Modern counterparts to the Yonex Duora Light
Slightly head heavy · Very flexible · 5U (discontinued)
Balance estimated from the brand label; flex placed from the brand label. Brands rate stiffness differently, so treat flex as approximate.
From Yonex
#2 · from £49Yonex Nanoray 72 Light
- 7 mm lighter in the head: quicker at the net and in defence, less free power on smashes.
- A similar shaft.
#3 · from £44Yonex Arcsaber 7 Play
- Much the same balance.
- A similar shaft.
- 4U instead of 5U: heavier and more solid.
Similar rackets from other brands
#1 · from £55Ashaway Vex Striker 500 SL
- Much the same balance.
- Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.
#2 · from £40JNICE Ultra Aero Play
- Much the same balance.
- Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.
#3 · from £80Babolat Jetstream 80
- Much the same balance.
- Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.
#4 · from £80Ashaway Vex Striker 800 SL
- 7 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.
#5 · from £125Hundred Hyfonic 7
- Much the same balance.
- Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.
- 4U instead of 5U: heavier and more solid.
#6 · from £50Babolat Satelite Origin
- 8 mm lighter in the head: quicker at the net and in defence, less free power on smashes.
- Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.