The counter drive they’ll never see coming
The new Yonex Nanoflare 800 TOUR Badminton Racket is based on the Yonex Nanoflare 800 PRO Racket.
Yonex offer PRO, TOUR, GAME and PLAY series rackets, each developed with the same performance concept but featuring variations in flexibility, materials used, technologies equipped, intended skill level and country of manufacture.
The Yonex GAME model is a take-down version of the PRO model. Typically, they possess flexible to medium stiffness shafts and are aimed at club level players who have good technique but want more forgiveness. GAME frames are made in Taiwan and have a lower price point compared to the PRO and TOUR models.
As the playing style in badminton has evolved, opportunities in rally’s appear and instead of allowing opponents to lift the shuttlecock after a net shot for a subsequent smash, players now create smash opportunities through rapid drives that disrupt their opponent’s response and cause the shuttlecock to rise. Consequently, racket design focus has been on augmenting the speed of drives, enabling more assertive shots.
The NANOFLARE 800 has been developed to take advantage of this play style and is further strengthened with an Enhanced Sonic Flare System, Wide Profile Frame and a new stringing pattern. Incorporating the NANOFLARE DNA to enhance manoeuvrability and repulsion, the capabilities of the NANOFLARE 800 significantly amplify the speed of drives, compelling opponents to struggle in their attempts to react to the shuttlecock.
For club level players, the NANOFLARE 800 GAME model combines an innovative system in design that leverages the steep angle from the stringing area to the T-joint, along with the integration of copper at the bottom of the frame to increase rigidity, ultimately enhancing the overall repulsion of drives.
The design of the NANOFLARE 800 is unique because it incorporates semi-exposed stripes of carbon graphite. These stripes appear differently depending on the viewing angle under the light, expressing unexpected speed.
The Nanoflare 800 is perfectly suited for fast games where quick reflexes are required, making it ideal for high-level doubles play and for players who love being the aggressor close to the net. With a head-light balance, this racket can be whipped around with ease, so nothing can hold you back when defending, smashing, or in flat rallies.
The Super Slim Shaft used on this racket is Yonex’s thinnest yet, vastly reducing air resistance and providing added feel. Combine this with the Sonic Flare system, which is strategically lined high-modulus graphite at the top and bottom of the frame, and you have a racket proven to produce high initial speeds upon hitting a shuttle.
The frame itself is dedicated to drives, with a steep angle from the stringing area to the T-joint and copper used at the bottom of the frame, increasing the rigidity of the racket and further enhancing repulsion, enabling powerful drives to take your opponent by surprise. The wide profile of the frame is also key, providing extra racket surface stability to minimise warping during your swing and produce powerful, controlled shots.
Available in two weights – 4U Avg. 83g (80g-84g) and 3U Avg. 88g (85g-89g)
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Brand: Yonex
Model Series: Nanoflare (Speed range)
Frame: Graphite, Nanocell NEO, HM GraphiteCopper
Shaft Construction: Graphite
Stringing Status: Factory Strung
String Pattern: 22/22
String Tension Range: 20 – 28 lbs
Recommended Strings: Control – Exbolt 63 / Hard Hitters – Exbolt 65
Player Level: Club / Intermediate
Player Style: Attacking
Balance: Head Light
Overall Length: 675 mm
Flex: Medium
Weight: Avg. 83g (4U)
Grip Size: G5 / X-Small
Head Shape: Isometric
Country of Origin: Taiwan
Colour: Deep Green
Racket Cover: Not Included
FEATURES/TECHNOLOGIES
ISOMETRIC: Enlarged Sweet Spot – ISOMETRICTM technology continues to help the world’s greatest players achieve global success. Developed over 30 years ago, the ISOMETRICTM design increases the sweet spot by 7%*. Compared to a conventional round frame, a square-shaped ISOMETRICTM racquet generates a larger sweet spot by optimizing the intersection of the main and cross strings.
ISOMETRICTM delivers greater control without sacrificing power. ISOMETRICTM is a Trademark of Yonex CO., LTD. *Tested by Yonex
SONIC FLARE SYSTEM: Max Acceleration – Carefully selected high modulus graphite are strategically placed across the bottom of the frame to provide unrivalled power and stability for maximum shuttle acceleration.
SUPER SLIM SHAFT: Reduced Air Resistance – Designed to slice through the air, generating speedy power.
ENERGY BOOST CAP PLUS: Increased Control – Uniquely shaped cap which maximizes shaft performance. The front allows the shaft to flex, while the sides arch-shaped curve stabilizes the racquet face by preventing the shaft from twisting.
SUPER HMG: Super High Modulus Graphite – These ultra-elastic materials produce sharper power for all shots.
BUILT IN T-JOINT: Increases strength between the frame and shaft eliminating head twist for more control.
NANOCELL NEO: A resilient yet surprisingly flexible graphite material.
AERO FRAME: Cuts air resistance for faster swing speeds and increased manoeuvrability.