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I would LOVE to see a back-to-back test of the Z-Speed vs the Z-Slash at the same weight with the same string.
For those of you who are deciding between 2u or 3u... my suggestion, get the 3u. I have both 2u & 3u, and the 2u head is significantly heavier than the 3u, which already feels like a hammer...:crying: Or maybe, my arms are just too flabby to handle the 2u.
I've tried my new ZS 2U yesterday for 2 hours. I was using Nanoray 700RP previously. I played double mostly. Review: Although heavy headed side, I do feel that all my strokes landed at the back of court with minimal fuss, compared with 700RP. The swing and smash were sharper and with more control ( my personal point of view ). I'm a hard-hitter where smash is my main weapon, and I do feel that all my smashes that evening, were more forceful and I love the sound generated. My ZS were strung using BG80, 25lbs. Just a point to note, you will need more wrist and forearm movement in order to enjoy all the perks from using this racket. I've had few mis-hits (frame) in the beginning but after you play with it, you will realise that even frame hits can produce enough force to push the shuttle further than my 700RP. In conclusion, love this racket and thinking of getting another one with the same specs ( 2U ).
hi, i read your thread b4 and it seemed like you love z speed very much. How is z speed compared to mp 99 ? thanks
Wei Foong, Do you consider z speed head heavy, balance or head light ? All the while i have been using Arcsaber series and mp99, do you think i can handle z speed ?
Youngtai: Definitely not light headed racket, even though Yonex called it Nanoray. I would classify ZS balanced. Slight heavy ( not too heavy compare with Voltric series ) and yet swings aerodynamically like Nanoray series. On your handling of Z speed, I would suggest you give it a try as I would think anyone can handle it, it is the matter of preference and suitability to your style of play.
Mine have just arrived - strung one, leaving the other one for Paul. Testing mine as-is on Fri. Specs: 301/88.5, 300/87.6.
ZSpeed is not head heavy although the weight of the racket is 3U. I played with it for the last 2 weeks and occasionally mixed with NR 800 (4U). The swing feel of both racket is about the same although Zspeed smash a bit powerful. I also use LiNing N55 before. It was a bit difficult to adjust between N55 and NR 800 or NS 9900 during the game although NR 800 and NS 9900 were felt faster to react. Switching between NR 800 and NR Z, I felt not much difference when swinging them in the game. One comment on the Z-speed is the impact feeling near the edge of the frame is quite solid when comparing other rackets I've used. It means the power and accuracy of those hits are still well under control. I am not sure it is the result of bigger sweet spot and smaller frame.
Okay so I finally got to have a bit with the NRZS. For those wondering, it's a very easy to play with racket and I really like it. An even balanced feel, to slightly headlight. It doesn't feel even close to 300mm and I'm not quite sure how Yonex manage that, to be honest. Personally, I think it's a cracking racket. Super easy to use, not overly stiff, and has good tactility. The only weird part about it is that the sweet spot is very high, and when you hit it, you actually can feel the head flex, but it's a controlled flex on the y axis, not torsional, so that's good. Some people expecting a stiff racket may find the sensation weird. Aside from that, it's a absolute winner I reckon, but it sure is going to make some Nanospeed lovers pretty cranky!
Maklike I'm looking forward to testing this racket. The big question is how close were you to hitting the 450+ kmh smash? Paul www.badminton-coach.co.uk
This racket is showing up on some big stores in Korea. Managed to do some dry swings. It swings very heavy! Heavier than the the BS12N sitting right next to it.
Since the Z Speed claim to have generated the fastest speed, I found the following article by accident which may be of some interest: http://www.badmintonracket.com.au/badminton-racket-articles/1999/9/1/261kmh-hit-smashes-scuds-serve/ In 1999, the speed record was only 261km/h, it is hard to believe it is nearly double now! Can anyone remember what racket was Simon Archer using then?
Why do people persist on believing this rubbish? The record is about the technology used to measure it, not the smash itself. Please, use your brains. The on court smash speeds have not virtually doubled in 10 years, and those using the NRZS are not magically smashing any harder than they were before. The evidence is right there, available to anyone. This is not to take away from the fact that the NRZS is in fact a very good racket.
