Yonex
Yonex ArmorTec 700
2007 · Not sold by the UK shops we checkSuits aSmash SpecialistA fast, trained swing that needs a stiff, head-heavy frame to turn speed into steep, accurate smashes.
Balance ≈303mm
Head heavy
Flex Stiff
75 on our 0-100 scale
Weight 82g · 4U
Before strings and grip
Best featureOld-school smash powerPlayer styleAttacking
Model seriesYonex ArmorTec
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BalanceHead heavy
FlexStiff
Weight4U 82 g
A stiff, head-heavy 4U attacking racket from Yonex's ArmorTec era, built for players who generate their own pace and want weight behind the shuttle. It rewards a full swing and punishes a slow one.
- Head-heavy balance adds weight to smashes and clears
- Stiff shaft gives a firm, direct feel on hard hits
- Light 4U weight for a head-heavy frame
- Stiff shaft needs good technique and fast swings
- Slower to swing in fast front-court exchanges
- The 18-24 lb tension range is modest by today's standards
Where to buy
None of the UK shops we check sell it right now, so it may only be available abroad.