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BADMINTON 2015 3 RACQUETS CHOOSE YOUR STYLE OF PLAY HEAD-HEAVY VTZF2 NANORAY VOLTRIC VT80ETN VT-F VT55 ARCSABER CARBONEX VT5 VTIF

VT70ETN VT7

ARC-ZS VT1 ARC11

ARC7 NR-ZSP CONTROL ARC4DX POWER NR-SP NR900 ARC9FL CAB8000N NR800

CHOOSE ARC6FL NR-GZ NR300 NR700FX ARC-FD YOUR ARC-FB NR600

Advanced players STYLE NR750 with enhanced skills NR20 NR70DX Intermediate to advanced OF PLAY NR10 players with developing skills Beginner to intermediate players with basic skills HEAD-LIGHT

POWER VOLTRIC Use destructive force to beat your opponent quickly or grind them down over time. Experience power like never before. SELECT VOLTRIC.

SPEED NANORAY Don’t let your opponent put you on the back foot. Use rapid racquet handling to counter and dominate the court. Dynamic speed is here. SELECT NANORAY. I play with touch and control to outmanoeuvre my CONTROL ARCSABER “opponent and win the point. Loose play gives your opponent the chance () ARCSABER to attack with accuracy and lift their level of ” performance. Take control back. Conquer with precision and control. SELECT ARCSABER.

I like to play with a lot of speed; I use the power of VOLTRIC making fast returns to keep my opponent to play with aggression and “dominate the court. “on the move and force them into errors. Carolina Marin () NANORAY ” () VOLTRIC ”

BADMINTON 2015 5 RACQUETS VOLTRIC

MORE POWER

TM

Put your opponents on the back foot and keep them there with the most powerful racquet in the YONEX range.

TECHNOLOGY Why VOLTRIC? VOLTRIC racquets get their immense power and speed from the innovative TRI-VOLTAGE SYSTEM. This system uses a combination of intelligent head weighting, frame flex and aerodynamics to generate explosive force without compromising speed and handling. Deliver crushing smashes one minute and devastatingly fast swings the next.

VOLTRIC IS POWER VOLTRIC IS AGILITY The stiff structure at the top of the VOLTRIC has weight at the top of the frame allows the head to flex in a frame and at the joint area, providing great controlled way, holding shuttles on the handling while maintaining head-heavy string bed for longer. The thin sides power. The thinner frame at the top and also allow more flex in the frame sides of the head help reduce air resistance transferring increased energy to the and further improve handling. VOLTRIC shuttle. With this combination you responds instantly, letting you play with can smash with instant power. a full swing even in short range rallies. “I use the power of VOLTRIC to play with aggression and dominate the court.” TM The new E-tune system from YONEX allows you Lin Dan | Five times World Champion to tune the racquet’s weight balance to fit your style. Utilizing the TRI-VOLTAGE SYSTEM, powered up with new, linked grommets, you can attach parts to the frame in a variety of patterns to create a weight balance that matches your style of play. Take your game to the next level.

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E-tune: customize your level E-tune: customize your level of power by distributing the of power by distributing the weight where you want it. weight where you want it.

Upper Parts Upper Parts

Lower Parts Lower Parts

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VOLTRIC Z-FORCE II VOLTRIC 80 E-tune VOLTRIC 70 E-tune VOLTRIC i-FORCE The thinnest ever shaft with improved More speed on offensive drives. More power on decisive smashes. The evolved TRI-VOLTAGE SYSTEM offers even more power. The lightweight racquet (5U) with a head-heavy TRI-VOLTAGE SYSTEM that increases smash energy. construction enables you to easily hit a power smash. ITEM CODE VTZF2 ITEM CODE VT80ETN ITEM CODE VT70ETN ITEM CODE VTIF FLEX Extra Stiff FLEX Stiff FLEX Medium FLEX Medium FRAME H.M. Graphite/Sound Filter/ FRAME H.M. Graphite/NANOMETRIC/Tungsten FRAME H.M. Graphite/NANOMETRIC/Tungsten FRAME H.M. Graphite/ NANOMETRIC/Tungsten SHAFT H.M. Graphite/NANOPREME SHAFT H.M. Graphite/Ultra PEF Tungsten SHAFT H.M. Graphite/EX-HMG/ LENGTH 10mm Long LENGTH 10mm Long SHAFT H.M. Graphite NANOMETRIC WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 3U (Ave.88g) G4 WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 4U (Ave.83g) G4 LENGTH 10mm Long LENGTH 10mm Long STRINGING ADVICE 3U 20-27 lbs STRINGING ADVICE 4U 19-24 lbs WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 5U (Ave.78g) G5 WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 3U (Ave.88g) G4 COLOUR Deep Red COLOUR White STRINGING ADVICE 5U 19-24 lbs STRINGING ADVICE 3U 20-28 lbs Made in Made in Japan COLOUR Bright Pink COLOUR Black/Black Made in Japan VOLTRIC Made in Japan

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Standard model for mid-range players, includes VOLTRIC 5 TRI-VOLTAGE SYSTEM for good handling and power. ITEM CODE VT5 FLEX Medium FRAME Graphite/Tungsten SHAFT Graphite LENGTH 10mm Long WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 3U (Ave.88g) G4 STRINGING ADVICE 3U 19-24 lbs COLOUR Orange, White/Lime Made in Taiwan

Quick racquet handling and TRI-VOLTAGE SYSTEM VOLTRIC 1 provides powerful, stable shots. ITEM CODE VT1 FLEX Flexible FRAME Graphite/Tungsten SHAFT Graphite LENGTH 10mm Long WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 4U (Ave.83g) G4 STRINGING ADVICE 4U 19-24 lbs COLOUR White/Gold, White/Red Made in Taiwan VOLTRIC 55 VOLTRIC FORCE VOLTRIC 7 Super Slim shaft and Tri-Voltage System Compact Frame with TRI-iBUMPER All-round model for well-balanced increases smashing power. for devastating smash power. repulsion and handling. ITEM CODE VT55 ITEM CODE VT-F ITEM CODE VT7 FLEX Medium FLEX Stiff FLEX Medium TRI-VOLTAGE SYSTEM provides good handling FRAME H.M.Graphite/ FRAME H.M. Graphite/ FRAME H.M. Graphite/ VOLTRIC 0 and power for entry players. Tungsten Tungsten Tungsten ITEM CODE VT0 SHAFT H.M. Graphite SHAFT H.M. Graphite SHAFT Graphite FLEX Flexible LENGTH 10mm Long LENGTH 10mm Long LENGTH 10mm Long FRAME Graphite/Tungsten WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 3U (Ave.88g) G4 WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 4U (Ave.83g) G4 WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 4U (Ave.83g) G4 SHAFT Graphite STRINGING ADVICE 3U 19-24 lbs STRINGING ADVICE 4U 20-27 lbs STRINGING ADVICE 4U 19-24 lbs LENGTH 10mm Long COLOUR White COLOUR Black COLOUR Red/White WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 4U (Ave.83g) G4 Made in Japan Made in Taiwan Made in Taiwan STRINGING ADVICE 4U 19-24 lbs VOLTRIC COLOUR White/Blue Made in China

BADMINTON 2015 11 RACQUETS NANORAY

MORE SPEED

TM

Dominate the court and keep your opponents on the run with an aerodynamic and lightning-fast NANORAY racquet.

TECHNOLOGY Why NANORAY? NANORAY racquets make sure the shuttle spends more time in your opponent’s court. The sleek, streamlined frame means it cuts effortlessly through the air while the ultra-stiff X-FULLERENE shaft boosts repulsion power. Convert your opponent’s shots into fast, deep returns, even with the shortest of swings.

X-FULLERENE is incorporated into the full length of the shaft to increase stiffness by 6% and repulsion power by 4% – giving you a high repulsion performance to hit deep into the opponent’s court, even with a compact swing during high speed rallies.

Flexural Strength Force of Stiffness (Bending Repulsion (%) (%) “My success is due to my fighting spirit Strength) (%) X-FULLERENE 103 109 107 and my NANORAY Z-SPEED, which FULLERENE 103 105 101 allows me to hit overhead smashes Conventional Graphite 100 100 100 Number (CONVENTIONAL GRAPHITE = 100) and drop shots with superior speed.” Researched by YONEX R&D Team

Carolina Marin | 2014 World Champion

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NANORAY GlanZ NANORAY Z-SPEED NANORAY 900 NANORAY 800 Infused with the new REXIL FIBER material and built based on the HORIZONTAL-A CONCEPT enlarges the sweet area that enhances the A totally new frame that suppresses the angle of the shuttlecock X-FULLERENE combined with SONIC METAL produces a fast and Torque Power Theory, the GlanZ sends the shuttlecock even further. explosive power of the SBZ (SNAP BACK ZONE) to power the shuttle. for a completely new angle to your smash shots. controlled swing that generates powerfully accurate, rapid-fire shots. ITEM CODE NR-GZ ITEM CODE NR-ZSP ITEM CODE NR900 ITEM CODE NR800 FLEX Flexible FLEX Stiff FLEX Stiff FLEX Stiff FRAME H.M. Graphite/REXIL FIBER/ FRAME H.M. Graphite/SONIC METAL/EX-HMG FRAME H.M. Graphite/H.T. Graphite/ FRAME H.M. Graphite/SONIC METAL NANOMETRIC SHAFT H.M. Graphite/NANOMETRIC/X-FULLERENE NANOMETRIC/SUPER HMG SHAFT H.M. Graphite/X-FULLERENE SHAFT H.M. Graphite/ LENGTH 10mm Long SHAFT H.M. Graphite/X-FULLERENE/ LENGTH 10mm Long NANOMETRIC/X-FULLERENE WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 3U (Ave.88g) G4 Ultra PEF WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 3U (Ave.88g) G4 LENGTH 10mm Long STRINGING ADVICE 3U 20-27 lbs LENGTH 10mm Long STRINGING ADVICE 3U 20-25 lbs WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 4U (Ave.83g) G4 COLOUR High Orange WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 3U (Ave.88g) G4 COLOUR Flash Blue STRINGING ADVICE 4U 17-22 lbs Made in Japan STRINGING ADVICE 3U 19-24 lbs Made in Japan COLOUR Brilliant Black COLOUR Iron Grey Made in Japan Made in Japan NANORAY

