Alright people, the Yonex Arcsaber 11 Professional is lastly right here and it is a good one. REALLY good. I will be reviewing the 3U model strung at 25lbs with Yonex BG80, after which I will additionally evaluate it with a number of the extra standard Yonex fashions accessible proper now. I might additionally wish to preface that these are simply my very own opinions, and for those who disagree with them for no matter motive, go forward and do a greater job than I can doing this. Lol.
The pre-court ritual: Lets molest this factor.
The paint and end is completed very effectively. Like a whole lot of matte Yonex racquets, it is good to run the fingers alongside. The colours are very Ferrari F1 however not overly flashy and busy trying in comparison with another standard fashions. The shiny metallic crimson they use for the Yonex emblem on the T-joint is a pleasant contact.
The racquet itself is not as strong feeling as I might like, although. Should you’ve learn my Nanoflare 800 evaluation, you’d know the way a lot I like the strong and dense feeling of it in my hand. I might chop this as much as the Arcsaber’s supplies not being as densely packed as one thing as slim because the Nanoflare. It is strong sufficient, although. It simply has a bit of contact of airiness to it (for lack of a greater description).
The shaft feels fairly stiff. Nearly as stiff because the NF800 and a bit stiffer than the unique Arc11. I might say it is not one thing those that are skilled with stiff racquets would have a lot hassle with.
Concerning the body, it is simple to inform this can be a tremendous secure racquet. No noticeable motion in any respect when giving it just a few arduous twists.
An actual deal with about this racquet and one thing I like to recommend everybody do at the least as soon as is swing this factor by the air a few instances. It is smoooooth. It isn’t sharp like a Nanoflare 800, however it’s very easy and cozy to swing round. Strive swooping it in several instructions and all of it feels easy. It might simply simply be a glorified fidget toy to fiddle with once you’re watching TV at dwelling.
Okay, we’re on the juicy bits now: Onto the court docket
Management: Ohmygodilovethis. Nothing however reward. All the things goes the place I would like it to go. I may even change my thoughts in the course of the shot if I wished to. The maintain on this racquet is insane even with tremendous arduous BG80 strings. Shuttle contact feels good, and that maintain time actually lets me tweak the trajectory of the shuttle. There have been moments the place I might go for a straight drop and in the course of the maintain time I might change my thoughts and tweak it to be a cross drop. That is insane for me. I’ve by no means had a racquet have the ability to do that earlier than. I’ve by no means given out 10/10 rankings however this time I will give it to the Arcsaber 11 Professional.
10/10.
Dealing with: This handles nice. Is it tremendous quick, although? Not likely. When searching for racquets I virtually all the time prioritize velocity, and this one undoubtedly ain’t it. It is actually not sluggish, although. I might say quick sufficient for these intense drive rallies. What makes the racquet deal with nice is how maneuverable and cozy it’s to play. With head heavy racquets I all the time should battle with the top weight and clunkiness, and with head mild ones I typically should battle with how overly quick they’re. With this sucker, I by no means really feel like I am preventing with it. The even stability and body form makes it very comfy and easy to play with, particularly when making mid-swing directional adjustments. I do want it was a bit sooner, however I am certain no matter adjustments Yonex would make to make that occur would cut back the smoothness that I actually admire.
8.5/10
Energy: Yeeaah do not buy this in order for you an influence racquet. It actually has energy, however with a racquet with a lot maintain in fact there is a lack of repulsion. The stiff shaft might make up for it a bit, however you will not be a powerhouse smasher with it. Clears are good, although, and drives really feel adequate to placed on some stress. I might say there’s sufficient energy to be scary however not sufficient to be terrifying (if that makes any sense).
7.5/10
Conclusion: I actually love this factor. It is enjoyable and really comfy and simple to play with. The usual head dimension makes could be very forgiving for somebody like me who largely performs with compact head racquets, and the racquet as a complete is probably the most controllable I’ve ever performed with. And yeah, it is very easy to play. With my Nanoflare 800 I needed to take just a few classes to grasp it earlier than I used to be capable of make a evaluation. With the Arcsaber 11 Professional, I felt immediately related to it. Energy could also be a bit missing in comparison with my different racquets, however there’s sufficient there to fulfill me, and I believe all the factors of reward I’ve given makes up for it. Will I predominant this racquet any further? Perhaps. I need to have a few extra classes with it and my Nanoflare 800 earlier than I absolutely determine, however proper now it is trying prefer it would possibly simply occur. 
