Men’s Doubles Runner-up
    • 2023 Canadian Open Mixed Doubles Quarter-Finals
    • 2023 Orleans Badminton Masters Men’s Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2023 German Open Men’s Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2022 Australian Badminton Open Men’s Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2022 Hailu Badminton Open Men’s Doubles Runner-up
    • 2020 Thailand Badminton Masters Men’s Doubles Quarterfinals
    • 2019 Korea Badminton Masters Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals
    • 2019 Vietnam Badminton Open Men’s Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2019 Vietnam Badminton Open Mixed Doubles Runner-up
    • 2019 Akita Badminton Masters Men’s Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2019 Hyderabad Badminton Open Men’s Doubles Quarterfinals
    • 2019 U.S. Open Badminton Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2019 Canadian Open Badminton Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals
    • 2019 China Lingshui Badminton Masters Men’s Doubles Champion
    • 2018 France Badminton Open Men’s Doubles Quarterfinals
    • 2018 Asian Games Badminton Men’s Double Bronze Medal
    • 2018 Asian Games Badminton Men’s Team Bronze Medal
    • Men’s Doubles Quarter-finals of 2017 China Macau Badminton Golden Grand Prix
    • 2017 France Badminton Superseries Men’s Doubles Champion
    • 2017 World University Games Badminton Men’s Doubles Bronze Medal
    • 2017 World University Games Badminton Mixed Team Gold Medal
    • 2017 Chinese Taipei Badminton Open Men’s Doubles Runner-up
    • 2016 Korea Badminton Golden Grand Prix Men’s Doubles Runner-up
    • 2016 China Macau Badminton Golden Grand Prix Men’s Doubles Champion
    • 2016 Netherlands Badminton Grand Prix Men’s Doubles Champion
    • 2016 World University Badminton Championships Men’s Doubles Runner-up
    • 2016 World University Badminton Championships Mixed Team Champion
    • 2016 Vietnam Badminton Grand Prix Men’s Doubles Champion
    • 2015 Korea Badminton Masters Men’s Doubles Quarter-finalist
    • 2015 Netherlands Badminton Grand Prix Men’s Doubles Quarter-finals
  • Lin Chun Yi

    Lin Chun Yi


    Character Introduction

    Lin Chun Yi is a male badminton player from Chinese Taipei.

    In September 2016, Lin Junyi won the Group B Men’s Singles Championship at the Taiwan Province of China Badminton Ranking Tournament and qualified for promotion to Group A, becoming the first Group A player in the history of the Fangliao High School badminton team.

    In September 2017, Lin Junyi participated in the Sydney Badminton International, defeating teammate Chen Hsiao-cheng 2-0 (21-18, 21-17) in the men’s singles championship match to take his first individual international title. 

    World Ranking – Men’s Singles 15, Week 33, 2024

    Olympic Points – Men’s Singles 17, 59566 points 

    Finals Ranking – Men’s Singles 5, 57860 points

     

    Equipment Used

    ASTROX 100ZZ,ARCSABER 11 PRO,BG-80,NANOFLARE 1000Z,ASTROX 88D PRO New Color,VOLTRIC LD-FORCE Crystal Red,SHB65Z3KME,AEROBITE,SHB65Z3W new color,SHBELZ3MEX

    Major Achievements

    • 2024 Australian Badminton Open Men’s Singles Quarter-finalists
    • 2024 Thomas Cup Men’s Team 3rd Place Member
    • 2024 Swiss Open Men’s Singles Champion
    • 2024 Malaysia Badminton Open Men’s Singles Quarter-finalist
    • 2023 Chinese Taipei Kaohsiung Badminton Masters Men’s Singles Champion
    • 2023 U.S. Open Men’s Singles Quarter-Finals
    • 2023 Malaysia Badminton Masters Men’s Singles Quarter-finals
    • 2023 Thailand Badminton Masters Men’s Singles Champion
    • 2022 Norway Badminton International Men’s Singles Champion
    • 2022 Bendigo Badminton International Men’s Singles Champion
    • 2022 Sydney Badminton International Men’s Singles Champion
    • 2022 Chinese Taipei Badminton Open Men’s Singles Quarter-finalist
    • 2022 Mongolia Badminton International Men’s Singles Champion
    • 2022 Belgium Badminton Challenge Men’s Singles Champion
    • 2019 US Open Badminton Men’s Singles Champion
    • 2018 World University Badminton Championships Men’s Singles Runner-up
    • 2018 World University Badminton Championships Mixed Team Third Place
    • 2017 Sydney Badminton International Men’s Singles Champion
  • Hiroki MIDORIKAWA

    Hiroki MIDORIKAWA


    Character Introduction

    Hiroki MIDORIKAWA (Japanese: みどりかわ ひろき, May 17, 2000) is a Japanese male badminton player and a current member of the Japan national badminton team (Team B).