BADMINTON 2015 15 NANORAY RACQUETS Made inJapan COLOUR STRINGING ADVICE WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE LENGTH SHAFT FRAME FLEX Medium ITEM CODE faster, clearer shotmaking. Devastating speedandacceleration for deeper, NANORAY NANORAY 750 Shine Gold 4U 19-24lbs 4U (Ave.83g) G4 10mm Long H.M. Graphite/X-FULLERENE H.M. Graphite/ NR750 NANOMETRIC allows for flexible,all-round attackanddefence play. NANORAY’s revolutionary framedesignwithTOUGHLEX NANORAY Made inJapan COLOUR STRINGING ADVICE WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE LENGTH SHAFT FRAME FLEX Medium ITEM CODE 700FX Shine Silver/Red 4U 19-24lbs 4U (Ave.83g) G4 10mm Long H.M. Graphite/X-FULLERENE H.M. Graphite/TOUGHLEX NR700FX NANORAY An exceptionally thinframeprovides greater headspeeds. Made inJapan COLOUR STRINGING ADVICE WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE LENGTH SHAFT FRAME FLEX Stiff ITEM CODE 300R Red 3U 19-24lbs 3U (Ave.88g) G4 10mm Long CARBON NANOTUBE H.M. Graphite/NANOMESH + H.M. Graphite NR300R BADMINTON 2015 17 RACQUETS NANORAY

NANORAY 20 High repulsion power for quick attacking. ITEM CODE NR20 FLEX Flexible FRAME Graphite SHAFT Graphite/NANOMESH + CARBON NANOTUBE LENGTH 10mm Long WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 3U (Ave.88g) G4 STRINGING ADVICE 3U 19-24 lbs COLOUR White/Royal Blue, White/Red Made in Taiwan

A versatile and powerful model designed NANORAY 10 for all-round play. ITEM CODE NR10 FLEX Flexible FRAME Graphite SHAFT Graphite/NANOMESH + CARBON NANOTUBE LENGTH 10mm Long WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 4U (Ave.83g) G4 STRINGING ADVICE 4U 19-24 lbs COLOUR White/Black, White/Champagne, White/Blue Made in Taiwan

NANORAY SPEED NANORAY 70DX Faster shot making with explosive shuttle-accelerating With the linked grommets positioned at the lower part of frame, this power from the SBZ (SNAP BACK ZONE). racquet provides quick repulsion power with high tension stringing. ITEM CODE NR-SP ITEM CODE NR70DX FLEX Stiff FLEX Stiff NANOMESH and CARBON NANOTUBE provide FRAME H.M. Graphite FRAME H.M. Graphite NANORAY 5 sharper drive shots and faster handling. SHAFT H.M. Graphite/NANOMESH + SHAFT H.M. Graphite/NANOMESH + ITEM CODE NR5 CARBON NANOTUBE CARBON NANOTUBE FLEX Stiff LENGTH 10mm Long LENGTH 10mm Long FRAME Aluminium WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 3U (Ave.88g) G4 WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 4U (Ave.83g) G4 SHAFT Graphite/NANOMESH + CARBON NANOTUBE STRINGING ADVICE 3U 20-27 lbs STRINGING ADVICE 4U 24-30 lbs WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 3U (Ave.88g) G4 COLOUR Flash Yellow COLOUR Black/Lime Green STRINGING ADVICE 3U 16-20 lbs Made in Taiwan Made in Taiwan COLOUR White/Orange Made in China NANORAY

BADMINTON 2015 19 RACQUETS ARCSABER

MORE CONTROL

TM Outsmart your opponents with the devastatingly precise and controlled play of the ARCSABER.

TECHNOLOGY Why ARCSABER? ARCSABER racquets give you the contol, touch and feel to place your shots exactly where you want them. Using a unique molecular structure, our ARCSABER technology creates an ultra-strong, rigid carbon frame, so that your racquet returns instantly to its original shape after every shot.

Offering greater flexibility, durability and repulsion power, Neo CS CARBON NANOTUBE delivers outstanding performance when you need to hit powerful, controlled shots. Neo CS CARBON NANOTUBE enables the frame to quickly return back to its normal shape, increasing the repulsion power.

Combining Neo CS CARBON NANOTUBE and CS CARBON NANOTUBE improves the ‘hold-and-bite’ effect generated by the multiple stacking construction. “Control is the key to our game Strength Flexural Modules Distance of Break Shock and the ARCSABER gives us this, (%) (Stiffness) (Strength) Absorption especially when the points are tight.” Neo CS CARBON NANOTUBE 120 98 130 107 CS CARBON NANOTUBE 106 98 110 100 / | 2014 YONEX Conventional Carbon 100 100 100 100

Men’s Doubles Winners Number (CONVENTIONAL GRAPHITE = 100) Researched by YONEX R&D Team

BADMINTON 2015 21 RACQUETS ARCSABER

ARCSABER Z-SLASH ARCSABER 11 ARCSABER 9FL ARCSABER FB Innovative Slim Body gives smoother movement Neo CS CARBON NANOTUBE adds bite to the shuttlecock Features TOUGHLEX for aggressive, accurate The lightest racquet in YONEX history featuring and high speed swing for match-winning smashes. while SONIC METAL helps deliver a high repulsion, shots and an enhanced feel. NANOMETRIC which combines innovative racquet rapid-fire return. handling ability and deadly power. ITEM CODE ARC-ZS ITEM CODE ARC11 ITEM CODE ARC9FL ITEM CODE ARC-FB FLEX Stiff FLEX Stiff FLEX Medium FLEX Stiff FRAME H.M. Graphite/H.T. Graphite/ FRAME H.M. Graphite/Neo CS CARBON NANOTUBE/ FRAME H.M. Graphite/CS CARBON NANOTUBE/ FRAME H.M. Graphite/ CS CARBON NANOTUBE SONIC METAL TOUGHLEX CS CARBON NANOTUBE SHAFT H.M. Graphite/SUPER HMG/Ultra PEF SHAFT H.M. Graphite/Ultra PEF SHAFT H.M. Graphite SHAFT H.M. Graphite/NANOMETRIC LENGTH 10mm Long LENGTH 10mm Long LENGTH 10mm Long LENGTH 10mm Long WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 3U (Ave.88g) G3 WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 3U (Ave.88g) G4 WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 4U (Ave.83g) G4 WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE F (Ave.73g) G4 STRINGING ADVICE 3U 19-24 lbs STRINGING ADVICE 3U 19-24 lbs STRINGING ADVICE 4U 19-24 lbs STRINGING ADVICE F19-24 lbs COLOUR Laser Yellow COLOUR Red COLOUR Pearl Pink COLOUR Sonic Blue Made in Japan Made in Japan Made in Japan Made in Japan ARCSABER

BADMINTON 2015 23 RACQUETS ARCSABER

ARCSABER 7 ARCSABER 6FL ARCSABER FD ARCSABER 4DX ARCSABER LITE CS CARBON NANOTUBE improves the frame’s elasticity, The first tapered DUAL WHIP-BACK SHAFT produces Superior manoeuverability from NANOMETRIC ß DX Frame combines high tension stringing NANOAIR SPRING provides excellent control, holding the shuttle on the strings for enhanced control. increased flexibility for a longer hold time to enhance accelerates the swing speed for faster shots. and NANOAIR SPRING to provide greater accuracy and power. transfer of power to the shuttle. energy transfer. ITEM CODE ARC7 ITEM CODE ARC6FL ITEM CODE ARC-FD ITEM CODE ARC4DX ITEM CODE ARC-LITE FLEX Medium FLEX Flexible FLEX Stiff FLEX Stiff FLEX Medium FRAME H.M. Graphite/CS CARBON NANOTUBE FRAME H.M. Graphite/NANOAIR SPRING FRAME H.M. Graphite/ FRAME Graphite/NANOAIR SPRING FRAME Graphite/NANOAIR SPRING SHAFT H.M. Graphite SHAFT Graphite NANOAIR SPRING SHAFT Graphite SHAFT Graphite LENGTH 10mm Long LENGTH 10mm Long SHAFT Graphite/NANOMETRIC ß LENGTH 10mm Long LENGTH 10mm Long WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 3U (Ave.88g) G4 WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 4U (Ave.83g) G4 LENGTH 10mm Long WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 3U (Ave.88g) G4 WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 4U (Ave.83g) G4 STRINGING ADVICE 3U 19-24 lbs STRINGING ADVICE 4U 19-24 lbs WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 5U (Ave.78g) G4 STRINGING ADVICE 3U 24-30 lbs STRINGING ADVICE 4U 19-24 lbs COLOUR Shine Silver COLOUR Magenta STRINGING ADVICE 5U 19-24 lbs COLOUR Black/Orange COLOUR Red/Black Made in Japan Made in Taiwan COLOUR Shine Silver Made in Taiwan Made in China

ARCSABER Made in Taiwan

BADMINTON 2015 25 RACQUETS MUSCLE POWERTM RACQUETS B-SERIES/TRAINING/JUNIOR

MUSCLE POWER Frame gives high ISOMETRIC LITE 2 B 700MDM MUSCLE POWER 7 repulsion power for sharper shots. AERO Frame and ISOMETRIC MEGA Frame with larger ITEM CODE MP7 provide lighter, easier play. sweet spot for deeper shots. FLEX Medium ITEM CODE ISO-LITE2 ITEM CODE B700MDM FRAME Aluminium FLEX Medium FRAME Aluminium SHAFT Graphite FRAME Graphite SHAFT Steel WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 2UG4 SHAFT Graphite COLOUR White/Gold COLOUR White/Orange LENGTH 10mm Long White/Blue Made in China WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 3U (Ave.88g) G4,5 Made in China STRINGING ADVICE 3U 19-24 lbs COLOUR White/Orange White/Turquoise Made in China

MUSCLE POWER Frame MUSCLE POWER 5 gives high-level control. ITEM CODE MP5 FLEX Stiff FRAME Aluminium SHAFT Steel WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE UG4 COLOUR Red/Silver Made in China B 6000I B 4000 ISOMETRIC with large sweet Standard model for light, spot for power and distance. easy handling. ITEM CODE B6000I ITEM CODE B4000G FRAME Aluminium FRAME Aluminium SHAFT Steel SHAFT Steel WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE U (Ave.98g) G4 WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE U (Ave.98g) G4 MUSCLE POWER Frame with carbon COLOUR Black/Red STRINGING ADVICE U 16-20 lbs MUSCLE POWER 3 shaft gives high levels of repulsion. Black/Yellow COLOUR Red Made in China Lime ITEM CODE MP3 Made in China FLEX Medium FRAME Aluminium SHAFT Graphite WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 2UG4 COLOUR Silver/Red Made in China The mesh cover assists shot development by adding air resistance to your swing. This improves strength and gives you the ability to deliver more powerful shots.

