Modern counterparts to the Yonex ArcSaber FB (Flash Boost)
Slightly head heavy · Stiff · F (discontinued)
Balance estimated from the brand label; flex placed from the brand label. Brands rate stiffness differently, so treat flex as approximate.
From Yonex
#1 · from £184Yonex Nanoflare 700 Pro
- 7 mm lighter in the head: quicker at the net and in defence, less free power on smashes.
- More flexible: easier power on slower swings and kinder on the arm, a little less precise.
- 5U instead of F: heavier and more solid.
#2 · from £132Yonex Nanoflare 700 Tour
- 7 mm lighter in the head: quicker at the net and in defence, less free power on smashes.
- More flexible: easier power on slower swings and kinder on the arm, a little less precise.
- 5U instead of F: heavier and more solid.
#3 · from £200Yonex Arcsaber 11 Pro
- Much the same balance.
- A similar shaft.
- 4U instead of F: heavier and more solid.
Similar rackets from other brands
#1 · from £140Li-Ning Bladex 700
- 9 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- A similar shaft.
- 5U instead of F: heavier and more solid.
#2 · from £200JNICE Air Muramasa Pro
- 5 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- More flexible: easier power on slower swings and kinder on the arm, a little less precise.
- 6U instead of F: heavier and more solid.
#3 · from £176Li-Ning Bladex 800 Speed
- Much the same balance.
- A similar shaft.
- 5U instead of F: heavier and more solid.
#4 · from £68Carlton 3.7 Team II
- Much the same balance.
- More flexible: easier power on slower swings and kinder on the arm, a little less precise.
#5 · from £56Babolat Jetstream 74
- 7 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- More flexible: easier power on slower swings and kinder on the arm, a little less precise.
#6 · from £101Victor DriveX Light Fighter 60 (DX-LF 60)
- Much the same balance.
- More flexible: easier power on slower swings and kinder on the arm, a little less precise.
- 6U instead of F: heavier and more solid.