Yonex Nanoflare 700 Play Badminton Racket (Pre-Strung) MidNight Purple

The Yonex Nanoflare 700 Play (Midnight Purple) is an exceptionally agile, ultra-fast speed racquet designed specifically for beginners, recreational club players, and rapid-fire doubles defenders.

As part of the highly celebrated 2nd Generation Nanoflare 700 lineup, the Play variant inherits the stunning, deep cosmic Midnight Purple colorway and the lightning-quick head-light blueprint of the elite Pro model. However, it swaps out demanding, rigid materials for a highly forgiving, flexible full-graphite layout. Because it comes Pre-Strung from the factory, it arrives completely ready for action.

Performance Profile

The 2nd Gen Nanoflare 700 Play is fundamentally built to eliminate sluggishness, offering players effortless swing speed, easy back-court depth, and rapid recovery.

1. Aerodynamic Wide Profile Aero Frame (10/10 Speed): The core characteristic of the Nanoflare 700 redesign is its specialized Wide Profile Frame. By blending smooth, rounded contours with sharp aerodynamic edges, the racket frame cuts cleanly through the air. This dramatically reduces drag, giving developing players an immediate boost in hand speed during fast defensive scrambles.
2. Spring-Like Hi-Flex Shaft: Professional speed frames often feature stiff shafts that can cause arm and shoulder fatigue. The 700 Play circumvents this entirely with its Hi-Flex shaft. It acts like an active spring—bending deeply with minimal effort and snapping back dynamically to launch deep baseline-to-baseline clears even on slow, defensive swings.
3. Sonic Flare System Repulsion: Yonex strategically maps the graphite density at the top and base of the head to maximize the frame's elastic trampoline response. This ensures that short, compact wrist-flicks and flat mid-court pushes launch off the string bed with crisp acceleration.
4. Enlarged Isometric Sweet Spot: The iconic square-shaped head structure expands the effective hitting area by roughly 7%. This provides fantastic forgiveness during erratic or hurried rallies, keeping off-center defensive blocks stable and clearing the net safely.

Best Suited For

1. Beginners & Casual Club Competitors: Ideal for anyone stepping into the sport or playing casually who wants a premium-looking speed racquet that handles fluidly and won't tire out the arm over multi-hour sessions.
2. Fast-Paced Doubles Defenders: Great for the player who loves reacting quickly to heavy incoming smashes, dropping delicate counter-blocks at the net tape, and engaging in flat driving duels.
3. Players Seeking Maximum Arm Comfort: The combination of a 4U lightweight build, a head-light balance, and a flexible shaft makes it a therapeutic choice for senior club players or anyone managing minor wrist or tennis elbow strains.

Performance Upgrade Tip: The factory-installed string is highly durable and great for immediate recreational play. Once your skills progress and you want to extract a sharper metallic sound and faster drive repulsion, cut the factory strings and restring it with Yonex Exbolt 63 or BG66 Ultimax between 22 to 24 lbs.

Specifications

• Product Tier: PLAY (Beginner / Developing Intermediate Entry).
• Weight / Grip Size: 4U (Average 83 grams) / G5 (Standard Slim Grip).
• Balance Point: Head-Light (Engineered for effortless handling and reflex speed).
• Shaft Flexibility: Hi-Flex (Highly Flexible) — Highly forgiving for easy clears.
• Frame Material: Graphite + Wide Profile Aero Frame.
• Shaft Material: Graphite + 7.0mm Slim Shaft.
• Maximum String Tension: Up to 28 lbs (Exceptional structural tolerance for a Play tier).
• Length: 675 mm (10mm Long Frame for optimal reach).
• Stringing Status: Pre-Strung (Factory standard string, approx. 20–22 lbs).
• Country of Origin: Developed in Japan, Manufactured in China.