MUSCLE POWER Frame ISOMETRIC TR1 MUSCLE POWER 2 JR MUSCLE POWER 2 gives sharp repulsion. Full graphite, game improvement racquet A shorter junior racquet with a solid feel and match-like playability. for easy handling. ITEM CODE MP2 FLEX Stiff ITEM CODE ISO-TR1 ITEM CODE MP2JR FRAME Aluminium FLEX Medium FLEX Stiff SHAFT Steel FRAME Graphite FRAME Aluminium WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE UG4 SHAFT Graphite SHAFT Steel COLOUR Ice Blue LENGTH 10mm Long LENGTH 21 Inches Magenta WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 118g G5 WEIGHT/GRIP SIZE 2U (Ave.93g) G4 Made in China COLOUR Snow White COLOUR Red Made in China Made in China

BADMINTON 2015 27 RACQUET SPECIFICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY

SERIES NANORAY

Model NR-GZ NR-ZSP NR900 NR800 NR750 NR700FX NR300R NR-SP NR70DX NR20 NR10 NR5 SERIES VOLTRIC Flex Flexible Stiff Stiff Stiff Medium Medium Stiff Stiff Stiff Flexible Flexible Stiff Model VTZF2 VT80ETN VT70ETN VTIF VT55 VT-F VT7 VT5 VT1 VT0 H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.T. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite Flex Extra Stiff Stiff Medium Medium Medium Stiff Medium Medium Flexible Flexible Construction Frame REXIL FIBER SONIC METAL NANOMETRIC SONIC METAL NANOMETRIC TOUGHLEX H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite Graphite Graphite Aluminium NANOMETRIC EX-HMG H.M. Graphite SUPER HMG Sound Filter H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite Graphite Graphite Graphite Construction Frame NANOMETRIC NANOMETRIC NANOMETRIC Tungsten Tungsten Tungsten Tungsten Tungsten Tungsten Tungsten H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite Graphite Graphite Graphite Tungsten Tungsten H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite NANOMESH+ NANOMESH+ NANOMESH+ NANOMESH+ NANOMESH+ Tungsten Construction Shaft NANOMETRIC NANOMETRIC X-FULLERENE X-FULLERENE X-FULLERENE X-FULLERENE NANOMESH+ X-FULLERENE X-FULLERENE Ultra PEF CARBON NANOTUBE CARBON NANOTUBE CARBON NANOTUBE CARBON NANOTUBE CARBON NANOTUBE CARBON NANOTUBE H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite Construction Shaft EX-HMG H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite Graphite Graphite Graphite Graphite Joint NEW Built-in T-Joint NEW Built-in T-Joint NEW Built-in T-Joint NEW Built-in T-Joint NEW Built-in T-Joint Built-in T-Joint Built-in T-Joint Built-in T-Joint Built-in T-Joint Built-in T-Joint Built-in T-Joint NANOMETRIC NANOPREME Ultra PEF Length 10mm Long 10mm Long 10mm Long 10mm Long 10mm Long 10mm Long 10mm Long 10mm Long 10mm Long 10mm Long 10mm Long NEW Built-in T-Joint NEW Built-in T-Joint Joint NEW Built-in T-Joint +T-ANCHOR +T-ANCHOR Built-in T-Joint Built-in T-Joint Built-in T-Joint Built-in T-Joint Built-in T-Joint Built-in T-Joint G4 G4 G4 G4 G4 4U (Ave.83g) (17-22lbs) (19-24lbs) (19-24lbs) (24-30lbs) (19-24lbs) Length 10mm Long 10mm Long 10mm Long 10mm Long 10mm Long 10mm Long 10mm Long 10mm Long 10mm Long 10mm Long 3U (Ave.88g) G4 G4 G4 G4 G4 G4 G4 (20-27lbs) (19-24lbs) (20-25lbs) (19-24lbs) (20-27lbs) (19-24lbs) (16-20lbs) 5U (Ave.78g) G5

(19-24lbs) Weight/Size/

Stringing Advice Stringing 2U (Ave.93g) 4U (Ave.83g) G4 G4 G4 G4 G4 (19-24lbs) (20-27lbs) (19-24lbs) (19-24lbs) (19-24lbs) Country of Manufacture JAPAN JAPAN JAPAN JAPAN JAPAN JAPAN JAPAN TAIWAN TAIWAN TAIWAN TAIWAN CHINA

Weight/Size/ G4 G4 G4 G4 SBZ (SNAP BACK ZONE) ● ● Stringing Advice Stringing 3U (Ave.88g) (20-28lbs) (20-27lbs) (19-24lbs) (19-24lbs) REXIL FIBER ● Country of Manufacture JAPAN JAPAN JAPAN JAPAN JAPAN TAIWAN TAIWAN TAIWAN TAIWAN CHINA NANOMETRIC ● ● ● TRI-VOLTAGE SYSTEM ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● TRANS-WEIGHT SYSTEM ● NANOMETRIC ● ● ● SONIC METAL ● ● Sound Filter ● LSC System TOUGHLEX ● TRI-BUMPER ISOMETRIC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● TRI-iBUMPER ● ● Compact Frame ● ●

(Tungsten Infused Grommet)

Frame Super Slim Frame E-tune ● ● NEW Grommet Pattern ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Frame ISOMETRIC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● HORIZONTAL-A CONCEPT ● ● Compact Frame ● ● ● VERTICAL-A CONCEPT ● NEW Grommet Pattern ● ● ● ● ● SOLID FEEL CORE ● ● ● ● ● ● SOLID FEEL CORE ● ● ● ● AERO Frame ● ● ● ● ● ● AERO+BOX Frame ● ● ● ● AERO+BOX Frame ● TUNGSTEN ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● AERO+BOX Variframe ● ● ● ● NEW Built-in T-Joint ● ● ● ● ●

NEW Built-in T-Joint

T-ANCHOR ●

T-ANCHOR ● ● Joint Joint Built-in T-Joint ● ● ● ● ● ● Built-in T-Joint ● ● ● ● ● ● NANOMETRIC ● ● NANOMETRIC ● X-FULLERENE ● ● ● ● ● ● ● NANOPREME ● FULLERENE

Ultra PEF ● Extra Slim Shaft ● Shaft Extra Slim Shaft ● Shaft Ultra Slim Shaft ● Ultra Slim Shaft ● Super Slim Shaft ● ● ● Super Slim Shaft ● ● ● NANOMESH+ ● ● ● ● ● CARBON NANOTUBE Control Support Cap ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Control Support Cap ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Cap

POWER BOOST CAP Cap FX PLUS

FRAME TECHNOLOGY NANOMETRIC, in the construction of the frame, repositions weight from the head of the racquet to the grip. The secret to the dominance of YONEX racquet LSC System TM technology is that we use materials that are Shock-absorbing material called An original high quality material, developed by YONEX to exceed the precisely engineered at a molecular level The square-shaped Elastomer is included in the bottom repulsion and shock absorption performances of normal materials. invisible to the naked eye. This NANOSCIENCE ISOMETRIC frame shape is of the frame to reduce the impact technology means we can alter the structure designed to keep vertical shock and stress on players’ elbows. of materials to build in strength, flex and power strings at a similar length, as The unique grommet pattern SOLID FEEL CORE exactly where it’s needed. That’s what gives well as the horizontal strings, allows strings to run vertically All YONEX Japanese-built racquets use our racquets the leading edge and why YONEX to produce an expanded through to the string bed, adding racquets are trusted by champions. a shock-absorbing core to stop harmful 1/1,000m 1/1,000,000,000m sweet spot in all directions. more flex and creating a wider, vibrations travelling through the shaft. enlarged sweet spot. Patent Pending SONIC METAL * NANOMESH + CARBON NANOTUBE An ultra-stiff material incorporated into the lower part of the frame. Unique structural carbon materials are an NANOMETRIC ß SONIC METAL gives an aggressive snap-back effect, increasing integral part of the NANORAY racquet series. Our innovative grommet repulsion power and producing an attacking sound. Grounded in NANOSCIENCE, this material Incorporated into parts of the frame and shaft pattern, allows strings to run binds carbon fibres tightly together one-by-one they increase strength, give sharper handling horizontally creating greater flex TOUGHLEX is a ‘sticky’ resin which delivers high flexibility and intensity. without any gaps, for enhanced strength. and boost repulsion power. in the string bed and allowing High resilience and flexibility help players to hit easy clear shots. for the smallest head yet with NANOAIR SPRING an enlarged sweet spot at the SBZ (SNAP BACK ZONE) Tiny air pockets in the racquet’s carbon top of the frame. The slimmer section in the middle structure act like a spring, giving a better Graphite carbon fibres bound with epoxy resin Patent Pending of the frame of the NANORAY transfer of energy from the string-bed to the boost repulsion power and strength. Z-SPEED racquet incorporates an shuttle for a more powerful shot. Compact Frame elastic material called EX-HMG. ISOMETRIC is a trademark of YONEX Co., Ltd. The smaller frame size further reduces unwanted air resistance * This allows the frame to flex more NANOMETRIC is the new material which applies the and improves feel. NANOALLOYTM Technology of Toray Industries, Inc. on impact, repelling the shuttle at astonishing speed. BADMINTON 2015 29 RACQUET SPECIFICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY

SERIES ARCSABER SERIES MUSCLE POWER ISOMETRIC B-SERIES TRAINING JUNIOR CAP TECHNOLOGY Model ARC-ZS ARC11 ARC9FL ARC-FB ARC7 ARC6FL ARC-FD ARC4DX ARC-LITE Model MP7 MP5 MP3 MP2 ISO-LITE2 B700MDM B6000I B4000G ISO-TR1 MP2JR Flex Stiff Stiff Medium Stiff Medium Flexible Stiff Stiff Medium Flex Medium Stiff Medium Stiff Medium Medium Stiff Control Support Cap H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite Graphite Graphite Construction Frame H.T. Graphite Neo CS CARBON NANOTUBE CS CARBON NANOTUBE CS CARBON NANOTUBE CS CARBON NANOTUBE NANOAIR SPRING NANOAIR SPRING NANOAIR SPRING NANOAIR SPRING Construction Frame Aluminium Aluminium Aluminium Aluminium Graphite Aluminium Aluminium Aluminium Graphite Aluminium Wider flat CS CARBON NANOTUBE SONIC METAL TOUGHLEX surface for H.M. Graphite more grip and Construction Shaft SUPER HMG H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite H.M. Graphite Graphite Graphite Graphite Graphite Construction Shaft Graphite Steel Graphite Steel Graphite Steel Steel Steel Graphite Steel Ultra PEF Ultra PEF NANOMETRIC NANOMETRIC ß better control.