    In March 2019, Daiki Midorikawa played in the Waikato Badminton International, winning the mixed doubles title with Natsu Saito.

    World Ranking – Mixed Doubles 18,  Week 31, 2024

    Olympic PointsMixed  Doubles 12, 64020 points 

    Finals RankingMixed  Doubles 16, 39460 points

     

    Equipment Used

    ASTROX 100ZZ Antique Red;  NANOFLARE 1000Z;  ASTROX 88S;  AERUS Z
     

    Major Achievements

    • Thailand Badminton Masters 2024 Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals
    • 2024 Indonesia Badminton Masters Mixed Doubles Runner-up
    • 2023 Arctic Badminton Open Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2023 Hong Kong Badminton Open Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2023 Australian Badminton Open Mixed Doubles Runner-up
    • 2023 Canadian Open Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2023 Osaka Badminton Challenge Men’s Doubles Champion
    • 2023 German Badminton Open Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2023 Thailand Badminton Masters Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2022 Canadian Badminton Open Mixed Doubles Runner-up
    • 2022 Belgium Badminton International Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2021 Belgium Badminton International Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2019 Malaysia Badminton International Men’s Doubles Champion
    • 2019 Vietnam Badminton Challenge Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2019 Waikato Badminton International Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2018 World Junior Badminton Championships Mixed Team Third Place
    • 2018 Asian Youth Badminton Championships Mixed Team Runner-up
    • 2017 World Junior Badminton Championships Mixed Team Third Place
    • 2017 Asian Junior Badminton Championships Mixed Team 3rd Runner-up
  • Takuma OBAYASHI

    Takuma OBAYASHI


    Character Introduction

    Takuma Ohayashi (Japanese: おおばやし たくま; August 7, 1999) is a Japanese male badminton player and a current member of the Japan national badminton team (B team). Born in Fukui Prefecture, he graduated from Katsuyama Nanbu Junior High School and Saitama Ei High School, and graduated from Waseda University.On April 1, 2022, he joined Tonami Transportation Co. and became a member of the badminton section of the company at the same time.

    In March 2020, Takuma Ohayashi competed in the Jamaica Badminton International Tournament and won his first international singles title, defeating teammate Yukishi Tanaka 21-11, 17-21, 21-12 in the men’s singles final.

    World Ranking – Men’s Singles 33,  Week 30, 2024

    Olympic Points – Men’s Singles 31, 43479 points 

    Finals Ranking – Men’s Singles 38, 26150 points

     

    Equipment Used

    ASTROX 100ZZ;  ASTROX 99 Pro;  NANOFLARE 1000Z;  DUORA 10;  SHB65ZMEX;  10519YX/20716YX (Competition Model)

    Major Achievements

    • Badminton Asia Championships 2024 Men’s Team 3rd Place
    • 2023 Kumamoto Badminton Masters Japan Men’s Singles Quarter-finals
    • 2023 Indonesia Badminton Masters 100 II Men’s Singles Champion
    • 2023 Vietnam Badminton Open Men’s Singles Runner-up
    • 2023 Saipan Badminton International Challenge Men’s Singles Champion
    • 2023 Vietnam Badminton Challenge Men’s Singles Champion
    • 2022 Canada Badminton Challenge Men’s Singles Champion
    • 2022 Canadian Badminton Open Men’s Singles Runner-up
    • 2020 Jamaica Badminton International Men’s Singles Champion
    • 2017 World Junior Badminton Championships Mixed Team Third Place
    • 2017 Asian Youth Badminton Championships Mixed Team Third Place
  • GO Pei Kee

    GO Pei Kee


    Character Introduction

    GO Pei Kee, a Malaysian badminton player, specializes in women’s doubles and mixed doubles events.

    World Ranking – Mixed Doubles 39,  Week 30, 2024

    Olympic Points – Mixed Doubles 53, 27020 points 

    Finals Ranking – Mixed Doubles 35, 23270 points
     

    Equipment Used

    ASTROX 100ZZ;  NANOFLARE 1000Z;  JETSPEED S 10 Fluorescent Rose;  AEROBITE;  NANORAY Z SPEED Yellow;  SHB65Z2MEX;  SHB65Z3W new color;  P9300;  SHBA3MEX;  10442

    Major Achievements

    • Guwahati Badminton Masters 2023 Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals
    • 2023 Badminton Masters Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals
    • Indonesia Badminton Masters 100 I Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals 2023
  • CHEN Tang Jie

    CHEN Tang Jie


    Character Introduction

    CHEN Tang Jie (January 5, 1998) is a Malaysian male badminton player.

    In November 2016, CHEN Tang Jie represented Malaysia to play in the World Junior Badminton Championships held in Bilbao, Spain, and in the first mixed team event, the Malaysian team achieved a silver medal; while in the doubles event, CHEN Tang Jie and DU Yiwei were defeated by the Chinese pair in the semi-final, and did not reach the final.