Now the half the place folks yell at me: The comparisons
So I have been capable of evaluate the Arcsaber 11 Professional with a handful of standard Yonex fashions which might be floating round my membership. Thanks to my membership members who let me borrow these and play with them for just a few video games. I will not be giving any form of in-depth detailed evaluation of every of them, however hopefully I present sufficient element for y’all to get a way of how I really feel. These racquets are the unique Arcsaber 11 (3U), Astrox 100ZZ (4U), Astrox 100ZX (4U), Astrox 77 (3U), and Nanoflare 800 (3U).
Vs. Arcsaber 11 (3U, 25lbs BG80):
Very first thing I seen in regards to the OG 11 is that it feels extra strong within the hand in comparison with the Professional. Management is nice and has some maintain time however the Professional beats it in that class. Dealing with can be good, however it lacks a number of the smoothness I get pleasure from in regards to the Professional, in addition to missing a number of the velocity. It undoubtedly has a bit extra repulsion and pop to its energy photographs, however the barely much less stiff shaft makes the facility really feel about on par with the Professional. Truthfully, it is just about how I anticipated it to be, and the Professional does really feel like an upgraded model of this. Yonex might have simply simply stored making these and repaint them as Arcsaber 11 Excursions.
Vs. Astrox 100ZZ (4U, 25lbs BG80):
Regardless that the 100ZZ is labeled as having an additional stiff shaft, it actually feels prefer it has the identical stiffness because the 11 Professional throughout playtime. Management is not actually that nice in comparison with the 11 Professional, however it’s nonetheless good. After all it is not very forgiving attributable to its compact head, however hardcore 100ZZ followers SHOULD have already solved that drawback. Dealing with when in comparison with the 11 Professional is bizarre to explain. I might say it is simply as quick because the 11 Professional, and it strikes across the court docket sort of like an excellent balanced racquet, however I really want to make use of extra finger power to get the top transferring throughout drives and lifts like normal with head heavy racquets. Energy is a no brainer, the 100ZZ is a machine gun and out-smashes the 11 Professional in its sleep. It is probably not my sort of jam, however I can see why folks prefer it.
Vs. Astrox 100ZX (4U, 25lbs BG66UM)
I hate this factor. It’s actually one of many least satisfying racquets I’ve performed with in recent times. Management is respectable, however not even near the 11 Professional. It handles like poo and feels clunky to play with basically. The facility is admittedly higher however I do not benefit from the suggestions in any respect. Smashes really feel much less like I am utilizing a racquet and extra like I am utilizing a golf membership. Oh and regardless of being 4U it actually felt prefer it wasn’t mild in any respect. It felt extra like a 3U. Hear, it is not a horrible racquet however I actually didn’t have enjoyable one bit with this factor.
Vs. Astrox 77 (3U, 24lbs BG65)
It feels rather a lot just like the 11 Professional within the hand, actually. Perhaps a bit of extra strong. Management is not pretty much as good, however nonetheless adequate. Dealing with was good. I might say about on par with the 11 Professional however not as easy. Energy is about the identical because the 11 Professional, with the distinction being that it is simpler to entry with the Astrox 77 because of the head heaviness. It is acquired a medium stiff shaft, so it is simpler to play with for those who’re not used to stiff shafts, nonetheless for those who can deal with stiff shafts the 11 Professional is far simpler to make photographs with (except for smashes). I prefer it. I normally suggest these to folks wanting one thing simple to play with or newbies who simply need to waste cash on one thing excessive finish.
Vs. Nanoflare 800 (3U, 25lbs BG80) These two ended up being not as related as I used to be anticipating. Its management is de facto REALLY good, however you actually need to decide to your photographs as a result of it is very repulsive and would not maintain just like the 11 Professional does. The shuttle goes the place you need it… the primary time. No altering your thoughts. Dealing with is barely higher than the 11 Professional due to its unbelievable velocity and maneuverability, however it’s totally different in that it performs extra sharp than it does easy. Nanoflare 800 cuts by the air like a sword. Arcsaber 11 Professional flows with the air like they’re one. With energy, the 11 Professional loses out. The 11 Professional actually has extra simply accessible energy however when utilizing each racquets to their fullest potential the NF800 beats it in smashes and drives. The NF800 can be rather a lot tougher to play for those who’re not used to racquets prefer it. I nonetheless adore it although.
The Finish. I hope you all loved my evaluation and comparisons. I had a enjoyable time with this little mission and I would take into account doing it once more ought to one thing actually thrilling that catches my curiosity comes out. Be happy to ask no matter questions you’ve gotten and I will reply no matter I can. And once more, these have been simply my opinions. Do not be imply. Lol. Get pleasure from your weekend and maintain having fun with badminton. ✌️
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