Joint Built-in T-Joint NEW Built-in T-Joint NEW Built-in T-Joint NEW Built-in T-Joint NEW Built-in T-Joint Built-in T-Joint Built-in T-Joint Built-in T-Joint Joint POWER Length 10mm Long 10mm Long 10mm Long 10mm Long 10mm Long 10mm Long 10mm Long 10mm Long 10mm Long Length 10mm Long 21 Inches BOOST CAP G4 The clever F (Ave73g) (19-24lbs) 4U (Ave.83g) G4 mix of stiff 5U (Ave.78g) 3U (Ave.88g) G4,5 (19-24lbs) (19-24lbs) and flexible 4U (Ave.83g) G4 G4 G4 (19-24lbs) (19-24lbs) (19-24lbs) 2U (Ave.93g) G4 G4 118g G5 G4 materials used Weight/Size/ Stringing Advice Stringing

Weight/Size/ G3 G4 G4 G4 Stringing Advice Stringing 3U (Ave.88g) U (Ave.98g) G4 G4 G4 G4 G4 in the POWER BOOST CAP allows (19-24lbs) (19-24lbs) (19-24lbs) (24-30lbs) (16-20lbs) for more shaft flex, generating 2U (Ave.93g) Country of Manufacture CHINA CHINA CHINA CHINA CHINA CHINA CHINA CHINA CHINA CHINA additional power without losing Country of Manufacture JAPAN JAPAN JAPAN JAPAN JAPAN TAIWAN TAIWAN TAIWAN CHINA ISOMETRIC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Neo CS CARBON NANOTUBE ● stability. CS CARBON NANOTUBE ● ● ● ● MUSCLE POWER Frame ● ● ● ● ● SONIC METAL ● DURA Frame ● NANOAIR SPRING ● ● ● ● TOUGHLEX ● FX PLUS is a new hybrid material MEGA Frame ● ISOMETRIC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Frame that provides greater elasticity for Frame Compact Frame ● AERO Frame ● bigger clear shots. NEW Grommet Pattern ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● BOX Frame ● DX Frame ● Soft SOLID FEEL CORE ● ● ● ● ● Shuttlecock material AERO+BOX Frame ● direction AERO+BOX Frame ● ● ● ● ● NEW Built-in T-Joint ● ● ● ● ● Built-in T-Joint Tough

T-ANCHOR ● Joint material Joint Built-in T-Joint ● ● ● NANOMETRIC ● ● CARBON NANOTUBE NANOMETRIC ß Shaft Conventional racquet Ultra PEF ● ● Shaft Super Slim Shaft ● DUAL WHIP-BACK SHAFT ● Cap Control Support Cap ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

FRAME TECHNOLOGY JOINT TECHNOLOGY SHAFT TECHNOLOGY

Sound Filter MEGA Frame Built-in T-Joint Slim Shafts Unsettle your opponent with the aggressive crack of a YONEX Due to its unique large-frame design, the MEGA Frame further Buried deep within the layers of YONEX slim shafts are racquet fitted with Sound Filter. Using materials engineered into the enlarges the already large sweet spot provided by the ISOMETRIC. graphite and carbon, the ultra- designed to slice effortlessly racquet frame the technology filters only the sound required for a Compared with an ordinary racquet, the MEGA Frame provides a 34% tough Built-in T-Joint reinforces though the air and have powerful and commanding tone during attacking play. larger sweet spot for greater reach and more effective off-centre hits. the place where the shaft meets greater flex to generate DX Frame the head; increasing strength extra power. NEW Grommet Pattern Features a wider trench to reduce impact shock by distributing weight and eliminating twisting. Our single-pass grommet pressure over a larger area. It is also thicker and able to stretch under Ultra PEF design has more holes than pressure so that impact shock is spread over the whole frame. NEW Built-in T-Joint a conventional racquet for YONEX shafts are constructed AERO Frame Made from lightweight plastic using lightweight Ultra Poly a higher-performance and epoxy resin and inserted stringing pattern. The AERO Frame cuts air Ethylene Fibres that can resistance for a faster swing. into a number of models, withstand immense forces the NEW Built-in T-Joint has MUSCLE POWER Frame while soaking up unwanted BOX Frame a foaming agent where it shocks and vibrations. Frames with MUSCLE POWER The BOX Frame has an ultra- BOX Frame meets the frame core, which have a smoother arched string stiff profile for a solid feel. increases the stability of the seat that reduces stress, shuttle on the string bed. helping strings to last longer. AERO+BOX Frame DUAL WHIP-BACK SHAFT AERO and BOX frame profiles The first tapered shaft from Super Slim Frame are combined on some T-ANCHOR YONEX, increases flexibility for This thin frame provides greater head speed and a solid feel. racquets to give both a faster The T-ANCHOR increases a longer hold time to enhance swing and more solid feel. AERO Frame stiffness for a faster recovery. transfer of power to the shuttle. DURA-Frame AERO+BOX Variframe The engineered DURA-Frame profile on the YONEX aluminium Aerodynamic contouring of the top of the frame minimizes air racquet gives them incredible strength and a solid feel. resistance so air flows faster across the curved surface during the swing, transferring more speed and power into shots.

BADMINTON 2015 31 STRING TECHNOLOGY

TRUSTED TO PERFORM

YONEX strings are made in Japan to precise manufacturing HIGH REPULSION BG80 BG80P BG66F standards. They have been engineered and developed to The high-modulus Vectran fibre is an The combination of YONEX original high-intensity Shock absorbing nylon composite coating advanced material wrapped around a strong nylon multiFilament and high-modulus Vectran combined with the repulsion power of a thin enhance our racquets and give you the performance you multiFilament core. provides a solid feeling and powerful smash. 0.65mm gauge provides exceptional smash Repulsion Power 8 For hard hitting players. power and control. Durability 6 Repulsion Power 9 Repulsion Power 10 demand from the string and your frame. Hitting Sound 7 Durability 7 Durability 6 Shock Absorption 6 Hitting Sound 7 Hitting Sound 9 Control 6 Shock Absorption 6 Shock Absorption 9 6 10 Made in Japan Length: 10/200m (33/656 ft) Gauge: 0.68mm Made in Japan Control Made in Japan Control HARD Core: High Polymer Nylon MultiFilament with VectranTM Length: 10/200m (33/656 ft) Gauge: 0.68mm Length: 10/200m (33/656 ft) Gauge: 0.65mm Outer: Special Braided Oval Shaped High Polymer Core: High-Intensity MultiFilament Nylon with VectranTM Core: High Polymer MultiFilament Nylon Nylon Fibre Outer: Special Braided High Polymer Nylon Fibre Outer: Special Braided High Polymer Nylon Fibre Coating: Special Nylon Coating

BG66UM NBG98 The BG66UM has a 0.65mm thin gauge and the Sharp feeling with 0.66mm gauge. BG80 perfect balance of maximum speed, control and Great repulsion for high clear and durability, making it the best choice for the defensive shots. world’s top players. Repulsion Power 10 Repulsion Power 10 Durability 7 Durability 6 Hitting Sound 8 BG80P Hitting Sound 10 Shock Absorption 8 Shock Absorption 8 Control 8 Control 10 Made in Japan Made in Japan Length: 10/200m (33/656 ft) Gauge: 0.66mm Length: 10/200m (33/656 ft) Gauge: 0.65mm Core: High-Intensity MultiFilament Nylon Core: High-Intensity MultiFilament Nylon Outer: Special Braided High Polymer Nylon Fibre Outer: Special Braided High Polymer Nylon Fibre Coating: Compound CUP-STACK CARBON NANOTUBE

BG85 DURABILITY NBG95 BG65Ti BG65 Compound Cup-Stack Carbon Nanotube The compound titanium hybrid coating The 0.70mm specially braided fibre increases SOLID BG70 BG65Ti REPULSION achieves great repulsion combined with high provides a sharp but comfortable feel at durability and reduces string abrasion. The FEEL PRO POWER durability. Suited for players looking for speed impact. Designed for hard hitters. BG65’s all-around performance makes it the and durability. choice of the world’s top players. Repulsion Power 7 BG66 Repulsion Power 8 Durability 7 Repulsion Power 6 NBG95 NBG98 BG66 Durability 8 Hitting Sound 7 Durability 8 UM Hitting Sound 7 Shock Absorption 6 Hitting Sound 6 Shock Absorption 6 Control 6 Shock Absorption 6 Control 6 Control 6 Made in Japan Made in Japan Length: 10/200m (33/656 ft) Gauge: 0.70mm Made in Japan Length: 10/200m (33/656 ft) Gauge: 0.69mm Core: High Polymer Nylon MultiFilament Length: 10/200/500m (33/656/1640 ft) Gauge: 0.70mm Core: High-Intensity MultiFilament Nylon Outer: Special Braided High Polymer Nylon Fibre Core: High Polymer Nylon MultiFilament Outer: Special Braided High Polymer Nylon Fibre Coating: Compound Titanium Hydride Outer: Special Braided High Polymer Nylon Fibre NBG99 BG66F BG68Ti Coating: Compound CUP-STACK CARBON NANOTUBE BG3 The multiFilament, 0.74mm gauge braided nylon fibre string provides maximum durability whilst maintaining a solid feel.

