
The Yonex Power Cushion Aerus Z2 Women's (Coral) is Yonex’s flagship ultra-lightweight court shoe, engineered specifically for players who prioritize maximum speed, rapid acceleration, and agile footwork. Built on a women’s-specific last, this shoe weighs approximately 240g (8.5 oz), standing as the lightest badminton footwear option in the Yonex lineup.
Performance Profile
- Featherweight Construction: Utilizes a Seamless Skin Upper—a vacuum-pressed synthetic skin layered over Double Raschel Mesh—eliminating weight and material overlap while ensuring flexible, breathable support.
- Explosive Energy Return: Powered by Power Cushion+ in the heel, which offers 28% greater shock absorption and 62% more repulsion than standard EVA to convert landing force into quick push-offs.
- Springy Midsole Foam: Features Feather Bounce Foam, an ultra-lightweight foam layer that delivers additional underfoot spring without adding unnecessary bulk.
- Torsional Control & Drive: Integrated with a Power Graphite Sheet and 3D Power Carbon drive in the midfoot, reinforcing structural integrity and optimizing energy transfer during steep directional changes.
- Multi-Directional Grip: Features the Radial Blade Sole outsole pattern, arranging traction components in a windmill layout to increase omnidirectional grip for fast stops and quick recoveries.
Best Suited For
- Speed-Oriented & Attacking Players: Ideal for fast-paced players who rely on split-second reaction times, swift front-to-back transitions, and net interception.
- Competitive Female Athletes: Anatomically tailored on a women’s last for a snug heel fit and midfoot wrap that prevents internal foot slippage.
- Agile, Light-Footed Movers: Recommended for players who prefer a low-to-the-ground, minimalist court feel over heavy, maximalist cushioning.
Specifications
- Model Code: SHBAZ2L / SHBAZ2LEX.
- Colorway: Coral (Coral / Pink / Light Gray).
- Gender / Fit: Women's Specific Last (Standard Width / Lightweight Performance Fit).
- Weight: ~240g / 8.5 oz per shoe (standard sample size).
- Upper Material: Synthetic Fiber, Durable Skin Light, Double Raschel Mesh.
- Midsole Material: Synthetic Resin with Power Cushion+, Feather Bounce Foam, Power Graphite Sheet.
- Outsole Material: Non-Marking Rubber (Radial Blade Pattern).
- Insole Technology: Synchro-Fit Insole for improved heel hold.
