Unique Technology, NANOMETRIC DR is a new carbon material developed by Yonex based on our unique NANOSCIENCE technology. Created from a material originally developed for next generation space aviation by Toray Industries, Inc., this marks the first time it has been used within the racquet industry. By combining firm shuttle hold and high repulsion, NANOMETRIC DR puts the DUORA into a class of its own.

Trusted by Elite International Players

Engineered for elite players, the Yonex Nanoflare 1000Z combines a head-light balance with an extra-stiff shaft to deliver unmatched swing speeds, rapid-fire defensive reaction times, and crisp repulsion. It is used by several top international badminton players, including Kunlavut Vitidsarn, Lakshya Sen, and Ratchanok Intanon.

Aero-Compact Frame for Maximum Repulsion

The Wide Profile Frame combined with an Aero shape and compact frame creates the Aero-Compact Frame, improving repulsion even further while reducing air resistance during the swing for explosive shuttle acceleration.

Nanometric DR and M40X for Explosive Power

High modulus graphite materials including NANOMETRIC DR and M40X carbon fiber are implemented throughout the frame, providing a firm shuttle hold and high repulsion that helped power Satwiksairaj Rankireddy's 565 km/h smash record.

Compact Frame for Faster Handling

To balance the heavy racquet head feel, the frame has been made smaller to maintain the fast swing demanded by advanced players, reducing drag and increasing racquet handling speed without sacrificing explosive power.

Key Specs

• Level: Advanced/Professional
• Flex: Extra Stiff
• Balance: Head Light
• Frame: HM Graphite, NANOMETRIC DR, M40X, EX-HYPER MG
• Shaft: HM Graphite / Ultra PE Fiber
• Length: 10mm Longer
• Weight/Grip: 4U (Avg 83g) / G5
• Stringing Advice: 20-28 lbs (4U)
• Strung Type: Unstrung