Repulsion Power 5 BG65 Durability 10 Hitting Sound 6 Shock Absorption 6 Control 5 Made in Japan Length: 10/200m (33/656 ft) Gauge: 0.74mm Core: Nylon MultiFilament Outer: Braided Nylon Fibre SOFT HARD-HITTING SOUND CONTROL

BG68Ti NBG99 A compound titanium hybrid coating and YONEX original rough braided fibre and a special 0.68mm gauge provide not only a clear sound nylon coating provide maximum bite on the at impact but also a sharp and comfortable feel. shuttle for enhanced hairpin net shots and cuts. Designed for control players. Designed to increase control for players with a technical style. Repulsion Power 9 Durability 6 Repulsion Power 9 Hitting Sound 8 Durability 7 Shock Absorption 7 Hitting Sound 8 Control 7 Shock Absorption 8 Made in Japan Made in Japan Control 10 Length: 10/200m (33/656 ft) Gauge: 0.68mm Core: High Polymer Nylon MultiFilament Length: 10m (33 ft) Gauge: 0.69mm Outer: Special Braided High Polymer Nylon Fibre Core: High-Intensity Nylon MultiFilament Coating: Compound Titanium Hydride Outer: High Polymer Nylon Rough Braided Fibre Shock-absorbing nylon composite Coating: Special Nylon Coating string coating, together with the high repulsion power of a thin Shock-absorbing nylon 0.65mm gauge, flexes on hard hits composite casing for a tight, strong hold. The BG66 > Flexible at high speeds STRING TECHNOLOGY FORCE guarantees both power and > Grips the shuttle ultimate control. > Greater repulsion power CUP-STACK CARBON NANOTUBE VectranTM Hydro Titanium MultiFilament Advanced construction minimizes The Vectran high-strength and Compound titanium hydride coating YONEX MultiFilament features notching of the string at high-elasticity spiral winding provides not only a sharp feel at a super-fine diameter for high intersections for greater durability prolongs durability and racquet impact but increased durability. durability and a soft feel on impact. and high repulsion power. stringing tension. BADMINTON 2015 33 STRINGING TECHNOLOGY

CrossCross Tie Tie off off MainMain Start Start Effortless one-action string and ST-700A5A5 (Stand Type) A7A7 swivel clamp base release. a1a100 A9A9 a12 BADMINTONA1A111 EXCLUSIVE Precise electronic tension control a12 MANUAL STRINGINGA1A144 from 10-38lb in increments of 0.1lbs. A16 MACHINE A16 Electonically adjustable height (30cm). Size: Approx. 830mm (W) x 470mm (D) x 1120-1170 mm (H) ST-8000 Weight: Approx. 27kg/60lb BADMINTON EXCLUSIVE Made in Taiwan B1B122

ELECTRIC STRINGING B1B100 b9b9 ST-700T B9(TableB9 Type) MACHINE b8b8 B8B8 b6b6 Size: Approx. 750mm (W) x 330mm (D) x 470-520 mm (H) Size: Approx. 840mm (W) x MainMain Tie Tie off off 450mm (D) x 1080-1380mm (H) CrossCross Start Start Weight: Approx. 22kg/49lb MainMain Tie Tie of off f Weight: Approx. 74kg/163lb Made in Taiwan

Made in Taiwan MAIN:MAIN: Start Start from from top top centre, centre, keep keep on on stringing stringing until until B9 B9 (skip(skip A7, A7, A9 A9 & & A11). A11). Go Go through through B12, B12, directly directly to to A16, A16, and and thenthen straight straight to to A14, A14, down down to to B10 B10 and and tie tie off off at at B8. B8. (Opposite(Opposite side: side: the the same same procedure) procedure) CROSS:CROSS: Make Make a a knot knot at at B6 B6 and and start start crosses crosses from from B9. B9. KeepKeep on on stringing stringing until until A7 A7 (skip (skip a12 a12 & & a10), a10), then then directly directly toto A5 A5 and and tie tie off. off.

Three switches Attachment (colouredCross Tie yellow) off Cross Tie off Main Start Cross Tie off Main Start Billiard Cross Tie off Two chucks MainMain AdjustableStar Start t table A5Clamp table A5 A7 A7A9 A5A5 a10 A9A9 A9 a1a12 0 A11 A8A8 a12 A11 A1A100 A14 A1A111 A14 A16 A1A133 We are proud to support the world’s A1Rail6 Screen Work tray A1A155 top players at major tournaments. PROTECH8 ELECTRIC BADMINTON Direct touch screen. Clamp and rail are now together for Our stringers work constantly during smoother action and easier maintenance. & STRINGING MACHINE Three traction switches maximize Larger work tray for extra tools. Clamp includes every tournament making sure that stringing efficiency. New billiard allows extra space teeth, which Size: Approx. 1050mm (W) x B12 Adjustable table can be set from for easier and delicate handling. B12 minimize the Two speed chuck reduces extra B12 players’ racquets are precisely strung 500mm (D) x 1080-1270mm (H) B10 0 to 15 degrees and 180mm height. B12 b9 B9B10 need to straighten B10 torsion during stringing. New attachmentb9 forb8 stable B8 B9 B10 Weight: Approx. 56kg/123lb b9b9 B9 b8 b6 B8 B9 strings later. b8b8 B8 so they can perform at their best. racquet setting. b6 B8 Made in Japan b6b6 Main Tie off b4b4 Cross Start Main Tie off Cross Start CrossCross Start Start MainMain Tie Tie off off Main Tie off Main Tie off MainMain Tie Tie of off f

MAIN: Start from top centre, keep on stringing until B9 MAIN:MAIN: Start Start from from top top centre, centre, keep keep on on stringing stringing until until (skipMAIN: A7, Start A9 from& A11). top Go centre, through keep B12, on directlystringing to until A16, B9 and (skip A7, A9 & A11). Go through B12, directly to A16, and B9B9 (skip (skip A8 A8 & & A10). A10). Go Go through through B12, B12, directly directly to to A15, A15, then straight to A14, down to B10 and tie off at B8. andand then then straight straight to to A13, A13, down down to to B10 B10 and and tie tie off off at at (Oppositethen straight side: to the A14, same down procedure) to B10 and tie off at B8. (Opposite side: the same procedure) B8.B8. (Opposite (Opposite side: side: the the same same procedure) procedure) STRINGING INSTRUCTIONSCROSS: Make a knot at B6 and start crosses from B9. CROSS:CROSS: Make Make a a knot knot at at B6 B6 (B4 (B4 for for VT80ETN) VT80ETN) and and start start KeepCROSS: on Make stringing a knot until at A7B6 (skipand starta12 &crosses a10), then from directly B9. Keep on stringing until A7 (skip a12 & a10), then directly crossescrosses from from B9. B9. Keep Keep on on stringing stringing until until A8 A8 (skip (skip A11 A11 THE YONEX STRINGING TEAM PROVIDES GLOBAL to A5 and tie off. & A9), then directly to A5 and tie off. VTZF2, VT-F, NR-GZ, NR-ZSP, toVT80ETN, A5 and tie off.VT70ETN, VTIF, NR900, NR800, NR750, &Other A9), then Racquets directly to A5 and tie off. NR-SP, ARC-FB, ARC-IS NR700FX, NR300R, NR70DX, ARC11, ARC9FL, SUPPORT TO THE WORLD’S BEST PLAYERS. ARC7, ARC6FL, ARC-FD, ARC4DX, ARC-LITE Cross Tie off Cross Tie off Cross Tie off Main Start Cross Tie off Main Start Cross Tie off MainMain Start Start Main Start

A5 A5 A5A5 A7 A9 A5 A7A7 a10 A9 A8 A9 a12 A11 A8 A10 A1A10 1 A11 A1A100 A14 A13 A11 A13 A11 A16 A15 A15

B12 B12 B1B122 B12 B10 B10 B10B10 b9 B9 b9 B9B10 B9B9 b8 B8 b8 b9 b8 B8 B9 b8 B8B8 b6 B6 b8 b6 B8 B6 b6 b4 Main Tie off b4 Cross Start Cross Start Main Tie off CrossCross Star Start t Cross Start Main Tie off MainMain Tie Tie of off f Main Tie off Main Tie off Main Tie off MainMain Tie Tie off off MAIN: Start from top centre, keep on stringing until MAIN: Start from top centre, keep on stringing until B9 B9MAIN: (skip Start A8 &from A10). top Go centre, through keep B12, on directly stringing to until A15, MAIN:MAIN: Start Start from from top top centre, centre, keep keep on on stringing stringing until until B9. B9. Go Go (skip A7, A9 & A11). Go through B12, directly to A16, and andB9 (skip then A8 straight & A10). to Go A13, through down B12,to B10 directly and tie to off A15, at throughthrough B12, B12, directly directly to to A11, A11, and and then then straight straight to to A10, A10, down down then straight to A14, down to B10 and tie off at B8. B8.and (Oppositethen straight side: to the A13, same down procedure) to B10 and tie off at toto B10 B10 and and tie tie off off at at B8. B8. (Opposite (Opposite side: side: the the same same procedure) procedure) (Opposite side: the same procedure) B8. (Opposite side: the same procedure) CROSS: Make a knot at B6 (B4 for VT80ETN) and start CROSS:CROSS: Make Make a a knot knot at at B6 B6 and and start start crosses crosses from from B9. B9. CROSS: Make a knot at B6 and start crosses from B9. crossesCROSS: Makefrom B9.a knot Keep at onB6 stringing (B4 for VT80ETN) until A8 (skip and A11start KeepKeep on on stringing stringing until until A7, A7, skip skip A6 A6 and and tie tie off off at at A5. A5. Keep on stringing until A7 (skip a12 & a10), then directly &crosses A9), then from directly B9. Keep to A5 on andstringing tie off. until A8 (skip A11 to A5 and tie off. & A9), then directly to A5 and tie off. BADMINTON 2015 35

Cross Tie off Cross Tie off Main Start Cross Tie off Main Start Main Start

A5 A5 A5 A7 A9 A7 A8 A10 A10 A11 A1A10 1 A13 A11

A15

B12 B12 B12 B10 B9B10 B10 b8 B8 B9 b9 B9 b8 B6 B8 b8 B8 B6 b6 b4 Cross Start Cross Start Main Tie off Main Tie off Cross Start Main Tie off Main Tie off Main Tie off Main Tie off

MAIN: Start from top centre, keep on stringing until MAIN: Start from top centre, keep on stringing until B9. Go MAIN: Start from top centre, keep on stringing until B9. Go B9 (skip A8 & A10). Go through B12, directly to A15, through B12, directly to A11, and then straight to A10, down through B12, directly to A11, and then straight to A10, down and then straight to A13, down to B10 and tie off at to B10 and tie off at B8. (Opposite side: the same procedure) to B10 and tie off at B8. (Opposite side: the same procedure) B8. (Opposite side: the same procedure) CROSS: Make a knot at B6 and start crosses from B9. CROSS: Make a knot at B6 and start crosses from B9. CROSS: Make a knot at B6 (B4 for VT80ETN) and start Keep on stringing until A7, skip A6 and tie off at A5. Keep on stringing until A7, skip A6 and tie off at A5. crosses from B9. Keep on stringing until A8 (skip A11 & A9), then directly to A5 and tie off.