    In November 2017, Tan Tong Jie and Goh Liu Ying played in the Badminton India International Series and won the adult event by defeating the tournament’s No. 8 seed and Indian powerhouse Rohan Kapoor/Kuhul Garg 2-0 (21-19, 21-13) in the mixed doubles final.

    In April 2018, Tan Tong Jie and Pak Yin Wei played in the Malaysia Badminton International Challenger and defeated Indonesian powerhouse Andika Ramadiansya/Michelle Kristin Bendaso 2-1 (12-21, 23-21, 21-13) in the Mixed Doubles Final to win the Adults’ event title and his first International Challenger Mixed Doubles title.

    World Ranking – Mixed Doubles 9,  Week 30, 2024

    Olympic Points – Mixed Doubles 9, 66945 points 

    Finals Ranking – Mixed Doubles 10, 49210 points
     

    Equipment Used

    ASTROX 100ZZ;  NANOFLARE 1000Z;  JETSPEED S 10 Fluorescent Rose;  AEROBITE;  NANORAY Z SPEED Yellow;  SHB65Z2MEX;  SHB65Z3W new color;  P9300;  SHBA3MEX;  10442

    Major Achievements

    • Malaysia Badminton Masters 2024 Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2024 Swiss Open Mixed Doubles Runner-up
    • 2024 Thailand Badminton Masters Mixed Doubles Runner-up
    • 2023 Korea Badminton Masters Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2023 Arctic Badminton Open Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2023 China Badminton Open Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2023 Chinese Taipei Badminton Open Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2023 Singapore Badminton Open Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2023 Sudirman Cup Mixed Team Championships Third Place Member
    • 2023 Orleans Badminton Masters Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2023 Iran Badminton Challenge Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2022 Bangladesh Badminton International Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2022 Southeast Asian Games Badminton Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2022 Southeast Asian Games Badminton Men’s Team Silver Medal
    • 2022 India Open Badminton Championships Mixed Doubles Runner-up
    • 2021 Sudirman Cup Third Place Member
    • 2019 Akita Badminton Masters Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals
    • 2018 Chinese Taipei Badminton Open Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals
    • 2018 Spain Badminton Masters Men’s Doubles Quarterfinals
    • Spain Badminton Masters Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals 2018
    • Russia Badminton Open 2018 Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals
    • 2018 Malaysia Badminton International Challenge Mixed Doubles Champion
    • Thailand Badminton Masters Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals 2018
    • 2017 Badminton India International Challenge Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2016 World Junior Badminton Championships Mixed Doubles Third Place
    • 2016 World Junior Badminton Championships Mixed Team Runner-up
  • Badminton Racket YONEX NF1000 Z and 100 PLAY Reviews

    Badminton Racket YONEX NF1000 Z and 100 PLAY Reviews


    Ten, hundred, thousands of these numbers in the badminton racket models appear very often, at the same time, their appearance also means that the peak of this series of work. Now, the NF1000 series is on the market, including the NF1000Z, which players have been waiting for. 1000 combined with Z, what kind of sparks will come out, let’s read on:


    First, let’s take a brief look at the face value part, the NF1000 series is painted in the industrial style design that YONEX is good at, mainly in black and yellow, which has a strong recognition. The head and the tee are positively yellow, the rest of the frame is black, it is worth mentioning that in the frame eleven o’clock to one o’clock and five o’clock to seven o’clock position for the matte lacquer water, the remaining part of the glossy lacquer.


    The NF1000 series does not have a complex design language at first glance, but when you take a closer look, you will see that the NF1000 series is full of details.





    Detailed parameters

    NF1000 PLAY & NF1000 Z (4U G5)
    Racket WeightNF1000Z: 91.6g top line off the bottom and on the top hand rubber
    NF1000P: 90.6g top line, bottom and top rubber
    Center Stick DiameterNF1000Z: approx. 7.14mm with lacquer.
    NF1000P: Approx. 7.43mm with lacquer
    Frame WidthNF1000Z: Thickest approx. 13.02mm Thinnest approx. 12.20mm
    NF1000P: Thickest approx. 12.73mm, thinnest approx. 11.90mm
    Frame ThicknessNF1000Z: approx. 6.29mm
    NF1000P: Approx. 6.37mm
    Threading Specification26*28LBS (BG80 for ball thread)




    Exclusive tech point introduction:

    New Frame Design

    The NF1000 series has a thicker frame to increase rigidity and increase the speed of rebound, and with the sharp fluid frame design, it significantly reduces wind resistance and improves consistency when swinging. In addition, the frame area of the NF1000Z has been reduced by approximately 5% compared to the conventional model, which improves swing speed and net pressure, and also increases the speed of killing the ball. By the way, the NF1000Z has a full groove, which makes the racket frame more rigid and requires more power, while the NF1000PLAY has a half groove, which makes the racket frame more prone to deformation, and reduces the power requirement for the user.




