Exclusive: Yonex Voltric Z-Force Review by Ants

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  1. King's

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    ...until tried, tested and proven. Then is the time for the switch.:D
     
  2. LD rules!

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    I haven't tested the VTZF yet, I've been testing something else ;)
     
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    So your informative post is to update us about what ZF related? :D
     
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    That it's going to be tested after I'm finished with this :)
     
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    Finish testing? :)
     
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    Perhaps after the Games for the review to be posted here.:D
     
  7. SibugiChai

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    cannot generate any power with this racquet maybe due to my poor techniques...

    but excellent control and stability
     
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    Bought 4U-Z-force with BG66 ultimax strung at 29lbs and could not get use to it. Preferred my old 3U Z-slash. Thought of selling Z-force at S$200 flat. interested please sms me at 90685828. Singapore only.
     
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    Yesterday, I finally got a chance to test the Voltric Z-Force
    It wasn't mine but it belonged to someone I met and let me use it
    It was a 4UG4 with BG66 Ultimax @ 24lbs

    I did a few half court singles drills, smashes, drop shots, clears and a few net shots.
    The first thing I noticed was the racket was very head heavy and the frame looked really funny because it wasn't an egg-shaped but oval-shaped, during testing the racket I felt that my smashes were faster! Comparing my smash with my Voltric 80, I felt that I had more power.
    Clears, drop shots and mostly anything over my heard was easy, because of the weight in the head.
    I played one doubles game with the Voltric Z-Force, in game play it was really effective.

    I would definitely buy it! I love the power!
     
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    New rackets are addictive aren't they?

    I went from a VT80 to a VT-ZF and haven't regretted it. I have a 3UG5 version and use it for singles play. But I found I was a slower with the VT-ZF when playing competitive doubles. Been using my N90II as my doubles racket. Contemplating on getting a 4U VT-ZF for doubles but leaning towards getting the 3UG2 MX-JJS instead.
     
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    While I was using the racket, I tried to commit to every shot that I could play so, I made sure I was early to attack a clear, any clears, lifts were just killed and I loved it so much!!!
    After using the Voltric Z-Force, my arm felt loose (more relaxed and allowed to smash easy, its quite hard to explain....) and when I went back to my Voltric 80 I was trying to smash as hard as possible without causing injury to my shoulder and my smashes felt great as well... But I prefer the Voltric Z-Force.

    This annoys the most!!! I bought a second Voltric 80 and it was damaged, I sent to HK waiting for a reply and if I do get a replacement, I'm not even sure, if I want it now after trying the Voltric Z-Force.
    If I buy a Voltric Z-Force I will probably buy a 4UG4 version because it felt really comfortable while using it.
     
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    If you can...I suggest you try to borrow that VT-ZF again to make sure you like it. Then see if you can talk to the dealer and get it switch to VT-ZF (maybe top up on your end). If not...try selling your VT80 locally to raise $$ to buy the VT-ZF.

    Or keep using the VT80 while knowing a racket that suits you better exists. :p
     
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    I was thinking about doing the first suggestion, I bought it from Mybadmintonstore as well.
    I don't mind going with the second suggestion but my brother said that if I don't want the racket he wants (if we get the racket back)

    and the last statement, Be Quiet ~! ;)
    I will definitely need to try the racket again because if I really enjoy using it then thats a racket for me :)
     
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    Hi is there any difference between the z-force limited vs. 'normal' edition besides the colour? Thanks.
     
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    somes said the LTD is stiffer than normal version....
     
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    no way is that the case.

    at one point in the 2 months, I have 3 of these, (2 normal, 1 LTD) and in my hands that is not the conclusion I will come up with.
     
  17. toomanyracquets

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    I have both an use both regularly. Feel identical to me. I only change between them when I break a string or blame the racquet for my performance.....
     
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    Can anyone make a comparison between Z Force and Li Ning n55?
     
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    Z Force is more much head heavy and slightly higher playable stiffness. Honestly I didn't like the N55, it is way too light in my opinion, always makes me swing too fast and miss time the shot.
     
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    So actually z force is better in terms of smashing?
     

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