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Every day, Yonex work on developing our technology
which will, in turn, bring improvements to your game.
Our in-house research and development team is
constantly pushing the boundaries of product design
to ensure that we are the front-runner when it comes
to technological advances.
Each one of our products is engineered and tested
which ensures we maintain the highest of standards
and guarantees optimum performance.
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CONTENTS
Contents
What’s your style of play?4 Racquet Specification36 Shoes52
ASTROX8 Stringing Team38 Bags62
DUORA14 Strings40 Accessories64
NANORAY18 Stringing Machines44 Team Yonex66
VOLTRIC24 Shuttlecocks46
Racquet Technology32 The Legends’ Vision50
You win
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What’s your
style of play?
Lee Chong Wei is one of the greatest badminton
players in the history of the sport. His extraordinary
speed around the court, coupled with his exquisite
touch has made him a fan favourite across the globe.
Racquet
Selector POWER
SPEED CONTROL
AX88D
AX9
AX7 AX77
AX6
DUO-ZS DUO-ZS
AX6 AX88S BOX AERO
VTZF2
VT 5FX
VT 50ETN
VT-GZ
VT0F
VT-FB
VTACE
VT 0.1DG
SOFT HARD SOFT HARD
FEELING NR-SP NR-ZSP FEELING FEELING FEELING
NR-JR
NR10F
NR900
NR95DX
NR-GZ
NR800
NR100SH
NR200A
NR20 NR700FX
NR750
NANORAY Z-SPEED, NANORAY GlanZ, VOLTRIC FB, VOLTRIC GlanZ, VOLTRIC Z-FORCE II,
NANORAY 900, NANORAY 800, NANORAY 750, VOLTRIC 50 ETN, VOLTRIC 5 FX, VOLTRIC 0.1 DG,
NANORAY 700 FX, NANORAY SPEED, NANORAY VOLTRIC 0 F, VOLTRIC ACE
200 AERO, NANORAY 100 SH, NANORAY 95 DX,
NANORAY 20, NANORAY 10 F, NANORAY 3,
NANORAY JUNIOR
HEAD HEAVY
MUSCLE POWER
MUSCLE POWER 2
ISOMETRIC
ISOMETRIC LITE 2, ISOMETRIC TR 0
ARC11
B-SERIES
ARC-LITE
B 7000 MDM, B 4000
SOFT HARD
FEELING FEELING
JUNIOR
NANORAY JUNIOR, MUSCLE POWER 2 JUNIOR
HEAD LIGHT
Yonex know that doubles specialists require a racquet that meets their needs in
all areas of the court – when attacking as well as when defending. So, the goal was
simple: make racquets that would suit players in both the front-court and in the
rear in attack, as well as in the mid-court when defending.
To develop such a racquet was not an easy task – until Yonex discovered a new
material: Namd. With Namd, the racquet shaft becomes harder when the swing
speed is slow, making it the perfect racquet when in defence. However, when the
swing speed is fast, the shaft becomes flexible which produces more power,
making it ideal for smashing.
ASTROX
88 S/88 D
Steep
Attack
New Revolutionary Material
Utilising high quality Namd
graphite in the shaft produces
more flex with a faster snapback
unleashing dramatic power.
* Namd is technology developed by Nitta Co., Ltd. to ‘uniformly disperse carbon nanotubes in carbon fibre composites.’
RACQUETS
Weight Distribution
By applying the counterbalance
theory, it enables rapid preparation
for the next shot without losing the
force and control of the stroke.
ASTROX 88 S ASTROX 88 D
Flex point
here here
Flex point
here here
Made in Made in
JAPAN JAPAN
5mm
LONGER
ASTROX 88 S ASTROX 88 D
Made in
JAPAN
Made in
JAPAN
Viktor Axelsen is the star He made his senior debut that same year and since then,
player of his generation. has gone from strength-to-strength. In the past few years,
He first showed his potential the Dane has established himself as one of the most
on the global stage by formidable players on the circuit and has won many fans
winning the World Junior along the way.
Boy’s Singles title in 2010,
becoming the first European In 2017, he became Europe’s first World Men’s Singles
to do so. Champion for 20 years and in the aftermath of that victory,
became world number one.
DUORA Z-STRIKE
Viktor Axelsen
Viktor Axelsen
RACQUETS
Dual Impact
DUORA’s cutting edge technology places two
unique frame shapes into one revolutionary racquet.
Command the court with powerful forehands and
equally fast backhands.
Made in
JAPAN
Made in
JAPAN
Made in
JAPAN
Made in
JAPAN
Made in
JAPAN
NANORAY Z-SPEED
493km/h
“The NANORAY Z-SPEED is very good for smashing and I am pleased to
have achieved my fastest smash using it. I enjoy playing with this racquet
and love the power I can generate with it.”
Tan Boon Heong
Lightning
Speed
Dominate the court with an aerodynamic
and lightning-fast NANORAY racquet.