Cross Tie off Main Start

A5 A7

A10 A11

B12

B10 B9 b8 B8 B6

Cross Start Main Tie off Main Tie off

MAIN: Start from top centre, keep on stringing until B9. Go through B12, directly to A11, and then straight to A10, down to B10 and tie off at B8. (Opposite side: the same procedure) CROSS: Make a knot at B6 and start crosses from B9. Keep on stringing until A7, skip A6 and tie off at A5. SHUTTLECOCKS TECHNOLOGY

ACCURACY & STABILITY BWF Destination Dubai World Superseries Finals FEATHER SHUTTLECOCKS YONEX has been painstakingly hand making the best feather shuttlecocks in the world since 1965. Each of our shuttles is assembled by a team of expert craftsmen using only the finest materials. They are then individually tested to make sure they deliver consistent flight trajectory, accuracy and distance at all temperatures. That’s why the best players and the biggest tournaments in the world choose YONEX shuttlecocks.

Every YONEX shuttlecock is precision made and YONEX OPEN JAPAN meticulously inspected to ensure a consistently fast recovery rate and accurate, stable flight.

AS-50 AS-40 AS-30 AS-20 AS-10 ACB-TR

YONEX NYLON SHUTTLECOCKS All Open YONEX precision MAVIS Nylon shuttlecocks are the closest you can get to THE YONEX SHUTTLECOCK IS THE OFFICIAL SHUTTLECOCK Badminton Championships traditional feather. Designed to have the same flight time as a feather shuttle, OF THESE INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENTS IN 2015: they give an accurate and durable performance with a traditional feel.

c Natural cork

••• c ••• c ••• c ••• c M-2000 M-370 M-300 M-300 (Yellow)

Badminton Europe Events Tube cap GREEN BLUE RED • European Mixed Team Speed SLOW MIDDLE FAST Championships BWF Grand Prix Gold Series and others Temperature 22ºC~33ºC 12ºC~23ºC 0ºC~13ºC •• • •• • • YONEX-SUNRISE Masters M-10 M-10 (Yellow) • Syed Modi International Badminton MetLife BWF World Superseries Championships • YONEX-SUNRISE Open • YONEX Badminton FEATHER MetLife BWF World Superseries • Australian Open Championships MAVIS 2000 Premier • YONEX OPEN JAPAN • Other Brand Net • YONEX All England Open • YONEX French Badminton Open • YONEX US Open Badminton Championships Tube cap GREEN BLUE RED Always store shuttlecocks away Speed SLOW MIDDLE FAST from high temperatures and keep Badminton Championships • YONEX Chinese the tube upright with the cork side • YONEX-SUNRISE Open Temperature 22ºC~33ºC 12ºC~23ºC 0ºC~13ºC of the shuttlecock facing down. • Malaysia Open Badminton Championships • SCG Open The hardness of the skirt – the feather part Players should always use the shuttlecock best • Open • BWF Destination Dubai World • YONEX-SUNRISE Indonesian Masters of the nylon shuttlecock – varies depending suited to the playing environment.

• YONEX Superseries Finals • YONEX RIO GRAND PRIX FEATHER on temperature. BADMINTON 2015 37 MAVIS 2000 Other Brand Net FOOTWEAR BADMINTON TECHNOLOGY

Years of design with constant FOOTWEAR development and testing ensure that YONEX footwear delivers the ultimate in performance, reliability and comfort. The smallest details can make the difference between triumph and defeat.

That’s why YONEX footwear is trusted by champions to deliver match-winning results.

FLEXION UPPER TM

A lightweight shock-absorbing material that New asymmetrical upper design for gives comfort without the bulk. If a raw egg is a better and more comfortable fit. Eyelets in the upper shoe follow the dropped 7 metres above a POWER CUSHION curved shape of the instep, hugging mat, remarkably the egg does not break, instead the foot and allowing all of the stress it rebounds back to a height of 4 meters. on landing to be absorbed through the toes and instep giving you Muscle Weight Shock confidence in your footwork. Repulsion Fatigue Comparison Absorption

10% less* 1/10* 1.3 times* 3 times*

Reduced impact Converts impact Minimum muscle Our lightest from the court and energy into additional fatigue and improved ever material. shock load on feet power for faster DURABLE SKIN exercise benefit. and ankles. footwork.

* Compared with Flexible Urethane Flexible Durable Skin retains the shape of the upper shoe to help • Absorbs shock & reverses impact energy prevent any lateral movement • Smooth energy transfer into next movement of the foot. • Lightweight for comfort • 3 times more shock absorption than Urethane

ULTIMATE CUSHIONING 3-LAYER POWER CUSHION SHBSC6iEX, SHBSC2iEX Higher-density top and bottom layers help the 3-layer POWER CUSHION absorb 30% more Improved cushioning with thick sole design. shock than the original POWER CUSHION. Compared with conventional model, the shock to your knee is reduced by 20%. Firm POWER CUSHION QUATTRO FIT: SHAPED SHOE TECHNOLOGY The Quattro Fit System from YONEX addresses the four key areas that impact on fit. Original POWER CUSHION Designed to reduce the Re-shaped design Outsole Fit point 01 excess space at the at the heel and the front of the shoe that is mid-foot ensures the • Provides 5% more repulsion than the created by the smaller foot is held firmly for Conventional model SC (Soft Cushion) type original POWER CUSHION toes. Shaped shoe Fit point quick response and • Converts shock energy into power technology improves grip 03 direct footwork. for fast and light footwork and power transfer when accelerating or stopping. Fit point 02 Fit point 04

01 Smaller toes 03 Mid-foot POWER CUSHION 3-Layer POWER CUSHION 02 Arch 04 Heel BADMINTON 2015 39 FOOTWEAR BADMINTON

CUSHIONING

STABILITY

STANDARD

POWER CUSHION JUNIOR POWER CUSHION POWER CUSHION

POWER CUSHION

SHB02LTD SHBSC2iEX SHB-75EX POWER CUSHION SHBSC6iEX Asymmetrical fit secures and supports the foot, giving Ultimate cushioning with Low-cut basic model with Comfortable soft fit with greater stability for faster, more accurate footwork. Power Cushion (3-Layer) a snug fit. high cushioning. lightweight low-cut design. Colour: Bright Red Power Cushion Colour: Lime Yellow Colour: Black/Red Colour: Black/Yellow Made in China Made in China Made in Vietnam Made in Vietnam

POWER CUSHION POWER CUSHION POWER CUSHION POWER CUSHION POWER CUSHION POWER CUSHION

SHB-02MX SHB-02LX SHB-45EX SHB-33iEX SHB-33LX SHB-33EX Asymmetrical fit secures and supports the foot, giving Asymmetrical fit secures and supports the foot, giving Basic model with Gentle on feet and joints Gentle on feet and joints Gentle on feet and joints greater stability for faster, more accurate footwork, for men. greater stability for faster, more accurate footwork, for women. comfortable soft fit. with good grip. with good grip. with good grip. Colour: Blue Colour: Coral Orange, Pale Blue Colour: Blue Colour: Blue Colour: Blue Colour: Blue/Red Made in China Made in China Made in Indonesia Made in Indonesia Made in Indonesia Made in Indonesia

POWER CUSHION POWER CUSHION POWER CUSHION POWER CUSHION POWER CUSHION POWER CUSHION

SHB87LTD SHB-87EX SHB-87R SHB-49LC SHB02JREX SHB33JREX Elite performance shoe with improved Improved fitting and landing stability Gentle on feet and joints Basic model with Gentle on feet and joints Gentle on feet and joints fitting and landing stability. provide sharper movements. with good grip. comfortable, soft fit. for younger players. for younger players. Colour: High Orange Colour: Red/Black Colour: Blue Colour: Pink Colour: Bright Red Colour: Red/Black Made in China Made in China Made in Vietnam Made in China Made in China Made in China

BADMINTON 2015 41 FOOTWEAR SPECIFICATION BAGS TECHNOLOGY

Champions know that your bag is an essential part of your game; it is as much a part of your success as the SHOE UPPER MIDSOLE OUT- COLOUR TECHNOLOGY COUNTRY OF SOLE MANUFACTURE equipment you use. YONEX bags are designed to be

