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Modern counterparts to the Yonex Nanospeed 500 (NS500)

2009 · Head light · Medium stiff · 3U (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 £152Yonex Nanoflare 1000 Tour

Much the same balance.
Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.

#2 · from £208Yonex Nanoflare 1000Z

Much the same balance.
Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.

#3 · from £212Yonex Nanoflare 800 Pro

Much the same balance.
Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.

#1 · from £160Li-Ning Bladex 900 Sun Max

#2 · from £170Victor Auraspeed 90K Metallic (ARS-90K METALLIC)

Much the same balance.
Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.

#3 · from £161Victor Auraspeed 90K II (ARS-90K II)

Much the same balance.
Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.

#4 · from £152Victor Auraspeed Fantome (ARS-FANTOME)

Much the same balance.
Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.

#5 · from £82OGKILS LD700

11 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.

#6 · from £189Victor Auraspeed 99 (ARS-99)

Much the same balance.
Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.