    Sonic Blitz System

    The Sonic Strike System is a system of carbon materials with different functions for each part of the racket. High-modulus carbon is added to the top of the frame, and carbon is added to the bottom of the frame for strength and flexibility, which provides high bounce for the ball. The placement, amount and structure of the carbon have been carefully calculated to improve stability and ball control.



    NF1000Z Exclusive Design

    As the top racket in the NF1000 series, the NF1000Z is designed with materials that are unmatched by other models in the series. Torika M40X carbon is placed in the lower part of the frame to improve the stability of the racket surface and its maneuverability. The addition of EX-HMG high elasticity carbon fiber and dense nano carbon DR gives the NF1000Z a stiff feel and faster ball speed.



    The NF1000Z also features a new built-in T-head for better frame stability and improved maneuverability. The lower part of the frame is equipped with an anti-bounce spike, which is made of a highly rigid potassium titanate material that suppresses frame deformation and improves bounce performance. The Power Conversion Cone Cap is an integral part of the construction that enhances the deformation of the center stick by limiting torsion, and is shaped for easy thumb contact, making it easier to transfer power from the hand to the racket.



    Hands-on experience

    Initial Hands-on Experience

    At first hand, the NF1000Z has a slight head weight, while the NF1000PLAY has a more balanced weight distribution, and after a simple air swing, I found that the NF1000Z has a faster swing speed, a slightly lower swing weight, and a stronger feeling of downward pressure. In the YONEX English official website NF1000Z middle shaft hardness logo for Extra Stiff, meaning ultra-hard, but in the author’s simple test hit feeling found that the NF1000Z drive difficulty is not high, the actual playing sensation for the hard; NF1000PLAY logo for the moderate, and the actual playing sensation is the same, as opposed to the general entry-level racket is too soft or wood. “Compared to the general entry-level racket which is too soft or wooden, the NF1000PLAY has a little more toughness in the center stick, not too soft to affect the consistency, and it is softer and easier to drive compared to the “burning stick”.




    As mentioned above, the NF1000 series are all windbreaker frames, but there are many differences between the NF1000Z and the NF1000PLAY: the NF1000Z has a sharper frame, especially at the head, which gives it a faster swing speed, and its frame is smaller in size, along with the full-linear groove design, which makes the NF1000Z require a certain amount of power from the user, and also gives better results. The NF1000PLAY has a slightly rounded frame, which reduces swing speed a bit, and the half-slot design makes it less difficult to use and more beginner-friendly.



    In-depth experience

    The most prominent advantage of the NF1000 series is “fast”, and by fast, I mean fast swing speed. The most obvious benefit of a fast swing speed is consistency, especially in doubles – the extremely fast swing speed and slightly lower swing weight reduces the burden on the fingers and wrists, making passive defense, net blocking, and blocking much more manageable. It is worth mentioning that the NF1000Z is different from conventional speed rackets in that it doesn’t just touch the ball and go, but instead lets the ball stay on the racket surface for a short period of time, which makes the feel of the racket more solid, making it more suitable for control players, especially those who play mixed doubles, and it is simply a godsend to bring girls to the court! Of course, faster swing speeds also bring faster initial ball speeds. Faster consistency combined with faster initial ball speed makes our center court sharp, and when we are in the front half of the court, it will bring a full sense of pressure to the opponent.



    The lack of offense is almost a common problem with the NF series, and even with the iteration here in the NF1000 series, the power attacking ability hasn’t improved significantly. For the NF1000Z, its fast swing speed gives us an advantage in the center court, and the ball speed is very fast in short distances, but when it comes to heavy kills, we can feel the ball’s speed decreasing significantly after it crosses the net, and instead, it’s surprisingly effective at point kills and hitting points.


    I was most satisfied with the feel of the NF1000Z, which reminded me of the Bow Sword 11 when I first put it on my hand, shooting the ball like a slingshot under big power movements, and with the BG-80 string, the crispness of the ball is evident in small power movements such as slingshots, transitions, and so on. The only thing I feel sorry for is its center stick, although it greatly reduces the threshold of use, and the sugar water tuning can be adapted to a wider range of people, but if it can be a bit stiffer and more elastic, I believe that its offense will be a higher level.


    Comprehensive Recommendation Summary

    The NF1000 series, as the possible capper of the NANOFLARE series, has introduced models suitable for different stages and levels so that golfers can choose according to their own situation. In terms of speed, the NF1000Z undoubtedly reaches the peak of the NANOFLARE series, allowing us to maintain stronger consistency and more variation in the confrontation. Compared to the general speed racket’s single speed attribute, the NF1000Z is better in control, with high rigidity of the racket frame and a good sense of downward pressure, allowing us to be more threatening in hitting the drop shot, but the drawback is that it is a little weaker in the strong attacking power, which is recommended for middle court and mixed doubles players. Recommended for center court and mixed doubles players.


