Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why choose Yonex Badminton Rackets?
A. Yonex has evolved into manufacturing badminton rackets since 1957. Today, approximately 80% of international players choose Yonex badminton rackets for their consistent results and innovative technology. In addition to premium badminton rackets, the company has also introduced several budget-friendly versions of their popular rackets, thus, making them more accessible and affordable for all players.
Q. How to Choose the Best Yonex Badminton Racket?
A. Selecting the best Yonex badminton racket involves considering your playing style, skill level, and specific racket characteristics. The following factors will help you make a decision:
1. Weight
2. Balance
3. Flexibility
4. Frame Shape
5. String Tension
Understanding these elements and how they align with your game can help you choose a Yonex racket that enhances your strengths and complements your style, whether you're a power player, control specialist, or all-rounder.
Q. Which Badminton Professionals use Yonex Badminton Rackets?
A. Many badminton professionals use Yonex rackets for their consistent performance and unbeatable quality. For example, singles men’s world No. 1 Viktor Axelsen uses Yonex Astrox 100ZZ. World No. 1 in women’s singles game, An Se Young, has chosen Yonex Astrox 77 Pro. Top men’s doubles player, Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang prefer Yonex Nanoflare 800 Pro. Women’s doubles player Chen Qing Chen uses Yonex Astrox 100ZZ.
Q. What are the Different Yonex Rackets available today?
A. Over the years, Yonex has introduced several racket series catering to different playing styles and levels. Here are the current Yonex badminton racket series to help you choose:
1. Power: In the past Yonex launched power rackets under the Voltric series, they now release power/head-heavy rackets under the Astrox name.
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Speed: The older series was called Nanoray. Today, Yonex launches its speed or head light rackets under the Nanoflare series.
3. Control: All rackets under the Arcsaber series are even-balance to offer a good sense of control and the perfect balance between power and speed.
Q. Why has Yonex introduced Tour, Play, and Game versions of their Popular Rackets?
A. Yonex has introduced different versions of their popular professional racquets so that all players with different skill levels and varying budgets can buy them.
1. Pro Series: The best-of-all Yonex pro series rackets are made in Japan. The company uses the most advanced technology and materials to manufacture these rackets. The pro series is best suited to advanced badminton players and professionals.
2. Tour Series: They are mid-range badminton rackets often made in Taiwan. and prove to be a more affordable version of the pro rackets. Ideal for intermediate and advanced-level players.
3. Game Series: The mid-level badminton rackets are usually made in Taiwan or China. They are an intermediate racket with standard features.
4. Play Series: The most affordable of the lot, the Play series is beginner-friendly and often the first choice of casual players. The made-in-China Play version of any racket has stark/basic features and is more forgiving to complement the playing styles of new players.