NANOSCIENCE
Conventional
100 100 100
Graphite
NANORAY Z-SPEED
Number (CONVENTIONAL GRAPHITE = 100)
Tested by Yonex. Item Code: NR-ZSP
Flex: Extra Stiff
Frame: H.M. Graphite/SONIC METAL/
EX-HMG
Shaft: H.M. Graphite/
NANOMETRIC/X-FULLERENE
Length: 10mm longer
Weight/Grip: 3U (Ave.88g) G4
String Advice: 3U 20-27lbs
Colour: Lime Yellow
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Made in
JAPAN
REXIL FIBER
NANOMETRIC NANORAY GlanZ
ISOMETRIC
NEW Grommet Pattern
VERTICAL-A CONCEPT Item Code: NR-GZ
SOLID FEEL CORE Flex: Hi-Flex
AERO+BOX Frame
NEW Built-in T-Joint Frame: H.M. Graphite/REXIL FIBER/
X-FULLERENE NANOMETRIC
Extra Slim Shaft Shaft: H.M. Graphite/NANOMETRIC/
Control Support Cap X-FULLERENE
Length: 10mm longer
Weight/Grip: 4U (Ave.83g) G5
String Advice: 4U 17-22lbs
Colour: Navy/Turquoise
Made in
JAPAN
NANOMETRIC
ISOMETRIC NANORAY 900
NEW Grommet Pattern
SOLID FEEL CORE
AERO Frame Item Code: NR900
NEW Built-in T-Joint Flex: Stiff
T-ANCHOR
X-FULLERENE Frame: H.M. Graphite/H.T. Graphite/
Super Slim Shaft NANOMETRIC/SUPER HMG
Control Support Cap Shaft: H.M. Graphite/X-FULLERENE/
Ultra PEF
Length: 10mm longer
Weight/Grip: 3U (Ave.88g) G4
String Advice: 3U 19-24lbs
Colour: Blue/Navy
Made in
JAPAN
SONIC METAL
ISOMETRIC NANORAY 800
NEW Grommet Pattern
SOLID FEEL CORE
AERO Frame Item Code: NR800
NEW Built-in T-Joint Flex: Stiff
X-FULLERENE
Super Slim Shaft
Frame: H.M. Graphite/SONIC METAL
Control Support Cap Shaft: H.M. Graphite/X-FULLERENE
Length: 10mm longer
Weight/Grip: 4U (Ave.83g) G4
String Advice: 4U 19-24lbs
Colour: Black/Magenta
Made in
JAPAN
NANOMETRIC
TRANS-WEIGHT SYSTEM NANORAY 750
ISOMETRIC
NEW Grommet Pattern
SOLID FEEL CORE Item Code: NR750
AERO Frame Flex: Medium
NEW Built-in T-Joint
X-FULLERENE
Frame: H.M. Graphite/NANOMETRIC
Super Slim Shaft Shaft: H.M. Graphite/X-FULLERENE
Control Support Cap Length: 10mm longer
Weight/Grip: 4U (Ave.83g) G4
String Advice: 4U 19-24lbs
Colour: Crystal Blue
RACQUETS
Made in
JAPAN
TOUGHLEX
ISOMETRIC NANORAY 700 FX
NEW Grommet Pattern
SOLID FEEL CORE
AERO Frame Item Code: NR700FX
Built-in T-Joint Flex: Medium
X-FULLERENE
Frame: H.M. Graphite/TOUGHLEX
Shaft: H.M. Graphite/X-FULLERENE
Length: 10mm longer
Weight/Grip: 4U (Ave.83g) G4
String Advice: 4U 19-24lbs
Colour: White/High Red
ISOMETRIC
NEW Grommet Pattern NANORAY 100 SH
AERO Frame
Built-in T-Joint
Dual Whip-back Shaft Item Code: NR100SH
NANOMESH + CARBON NANOTUBE Flex: Stiff
Control Support Cap
Frame: H.M. Graphite
Shaft: H.M. Graphite/NANOMESH +
CARBON NANOTUBE
Length: 10mm longer
Weight/Grip: 4U (Ave.83g) G4
String Advice: 4U 19-26lbs
Colour: Black/Blue
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SOLID TITANIUM
ISOMETRIC NANORAY 95 DX
NEW Grommet Pattern
DX Frame
AERO Frame Item Code: NR95DX
NANOCELL Flex: Stiff
Built-in T-Joint
NANOMESH + CARBON NANOTUBE Frame: H.M. Graphite/NANOCELL/
POWER BOOST CAP SOLID TITANIUM
Shaft: H.M. Graphite/NANOMESH +
CARBON NANOTUBE
Length: 10mm longer
Weight/Grip: 3U (Ave.88g) G4
String Advice: 3U 22-33lbs
Colour: Red
ISOMETRIC
AERO+BOX Variframe NANORAY 20
Built-in T-Joint
NANOMESH + CARBON NANOTUBE
Control Support Cap Item Code: NR20
Flex: Hi-Flex
Frame: Graphite
Shaft: Graphite/NANOMESH +
CARBON NANOTUBE
Length: 10mm longer
Weight/Grip: 3U (Ave.88g) G4
String Advice: 3U 19-24lbs
Colour: Black/Yellow
RACQUETS
ISOMETRIC
AERO Frame NANORAY 10 F
NANOMESH + CARBON NANOTUBE
TFA CAP
Item Code: NR10F
Flex: Hi-Flex
Frame: Graphite
Shaft: Graphite/NANOMESH +
CARBON NANOTUBE
Length: 10mm longer
Weight/Grip: 4U (Ave.83g) G4
String Advice: 4U 19-24lbs
Colour: Black/Red, Black/Blue
ISOMETRIC
NANOMESH + CARBON NANOTUBE NANORAY 3
VOLTRIC
Pusarla V. Sindhu
Crushing
Power
Experience decisive power from the
heavy-head construction. For those
players seeking increased power and
fast handling for all-round attacking play.
