Yonex Nanoflare 700 Tour Badminton Racket MidNight Purple

The Yonex Nanoflare 700 Tour (2nd Generation) in the Midnight Purple colorway is a premium, high-tier competitive speed racquet. It is precision-engineered for advanced club players and tournament competitors who want to dominate fast-paced rallies with quick defensive reflexes and effortless baseline-to-baseline clearing depth.

While the flagship Pro model is made in Japan, the Tour version is manufactured in Taiwan using the exact same head architecture and performance profile. The Midnight Purple cosmetic features a stunning, deep cosmic twilight theme accented by translucent carbon layers that subtly shift under court lighting to highlight its aerodynamic build.

Key Technologies & Performance Profile

The 2nd Gen Nanoflare 700 Tour fixes the historical flaw of traditional head-light racquets (which often lack baseline depth) by combining a wide, high-repulsion frame with an ultra-comfortable hitting feel.

1. Aerodynamic Wide Profile Frame (10/10 Speed): The defining upgrade for this generation is the Wide Profile Frame. By flattening and sharpening the outer head contours, the racquet slices through wind resistance cleanly. This gives you blistering hand speed during frantic defensive scrambles, flat mid-court drive exchanges, and fast net interceptions.
2. The SERVO FILTER Shock Absorption: Integrated directly between the premium carbon layers of both the head and the shaft, the Servo Filter is a specialized epoxy resin film. It dampens harsh structural vibrations six times faster than carbon alone. The result is an incredibly smooth, plush, and arm-friendly hitting sensation that protects your joints over long matches.
3. Enhanced Sonic Flare System: To maximize shuttle acceleration, Yonex strategically layered high-end carbons inside the head. The upper frame incorporates ultra-elastic SUPER HMG for a snappy trampoline return, while the lower throat is constructed from flexible Nanocell NEO. This combination creates a powerful rebound effect, allowing you to launch deep clears even when caught out of position.
4. REXIS Super Slim Shaft & Energy Boost Cap Plus: The high-performance Rexis shaft is structurally engineered to eliminate side-to-side twisting (torsion) when swinging at maximum velocity. When paired with the Energy Boost Cap Plus at the handle base, it guides the shaft to flex perfectly straight forward, ensuring your lightning-fast cross-court drops and drives stay highly accurate.

Best Suited For

1. Advanced Intermediate & Competitive Doubles Players: Absolute perfection for players who thrive in high-tempo doubles or mixed doubles environments where defensive reaction speed, flat pushing, and quick recovery are mandatory.
2. Rally Generalists Demanding Easy Depth: Ideal if you love a fast, nimble racquet but don't possess the professional forearm strength required to bend ultra-stiff tournament models (like the 800 Pro or 1000Z). The medium flex works with your natural stroke to generate deep clears.
3. Players Prioritizing Arm Health: An excellent choice for active club players who play multiple times a week and want a top-tier speed weapon that won't leave their wrist, shoulder, or elbow feeling sore or fatigued.

Custom Stringing Recommendation: To cater to advanced player preferences, the Nanoflare 700 Tour ships unstrung. To perfectly complement its high-speed repulsion profile, pair it with Yonex Exbolt 65 (for blindingly fast drive speed) or BG66 Ultimax (for high bounce and a beautiful, metallic hitting pop) strung between 24 to 26 lbs.

Specifications

• Product Tier: TOUR (Premium Competitive / Tournament Tier).
• Weight / Grip Size: 4U (Average 83g) G5 | 5U (Average 78g) G5, G6.
• Balance Point: Head-Light (Engineered for ultimate maneuverability).
• Shaft Flexibility: Medium (Elastic, highly responsive, and arm-friendly).
• Frame Construction: HM Graphite, Nanocell NEO, SUPER HMG, SERVO FILTER.
• Shaft Construction: HM Graphite, SERVO FILTER + REXIS Shaft.
• Maximum String Tension: 4U: 20–28 lbs | 5U: 19–27 lbs.
• Length: 675 mm (10mm Long Frame for optimized reach).
• Country of Origin: Developed in Japan, Manufactured in Taiwan.