2014 Yonex New Racket (Voltric Z-Force II / VT-ZF2)

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  1. Wingu

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    Looks like LCW is still using the ZF1 at Malaysia Open. Maybe for the next tournament?
     
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    Interesting... other than the Z-Force II, there are a few new Voltrics as well....

    VT9NEO_1.jpg

    Voltric 9 Neo

    VT2_1.jpg

    Voltric 2


    VT50NEO_1.jpg

    Voltric 50 Neo


    Kinda liked the colour scheme of the 9 and 50... wonder how they play like?
     
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    Errrrrrrrrrrrrr
     
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    Vt-zf vs vtzf2:

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    You have a good eye Demolidor :)

    Has anyone notice that Voltric Z-Force II is more expensive (1,000 Yen) than Voltric Z-Force I ?

    The pricing for VTZF-II JP code is set at 25,000 + tax
    The usual GST in Japan is set at 5% of the goods' price, and as such VTZF-II is 26,250

    The former VTZF-I was 25,200 Japanese Yen.
     
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    Probably it's a start to the vt z series. I II III just like Li Ning N series I II III...

    :/
     
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    [​IMG]

    At a glance, it looks like N90, isn't it?
    But yeah, it's a better color scheme than ZF2
     
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    :D ZF-II looks excellent! Doesn't appear to be glossy either so a satin/matte black finish 38.gif . It does very much look like a Z-Speed frame; perhaps that is why LCW hasn't switched ... yet.

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    Stiffer? If that's the case, then count me out. I find pretty much most if not all of Yonex's high end racquets to be too stiff for me. I love the new colours on the ZF2, but I won't get it if Yonex is aiming to make this one of the stiffest racquets in their lineup.
     
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    I agree! It looks amazing and this is probably Yonex's best looking racquet to date, but if it's as stiff as what another poster have said, then I'm going to avoid getting this racquet. I found the original Z-Force to be too stiff for me.
     
  11. Naim.F.C

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    These rackets are most probably designed around the specs that the top athletes want right now as oppose to what general consumers or beginner or lower intermediate level players can actually handle or desire.
     
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    I don't think I'm a lower intermediate player, but I guess that's all relative.. I have been playing badminton for about 20 years. I don't think I'm the only person here who prefers medium stiff (if that's even a proper description) racquets.
     
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    Futuristic design.. getting this one later!
     
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    Oh no don't get me wrong, naturally many professional players prefer medium stiff etc too. Prime example being LYD for example, who uses a BS12 I think?
     
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    Love the design :) but It's a shame they've copied Li Ning!
     
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    i just looooooove the idea of the racket being matte instead of glossy. finally a racket i can use to replace my superwave35!
     
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    Well, the original VT-ZF also had a lovely matte finish :D
    I'm a little intrigued by this talk about the "tungsten-infused grommets."

    Quote from the YY website:
    "Tungsten infused grommets maximize the contact time between shuttle and string. This combined with the TRI-VOLTAGE SYSTEM ensure that the frame flexes in a controlled way, holding the shuttle on the string bed for longer for maximum transfer of power to the shuttle."

    Does this mean that:
    a. All other frames have so far been flexing in an "uncontrolled way"?
    b. These grommets will never need replacement? OR
    c. If they do need to be replaced, they will cost an arm and a leg?

     
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    I just saw this on the Yonex's website.
    The tungsten infused grommets is the same "technology" as what they used in the Voltric 50, it kinda helps but it must be a pain trying to replace them when they break...

    I hope this racket lives up to its expectation since I'm expecting a lot out of this racket since I love the current Z-Force and I can't wait to get my hands on the new one to try it out :D
     
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    The outer diameter may or may not be thinner than the VT-ZF or Z-slash. The technology will allow for a thinner extrusion of the material for the same strength....see below taken from the YY website:

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    *approximate measurement when compared to a conventional racquet shaft, tested by YONEX
    [TABLE="class: grid, width: 0"]
    [TR]
    [TD][/TD]
    [TD]Flexural Strength (Bending Strength) (%)[/TD]
    [TD]Flexural Modules (Stiffness)[/TD]
    [TD]Impact Strength (Resisting External Shock)[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD]Conventional Graphite[/TD]
    [TD]100[/TD]
    [TD]100[/TD]
    [TD]100[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD]NANOMETRIC[/TD]
    [TD]108[/TD]
    [TD]98[/TD]
    [TD]140[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD]NANOPREME[/TD]
    [TD]108[/TD]
    [TD]109[/TD]
    [TD]124[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [/TABLE]
    Number (CONVENTIONAL GRAPHITE = 100)
    Researched by YONEX R&D Team
     
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    I will NOT be even trying the VT-ZF (II) as I heard from a friend in Japan who already had a chance to hit with the racket. It still suffers from the same dull feel of the Z-Speed. Though it is an improved version of the Z-Speed in the rest of the departments.

    I was planning to sell my regular VT-ZF (4U) and my VT-ZF 88 Ltd. (3U), but because I was told the feel is still dull, I am considering keeping my old 1st gen Z-Forces and going to skip the 2nd gen Z-Force...




    **Just a tip to those who wet themselves after seeing the VT-ZF II on Yonex.co.jp and Yonex.com, IF I were you, I keep at least 1 VT-ZF (1st gen) since I was also informed that the 1st gen VT-ZF is discontinued. The 1st gen Z-Forces will sell until stocks runs out.

    I speculate Yonex might bring back the 1st gen in some form of a Ltd Edition run, but its just my guess.





    On a complete side note, I REALLY HOPE Yonex use some sort of a coating on this VT-ZF II matte finish since the original VT-ZF (EXCLUDING VT-ZF Olympic Ltd, VT-ZF 88) has cheap decal stickers that could be easily lifted and peel by long fingernails (Especially the "Z" logo and the lime green colored decals)

    Though graphics makes a racket look fancy and futuristic, and it may help to promote the racket to sell (especially for collectors and visual racket appreciators). But the decals are no way as durable than plain paint designs (like the older models MusclePower series, Ti series, ArcSaber series etc...) Most of the times, just a few mishits, the decal will have "oval" shaped pieces missing from the decal (even with a clear coating)
     
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