TRI-VOLTAGE SYSTEM
Made in
JAPAN
VOLTRIC Z-FORCE II
Made in
JAPAN
TRI-VOLTAGE SYSTEM
REXIL FIBER VOLTRIC GlanZ
ISOMETRIC
NEW Grommet Pattern
VERTICAL-A CONCEPT Item Code: VT-GZ
SOLID FEEL CORE Flex: Medium
AERO+BOX Frame
NEW Built-in T-Joint Frame: H.M. Graphite/REXIL FIBER/
NANOMETRIC NANOMETRIC/Tungsten
Extra Slim Shaft Shaft: H.M. Graphite/NANOMETRIC
Control Support Cap
Length: 10mm longer
Weight/Grip: 4U (Ave.83g) G4
String Advice: 4U 17-22lbs
Colour: Sapphire Navy
Made in
JAPAN
NANOAIR SPRING
ISOMETRIC VOLTRIC FB
AERO+BOX Frame
TRI-VOLTAGE SYSTEM
Sound Filter VOLTRIC 50 E-tune
E-tune
ISOMETRIC
NEW Grommet Pattern Item Code: VT 50ETN
AERO+BOX Frame Flex: Stiff
Tungsten
Built-in T-Joint
Frame: H.M. Graphite/Sound Filter/Tungsten
POWER BOOST CAP Shaft: H.M. Graphite
Length: 10mm longer
Weight/Grip: 4U (Ave.83g) G4
String Advice: 4U 19-26lbs
Colour: Dark Gun
RACQUETS
TRI-VOLTAGE SYSTEM
LIGHT Feel CARBON NEO VOLTRIC 5 FX
ISOMETRIC
AERO+BOX Frame
Tungsten Item Code: VT 5FX
Built-in T-Joint Flex: Hi-Flex
Vibration Filter Cap
Frame: Graphite/Tungsten/
LIGHT Feel CARBON NEO
Shaft: H.M. Graphite
Length: 10mm longer
Weight/Grip: 4U (Ave.83g) G4
String Advice: 4U 19-24lbs
Colour: White/Red
TRI-VOLTAGE SYSTEM
ISOMETRIC VOLTRIC 0.1 DG
AERO+BOX Frame
Tungsten
Control Support Cap Item Code: VT01DG
Flex: Hi-Flex
Frame: Graphite/Tungsten
Shaft: Graphite
Length: 10mm longer
Weight/Grip: 4U (Ave.83g) G4
String Advice: 4U 24-35lbs
Colour: Blue
TRI-VOLTAGE SYSTEM
ISOMETRIC VOLTRIC 0 F
AERO+BOX Frame
Tungsten
TFA CAP Item Code: VT0F
Flex: Hi-Flex
Frame: Graphite/Tungsten
Shaft: Graphite
Length: 10mm longer
Weight/Grip: 4U (Ave.83g) G4
String Advice: 4U 19-24lbs
Colour: Black/Red
TRI-VOLTAGE SYSTEM
ISOMETRIC VOLTRIC ACE
AERO+BOX Frame
Tungsten
Control Support Cap Item Code: VT-ACE
Flex: Hi-Flex
Frame: Graphite/Tungsten
Shaft: Graphite
Length: 10mm longer
Weight/Grip: 4U (Ave.83g) G4
String Advice: 4U 19-24lbs
Colour: Ice Blue
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Made in
JAPAN
NANOAIR SPRING
ISOMETRIC ARCSABER LITE
AERO+BOX Frame
ISOMETRIC
MUSCLE POWER Frame MUSCLE POWER 2
ISOMETRIC
AERO Frame ISOMETRIC LITE 2
ISOMETRIC
AERO+BOX Frame ISOMETRIC TR 0
B-SERIES
DURA Frame
MEGA Frame B 7000 MDM
BOX Frame
B 4000
JUNIOR
ISOMETRIC
MUSCLE POWER Frame MUSCLE POWER 2 JUNIOR
Developing
your game
1/1,000m 1/1,000,000,000m
NANOSCIENCE technology allows Yonex
to alter the structure of the materials in the
racquet to build the following key attributes
to improve your game:
■■Strength
■■Flex
■■Power
NANOMESH +
CARBON NANOTUBE
■■Increased repulsion Integral part of NANORAY Series: The First Generation of graphite:
for added power ■■ For quick handling ■■ Gives a stronger and more
■■Increased stiffness ■■ For increased strength and power flexible frame
for added control ■■ Shaft flexes more, building
up energy
■■ Helps the frame to return
to its original state
Tightly bound fibres: ■■ Reduces vibrations at impact Tiny air pockets within the graphite:
■■ Enhance racquet strength ■■ Improves durability ■■ Act like a spring improving energy
■■ Minimise twisting during impact transfer to the shuttle
■■ Powerful shots
*NANOMETRIC material applies the NANOALLOY™ Technology of Toray Industries, Inc
Lightweight
Material
■■ Increases power ■■ Intimidate your ■■Provides sharper ■■Reduces shock Incorporated into
to the shuttle opponent with power for all impact, fatigue and the lower frame:
■■ Minimises shock an aggressive your shots stress on the body ■■ Produces
during impact powerful sound ■■Easier to gain extra aggressive
distance on clears snapback power
*VIBSLAYER CARBON utilises shock-absorbing materials developed by Toray Industries, Inc. ■■ Attacking sound
Carbon Rubber
Resin
Fibre Particle
■■ More racquet flex ■■ Increased stiffness ■■Increases Headlight frame: The addition
to increase power and frame shape dwell time ■■Allows you to swing of rubber:
on slower swing retention ■■Greater power the racquet quicker ■■ Creates a
speeds ■■ Ensures quick- transferred to through the air lighter feel
■■ Allowing you to fire power the shuttle ■■ Increased flex for
clear to the back greater head speed
of the court
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Frame
■■ Provides a solid ■■ A combination ■■Faster swing ■■Stable hits ■■Minimises Fins molded into the
feel on impact of faster swing speeds without power air resistance top of the frame:
with the shuttle speeds and a ■■More power in loss ■■Transfers more ■■ Reduce air
solid feeling your shots speed and power resistance
into your shots ■■ Improve swing
speeds
SBZ (SNAPBACK
SOLID FEEL CORE TRI-iBUMPER MEGA FRAME
ZONE)
Horizontal grommets ■■ Frame flexes ■■Reduces vibrations Tungsten infused ■■ 34% bigger sweet
provide: more on impact travelling down grommets provide: spot for help with off
