Haha, it's always good to see what your peers have to say. Maybe after a month of using it regularly, I'll have something concrete to write about. I enjoyed your review very much and dubbing this racquet the Z-Force's little brother. It truly does not feel like it belongs in the NanoRay series aside from it being a "fast moving racquet", all other characteristics really push this to an offensive ended Arcsaber or Voltric. Regardless, I feel they probably needed to throw a "Z" model in the NanoRay lineup since ArcSaber's got a Z-Slash and Voltric with it's Z-Force..
I agree. I think this should be an Arcsaber. However, on a pro level, a balance point of 300mm seems to be a kind of sweetspot. Lee/Ko use custom BS12's that have a BP hovering around 300mm. Many other doubles players use rackets much heavier. The Nanoray series is already chock full of rackets, and I suspect in a way that if people are looking for something more than what's currently there, then perhaps they're better off looking at other brands. For example, the Bravesword 10 (4U) and BS12 (3U) are under 300, stiff, and very fast. A 4U MX80/70 is also super stiff, fast, and a smidge under 300mm. The Gosen Ougi and Aermet Zeus are around 290mm, stiff and also feel really nice and fast in the hand. What Yonex is doing with the Z-Series is really using it to push the envelope. Each of them are actually quite quirky in a way, and they're just not going to suit everybody. Having said that, the Z-Speed is probably closest yet for me at least for a Z-Series racket that's an accessible all-rounder for average intermediates.
I have yet to try the Z-Slash and will probably never try it unless one of my friends coincidentally purchase one in the near future but the Z-Speed was easy, well atleast for me to pick-up and play. I enjoy it much more than my Voltric 80 4u (93g wet with overgrip) and without a doubt, better than the VTZF 3U for my abilities.
NRZSP is a good racket. Not simply offensive, it's design covered almost every angle. To be brief, NRZSP is an all-round & toward offensive racket. The only drawback is it put a lot more stress on your muscle endurance & fingers. NRZSP plays almost as tiresome as VTZF of the same weight.
Cant agree more. It summarizes everything I've experienced with NRZSP. Tweaking my play a little bit to avoid injuries especially the wrist and elbow area. Personally, an interesting racket to play with since ArcFB.
Could someone tell me the shape of the racquet head?, it's supposed to be wide isometric I'm guessing like the z slash but more wider? LOL
Yup ~ they are tat is probably why i find them "interesting" Is the fun factor hahaha Do agree tat is not a racket for everyone's taste