    The NF1000PLAY, as the entry-level racquet of the NF1000 series, retains most of the speed performance while reducing the difficulty of starting compared to the NF1000Z, and the overall feel is on the softer side, which is more recommended for beginners.



    At the end of the day, the “Z” series, as YONEX’s familiar ultimate killers, we can always see them in the court, and they always have a notoriously difficult to handle, or extremely high swing weight, or extremely hard center, back to the NF1000Z, we do not see the shadow of difficult to handle on it, perhaps in the face of the growing community of badminton enthusiasts, YONEX seems to be more suitable for the masses, but it can adapt to every occasion. Perhaps in the face of the increasing number of badminton enthusiasts, YONEX seems to prefer rackets suitable for the general public, NF1000Z’s saccharine inevitable, but it can adapt to various occasions, in the high-level games, its speed will be turned into a sharp blade, straight into the opponent’s throat; in the ordinary games, it will be turned into the oil of the world, and it is easy to use.


  • Goh Sze Fei

    Goh Sze Fei


    Character Introduction

    Goh Sze Fei (August 18, 1997) is a Malaysian male badminton player.

    Originally from Malacca, Goh Sze Fei was promoted to the national team in Form 4. In August 2016, Goh Sze Fei teamed up with Izu Din to play in the Singapore Badminton International Series and won the first international tournament of their badminton careers by defeating the host and 4th seeded duo of Danny Bawa Krishnanta and Hendra Vijaya 2-0 (21-13, 21-14).

    In mid-October 2016, Goh Sai Fei and Izu Din came back to the Swiss Badminton Internationals as the dark horses with the top seed and won the title by defeating teammates Tse Ting Fong and the duo of Wong Wee Chun with a score of 2-0 (21-18, 21-12).

    In January 2020, he was named to the Malaysia 2020 national team roster.

    On March 14, 2022, won the men’s doubles final of the German Open on the Badminton World Tour with Goh Sai Fei/Izudin defeating Liu Yuchen/Ou Xuan Yi 2-1 (23-21, 16-21, 21-14) to win the title. 

    World Ranking – Men’s Doubles 14,  Week 30, 2024

    Olympic Points – Men’s Doubles 15, 57088 points 

    Finals Ranking – Men’s Doubles 17, 37440 points

     

    Equipment Used

    ASTROX 100ZZ Antique Red;  ARCSABER 11 PRO;  NANOFLARE 1000Z;  JETSPEED S 10 Fluorescent Rose;  BG-65T;  SHB65Z3MEX;  P8510;  JETSPEED S 12 M;  S81

    Major Achievements

    • 2024 Thomas Cup Men’s Team 3rd Runner-up Member
    • 2024 Badminton Asia Championships Men’s Doubles Runner-up
    • 2024 Badminton Asia Championships Men’s Team Runner-up
    • 2023 Abu Dhabi Badminton Open Men’s Doubles Champion
    • 2023 Chinese Taipei Kaohsiung Badminton Masters Men’s Doubles Champion
    • 2023 US Open Badminton Men’s Doubles Champion
    • 2023 Thailand Badminton Challenge Men’s Doubles Runner-up
    • 2022 Malaysia Badminton Open Men’s Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2022 Badminton Asia Championships Men’s Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2022 Swiss Open Men’s Doubles Runner-up
    • 2022 German Badminton Open Men’s Doubles Champion
    • 2022 Asian Badminton Team Championships Men’s Team Champion
    • 2021 Denmark Badminton Open Men’s Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2019 Thailand Badminton Masters Men’s Doubles Quarterfinals
    • 2018 Badminton India International Challenge Men’s Doubles Runner-up
    • 2018 Malaysia Badminton International Challenge Men’s Doubles Quarter-finals
    • Men’s Team 3rd Runner-up, Badminton Asia Team Championships 2018
    • 2017 Badminton Malaysia International Challenge Men’s Doubles Champion
    • 2017 Southeast Asian Games Badminton Men’s Team Silver Medal
    • 2017 Malaysia Badminton Masters Men’s Doubles Runner-up
    • 2016 Badminton India International Series Men’s Doubles Runner-up
    • 2016 Swiss Badminton International Men’s Doubles Champion
    • 2016 Netherlands Badminton Grand Prix Men’s Doubles Quarterfinals
    • 2016 Vietnam Badminton International Series Men’s Doubles Runner-up
    • 2016 Singapore Badminton International Series Men’s Doubles Champion
  • Seo Seung Jae

    Seo Seung Jae


    Character Introduction

    Seo Seung Jae (Korean: 서승재, September 4, 1997) is a South Korean male badminton player.