■■ Greater flex in the for greater the shaft ■■ Maximised dwell centre shots
string bed shuttle speeds time for more power
■■ Larger sweet spot at
the top of the frame
■■ ithin a compact
W
head
Vertical grommets ■■ Single pass holes ■■ Smoother grommets ■■ Reduced air ■■ Quicker swing
provide: for less stress on reduce string stress resistance speeds
■■ Greater flex in the the string ■■ Improved feel ■■ Solid feel
string bed ■■ Maximum
Creates a wider performance
Joint
Lightweight
■■
sweet spot
NEW BUILT-IN
DURA FRAME DX FRAME BUILT-IN T-JOINT T-ANCHOR
T-JOINT
with great strength and pressure eliminating head of the shuttle on the racquet recovers
■■ Solid feeling ■■Improves feel twist the string bed for quicker, ready for the
on impact ■■More control improved power next shot
■■Higher string
and a solid feel and control
tensions
RACQUET TECHNOLOGY
Shaft
Lightweight
Cap
Lightweight
CONTROL VIBRATION
TFA CAP POWER BOOST CAP
SUPPORT CAP FILTER CAP
SERIES ASTROX
Item Code AX88S AX88D AX77 AX66 AX9 AX7 AX6 AX2
Shine Yellow,
Colour Emerald Green Ruby Red Mist Purple Black/Red Black/Orange Black/Lime Black/Yellow
Metallic Blue
Construction H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.T. Graphite Graphite
Shaft Namd Namd Namd Namd NANOMESH NEO NANOMESH NEO NANOMESH NEO NANOMESH NEO
Racquet Length 5mm longer 10mm longer 10mm longer 10mm longer 10mm longer 10mm longer 10mm longer 10mm longer
F
(Ave.73g)
5U G4
(Ave.78g) 19-24lbs
Weight/Stringing Advice
4U G4 G4 G4 G4 G4 G4 G4
(Ave.83g) 20-28lbs 20-28lbs 20-28lbs 19-27lbs 20-28lbs 20-27lbs 19-26lbs
3U G4
(Ave.88g) 21-29lbs
2U
(Ave.93g)
U
(Ave.98g)
Other
SERIES NANORAY
Item Code NR-ZSP NR-GZ NR900 NR800 NR750 NR700FX NR200A
White/
Colour Lime Yellow Navy/Turquoise Blue/Navy Black/Magenta Crystal Blue White
High Red
Racquet Length 10mm longer 10mm longer 10mm longer 10mm longer 10mm longer 10mm longer 10mm longer
F
(Ave.73g)
5U
(Ave.78g)
Weight/Stringing Advice
4U G5 G4 G4 G4 G4
(Ave.83g) 17-22lbs 19-24lbs 19-24lbs 19-24lbs 20-27lbs
3U G4 G4
(Ave.88g) 20-27lbs 19-24lbs
2U
(Ave.93g)
U
(Ave.98g)
Other
SERIES VOLTRIC
Item Code VTZF2 VT-GZ VT-FB VT 50 ETN VT 5 FX VT01DG VT0F VT-ACE
Black/Blue,
Colour Black/Black Sapphire Navy Dark Gun White/Red Red, Blue Black/Red Ice Blue
Black/Green
Flex Extra Stiff Medium Stiff Stiff Hi-Flex Hi-Flex Hi-Flex Hi-Flex
H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite Graphite
H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite
Construction Sound Filter REXIL FIBRE Tungsten H.M. Graphite Graphite Graphite
Tungsten Sound Filter
Frame NANOMETRIC NANOMETRIC LIGHT Feel Tungsten Tungsten Tungsten
BLACK MICRO CORE Tungsten
Tungsten Tungsten CARBON NEO
H.M. Graphite
Construction H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite
EX-HMG H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite Graphite Graphite Graphite
Shaft NANOMETRIC NANOMETRIC NANOMETRIC
Racquet Length 10mm longer 10mm longer 10mm longer 10mm longer 10mm longer 10mm longer 10mm longer 10mm longer
F G5
(Ave.73g) 19-24lbs
5U G5
(Ave.78g) 19-24lbs
Weight/Stringing Advice
4U G4 G4 G4 G4 G4 G4
(Ave.83g) 17-22lbs (19-26lbs) (19-24lbs) 24-35lbs 19-24lbs 19-24lbs
3U G4
(Ave.88g) 20-28lbs
2U
(Ave.93g)
U
(Ave.98g)
Other
RACQUET SPECIFICATIONS
SERIES DUORA
Item Code DUO-ZS DUO10 DUO9 DUO8XP DUO7 DUO6 DUO88 DUO33
Colour Black/White Blue/Orange Magenta Aqua Night Black Red Shine Pink Yellow/Blue Orange/Red
Flex Extra Stiff Stiff Stiff Stiff Stiff/Medium Hi-Flex Stiff Hi-Flex
H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite
Construction H.M. Graphite
NANOMETRIC DR NANOMETRIC DR NANOMETRIC DR NANOMETRIC DR NANOMETRIC DR NANOMETRIC DR NANOMETRIC ß
Frame NANOMETRIC ß
Hyper-MG NICKEL-TITANIUM FIBRE NICKEL-TITANIUM FIBRE VIBSLAYER CARBON IC ELASTOMER VIBSLAYER CARBON SUPER HMG
H.M. Graphite
Construction H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite
NANOMETRIC H.M. Graphite Graphite
Shaft NANOMETRIC NANOMETRIC NANOMETRIC Ultra PEF NANOMETRIC
EX-HMG
Racquet Length 10mm longer 10mm longer 10mm longer 10mm longer 10mm longer 10mm longer 10mm longer 10mm longer
F
(Ave.73g)
5U
(Ave.78g)
Weight/Stringing Advice
4U G4 G4 G4
(Ave.83g) 19-26lbs 17-22lbs 19-24lbs
3U G4 G4 G4 G4 G4
(Ave.88g) 20-28lbs 19-26lbs 20-35lbs 19-24lbs 19-26lbs
2U
(Ave.93g)
U
(Ave.98g)
Other
SERIES NANORAY
Item Code NR100SH NR-SPEED NR95DX NR20 NR10F NR3
Black/Red,
Colour Black/Blue Dark Grey Red Black/Yellow Yellow
Black/Blue
Racquet Length 10mm longer 10mm longer 10mm longer 10mm longer 10mm longer 10mm longer
F
(Ave.73g)
5U
(Ave.78g)
Weight/Stringing Advice
4U G4 G4
(Ave.83g) 19-26lbs 19-24lbs
3U G4 G4 G4 G4
(Ave.88g) 20-27lbs 22-33lbs 19-24lbs 16-20lbs
2U
(Ave.93g)
U
(Ave.98g)
Other
Silver/Lime,
Colour Metallic Red Navy Blue Colour Cool Black Red Blue Clear Red Blue Bright Yellow
