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Yonex Nanoflare 001 Clear Badminton Racket - White/Sax
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Yonex Nanoflare 001 Clear Badminton Racket - White/Sax
White/Sax / 5UG5
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Racket Specifications
Balance & Flex Profile
Yonex Nanoflare 001 Clear Badminton Racket — White/Sax
The Yonex Nanoflare 001 Clear is the entry point to the Nanoflare speed family — an ultra-light, head-light frame built to swing fast and forgive mishits. At 5U it is one of the lightest rackets Yonex make, which makes it an ideal first proper racket for beginners, juniors and club players who want quick hands in defence and at the net without the arm fatigue of a heavier frame.
Key Features
- AERO Frame — smoothed head contours cut through the air for noticeably faster swing speed.
- ISOMETRIC Head Shape — around 7% larger sweet spot than a conventional oval head, so off-centre shots still travel.
- Control Support Cap — 88% wider flat butt-cap surface for a more secure grip and faster follow-through.
- 5U Ultra-Light Weight — roughly 78g frame weight for effortless racket-head speed.
- Head-Light Balance — fast handling for defence, drives and flat doubles exchanges.
- Hi-Flex Shaft — flexible shaft adds repulsion for players with slower swing speeds.
Performance Overview
The 001 Clear is built around speed and forgiveness rather than raw power. The combination of head-light balance and a flexible shaft does a lot of the work for you — the shuttle comes off the strings easily even without a full swing, which suits improving players still developing technique. It is a genuinely fast racket in the hand, so defensive lifts and net kills feel sharp, while the ISOMETRIC head keeps mishits playable.
Benefits
- Very easy to swing, so it is kind on the shoulder and elbow.
- Forgiving sweet spot builds confidence for newer players.
- Fast handling suits doubles and defensive play.
- Supplied pre-strung and ready to play out of the bag.
- Genuine Yonex quality at an accessible price point.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Yonex |
| Weight / Grip | 5U (approx. 78g) / G5 |
| Balance | Head-light |
| Flex | Hi-Flex (flexible) |
| String Tension | 20-27 lb |
| Frame / Shaft | Graphite / Graphite |
| Colour | White / Sax |
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Final Verdict
The best-value way into the Nanoflare line. If you are buying a first serious badminton racket, or you want a light, fast frame for doubles, the Nanoflare 001 Clear is a sound choice.