    In July 2013, Seo Seung-jae represented South Korea at the Asian Junior Badminton Championships in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, winning the mixed team gold medal. In October of the same year, Seo Seung-jae represented South Korea at the World Junior Badminton Championships in Bangkok, Thailand, winning the mixed team title and third place in the men’s doubles event.

    In June 2015, Seo Seung-jae represented Korea at the Asian Junior Badminton Championships in Bangkok, Thailand, winning silver in the mixed team and silver in the men’s singles event.

    In late June and early July 2017, Seo Seung-jae partnered with Kim Won-ho and Kim Ha-na to play in the Chinese Taipei Badminton Open. In the final, they took down Wang Qilin/Li Jiaxin of Chinese Taipei, seeded 3rd in the tournament, in straight sets 2-0 (22-20, 21-10) to win their first gold tournament title.

    In 2018, Seo Seung-Jae partnered with Choi Eui-Dong to play in the Australian Open Badminton Championships. In the mixed doubles final, facing the tournament’s No. 7 seed and Olympic runners-up Malaysian duo Tan Beng Soon / Goh Liu Ying, they performed well, thwarting their opponents 2-0 (21-12, 23-21), and the pair won their first title.

    On November 17, 2019, in the men’s doubles final of the 2019 BWF Super 500 Hong Kong Badminton Open in China, Choi Rate-kyu/Seo Seung-jae won their first career Super 500 men’s doubles title after upsetting No. 2 seeds Asan/Setiawan 2-1 on aggregate.

    In August 2023, Seo Seung-Jae teamed up with Choi Eui-Dong to win the World Badminton Championships, defeating Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong in the Mixed Doubles final 21-17,11-21,21-18 and partnering Kang Min-Hyuk to win the Men’s Doubles title, defeating the Danish duo of Anders/Astrup 14-21,21-15,21-17.

    In September 2023, Seo Seung-Jae partnered Choi Eui-Dong to win his first career 1000 mixed doubles title with a 21-19,21-12 win over French pair Gikel/Del Rue in the final.

    World Ranking – Men’s Doubles 4,  Week 29, 2024

    Olympic Points – Men’s Doubles 2, 97261 points 

    Finals Ranking – Men’s Doubles 15, 39150 points

     

    Equipment Used

    BG-80;  AC-102C;  NANOFLARE 1000Z;  75TH 65Z2;  NANOFLARE 700;  SHB65Z2MEX;  BRAVE SWORD 11; SHB65Z3 NEW COLORS;  SHB65Z3MEX;  JETSPEED S 11