Dark Gun/Pink
Graphite
Construction H.M. Graphite Construction
Graphite Steel Graphite Graphite Steel Steel NANOMESH + Steel
Shaft Ultra PEF Shaft
CARBON NANOTUBE
Racquet Length 10mm longer 10mm longer Racquet Length 10mm longer 25.5 Inches 21 Inches
F (Ave.73g) F
(Ave.73g)
5U
(Ave.78g) 5U
(Ave.78g)
Weight/Stringing Advice
Weight/Stringing Advice
4U G4
(Ave.83g) 19-24lbs 4U G7 G5
(Ave.83g) 16-20lbs 14-18lbs
3U G4
(Ave.88g) 19-24lbs
3U G4
2U (Ave.88g) 19-25lbs
(Ave.93g)
U G4 G4 G4
U (Ave.98g) 16-20lbs 16-20lbs 16-20lbs
(Ave.98g)
150g G4,5
Other Other 20-30lbs
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We work
You play
Tournament Stats
§§
It takes approximately 20 minutes
to string a badminton racquet
§§
Every day, each stringer will
string approximately
32 racquets at a tournament
§§
831 racquets were strung at the
BWF World Championships 2017
Yonex manufacture our own string, in our own factories, which ensures
the quality remains consistently superb. Across the entire range of our
scientifically-engineered string, the latest technology is used and so,
during a match, you know that you can rely on it to give you durability,
feel and touch.
Choosing the perfect string for you is vital if you want to produce your best
performance. From elite athletes to everyday players, Yonex produce the
optimum string for your level of play.
Feel is one of the most important qualities for any badminton player when
selecting string. Yonex know this and have developed a range which ensures
that every player can execute delicate touch shots as well as generate extreme
power, which is the perfect combination.
Picking the
right string
STRINGS
AEROBITE
HARD
BG80
BG80P
BGAB BGAS
BG65
BG3
SOFT
The BG 66 and BG 80 are The BG 65 Titanium string The AEROBITE, the The multi-braided structure
the ideal strings. The BG delivers a hard feeling first ever hybrid string, of the BG 85, with threads
66, with its Multifilament from the Hydro Titanium has braided threads of varying thicknesses
Core, is super-fine for coating to provide a which create a robust around the core thread,
high-durability and a soft sharp but comfortable string structure and its improves performance on
feel and is an all-round feel. The NANOGY 95, Polyurethane coating hairpins and cut smashes,
string, suitable for all with its CUP-STACK gives more hold on the and generates great
player levels. The BG 80, CARBON NANOTUBE shuttle, so is the ideal repulsion power with
with multifilament core advanced construction string for advanced a sharp touch.
and VectranTM provides a to reduce notching of the players.
high-strength and high- strings, increases speed.
elasticity spiral winding These strings are perfect
to prolong durability and for improving control,
tension and is ideal for the especially for hard-hitting
more advanced player. players, and increasing
durability.
STRINGS
High Repulsion
Made in Made in Made in Made in
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Item Code: BGAS Item Code: BG80 Item Code: BG80P Item Code: BG66F
Length: 10/200m (33/656ft) Gauge: 0.61mm Length: 1 0/200m (33/656ft) Gauge: 0.68mm Length: 1 0/200m (33/656ft) Gauge: 0.68mm Length: 1 0/200m (33/656ft) Gauge: 0.65mm
Core: High-Intensity Nylon Multifilament Core: High Polymer Nylon Multifilament with VectranTM Core: High-Intensity Nylon Multifilament with VectranTM Core: High Polymer Nylon Multifilament
Outer: High Polymer Braided Nylon Outer: Special Braided Oval Shaped High Polymer Outer: Special Braided High Polymer Nylon Fibre Outer: Special Braided High Polymer Nylon Fibre
Nylon Fibre Coating: Special Nylon Coating
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Item Code: BG65TI Item Code: NBG95 Item Code: BG65 Item Code: BG3
Length: 10/200m (33/656ft) Gauge: 0.70mm Length: 1 0/200m (33/656ft) Gauge: 0.69mm Length: 10/200 (33/656) Length: 10/200m (33/656ft)
Core: High Polymer Nylon Multifilament Core: High-Intensity Nylon Multifilament Gauge: 0.70mm Gauge: 0.74mm
Outer: Special Braided High Polymer Nylon Fibre Outer: Special Braided High Polymer Nylon Fibre Core: High Polymer Nylon Multifilament Core: Nylon Multifilament
Coating: Compound Titanium Hydride Coating: Compound CUP-STACK CARBON Outer: Special Braided High Polymer Nylon Fibre Outer: Braided Nylon Fibre
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Stringing Machines
The high-performance Yonex PT8 Deluxe stringing machine is specially made to meet the
demands of the world-class Yonex Stringing Team. The machine allows our highly-skilled
technicians to string with the utmost of accuracy so players can compete at their highest
level at tournaments. The new PT8 Deluxe features design improvements focusing on the
four elements critical to carrying out high-quality stringing.