SHB02LTD P.U. Leather, ToughBrid Light, POWER CUSHION, Rubber Bright Red POWER CUSHION (3-Layer), ToughBrid Light, China comfortable and secure with Double Russel Mesh, T.P.U., Solid E.V.A., Round Sole, Power Graphite Lite, practical storage options that make Durable Skin 3D Power Graphite Sheet Synchro-Fit Insole, Quattro Fit, Hexagrip Sole, Lateral Claw, Lateral Shell, Double Russel Mesh sure that you are fully prepared. SHB-02MX/ P.U. Leather, ToughBrid Light, POWER CUSHION, Rubber MX - Blue POWER CUSHION (3-Layer), ToughBrid Light, China STABILITY SHB-02LX Polyester Mesh, T.P.U., Solid E.V.A., LX - Coral Orange Round Sole, Power Graphite Lite, Durable Skin 3D Power Graphite Sheet LX - Pale Blue Synchro-Fit Insole, Quattro Fit, Hexagrip Sole, Lateral Claw, Lateral Shell SHB87LTD P.U. Leather, ToughBrid Light, POWER CUSHION, Rubber High Orange POWER CUSHION (3-Layer), ToughBrid Light, China Double Russel Mesh, Solid E.V.A., Power Graphite Sheet Round Sole, Power Graphite Lite, Lateral Shell, Tough GuardTM III Synchro-Fit Insole, Quattro Fit, Hexagrip Sole, Tough GuardTM III CARRY WITH PRIDE SHB-87EX P.U. Leather, ToughBrid Light, POWER CUSHION, Rubber Red/White, POWER CUSHION (3-Layer), ToughBrid Light, China Polyester Mesh, Solid E.V.A. Red/Black Round Sole, Quattro Fit, Lateral Shell, Carry your bag with pride – TM STANDARD Tough Guard III POWER CUSHION Insole CF, Hexagrip Sole, Tough GuardTM III never be without it. Packed SHB-87R P.U. Leather, E.V.A. Rubber Blue POWER CUSHION, Ergoshape, Hexagrip Sole Vietnam inside are the memories Polyester Mesh of those tough training SHBSC6iEX P.U. Leather, ToughBrid Light, POWER CUSHION, Rubber Lime Yellow POWER CUSHION (3-Layer), ToughBrid Light, China Polyester Mesh, T.P.U., Solid E.V.A., Round Sole, Power Graphite Lite, sessions and matches you Tough GuardTM III Power Graphite Sheet Synchro-Fit Insole, Quattro Fit, Hexagrip Sole, have fought hard to win. Lateral Shell, Tough GuardTM III

CUSHIONING SHBSC2iEX P.U. Leather, E.V.A., POWER CUSHION, Rubber Navy Blue, POWER CUSHION, Round Sole, Ergoshape, Vietnam Polyester Mesh Solid E.V.A. Black/Red Hexagrip Sole SHB-75EX P.U. Leather, E.V.A., POWER CUSHION Rubber Black/Yellow, Red, POWER CUSHION, Round Sole, Ergoshape, Vietnam Polyester Mesh Yellow/Turquoise Hexagrip Sole SHB-45EX P.U. Leather, E.V.A., POWER CUSHION Rubber Red, Blue POWER CUSHION, Ergoshape, Hexagrip Sole Indonesia Polyester Mesh SHB-33iEX P.U. Leather, E.V.A. Rubber Blue POWER CUSHION, Ergoshape, Hexagrip Sole Indonesia Polyester Mesh SHB-33LX P.U. Leather, E.V.A. Rubber Sky Blue POWER CUSHION, Ergoshape, Hexagrip Sole Indonesia

STANDARD Polyester Mesh SHB-33EX P.U. Leather, E.V.A. Rubber Blue/Red POWER CUSHION, Ergoshape, Hexagrip Sole Indonesia Polyester Mesh SHB-49LC P.U. Leather, E.V.A. Rubber Pink POWER CUSHION, Ergoshape, Hexagrip Sole China Polyester Mesh SHB02JREX P.U. Leather, E.V.A. Rubber Bright Red POWER CUSHION, Ergoshape, Hexagrip Sole China Polyester Mesh

JUNIOR SHB33JREX P.U. Leather, E.V.A. Rubber Red/Black POWER CUSHION, Ergoshape, Hexagrip Sole China Polyester Mesh

UPPER MIDSOLE INSOLE AVAILABLE AS SHOE UPPER SHOE

Tough GuardTMIII : Extremely durable wear- ToughBrid Light: The new ToughBrid Light Synchro-Fit Insole: Offering extra support around A BACKPACK POCKET POCKET resistant synthetic leather. offers an 11% drop in weight from the the front of the heel and reducing the gap between Can be Shoes can Shoes can be previous ToughBrid, while maintaining the foot and shoe, the Synchro-Fit Insole ensures Durable Skin: A polyurethane material offering used as a be packed packed away its cushioning, shape retention and maximum grip and improves comfort and performance. improved high shape retention, wear-resistance backpack. away in from the top high elasticity. and heat-resistance. POWER CUSHION Insole CF: Stretching from the the bag. of the bag. Double Russel Mesh: Highly breathable open mesh. Hyper msLite: Features a 10% reduction metatarsus to the heel, it leaves no gaps and in weight over the past Super Feather Lite fits the shape of your foot perfectly. Lateral Claw: Reduces power loss when pushing midsole material, while preserving a hard against the court and improves stability by consistent shape over a long period of time. strengthening the sides of the shoe. Power Graphite Lite: A carbon plate placed SOLE Lateral Shell: Installed on the outer area of the under the metatarsus for reduced weight Hexagrip: For agile and stable footwork, the upper, it prevents sliding at the edge of the sole. as well as stability on landing. It reduces power loss, increases footwork response Hexagrip pattern provides 3% more grip and and creates smooth, fluid and offensive movement. Solid E.V.A.: Featuring lightness and extra is 20% lighter than standard sole material. strength, this supporting material offers Ergoshape: Removes pressure and provides a Round Sole: The YONEX Round Sole is designed stability in the midsection of the shoe where to provide all-around support for quick and comfortable fit around the toes. Centre of gravity the foot easily twists while in movement. is shifted to the large toe – where most power is smooth footwork. The Round Sole ensures smooth E.V.A.: Midsole cushioning. concentrated – for a painless fit that offers more movements and the transfer of maximum energy. speed in your step. BADMINTON 2015 43 BAGS PRO SERIES BAGS TOURNAMENT ACTIVE

BAG8529EX BAG8526EX BAG9529EX BAG9526EX Racquet Bag (9 pcs) Racquet Bag (6 pcs) Pro Racquet Bag (9 pcs) Pro Racquet Bag (6 pcs) Colour: Black/Gold Colour: Black/Gold Colour: Blue Colour: Blue Size: 75x36x32 cm Size: 75x24x32 cm Size: 78x36x35.5 cm Size: 78x28x35.5 cm Made in China Made in China Made in Cambodia Made in Cambodia

BAGS CLUB

BAG9526BEX BAG9532EX Pro Racquet Bag (6 pcs: Badminton) Pro Trolley Bag Colour: Blue Colour: Black BAG5526EX BAG5523EX Size: 76x22x30 cm Size: 80x36x34 cm Racquet Bag (6 pcs) Racquet Bag (3 pcs) Made in Cambodia Made in Cambodia Colour: Black/Red Colour: Black/Red Size: 77x24x35 cm Size: 77x12x35 cm Made in China Made in China

BAGS PERFORMANCE

BAG9531WEX BAG9512EX Pro Tournament Bag Pro Backpack Colour: Blue Colour: Blue Size: 75x18x33 cm Size: 34x23x50 cm Made in Cambodia Made in Cambodia

BAG4526EX Racquet Bag (6 pcs) Colour: Black, Blue Size: 75x22x32 cm Made in China

BAG6526 Pro Raquet Bag Replica (6pcs) Colour: Blue Size: 78x28x35.5 cm Made in Cambodia

BAG4523EX BAG4512EX Racquet Bag (3 pcs) Backpack Colour: Black, Blue Colour: Black/Lime Green Size: 75x11x32 cm Size: 31.5x15.5x46 cm Made in China Made in China

Size: WidthxDepthxHeight (cm) BADMINTON 2015 45 GRIPS & ACCESSORIES GRIPS & ACCESSORIES OVER GRIPS

Since its launch in 1987, the AC102EX SUPER GRAP has become YONEX best-selling over AC102-36EX Tacky feel. (36 wraps) grip, having sold enough grips to wrap WIDTH: 25mm three times around the world. YONEX LENGTH: 1,200mm THICKNESS: 0.6mm AC102EX Super Grap enhances the MATERIAL: Polyurethane playability of your racquet by absorbing Made in Indonesia

shock and moisture to give you W BK Y G SUPER GRAP SUPER GRAP SUPER GRAP AC102EX AC102-12EX AC102EX-30 outstanding levels of feel and control. DP WR OR CG (3 wraps) (12 wraps) (30 wraps)

W BK Y G W BK W Y BK WR

DB DP FP WR

OR P CG

WAVE GRAP MESH GRAP MESH GRAP STRONG GRAP AC104EX AC105EX AC106EX AC133EX Tacky feel & rubber Excellent tacky feel & Excellent tacky Excellent tacky central strip. absorbent. (3 wraps) feel & absorbent. feel & durability. WIDTH: 28mm WIDTH: 25mm WIDTH: 25mm WIDTH: 25mm LENGTH: 1,020mmm LENGTH: 1,200mm LENGTH: 1,200mm LENGTH: 1,200mm THICKNESS: 0.6 - 2.6mm THICKNESS: 0.6mm THICKNESS: 0.6mm THICKNESS: 0.6mm MATERIAL: Polyurethane, MATERIAL: Polyurethane MATERIAL: Polyurethane MATERIAL: Polyurethane Natural Rubber Made in Indonesia Made in Indonesia Made in Indonesia Made in Indonesia W BK WR OB W BK WR OB W BK Y WR OB BO BK Y DB FP

TWIN WAVE GRAP STRONG GRAP DRY GRAP TACKY FIT GRIP AC134EX AC135EX AC140EX AC143-3EX Excellent tacky feel & twin Excellent tacky feel Dry feel & absorbent. Excellent tacky feel rubber centre strip. & durability. (3 wraps) (3 wraps) & durability. (3 wraps) WIDTH: 28mm WIDTH: 25mm WIDTH: 25mm WIDTH: 25mm LENGTH: 1,020mm LENGTH: 1,200mm LENGTH: 1,200mm LENGTH: 1,200mm THICKNESS: 0.6-2.6mm THICKNESS: 0.6mm THICKNESS: 0.65mm THICKNESS: 0.7mm MATERIAL: Polyurethane, MATERIAL: Polyurethane MATERIAL: Polyurethane MATERIAL: Polyurethane, Natural Rubber Made in Indonesia Made in Indonesia Nylon Made in Indonesia Made in Japan BK Y WR OB BO BK W BK Y WR W BK R

