Exclusive: Yonex Voltric Z-Force Review by Ants

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  1. Licin

    Licin Regular Member

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    Based on the looks itself, in my opinion VT-ZF is in the middle between AS-ZS & usual ISO head.
     
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    When i compare a brand new JP racket & SP racket side to side eg.NS9900. I noticed that JP racket has a more sharper paint quality. For example black color in NS9900 is shinier in JP, in contrast it does not that shinny on SP.
    Additionally, in terms of racket feeling, i am more comfortable to play with SP racket, in my opinion SP racket shaft is not as stiff as their fellow JP.
     
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    Played with the VTZF last night!! There were "ohohoh ahahah" among the club members, and an occasional "wow", when the racquet was passed around. My guess is, the VTZF's aesthetics. This was my first time back from a ripped left calf muscle 4 weeks ago, so was still cautious especially with lunges. My present racquet is the VT80, and before that was the Armortec 900P. Have always loved the head heavy racquets 'coz I started as a single's player. My new Z-Force is a 3UG4, strung at 26/28 #s with Zymax 62. I have an AC102 overgrap on the handle. The matt finish on the frame gives it raw appeal, and the thinnest shaft in Yonex's history is pure art. Even stated as extra stiff, every stroke was easy and very controlled. Clears from the rear to the opposite baseline, even backhanded were effortless...must be the head-heaviness' momentum. That feature helped a few hustles returning those rear corner shots, and smashing felt stronger and faster. There was less swoosh due to the thinner shaft and smaller head(doesn't look like it is). The head is simply shortened by the longer shaft. Defensively, I've no complaint as it's just as easy to maneuver. Net play was crisp as I always move my grip higher up on the handle. This racquet will be used in the next few club nights, and as soon as the calf is back to normal, will I then make the decision to make it my go-to racquet, and retire the VT80, which is very possible!! At this moment, I'm quite impressed with the VTZF. It's well worth the money. I'm not trying to sell the racquet, just simply expressing my humble opinion. Hope everyone gets to try it out sometime soon. You'd never know.
     
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    thanks for the review..:)
     
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    What the "ohoh ahah" about?
    Can you tell us about the extra stiffness of the racquet in comparing with the nanospeed9900 or the VT80?
    Will this be a good racquet for double play as well?
     
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    Hi, just wonder how u feel about this racquet for doubles play?
    Do u think speedy enough(3UG4)?
    Do u mind compare in more detail with your voltric 80 since it should be easy for u:)
     
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    The VT80's shaft is stiff and the VTZF is extra stiff(but thinner) and that I feel contribute to more control on accuracy during placement and smashing. I'm now a doubles player, but have been happy with head-heavy racquets, which still help in rear court play and smashing. Tried the 4UG4 in the VT80 LTD and had trouble with clearing and smashing...'coz I kept to my favourite tension(26/28#s). With lighter racquets, I should have probably strung the racquet a couple of lbs less. Aesthetically, the VTZF wins hands-down IMHO, and being more head heavy is a bonus.
     
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    So, the "exclusive" part of this thread's title should be removed ;)
     
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    I, now play doubles(mixed and mens). I played with the NS9900 and found it too light headed and needed more effort for smashing and clearing...otherwise ok..IMHO.
     
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    I see... btw what your VTZF dry and we tweight?
     
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    Too technical for me. Yonex's website should provide all the details.
     
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    Thanks.
    I owned two of each before, 990T, 900P,9900 and VT80.
    Out of the four, 9900 is the stiffest,
    So, I like to compare the " extra stiffness" between nano9900 and VTZF.
     
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    Which of the 4 is your go-to racquet?

    I guess, stiffer shaft actually helps the head-heavy but not head-light. Head-light, less tension and less stiff shaft go better together.
     
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    Is the swing speed similiar and wild as the Z Slash?
     
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    Thanks a lot for your humble opinion.. Keep us updated the more you are accustomed to the racket, & your final decision whether or not to officially retire VT80...
    Some of recreational players in my club have been busy selling their VT80 in the last couple of weeks, without any idea about VT ZF playability :p...
     
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    The likelihood of a go-to racquet change means the ZF is quite something huh? I am so eager to try one myself.
     
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    I'm glad someone appreciate it. It's quite safe to assume the later models of any series(Armortec, ArcSabre and Voltric) would be modified and improved to be more playable than the earlier models. I like to think the VTZF is better than VT80.
    Have fun!!
     
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    bro,
    can help to perform a side by side review comparision to VT80? on the design, length and diamter from frame to shaft...i hope these were OK and not too demanding to you...
    i guess u r the proud and 1st user in this forum ever !!
    give a pat to yourself for the kind sharing over there!!
     
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    Back in 80, you have Cab20 that was a game changer.
    Then comes the Ti10 the performance is nothing can compare at that time.
    Then comes AT700 original, when it hit, you know a cannon has just fired.
    Now, VT-ZF, the racquet will change the way pro plays their game. The shot is so heavy, the person receive the smash will feel the bend of the racquet on impact. So hard that it will be difficult to redirect the smash. I will not stand on the other side of the net when Master Panda smash the shuttle right at me welding this weapon.
     

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    If many recreational & professional player like & use VT-ZF, Yonex new design in the racket head & slim shaft is a very worthy additional point to be added in Evil Empire History..

    I think you will have more fun toying VT-ZF :p
     

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