Post 154: Yonex Nanoray 90DX

I was never a Yonex Nanoray fan. I had tried both Voltrix 70/80 (4U) and I love these racket. Sad to said both had declare "retirement" as I had crack both of it. Ever since I crack my last Voltrix 80, I am searching around what will be best racket for me. Aside Voltrix series, I also had good experience with Prince (Triple Threat) series. I also heard alot of good stuff about Victor racket. (Good racket, good package, better price. Btw, Yonex is selling very expensive in Malaysia.)

While I was shopping around, I was introduce for Yonex Nanoray 90DX. 1st impression: This is hell of a pretty racket. Is like love at first sight!!! I love it matt white clean surface. 2nd: It had a thick lower back frame. 3rd: Power Boost Cap. Seldom see this kind of cap on Yonex badminton racket. Understand this cap should able to hit faster shot. (not sure how it works still....)

After several consideration, I decided to go with it. 1st engagement was to try out all possible shot and how to swing it correctly to have better power and better contact point.  Though it was only my 1st trial but the swing was not difficult to catch (forehand or backhand). Defense was rather good too at 30 lbs string. I am never a superb defense player so it was acceptable for me that the racket react quick enough and return on good position.  Lastly, SMASH!!! as everyone know, to have max power on smash, getting it on contact point or sweet spot is the most important yet most difficult action. After several smashes, I notice it is not so difficult to get sweet spot for this racket. I had a few good contact point and I love the power shown from the racket. It was great for me!!!

It was a sweet engagement for me. I feel more confidence in getting my sweet spot, more consistent with shot and more power in my smash game. Furthermore, 4U weight allow me to be more flexible with my game play too especially during defense. So far it is totally fun for my to play with Nanoray 90DX like a balance racket to attack and defense at the same time. As for price, it does not cost a bomb compare with Voltrix 80/ZForceII or Nanoray 900. (in Malaysia I think about RM 550 above). I had it at RM 240 (exclude string and grips.) and its totally within my budget.