Balance determines whether your racket is head heavy, even or head light.
Flexibility ranges from 0 – 100%, the higher the percentage, the chance of generating power in your shot.
Total Weight is the unstrung weight of the racket as measured by Yonex Precision Scan. Heavier rackets generate more power.
Swing Weight is measured by the swinging of the racket at a specific speed. A lighter swing weight can lead to more control.
Performance Swing Weight considers the weight, balance and swing weight to give you an effective estimate of the power behind your racket.
Yonex
Yonex Nanoflare Nextage 4U Badminton Racket - White/Grey
Yonex Nanoflare Nextage 4U Badminton Racket - White/Grey
White/Gray / 4UG5
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Cardiff CF24 4NP
United Kingdom
The Yonex Nanoflare Nextage is a head-light badminton racket designed for intermediate players who want more speed and a softer, exhilarating hitting feel. Released on 17 January 2024, it joined the NEXTAGE series following the Astrox Nextage, and comes here in White/Grey at 4U (average 83g) with a G5 grip.
Key Features
- Nanocell NEO – a resilient yet flexible graphite material that blends strength and elasticity.
- AERO Frame – smoother head contours reduce wind resistance and accelerate racket speed.
- ISOMETRIC Technology – enlarges the sweet spot by 7% compared with conventional round frames, for more control without sacrificing power.
- Sonic Flare System – high-modulus graphite at the frame’s tip and strong, elastic graphite at the base for high repulsion, stability and shuttle acceleration.
- Enhanced Sonic Flare System – high elastic modulus HT Graphite at the tip and Connected Grommets at the base for extra repulsion and comfort.
- Wide Profile Frame – a wide frame and aero shape with sharp edges reduce frame warp during the swing, improving repulsion and follow-through.
- E.B. Cap Plus – increases the snapback of the racket.
- Super Slim Shaft – reduced air resistance and maximum feel; Yonex describes it as the slimmest racket shaft it has ever produced.
Performance Overview
NEXTAGE, made up of the Nanoflare Nextage and Astrox Nextage, is a line-up for intermediate players progressing to the next level. The series is marked by a comfortable feel at impact, while each model keeps the DNA of its own range – here, the Nanoflare’s speed. The slim shaft, aero head and medium flex combine for a quick, easy swing and an exhilarating feel off the strings.
The design features sleek, streamlined patterns on a matte white base.
Who Is It For?
Intermediate badminton players who want a racket that combines speed, comfort and a lively hitting sensation, and who are looking to move their game on to the next stage.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Yonex |
| Model | Nanoflare Nextage |
| Flex | Medium |
| Frame material | HT Graphite, Nanocell NEO |
| Shaft material | Graphite |
| Joint | Built-in T-Joint |
| Length | 10 mm longer |
| Weight / Grip | 4U (Avg. 83g) G5 |
| Stringing advice | 20–28 lbs |
| Colour | White/Grey |
| Item code | NF-NX |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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Final Verdict
A fast, comfortable step up for intermediate players, bringing Yonex’s Nanoflare speed technology into an approachable frame.
| Level | Intermediate |
| Average Weight | 4U (Avg. 83g) |
| Balance | Head Light |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
