2014 Yonex New Racket (Voltric Z-Force II / VT-ZF2)

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  1. Naim.F.C

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    Doubt that. That's thicker than my VT80's which measures at like 6.8mm. If anything I expect the ZF2 to be even slimmer than that. Certainly looks slimmer based on the comparison images.
     
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    Tell me the real measurement when you get one! (if you plan on getting it)
     
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    Naim.F.C Regular Member

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    I have one pre-ordered. I plan to do full measurements, comparisons and a review once it arrives. I'm a little skeptical though, lots of things about its design I'm not totally convinced I'll get on with, but I do appreciate the thought given to some of the design tweaks.
     
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    Ahhh sweet. I like your insights. I really wonder how this will play. Im also concerned about the sound it will make because apparently, it has a sound filter
     
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    Pre-ordered.

    Racket SP coded RM555
    String BG66 UM RM30
    Delivery charges RM25

    Total RM610.
     
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    Converted to sing dollars that will be a rough estimate of $233++?? (Using xe currency conversion)

    Seems cheaper than what I thought..
     
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    order from facebook?
     
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    555 such a bargain. nice
     
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    SG$ 300 at the Yonex Sunrise online store.
    SG$ 212 at a Malaysian badminton shop!

    This is bizarre, to say the least! :confused:
     
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    Then Sunrise Singapore store set the pricing at the highest recommended retail price....

    Whilst Malaysian shop provide retail discount up to 30% .... :)

    I wonder how much the pricing for VTZF-2 in Jakarta....
     
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    confirm the shaft diameter for ZF2 was smaller than ZF and VT80 ?
    anyone have latest yonex racket included ZF2 to share?
     
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    This is an exciting racket from Yonex and I hope it is better than Nanoray Z Speed. I'm still surprised at the speed in which Yonex dropped the original Z Force.

    With All Englands approaching it will be interesting to see how many players use this racket.

    Paul
    www.badminton-coach.co.uk
     
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    Looking at the pictures, the frame oval looks more like the Z-Speed. As earlier comparisation, the head oval from the Z-Speed was different compared to the Z-Slash and Z-Speed. Maybe they integrated some Z-Speed technology in the ZF2.

    Did the ZF already had the thinnest shaft? If so, there is nothing new about this fact.
     
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    seem like it
     
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    I seen this racket today, as our yonex rep had it, sadly I never got to try it but did compare it with my ZF

    The shaft is quite a bit thinner than my Z Force
    The Head shape seems very small, however may be due to it being very oval shaped
    Bill (Yonex Rep) said the racket feels a bit more head light compared to the ZF and a little better on the shoulder compared to the 3U ZF
    He said the racket feels a bit similar to the 4U ZF
    The one he was using was UK coded 3UG4
     
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    Perhaps its because of the slimmer shaft and more aerodynamic frame that it feels lighter and more managable?
     

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