Yonex Duora Z-Strike Badminton Racket – Command Every Stroke

Why choose between absolute power and lightning speed when you can have both? The Yonex Duora Z-Strike is a legendary, high-end offensive control machine engineered specifically for advanced, technical players who want to dominate both sides of the court.

Famously trusted by world champions and top international pros, this cult-favorite features an even-balance profile paired with an extra-stiff shaft. Crafted using ultra-premium carbon technologies in Japan, it provides devastating precision for players possessing the wrist strength and clean timing to unlock its ultimate potential.

Key Performance Benefits

• Dual Optimum System (Two Frames in One): The ultimate tactical advantage. One side of the frame features a Box Shape to lock in stability and unleash heavy forehand smashes. The opposite side features an aerodynamic Aero Shape to slash wind resistance, giving you lightning-fast backhand clears and drive speed.

• Aggressive Compact Frame: Built with a specialized, downsized head shape that drastically reduces air drag. This smaller frame profile ensures an incredibly fast swing speed and razor-sharp maneuverability during intense flat rallies.

• Maximum Launch Power: Engineered with the DUORA Grommet Design, which integrates 8 linked grommets of varying thicknesses on either side. Hitting on the box side leverages these stiffer grommets to boost string bed repulsion, resulting in deeper, more piercing shots.

• Horizontal-A Concept Sweet Spot: To balance the ultra-compact frame, Yonex anchors 4 strings horizontally at the top of the grid. This innovative pattern expands the sweet spot upward, ensuring off-center defensive digs still clear with maximum power.

• Uncompromising Structural Stiffness: Constructed with premium Nanometric DR and Hyper-MG graphite. This highly elastic carbon composition minimizes frame twisting at impact, delivering instant shuttle acceleration and a solid, vibration-free feel.

Technical Specifications

• Flex: Extra Stiff

• Frame Material: HM Graphite, NANOMETRIC DR, Hyper-MG

• Shaft Material: HM Graphite, NANOMETRIC, EX-HMG

• Weight / Grip Size: 3U (Avg. 88g) / G4

• Balance: Even Balance

• Stringing Advice: 20 - 28 lbs (Supports higher custom tournament tensions)

• Length: 10mm Longer

• Colorway: Black / White (The Iconic "Panda" Aesthetics)

• Country of Origin: Made in Japan

What’s Included?

• 1 x Yonex Duora Z-Strike Premium Badminton Racket (Unstrung)

• 1 x Yonex Premium Full Cover Bag

Note: This professional, precision-heavy racket arrives unstrung, giving competitive players total freedom to apply their choice of specialized strings and custom tensions.