Yonex Nanoray 900 Review: Is the Racket worth the Hype?

Your skills on the badminton court depend on the racket you yield. And, so it is necessary that you choose a badminton racket that helps you in improving your game. It is essential to check out the many racket options available on the market, read reviews and find a racket that suits your style. If you are looking for an all-round racket that performs well in all the aspects of the game, you need to give Yonex Nanoray 900 a chance to prove itself.

Yonex Nanoray 900: Check out the Specifications

The NR900 badminton racket is a head-light racket with a bit of weight in the head. Thus, it offers the benefits of fast maneuverability along with powerful hitting at the same time. It has a stiff flex for excellent repulsion power.

Weight/Grip Size: 3U (Ave.88g) G4,5 and 2U (Ave.93g) G4,5

Stringing Advice: 3U 19-24 lbs., 2U 20-25 lbs.

Colour: Blue/Navy

(Note: The racket was launched in an iron grey color with green decals; however, it was quickly changed to the blue/navy color to make it more attractive.)

Nanoray 900: Out of the Ordinary or Just Ordinary?

Interested in NR900, but worried whether it is worth the hype? If you want to buy a new badminton racket, it is essential that you investigate two important aspects:

A. Technology

1. Evolutionary Frame Design

The main USP of Yonex Nanoray 900 is its evolutionary frame design. It offers the racket a fast and controlled swing with incredible repulsion. The racket has an evolutionary frame top that reduces air resistance and adds speed to your shots. With a thicker frame side, it generates superior repulsion.

The racket includes stress construction techniques for keeping the upper and lower parts of the frame very stiff. On the other hand, the middle part is kept flexible for increased downward control of the shuttlecock. This technology makes it possible for you to hit smashes at a steeper angle. It will ensure that the shuttlecock lands at the competitor’s feet with great speed and power, thus winning you crucial points.

2. Cutting-Edge NANOMETRIC

With Nanoray 900, Yonex has focused on increasing shot speed and changing playing styles. With the cutting-edge material called NANOMETRIC, the company has designed a racket that can flex during the swing position and hold the shuttlecock longer. Combining Nanometric with X-Fullerene, you enjoy a light-weight racket with an electric speed, amazing control and greater stability.

3. Other Features

The racket is made in Japan which means it comes equipped with Solid Core Technology for absorbing impacts and reducing contact vibrations. It has an expanded sweet spot with an AERO frame for quick swinging action. The very-slim shaft is made with ultra PEF for maximizing shock absorption. NR900 includes an 88% wider flat surface for easy grip and maneuverability.

B. The Performance

The performance of the racket is as important as the technology used to create it.

Clears - Clean, well-defined clear shots with easy swing action.

Flat Drives - Excellent flat drive shots with decent speed and power.

Drop Shots - The drop shots come with incredible speed and you will enjoy the extra weight in the racket frame.

Smashes - Just like Yonex has marketed Nanoray 900, you will be able to deliver faster, steeper-angled smashes.

Net Shots - You will enjoy the speed and control of the NR900 racket while playing net shots, particularly the drop cut smash.

What should you do now that the Yonex Nanoray 900 is out of stock?

Yonex Nanoray 900 is a head-light racquet with speed and decent smashing power. As Yonex has discontinued the racket and is slowly phasing out the Nanoray series, you will find similar racket specifications in the Nanoflare badminton racket series category.

1. Yonex Nanoflare 1000Z - The head-light/slightly even balance racquet is rising the charts because of its rapid-fast speed and adequate power generation.

2. Yonex Nanoflare 800 Pro - In comparison to Nanoflare 1000Z, the Yonex Nanoflare 800 Pro has slightly lesser stiffness in the shaft, thus, making it ideal for intermediate players as well.

3. Yonex Nanoflare 700 - If you want specs similar to Yonex Nanoray 900 but with a medium stiff flex for easy maneuverability, this racket can be your ideal choice.

2014 was a good year for Yonex. The company launched the Nanoray 900 racket along with the Voltric Z-Force II. Both the rackets are successful in their way. But, almost after a decade, their reign has come to an end. And, there are many new racquets to choose from.

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