Yonex Voltric Lin Dan Force Badminton Racket

Background

I feel like the kid entering the sweetshop. With 8 new frames recently delivered I'g actually looking forward to my next set of badminton racket reviews.

Of course, I accept to begin with the big one, Lin Dan's new racket which launched prior to Rio – Yonex Voltric Lin Dan Force. It'due south been a while since I tested a really expert Yonex racket and this one has really caught my eye. It feels great, looks great and allow's hope information technology plays slap-up.

On to my review

Yonex Voltric Lin Dan Forcefulness is a dandy looking badminton noise combining blackness, cherry, gold and white. This is a 3U (weight 85-89g) G4 grip size with full length racket embrace featuring the new Lin Dan logo. G4 tends to be the smallest grip size on offer and I at present notice this a touch on too big. Perhaps there needs to be idea well-nigh introducing G5 and providing some option, although I understand the difficulties that presents.

The dissonance was pre-strung in BG65Ti, the usual standard tension. Of course, you can bet that horrible stencil ink will fleck off – yeah it did happen and yes, it was witnessed. My hitting partner was sceptical so I allow him have the racket first. It took less than a dozen hits and he was amazed how much ink had already come off the strings. OK, gripe over. I know we can't solve it merely for such a quality make, it'south disappointing.

It's hitting time

I was expecting Lin Dan Strength to be a super stiff, head heavy noise. After all, these are the specs this player has used for many years. I was pleasantly surprised to detect a more flexible frame with a moderately head heavy residue. The racket felt squeamish, felt right immediately. I have to say, this is the offset time I've felt this way well-nigh a Yonex badminton racket since I reviewed Voltric 80.

Overhead functioning

Yonex Voltric LDFVT Lin Dan Force flows so well, it actually was a pleasure to striking with this noise. The head weight was sufficient for me to feel it without existence too heavy to cause my arm to feel as though information technology needed a rest. There wasn't any lag from the more than flexible shaft. Indeed the specs really compliment each other then well, delivering ability when it's needed without having to try too difficult. Information technology would have been great to test with a higher string tension, but the overall feel on this racket was great.

Drib shots were great likewise. There's a solid feel on impact which translates into excellent command. Slice, reverse slice were all good and once more, there was no sense of tiredness that other heavier rackets create.

Smashes demonstrated that this racket provides plenty of power. Personally I feel Yonex accept got the weight in the head spot on. There's lot of control, bang-up management and no timing issues whatsoever.

Apartment drives provided some other corking examination regarding the head weight and I can merely give this a thumbs upward all the same again. Even with a more flexible shaft, the racket continued to deliver, even with the faster drives.

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Defence

Ordinarily, heavier headed rackets present a modest issue in defence which is perfectly understandable. Voltric Lin Dan Force was quick in defence, and cartel I say it, meliorate than VT80. The slightly reduced head weight and what must exist streamlined frame, allows for fast hands to hit the mark really well. Lifts, drives and blocks all felt solid and were delivered with relative ease, maintaining good accurateness.

Net area

Considering the speed off the mark in defence, I really wasn't surprised that the noise took control around the net. The little taps were like shooting fish in a barrel without e'er feeling information technology was difficult to apply the brakes. Again, information technology was neat to report arm tiredness did not feature at all, and the touch remained precipitous at all times, despite the lower string tension.

Summary

I'm so happy to report that this racket was superb, I actually tin can't error information technology. Information technology has such a friendly feel and for a top-priced racket it's bully that Yonex have broken with tradition and released a mid flex racket that will suit more players. This dissonance looks great and most certainly plays cracking. For me this is the all-time racket in the current Yonex range and I'm delighted that Yonex have upped their game and designed a racket of this quality, something I feel they have lacked for a number of years.

I take to charge per unit Voltric Lin Dan Force. RRP is £190 but online retailers are discounting to around £150 which I consider is good value for money. Having introduced additional ratings beyond my five stars, I am delighted to offer a gold honor to this fabulous racket, and richly deserved too. I call up this noise will appeal to more players than the super potent, super caput heavy versions that are however on offer and I can see this becoming a best seller.