Photo review : Yonex Voltric Z-Force (VTZF), Up-close & detailed photos

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  1. sFrog

    sFrog Regular Member

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    I'm using Arc10 for doubles, mixed-doubles and singles and can't say it is slow. Somehow it is weird if such a head heavy racket as the Z-Force is, should be easier to maneuver then a balanced/slightly head heavy Arc10.
     
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    Could be two reasons I think. The Arc 10 comes in 3u and 2u which is heavier overall than the 4u zforce. Also, the zforce has a more aerodynamic frame both in design and the frame itself is smaller further reducing drag.
     
  3. kennee

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    More Hi-res photos of the VTZF.
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    White Voltric tribal grips, Recommended retail in Malaysia is RM799.90.

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    Recommended stringing tension up to 27lbs.

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    New Yonex hologram with standard PBSI logo. These are SP issued rackets.
    Note the PBSI logo placing alignment with the recommended stringing tension.
    Remember that I mentioned the slight inconsistencies between rackets?

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    Shaft serial# is virtually impossible to be seen with the naked eye. Here's the best I could managed after several lighting settings. The usual Sunrise hologram sticker covering the code serial#.

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    Nothing special here.

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    Ultra light weight? Hmm....

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    The Voltric 70, Voltric 80 & Voltric Z-Force.

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    The VT80 & VT70 are my personal ones, used, but currently unstrung.

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    VTZF has the widest side frame profile, with VT70 the narrowest.
    Yet the thinnest if viewed from the front. Ought to help in aerodynamics.

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    Tri-Voltage bump raises approximately at the same area.

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    Balance point of 319mm after stringing with BG66UM at 28lbs. Without add-on grips yet.

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    Balancing the force.

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    I have tested the racket for a quick 15mins in between games earlier. I'd probably used another one again tomorrow. I'm wondering if I should write a review here? My current go to racket is the VT80 (3UG5). It's going to read like another VT80/VTZF comparison....
     
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    I'd be very interested in a review of any sort :)
     
  5. kennee

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    Cool, I suppose a thorough & in-depth review will be on the way. In the mean time, here's some some frame profile comparison photos between the VT80 & VTZF. I'll let you guys estimate the size difference of the frame.

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    VT80 over VTZF

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    VTZF over ZT80

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    VTZF over VT80. VTZF with sharper, aerodynamically shapped frame.
     
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    hi there! can you post a picture having a head frame comparison between the Arcsaber ZS and VTZF???
    thanks! :)
     
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    after u try vtzf.... u must write the review between vtzf and n90.. hahaha :D waitinng...... waitingg....
     
  8. kennee

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    Proper, higher resolution photos of frame profile comparison between VTZF & VT80.

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    VT80 over VTZF

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    VTZF over VT80

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    VTZF with sharper, aerodynamically shaped frame.
     
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    Bro,
    Do u mind compare it side by side with zslash
     
  11. kennee

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    No worries! My review shall be coming soon enough! The ZF has some big shoes to fill... I hope the evil empire took notes on the N90~
     
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    Many people are waiting for your review, mate..
    Take your time & we are all looking forward to read it...

    Thank you for spending your time to fulfill the curiosity of our fellow BC members here, including me :p..
     
  14. kennee

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    Surgeon general's warning : Head heavy and stiff rackets may cause shoulder injuries.
     
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    hahahahahaha..... :D

    Surgeon general's recommendation :
    1. please apply lower tension of stringing with this racket
    2. you may opt to arrange the handle grip to be thicker (i.e., by applying lots of overwraps... :D)
     
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    I did make a joke with my friends that every time I smash with it.. I'm gonna say "IT'S HAMMER TIME!"
     
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    I wanna know too!!! I'm still curious about the N90 for singles play... Just waiting for someone to sell one for cheap :p
     
  18. kennee

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    A quick photo comparison with an ARC-ZSTH as requested.

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    my eyes are more attracted to that green tracksuit behind
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    The one LCW wear at AE?
     

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