¡ The conductivity of the touch- ¡ A rail placed under the work table ¡ The drum has been made smaller ¡ The PT8 Deluxe features an
screen has been improved. creates a practical storage space and positioned closer to the upgraded clamp, with a thinner
¡ The system has added an for rolls of string. turntable to reduce the amount and more ergonomic design.
option to set tension in 0.5kg ¡ Sold separately from the main of string used, improving The new clamp is shorter than in
increments while retaining the machine, an Aero Cover can stringing efficiency. previous models, offering a great
0.2kg option from the previous be applied to the stringing improvement in workability.
model, allowing for even more machine, conveniently
precise stringing. expanding storage space.
stringing instructions
Main Start
A5
A7
a10 A9 A5
A9
a12 A11 A8
A10
A14 A11
A16 A13
A15
AX88S, AX88D, AX77, AX66, DUO-ZS, AX9, AX7, AX6, AX2, DUO10, DUO9, OTHER RACQUETS
DUO8XP, VT-FB, VT-GZ, VTZF2, NR-ZSP, DUO7, DUO88, DUO33, VT 50ETN,
NR-GZ, NR-SP NR900, NR800, NR750, NR700FX,
NR200A, NR100SH, NR95DX, NR10F,
ARC11, ARC-LITE B12
B10 B12
b9 B9
b8 B8 B10
b9 B9
b6
b8 B8
MAIN: Start from top centre, keep on MAIN: Start from top centre, keep on MAIN: Start from b6
top centre, keep on
stringing until B9 (skip A7, A9 & A11). stringing until
Cross B9
Start (skip A8 & A10). Go
Main Tie off
stringing until B9. b4
Go through B12,
Go through B12, directly to A16, and through B12, directly to A15, and then
Main Tie off
directly to A11,
Cross and then straight
Start
Mainto
Tie off
then straight to A14, down to B10 and straight to A13, down to B10 and tie A10,
Maindown
Tie off to B10 and tie off at B8.
tie off at B8. (Opposite side: the same off at B8. (Opposite side: the same (Opposite side: the same procedure).
procedure). procedure).
CROSS: Make a knot at B6 and start
CROSS: Make a knot at B6 and start CROSS: Make a knot at B6 and start crosses from B9. Keep on stringing
crosses from B9. Keep on stringing crosses from B9. Keep on stringing until A7, skip A6 and tie off at A5.
until A7 (skip A12 & A10), then directly until A8 (skip A11 & A9), then directly
to A5 and tie off. to A5 and tie off.
A5 A5
A5 A9
A7 A7
A8
a10 A9 A10
a12 A11 A11
A10
A13
A14 A11
A16 A15
B10 B10
B10
b9 B9 B9
b9 B9 b8
b8 b8 B8 B8
B8
b6 B6
b6
b4
A15
B12
B12 B10
B9
B10 b8 B8
b9 B9 B6
b8 B8
b6
b4 Cross Start
Cross Main Tie off
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Outstanding
flight
Yonex shuttlecock technology delivers
outstanding stability in flight, as well
as a level of durability that is second to
none. Every single shuttlecock produced
by Yonex is meticulously inspected to
ensure consistent and accurate flight,
whatever your shot selection.
Feather Shuttlecocks
Yonex have been painstakingly hand making the best feather shuttlecocks in the world since
1965. Each of our shuttles is assembled by a team of expert craftsmen using only the finest
materials. They are then individually tested to make sure they deliver consistent flight trajectory,
accuracy and distance at all temperatures. That’s why the best players and the biggest
tournaments in the world choose Yonex shuttlecocks.
Nylon Shuttlecocks
Yonex precision MAVIS Nylon shuttlecocks are the closest you can get to traditional feather.
Designed to have the same flight time as a feather shuttle, they give an accurate and durable
performance with a traditional feel.
•• c •• c • • • •
More stable performance of MAVIS 600
M-300 M-300 (Yellow) M-10 M-10 (Yellow) equipped with WING RIB.
c
Natural Made in
WING RIB TM cork
JAPAN
The WING RIB design utilises air flow through
the shuttlecock to restore shape quickly on
impact. Based on flight dynamics, this original
design grants stable flight, contrary to
conventional models that restore shape
via stiff construction.
The WING RIB design is featured in MAVIS 2000 and MAVIS 600.
U.S.: Pat.No.8,105,185
TW: Pat.No.I433704
JP: Pat.No.5174036
CA: Pat.No.2706226
EU: Pat.No.2216078
CN: Pat.No.ZL200880118791.0
Always store shuttlecocks away from high temperatures and keep the tube upright with the cork side of the shuttlecock facing down.
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Shuttlecocks
YONEX German Open
Badminton Championships (GPG)
BWF World
Championships
YONEX All England
Open Badminton
Championships (SSP)
YONEX - SUNRISE
India Open (SS)
Dubai World
Superseries Finals DAIHATSU YONEX Japan Open (SS)
Syed Modi International
Championships (GPG) YONEX Open Chinese Taipei (GPG)
YONEX - SUNRISE
Hong Kong Open (SS)
BWF World Senior Championships
Princess Sirivannavari
Thailand Masters (GPG)/
Thailand Open (GPG)
New Zealand
Open (GPG)
Australian
Badminton
Open (SS)
OFFICIAL SHUTTLE OF
BWF MAJOR EVENTS
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We work
You gain
THE LEGENDS’ VISION
POWER CUSHION
Comfort
“Yonex shoes have helped me
achieve great match results. In the
COMFORT Z, you can play with
confidence because it is flexible yet
stable with maximum comfort.”
Lin Dan
Building on the Yonex pledge to listen, design, test and develop new technologies, Yonex are pleased
to announce the release of our newest shoe material; POWER CUSHION+.