    Major Achievements

    • Singapore Open Badminton Championships 2024 Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2024 Asian Badminton Championships Mixed Doubles Runner-up
    • 2024 France Open Men’s Doubles quarter-finals
    • 2024 France Open Mixed Doubles Runner-up
    • 2024 Asian Badminton Championships Men’s Team 3rd Runner-up
    • 2024 India Open Men’s Doubles Champion
    • 2024 Malaysia Open Men’s Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2023 Badminton World Finals Men’s Doubles Champion
    • 2023 Badminton World Finals Mixed Doubles quarter-finals
    • 2023 China Shenzhen Badminton Masters Mixed Doubles Runner-up
    • 2023 Kumamoto Badminton Masters Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals, Japan
    • 2023 Gwangju Badminton Masters Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2023 Korea Badminton Masters Men’s Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2023 Denmark Open Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2022 Asian Games Badminton Mixed Doubles Bronze Medalist
    • 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games Badminton Men’s Team Third Place Member
    • 2023 China Badminton Open Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2023 China Badminton Open Men’s Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2023 World Badminton Championships Men’s Doubles Champion
    • 2023 World Badminton Championships Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2023 Australian Badminton Open Men’s Doubles Champion
    • 2023 Australian Badminton Open Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2023 Korea Open Men’s Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2023 Indonesia Open Men’s Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2023 Malaysia Badminton Masters Men’s Doubles Champion
    • 2023 Malaysia Badminton Masters Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2023 Sudirman Cup Mixed Team Championships Runner-up Member
    • 2023 All England Badminton Open Mixed Doubles Runner Up
    • 2023 German Badminton Open Men’s Doubles Runner-up
    • 2023 Thailand Badminton Masters Mixed Doubles Runner-up
    • 2023 India Open Men’s Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2023 Malaysia Open Men’s Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2022 Australian Open Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2022 Indonesia Badminton Open Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2022 Indonesia Badminton Masters Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2022 Korea Badminton Open Men’s Doubles Champion
    • 2021 YONEX Thailand Badminton Open Men’s Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2021 TOYOTA Thailand Open Mixed Doubles Runner-up
    • 2020 Badminton World Tour Finals Mixed Doubles Runner-up
    • 2020 Badminton World Tour Finals Men’s Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2020 All England Open Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2019 Saeed Modi Badminton International Men’s Doubles Runner-up
    • 2019 Korea Badminton Masters Men’s Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2019 Hong Kong Badminton Open China Men’s Doubles Champion
    • 2019 Denmark Badminton Open Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2019 Korea Open Badminton Men’s Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2019 Korea Badminton Open Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2019 China Badminton Open Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2019 Vietnam Badminton Open Men’s Doubles Champion
    • 2019 Chinese Taipei Badminton Open Men’s Doubles Runner-up
    • 2019 Chinese Taipei Badminton Open Mixed Doubles Runner-up
    • 2019 Spain Badminton Masters Men’s Doubles Runner-up
    • 2019 Spain Badminton Masters Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2018 Korea Badminton Masters Men’s Doubles Champion
    • 2018 Ireland Badminton Open Men’s Doubles Champion
    • 2018 Norway Badminton International Men’s Doubles Champion
    • 2018 French Badminton Open Mixed Doubles Runner-up
    • 2018 Denmark Badminton Open Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals
    • 2018 Korea Open Badminton Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals
    • 2018 Korea Open Badminton Men’s Doubles Quarterfinals
    • 2018 Australian Open Badminton Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2018 New Zealand Badminton Open Mixed Doubles Runner-up
    • 2018 Asian Badminton Team Championships Men’s Team 3rd Runner-up
    • 2017 Korea Badminton Masters Men’s Doubles Champion
    • 2017 Korea Badminton Masters Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2017 China Macau Badminton Golden Grand Prix Men’s Doubles Runner-up
    • 2017 China Macau Badminton Golden Grand Prix Mixed Doubles Runner-up
    • 2017 World University Games Badminton Men’s Doubles Gold Medal
    • 2017 USA Badminton Golden Grand Prix Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2017 Canadian Badminton Grand Prix Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2017 Canadian Badminton Grand Prix Men’s Doubles Runner-up
    • 2017 Chinese Taipei Badminton Open Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2017 Sudirman Cup Mixed Team Champion
    • 2016 World University Badminton Championships Mixed Team Third Place
    • 2015 Asian Youth Badminton Championships Men’s Singles Runner-up
    • 2015 Asian Youth Badminton Championships Mixed Team Runner-up
    • 2014 Asian Junior Badminton Championships Mixed Team Runner-up
    • 2013 World Junior Badminton Championships Men’s Doubles 3rd Runner-up
    • 2013 World Junior Badminton Championships Mixed Team Champion
    • 2013 Asian Junior Badminton Championships Mixed Team Runner-up
    • 2012 World Junior Badminton Championships Mixed Team 3rd Runner-up
  • Jiang Zhen Bang

    Jiang Zhen Bang


    Character Introduction

    Jiang Zhenbang, male, Guilin, Guangxi, Chinese badminton player.

    Jiang Zhenbang was born in May 2001 in Guilin, his ancestry is from Guanyang County, and his nickname is ‘Bongzai’. 2007, he joined the city badminton training club and learnt from coaches Liu Zhongxing and Hu Ning. Coach Hu Ning evaluated his physical condition is good, brain spirit, have badminton sports talent.

    When Jiang Zhenbang was 11 years old, he was selected and sent to the Shanghai Sports School for ‘three-concentration training’.

    In 2018, Jiang Zhenbang was selected for the second team of the Chinese badminton team, and in 2021, he entered the first team of the national team, as an important reserve force training, mainly focusing on mixed doubles.

    On 23 October 2022, Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin won their first career tour mixed doubles title in the mixed doubles final of the Malang Badminton Masters in Indonesia, beating Cheng Xing/Chen Fanghui 2-0.

    In April 2023, Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin competed in the Badminton Asia Championships and won their first 1000 tournament mixed doubles title with a straight-sets victory over Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong in the final, 21-15, 21-16.

    World Ranking – Mixed Doubles  4,  Week 29, 2024

    Olympic Points – Mixed Doubles 5, 81650 points 

    Finals Ranking – Mixed Doubles 1, 60740 points
     

    Equipment Used

    ASTROX 100ZZ; ASTROX 77 PRO; NANOFLARE 1000Z; AEROBITE; SHB65Z3MEX; SHB65Z3 C-90; 10489CR/20685CR (Competition Model); 10512CR/20709CR (Competition model); 10572CR/20774CR (Competition model); SHBELZ3MD