TOWEL GRIP CLEAN GRAP MOIST SUPER AC402EX AC147EX GRIP AC148-3EX Comfortable Towel Grip Anti-bacteria & Moist feel & high water with Improved Absorbency. deodorization. (3 wraps) absorption. (3 wraps) WIDTH: 32mm WIDTH: 25mm WIDTH: 25mm LENGTH: 660mm LENGTH: 1,200mm LENGTH: 1,200mm THICKNESS: 1.35mm THICKNESS: 0.6mm THICKNESS: 0.65mm MATERIAL: 100% Cotton MATERIAL: Polyurethane MATERIAL: Polyurethane Made in Taiwan Made in Indonesia Made in Indonesia BK/ Y BK WR OR MG Y OR P SI W PP

REPLACEMENT GRIPS

COMFORT & CONTROL BASIC NS GRIP PREMIUM GRIP PREMIUM GRIP AC119BEX MOIST TYPE CORE TYPE For standard & AC222EX AC223EX long racquet. Moist feel & Pleasant grip It’s the smallest details that make WIDTH: 25mm high absorbency. with tacky feel. LENGTH: 780mm WIDTH: 25mm WIDTH: 25mm THICKNESS: 1.6mm LENGTH: 1,200mm LENGTH: 1,200mm a difference. By replacing their MATERIAL: Polyurethane THICKNESS: 1.6mm THICKNESS: 1.6mm BK Made in Taiwan W MATERIAL: Polyurethane BK MATERIAL: Polyurethane YONEX grip regularly, Champions Made in Taiwan Made in Taiwan ensure they have improved comfort and greater control of their racquet. PREMIUM GRIP REPLACEMENT HI SOFT GRAP COMFORT TYPE GRIP AC420EX YONEX Grips – Trusted by Champions. AC224EX AC124EX Non-slip performance with Easy gripping with Cushioned for maximum absorbency. high cushioning efficiency. improved feel. WIDTH: 24mm WIDTH: 25mm WIDTH: 25mm LENGTH: 1,120mm LENGTH: 1,200mm LENGTH: 780mm THICKNESS: 1.6mm THICKNESS: 1.6 - 2.6mm THICKNESS: 1.6mm MATERIAL: Polyurethane BK MATERIAL: Polyurethane R BK MATERIAL: Polyurethane Made in Taiwan Forming Urethane Made in Taiwan Made in Taiwan W Y BK P R BL

Colour Guide

W DB Y G BK DP FP WR OR OB BO SI MG P R BL CG PP White Deep Yellow Green Black Dark French Wine Orange Oriental Bright Silver Magenta Pink Red Blue Citrus Powder Blue Purple Pink Red Blue Orange Green Pink

BADMINTON 2015 47 GRIPS & ACCESSORIES ADVISORY STAFF

LEE CHONG WEI JAN O. JORGENSEN MALAYSIA DENMARK MEN’S SINGLES WORLD NO. 3 MEN’S SINGLES WORLD NO. 2 2014 YONEX OPEN JAPAN 2014 Indonesia Open Superseries Superseries Winner Premier Winner 2014 YONEX-SUNRISE India 2014 European Championships Open Superseries Winner Gold Medallist 2014 YONEX All England Open 2014 YONEX OPEN JAPAN SHOWER TOWEL AC705WEX WRIST BAND AC489EX Badminton Championships Winner Superseries Semifinalist Material: 100% Cotton Material: Polyester Colour: White Colour: Red, Black, Navy Blue, White Size: 60x120cm Size: 40x100cm Made in Taiwan Made in Taiwan LIN DAN CHOU TIEN CHEN CHINA CHINESE TAIPEI MEN’S SINGLES WORLD NO. 6 MEN’S SINGLES WORLD NO. 7 2014 YONEX Open Chinese 2014 YONEX French Open Taipei Grand Prix Gold Winner Superseries Winner 2014 Australian Badminton Open 2014 Bitburger Open Grand Prix Superseries Winner Gold Winner 2014 Superseries 2014 Chinese Masters Grand Prix Premier Semifinalist Gold Winner

WATER BOTTLE AC588EX STENCIL INK AC414EX VIKTOR AXELSEN Colour: Blue, Silver (Available June 2015) Colour: Red, Black, White INDONESIA DENMARK Made in Taiwan Size: 30ml MEN’S SINGLES WORLD NO. 11 MEN’S SINGLES WORLD NO. 9 Made in USA 2014 YONEX French Open 2014 BWF World Championships Superseries Semifinalist Bronze Medallist 2014 BWF World Championships 2014 European Championships Bronze Medallist Bronze Medallist 2014 Malaysia Open Superseries 2014 Swiss Open Grand Prix Premier Runner-up Gold Winner

MARC ZWIEBLER INDIA MEN’S SINGLES WORLD NO. 16 WOMEN’S SINGLES WORLD NO. 3 STENCIL CARD AC418EX NET AC141EX 2014 YONEX German Open Grand 2014 China Open Superseries Made in Japan Made in Taiwan Prix Gold Semifinalist Premier Winner 2013 Bitburger Open Grand Prix 2014 Australian Badminton Gold Finalist Open Superseries Winner 2013 Indonesia Open Superseries 2014 Grand Prix Premier Finalist Gold Winner

BADMINTON NET POLE COURT MAT CAROLINA MARIN AC352EX AC363EX THAILAND SPAIN Height: 1,550mm (5 pieces) WOMEN’S SINGLES WORLD NO. 8 WOMEN’S SINGLES WORLD NO. 6 Weight: 90kg/198lbs Material: 100% PVC 2014 Indonesia Superseries 2014 BWF World Championships Made in Taiwan Colour: Green Premier Finalist Gold Medallist Size: 15m x 7.1m 2014 YONEX All England Open 2014 Australian Badminton Made in China Badminton Championships Open Superseries Finalist Superseries Premier Semifinalist 2014 YONEX OPEN JAPAN 2014 Superseries Superseries Quarterfinalist Finalist

BADMINTON 2015 49 ADVISORY STAFF

MATHIAS BOE CARSTEN MOGENSEN RAJIV OUSPEH DENMARK DENMARK ENGLAND MEN’S DOUBLES WORLD NO. 2 MEN’S DOUBLES WORLD NO. 2 MEN’S SINGLES WORLD NO. 22 WOMEN’S SINGLES WORLD NO. 27 2014 YONEX French Open 2014 YONEX French Open 2015 Swedish Masters 2014 & 2015 Swedish Superseries Winner Superseries Winner Champion Masters Champion 2014 BWF World Championships 2014 BWF World Championships 2014 Commonwealth 2014 Spanish Open Bronze Medallist Bronze Medallist Silver Medallist Women’s Singles Champion 2014 YONEX-SUNRISE India 2014 YONEX-SUNRISE India Open Superseries Winner Open Superseries Winner

HENDRA SETIAWAN INDONESIA INDONESIA ENGLAND SCOTLAND MEN’S DOUBLES WORLD NO. 5 MEN’S DOUBLES WORLD NO. 5 WORLD RANKED NO. 40 WOMEN’S DOUBLES WORLD NO. 67 MIXED DOUBLES WORLD NO. 19 2014 Indonesia Open Superseries 2014 Indonesia Open Superseries 2014 Commonwealth Silver and Premier Finalist Premier Finalist Bronze Medallist 2014 Scottish Open Winner 2014 YONEX OPEN JAPAN 2014 YONEX OPEN JAPAN 2014 YONEX Welsh Open Winner 2014 YONEX German Superseries Finalist Superseries Finalist 2014 Scottish Open Runner up Open Winner 2014 YONEX All England Open 2014 YONEX All England Open 2014 French International Winner Badminton Championships Badminton Championships Superseries Premier Winner Superseries Premier Winner

TSAI CHIA HSIN ANDY ELLIS KIERAN MERRILEES CHINESE TAIPEI MALAYSIA ENGLAND SCOTLAND MEN’S DOUBLES WORLD NO. 4 MEN’S DOUBLES WORLD NO. 92 MEN’S DOUBLES WORLD NO. 75 WORLD RANKED NO. 135 2014 Australian Badminton 2014 Australian Badminton 2014 Commonwealth 2014 YONEX Welsh Open Superseries Finalist Open Superseries Semifinalist Silver Medallist International Winner 2014 Open 2014 Indonesian Open Superseries 2012 European 2015 YONEX Scottish Superseries Finalist Premier Quarterfinalist Bronze Medallist Nationals Winner 2014 China Open Superseries Premier Semifinalist 2014 Finalist

KAMILLA RYTTER JUHL DENMARK DENMARK ENGLAND IRELAND WOMEN’S DOUBLES WORLD NO. 4 WOMEN’S DOUBLES WORLD NO. 4 WORLD RANKED NO. 73 WOMEN’S SINGLES WORLD NO. 38 MIXED DOUBLES WORLD NO. 28 2014 Australian Badminton 2014 Australian Badminton 2015 Open Superseries Semifinalist Open Superseries Semifinalist Champion 2015 Irish National Champion 2014 European Championships 2014 European Championships 2015 English Nationals 2014 Hellas International Gold Medallist Gold Medallist Champion Champion 2014 Singapore Open Superseries 2014 Singapore Open Superseries 2014 Grand Prix Finalist Finalist Runner up

CHRIS ADCOCK GABRIELLE ADCOCK GAIL EMMS SAM MAGEE ENGLAND ENGLAND ENGLAND IRELAND MIXED DOUBLES WORLD NO. 6 MIXED DOUBLES WORLD NO. 6 YONEX AMBASSADOR MEN’S DOUBLES WORLD NO. 95 MIXED DOUBLES WORLD NO. 28 2014 Indonesia Open Superseries 2014 Indonesia Open Superseries Silver medallist at 2004 Premier Quarterfinalist Premier Quarterfinalist Athens Olympics 2015 Irish National Champion 2014 YONEX OPEN JAPAN 2014 YONEX OPEN JAPAN 2006 Mixed Doubles 2014 Hellas International Superseries Quarterfinalist Superseries Quarterfinalist World Champion Champion 2014 Swiss Open Grand Prix 2014 Swiss Open Grand Prix 2014 Brazil Grand Prix Gold Winner Gold Winner Runner up

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