Yonex
Yonex Armortec 800 Offensive
Not sold by the UK shops we check about £165 abroadSuits 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 featureStiff smash powerPlayer styleAttacking
Model seriesYonex Armortec
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This racketEvery other racket
BalanceHead heavy
FlexStiff
Weight4U 82 g
The attacking version of Yonex's mid-2000s Armortec 800 pair, built stiff and head heavy for hard hitters in doubles. It is light for its power but takes time to get used to at the net and for soft drops. The Defensive sibling is the flexible one.
- Head-heavy balance and stiff shaft give strong smashes
- Light 4U frame, easy to move around the court
- Made in Japan to Yonex's top-range standard of the time
- Head weight makes net play and drops harder to control
- Stiff shaft is demanding for slower swings and tiring over a long match
- Long discontinued, so only old stock or second-hand
Where to buy
None of the UK shops we check sell it right now, so it may only be available abroad. Researched price: about £165.