Cushioning Repulsion
+25% + +12%
The new POWER CUSHION+ material
provides improved cushioning and
repulsion properties enhancing
footwork on court.
*Research by the Japan Vehicle Inspection Association & Boken Quality Evaluation Institute (based on
JIS standards) in comparison with existing POWER CUSHION.
Viktor Axelsen became BWF World Champion and achieved World No. 1**
in the BWF World Rankings wearing the 65 Z with POWER CUSHION+.
“I really like the 65 Z with POWER CUSHION+, mostly because of the cushioning providing a good fit and whilst I am
on court, I feel really stable. I feel like my feet have a good cushion, which is very important – especially for someone as tall
as me! The 65 Z makes me feel more comfortable and more efficient on court, especially during long matches and I find
my endurance is better. The first time I wore the 65 Z was at the BWF World Championships and I am looking forward
to playing many more matches in them.”
Viktor Axelsen
Firm Original
POWER CUSHION POWER CUSHION
Stability
POWER CUSHION 03 Z
MEN WOMEN
Item Code: SHB03ZM
SHB03ZL
Colour: White
Bright Yellow
Lightweight
Lightweight
POWER CUSHION
AERUS 2
WOMEN WOMEN
SHOES
Comfort
Snug fit around the entire foot for maximum comfort Our best ever cushioning
Outer area
Power Cushion
Hyper Cushion
Lite
FLEXION UPPER SPIRAL WRAP
Asymmetrical design with a The tongue of the shoe is
curved eyelet creates a natural connected to the shoe upper.
Yonex badminton shoe comparison
snug fit around the inner arch. It wraps the foot with no
Stress gets absorbed through spaces for a comfortable
the toes and instep for a more snug fit.
comfortable fit.
Conventional
shoe
low high
Impact map when the heel hits the ground Researched by Yonex
POWER CUSHION
COMFORT Z
MEN
Item Code: SHBCFZM
Colour: White
POWER CUSHION
COMFORT ADVANCE 2
All Round
POWER CUSHION 65 Z
POWER CUSHION 65 X
POWER CUSHION 65 R 2
All Round
POWER CUSHION 47
POWER CUSHION 35
POWER CUSHION 35
WOMEN
POWER CUSHION 35
JUNIOR
POWER CUSHION • • • •
POWER CUSHION+ •
Power Graphite Sheet • • •
Double Russel Mesh • • •
MATERIAL
Durable Skin •
Durable Skin Light • •
Hyper msLite • •
ToughBrid Light •
Tough GuardTM III
Tough GuardTM IV •
3-Layer POWER CUSHION • •
Power Graphite Lite •
Lateral Shell
Flexion Upper • •
Synchro-Fit Insole • •
Toe Assist Shape • • • •
TECHNOLOGY
Ergoshape
RELEASE Inner Bootie
T EACI H
R NROELLOEGAYS E TR
ECAC
HQNO
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TSGY RSATCRQI N
UGES
TS CS O
TCRK
I NSG S M A T ECROI C
AKLS A I R R E FL R
EA M
MEA T E R I A
S
Lateral Shell
BAGS YY
BAGS A C C E SY SY O R I E S A DAVCI C
SEOS
R SY OSRTI A
EFSF ADVISORY STAFF BAGS
¡ Prevents sliding at the edge of the sole
¡ Reduces power loss
¡ Smooth, fluid and offensive movement
Ergoshape
¡ Removes pressure and provides a comfortable fit around the toes
¡ Centre of gravity is shifted to the large toe – for a painless fit and
more speed
STRETCH STRETCH
OOL U V R EVDEURCYT CI OONO L UV REDUCTION A N T I S T A TP IOCW E R S L E E V E AIR A
MNI CT R
I SOT AMTEI SC H A VI RE RMYI CC ROOO LM E S H
POWER SLEEVE
SHOES
ALL ROUND
• • • • • •
• •
•
•
• •
• •
•
• •
• •
• •
• • • •
AL JO
TEC I NOTLFORGAYM E
HN SHAFT R AJ C
OQI NUTE T S CAP SHAFT STRINGS CAP COCKS MATERIAL FRAME JOI
• • • • • •
• • • • •
ES SHAOP EPSA S
RHEO
L ES S H OAEPSP A R E L SHOES SHOES SHOES SHOES
OWER F U L L P O W EF RU L L POWER POWER POWER FULL POWER FULL
ON C U S H I OC
NU S H I O N CUSHION CUSHION CUSHION CUSHION CUSHION
OWER
Midsole
SOLE+S
Insole
UPPER, TOE HEEL LOWER HEEL HEEL LOWER SOLE+S
AND 3 LAYER TOE LOWER UPPER
HEEL AND LOWER
STRETCH
UV REDUCTION A N T I S TAT I C AIR MICRO MESH
POWER SLEEVE
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Pro Series
PRO BACKPACK
Active Series
STAND BAG
RACQUET BAG
9 PIECES
RACQUET BAG
6 PIECES
RACQUET BAG
3 PIECES
RACQUET BAG
3 PIECES
Accessories
Overgrips
Since its launch in 1987, the AC102EX has become Item Code: AC102-36 Item Code: AC104
Yonex’s best-selling over grip, having sold enough Width: 25mm Width: 28mm
Length: 1,200mm
grips to wrap three times around the earth. Yonex Thickness: 0.6mm
Length: 1,020mm
