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X-FULLERENE
The speed of Badminton, which is the world’s quickest racquet sport, has been increasing due to developments in racquet technology and the new rally point scoring system.
In 2005, YONEX developed a new racquet helping to advance the levels of speed in the game. The racquet has been used by many of the world’s top players who have won medals at major tournaments internationally. The racquet in question is NANOSPEED which through Nanoscience contains Fullerene.
And in 2009, YONEX has taken Fullerene to the next level by developing "X-Fullerene" which will provide the next-generation of speed.
The NANOSPEED SEIRIES has made it possible to create a head lite racquet without reducing any vital materials whilst maintaining the maneuverability and repulsion power.
"X-Fullerene" provides more repulsion power and frame stability than Fullerene.
Yonex developed the new generation Fullerene which has 4 radial ribs by manipulating Fullerene molecules to unite carbon atoms into a soccer ball structure.
The "X-Fullerene" is used in the resin which bonds the Carbon fibers and creating the cross-link construction. The tenfold increase in binding force made it possible to create 5 % higher repulsion power and 15% greater stability.
It’s now your chance to feel the speed world.
LIGHT Feel CARBON
Super light elastic particles are fused with the regular carbon fibres to create "Light Feel carbon". This is then combined with the CS carbon nanotubes to deliver more control and power from the higher flexing sides of the frame.
SOFT LEATHER GRIP
A player's thoughts can be easily transferred to the racquet through the "Soft Leather Grip" that provides the best fit to the player's hand.
ELASTIC Ti
Elastic Ti provides the high elasticity needed for structural high strength
and a powerful rebound effect. At impact, Elastic Ti resists deformation,
stretching then recovering its shape quickly to launch accurate hits charged
with the full energy of the swing.
FULLERENE
YONEX
Nanoscience achieves precise control over racquet functions at the molecular
level. It establishes a high-performance molecular bond of the fullerene
and carbon nano-particles, creating an ultra-lightweight racquet that's
thinner, stronger and more stable than an ordinary racquet for maximum
power and speed from swing energy.
Cup-Stack Carbon Nanotube
Increased derability and improved flexibility allows the frame to return back to its original shape faster.
Positioned at the sides of the racquet, CS Carbon Nanotubes improve the frame's elasticity holding the shuttle on the string bed for enhanced control at the point of impact.
POWER ARMOR SYSTEM
The
Power Armor System integrates the principles of gravitational acceleration
and the high-repulsion properties of Titanium to launch players to
the next level of power and speed. The edge of the frame top is reduced
to minimize distortion and maximize control.
New Control Support Cap
Yonex have designed a new octahedron shaped Control Support Cap
that reduces air resistance whilst encouraging nimble handling.
Control Support Cap
The Control Support Cap provides an 88% wider flat surface compared with an ordinary racquet for easier gripping, fast follow-through and the sharpest manoeuvrability.
SUPER HMG
The new ARCSABER10 is adopted High Modulus Graphite which has
been integrated into the side of the frame to produce a high
repulsion power.
Hybrid frame, the combination of "Cup-Stack Carbon Nanotube" inside and "Super HMG" outside the frame, makes it possible to control a hard shot with flexibility and repulsion power.
NEW GROMMET SYSTEM
This
single-pass grommet hole construction provides more grommet holes,
creating a high-performance stringing pattern that puts 7% more durability.
Shockless Grommet
YONEX integrates Shockless Grommets at the side of the frame to provide a soft feel and reduce the shock at impact.
Muscle Power Frame
Muscle Power seats the string on rounded archways that eliminate stress-load and fatigue through contact friction. The construction creates total unity of the string and frame through closer-and-tighter contact.
ISOMETRIC
The
Isometric Square Head Shape equalizes the length of main and cross
strings in the stringbed, enlarging the sweetspot for more consistent
accuracy even on off-center hits.
ULTIMUM TI
Moulded
into the racquet, it effectively stores energy on impact, then releases
it in a quick-and-powerful snap-back action that transfers the fully
energy of hits directly to the shuttlecock.
Titanium Mesh
Ti Mesh racquets demonstrate excellent resistance to the high twisting forces generated at impact and have a mass ideally balanced for more face stability and head speed.
The smaller frame size further reduces unwanted air resistance and improves feel.
Aero-Box Vari-Frame
The Aero-Box Vari Frame reduces wind drag compared with a standard air-flow pattern, maximizing the power of the swing and the transfer of energy to the ball.
MEGA Frame
Due to its unique large-frame design, the Mega-Frame further enlarges the already large sweetspot provided by the YONEX Isometric Square Head Shape. Compared with an ordinary racquet, the Mega Frame provides a 34% larger sweetspot for more reach and more effective off-centre hits.
MEGA G2 Frame
The top right and left part of the frame are made to resemble to the cross-sectional shape of the grooves of a girder.
Girder Grooves Frame increases the frame stability.
This frame is higly durable.Super Slim Long Shaft
The slimmest racquet ever produced by Yonex vastly reduces air resistance whilst providing maximum flex.
New Built-in T-Joint
The new lightweight Built-in T-Joint is manufactured from an epoxy resin material that enhances the level of quality and performance by increasing the stability of the shuttle on the string bed and through the air.
Built-in T-Joint
Moulded
deep into the layers of graphite where the frame connects with the
shaft, the YONEX built-in T-Joint creates a durable and high-strength
one-piece frame that is torque-free.
LSC SYSTEM
The
LSC (Low Shock for Comfort) system minimizes impact shock. Arm comfort
is raised and shock impact is reduced to 15% less than a conventional
racquet.
DELTA POWER FRAME
YONEX
applied the technologies of Aerodynamic Shape and Box Shape to the
Delta Power Frame, which creates a stable and solid hitting face without
sacrificing its power.
NANOAIR SPRING
By introducing Nanoair Spring into the resin which binds the carbon fibres, nanoscale air bubbles in the material help the racquet to flex and bend as in a spring.
The result is a better transfer of energy from string-bed to shuttle for a more powerful hit.