    Major Achievements

    • 2024 Australian Open Badminton Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2024 Indonesia Badminton Open Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2024 Asian Badminton Championships Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2024 France Open Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2024 India Open Mixed Doubles Runner-up
    • 2024 Malaysia Open Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals
    • 2023 Gwangju Badminton Masters Mixed Doubles Runner-up
    • 2023 French Open Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2023 Arctic Badminton Open Mixed Doubles Runner-up
    • 2023 World Badminton Championships Mixed Doubles Bronze Medalist
    • 2023 Korea Badminton Open Mixed Doubles Runner-up
    • 2023 Asian Badminton Championships Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2023 Swiss Open Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2023 Seochon Badminton Masters Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2023 Asian Badminton Championships Mixed Team Champion
    • 2023 Indonesia Badminton Masters Mixed Doubles Runner-up
    • 2022 Malaysia Badminton International Mixed Doubles Runner-up
    • 2022 Vietnam Badminton International Challenge Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2022 Indonesia Malang Badminton Masters Mixed Doubles Champion
    • 2019 World Junior Badminton Championships Mixed Doubles 3rd Runner-up
    • 2019 World Youth Badminton Championships Mixed Team Runner-up
    • 2019 Asian Youth Badminton Championships Mixed Doubles 3rd Runner-up
    • 2019 Asian Youth Badminton Championships Mixed Team 3rd Runner-up
  • Badminton Racket Yonex nf800pro/tour/game/play and nf1000z Reviews

    Badminton Racket Yonex nf800pro/tour/game/play and nf1000z Reviews

    NF800PRO

    It is said that the PRO upgrade of NF800, but in fact, through the appearance of the comparison will be found with the NF800 is not very close, and look at the wide frame wall, subconsciously will be the same spectrum of the NF700 Splendour associated together, the NF800 PRO upgrade.


    As with the NF1000Z, at the root of the problem, YONEX itself couldn’t ignore the excellence of the NF700’s performance, and upgraded it vigorously to squeeze out the strongest version of the NF700!


    So let’s uncommonly group the three racquets NF700/NF1000Z/NF800PRO together for a comparative analysis, and of course I made a point of inviting the 800’s TOUR, GAME, and even PLAY with the strings already pre-pulled.


    Overall feeling

    Combined with the parameters to talk about the feel, 4UG5 specifications under the NF800PRO hand grip feel light and agile, XXXmm 295mm balance, head heavy feeling is not that obvious, 78 line hole design, racket face net pressure is really high, no matter what with the ball line, hit the ball of the crisp feel is very significant, racket face than the NF1000Z a whole circle, racket face tolerance rate is naturally a step higher than the NF1000Z. The face of the racket is a whole circle larger than the NF1000Z, so the forgiveness rate of the racket face is naturally higher.


    The most obvious feeling is that the NF800PRO’s racket surface wraps the handling feeling very soft and delicate, which is reflected in the handling of the small balls in front of the net, it is very obvious to feel that compared to the NF700 or NF1000Z are more close to the ball, the ball bracket has a greater amplitude of rotation, and the same release of the action of the net, the NF800PRO can be used to describe the smoothness of the silky-smooth.


    Since we are talking about control, it is inevitable to collect, hang, wipe and slice the overhand ball.

    If the small amplitude of the power to deal with the parcel control is reasonable, then a large whip, to ensure high precision and idealisation of the ball should be the focus of the control embodiment, the length of the ball, out of the ball is dry and not stagnant sticky ball is actually NF800PRO in the control of the performance of the enhancement.


    With a higher friction ABBT after the overall package handling performance of the NF800PR, clearly positioned as a speed type, but its retractable package feel has reached the level of handling racquet bow sword 11pro.


    On the offensive side, the NF800PRO’s point killing is very covert and comfortable, with low wind resistance and low swing weight, it is very convenient for small-amplitude lead flick, and the hitting burden on the arm and wrist is small, which is very suitable for the unexpected hitting of the point blitz.

    The disadvantage is that the balance point of the attack is backward, although the angle of downward pressure can sometimes be compensated by high swing speed, and the scoring of the attack in the middle half of the court is not a big problem.

    However, the disadvantage of the lighter racket head is that the overall downward pressure is not enough, and it lacks the kind of domineering violence that will ‘cover’ the ball.

    Here we have to talk about the NF800 TOUR, this racket actually accidentally good kill, better down pressure and play up the threshold of the hands is indeed lower, will also be more suitable for amateur players, in addition to the same series of game I also bought to try, the racket frame into a fluid box structure at the same time, although the swing speed is not as fast as the pro and tour, but the stability of the ball is better, the ball is more solid, as for the middle tube of the power transfer is indeed to be a little bit obvious. As for the middle tube, the power transfer is indeed a little inferior, but also the most cost-effective.
     
    Generally speaking, the PRO after the NF800 on the power of the overall consistency of the requirements of the higher, such as in many passive return or can not be used to whip the ball out of the high long ball is not that kind of calm, forcible power is also very difficult to get in place to do that kind of sugar water racket tolerance, but it is in the speed ranks of the racket and to do the manipulation of the singles to play to the ultimate balanced racket, but in fact its positioning is the doubles racket.

    The offensive variations really don’t break much ground, and without the hard strings you might even feel that the 800PRO is a little weaker than the NF700. Although it is both consistent and accurate, in fact, also improves a lot of on-hand driving door frame, extreme passive environment to get rid of the harder, the control of the improvement is more obvious, but also more suitable for advanced advanced doubles players to start, singles control type of play I am also quite recommended.