AC102EX Super Grap enhances the playability of Material: Polyurethane Thickness: 0.6 - 2.6mm
your racquet by absorbing shock and moisture Item Code: Item Code: Material: Polyurethane +
to give you outstanding levels of feel and control. AC102 AC102-30 Natural Rubber
W BK Y G W BK Y DB W Y
BK Y DB FP
DP WR OR CG DP WR OR P (30 wraps)
(36 wraps) CG
(3 wraps)
SUPER GRAP PURE TWIN WAVE GRAP TOWEL GRIP CLEAN GRAP
Replacement Grips
Others
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COLOUR GUIDE
W DB Y G BK GR DP FP WR OR OB BO MG P R BL CG CTY PP COR BR A WG LV PL WS CY CB
White Deep Yellow Green Black Grey Dark French Wine Orange O Blue Bright Magenta Pink Red Blue Citrus Citrus Powder Coral Bright Amethyst Water Lavender Pink/ White/ Corn Cool
Blue Purple Pink Red Orange Green Yellow Pink Red Green Lavender Sky Blue Yellow Black
UK 2018 PRICE LIST
RACQUETS Colour/Description Grip Size Strung/Unstrung RRP (Inc VAT)
ASTROX SERIES
ASTROX 88 S Emerald Green 4U4 £185
ASTROX 88 D Ruby Red 4U4 £185
ASTROX 77 Metallic Blue 3U4 £175
ASTROX 77 Shine Yellow 4U4 £175
ASTROX 66 Mist Purple 4U4 £160
ASTROX 9 Black/Red 4U4 £95
ASTROX 7 Black/Orange 4U4 £85
ASTROX 6 Black/Lime 4U4 £75
ASTROX 2 Black/Yellow 5U4 £70
DUORA SERIES
DUORA Z-STRIKE Black/White 3U4 £200
DUORA 10 Blue/Orange 3U4 £175
DUORA 9 Magenta 4U4 £170
DUORA 8 XP Aqua/Night Black 3U4 £165
DUORA 7 Red 3U4 £160
DUORA 7 New Colour (June) 3U4 £160
DUORA 6 Shine Pink 4U4 £155
DUORA 88 Yellow/Blue 3U4 £110
DUORA 33 Orange/Red 4U4 £80
VOLTRIC SERIES
VOLTRIC GlanZ Sapphire Navy 4U4 £190
VOLTRIC FB Black/Blue 5U5 £185
VOLTRIC FB Black/Green 6U5 £185
VOLTRIC Z-FORCE II Black/Black 3U4 £175
VOLTRIC 50 E-tune Dark Gun 4U4 £140
VOLTRIC 5 FX White/Red 4U4 £75
VOLTRIC 0.1 DG Blue 4U4 £60
VOLTRIC 0F Black/Red 4U4 £50
VOLTRIC ACE Ice Blue 4U4 £40
NANORAY SERIES
NANORAY GlanZ Navy/Turquoise 4U5 £195
NANORAY Z-Speed Lime Yellow 3U4 £175
NANORAY 900 Blue/Navy 3U4 £175
NANORAY 800 Black/Magenta 4U4 £165
NANORAY 800 New Colour (July) 4U4 £165
NANORAY 750 Crystal Blue 4U4 £155
NANORAY 700 FX White/High Red 4U4 £145
NANORAY 200 AERO White 4U4 £135
NANORAY 100 SH Black/Blue 4U4 £125
NANORAY SPEED Dark Grey 3U4 £100
NANORAY 95 DX Red 3U4 £90
NANORAY 20 Black/Yelllow 3U4 £55
NANORAY 10 F Black/Red 4U4 £45
NANORAY 10 F Black/Blue 4U4 £45
NANORAY 3 Yellow 3U4 £25
ARCSABER SERIES
ARCSABER 11 Metallic Red 3U4 £165
ARCSABER LITE Navy Blue 4U4 £35
MUSCLE POWER SERIES
MUSCLE POWER 2 Silver/Lime U4 £20
MUSCLE POWER 2 Dark Gun/Pink U4 £20
PRACTICE SERIES
ISOMETRIC TR0 Cool Black U4 (118g) £75
ISOMETRIC 2 Red 3U4 £23
BASIC SERIES
GR-202ST Racquet x20pcs, Shuttle x3Doz, Net x2 £245
GR-303S Racquet x4pcs, Shuttle x2Doz, Net x1 £35
B 7000 MDM Blue U4 £17
B 4000 Red U4 £12
JUNIOR
NANORAY JUNIOR Blue 4U7 £40
MUSCLE POWER 2 JUNIOR Bright Yellow 4U5 £15
Weight: 6U (70-74.9g), 5U (75-79.9g), 4U (80-84.9g), 3U (85-89.9g), 2U (90-94.4g), U (95-99.9G)
SHUTTLECOCKS
Feather Models Quantity Speed 2 Speed 3 Speed 4 RRP (Inc VAT)
AEROSENSA 50 1 Doz x x x £-
AEROSENSA 40 1 Doz x x x £-
AEROSENSA 30 1 Doz x x x £-
AEROSENSA 20 1 Doz x £-
AEROSENSA 10 1 Doz x £-
AEROCLUB TR 1 Doz x £-
Synthetic Models Quantity Slow Medium Fast RRP (Inc VAT)
MAVIS 2000 (WHITE) 1 Doz x x x £-
MAVIS 600 (WHITE) 1 Doz x x x £-
MAVIS 600 (YELLOW) 1 Doz x x x £-
MAVIS 300 (WHITE) 1 Doz x x £-
MAVIS 300 (YELLOW) 1 Doz x x £-
MAVIS 10 (WHITE) 1 Doz x £-
MAVIS 10 (YELLOW) 1 Doz x £-
MAVIS 10 (WHITE) 4x3 pcs x £-
MAVIS 10 (YELLOW) 4x3 pcs x £-
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alter product specification and price without notice. Prices apply to GB Mainland only and • Expert advice to suit your level of play
Recommended Retail Prices include VAT at the current rate at the time of going to press. • Try before you buy
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Visit our online locator and get in touch with the experts today at www.yonex.co.uk • Exclusive Demo Days
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Team Yonex
VIKTOR AXELSEN PUSARLA V. SINDHU
Denmark India
2017 BWF World Champion 2017 India Open Champion
World No. 1 – Men’s Singles World No. 3 – Women’s Singles
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