Yonex Power Cushion Comfort Z3 Women's Badminton Shoe (Black/Mint)

The Yonex Power Cushion Comfort Z3 Women's (Black/Mint) is Yonex’s top-tier performance court shoe dedicated to maximum shock absorption, underfoot plushness, and lower-body joint protection. Built on a women's-specific last, this colorway pairs a sleek black matte upper with fresh mint accents along the midsole and outsole.

Performance Profile

1. Maximum Impact Dispersion: Integrates Power Cushion+ in the heel and forefoot, delivering 28% greater shock absorption and 62% more repulsion than standard EVA to absorb heavy landings from jump smashes and deep lunges.
2. Lightweight Energy Return: Uses Feather Bounce Foam combined with msLITE X in the midsole platform to keep the plush cushioning responsive and lightweight without feeling overly bulky.
3. Anatomical Flexion Upper: Features an asymmetrical eyelet alignment across the top of the foot to follow the natural contours of the instep, eliminating high-pressure hot spots during foot flexion.
4. Seamless Inner Bootie System: Replaces the traditional shoe tongue with an integrated knit bootie that wraps around the arch and ankle for a locked-in, sock-like feel.
5. 3D Power Graphite Drive: Incorporates a carbon-graphite sheet embedded in the midfoot to prevent torsional twisting on sudden stops and side-to-side directional changes.
6. Radial Blade Sole Traction: Outfitted with Yonex's Radial Blade rubber outsole pattern, providing ~3% better multidirectional grip for instant court push-offs and quick recoveries.

Best Suited For

1. Players Prioritizing Joint Protection: Ideal for female athletes looking to mitigate knee, ankle, and heel strain during heavy multi-directional court coverage.
2. Long Matches & Tournament Play: The combination of plush foam layers and soft footbed wrap helps prevent foot fatigue over extended playing sessions.
3. Aggressive Back-Court & Lunge Movers: Excellent for players who frequently leap or execute deep front-court lunges and require substantial landing absorption.
4. Indoor Court Sports: Optimized for badminton, as well as indoor squash, racquetball, and pickleball.

Specifications

• Model Code: SHBCFZ3LEX / SHBCFZ3L.
• Colorway: Black / Mint.
• Gender / Fit: Women's Specific Last (Standard Width / Flexion Upper).
• Upper Material: Synthetic Fiber, Durable Skin Light, Double Raschel Mesh.
• Midsole Material: Synthetic Resin with Power Cushion+, Feather Bounce Foam, msLITE X, 3D Power Graphite.
• Outsole Material: Non-Marking Rubber (Radial Blade Tread Pattern).