Yonex Power Cushion PC 65Z3 (Wide) Badminton Shoe (White/Orange)

The Yonex Power Cushion 65 Z3 (Wide) Unisex Badminton Court Shoe in White/Orange (Item Code: SHB65Z3W) is the specialized wide-profile variant of Yonex's absolute benchmark all-around court shoe. Endorsed by top-tier international professionals, the 65 Z3 series is highly celebrated for balancing explosive repulsion speed, robust lateral stability, and heavy-duty joint protection.

This specific White/Orange edition is engineered exclusively on Yonex's broad 4E last, making it the premier choice for competitive and advanced players who want the high-end features of the 65 Z series but require a more accommodating, non-restrictive fit across the forefoot.

Core Performance Technologies

1. POWER CUSHION+: Embedded in a specialized grid/lattice pattern directly under the heel. This premium technology absorbs the brutal downward force of deep court lunges or jump-smash landings, transforming that impact into immediate upward propulsion. It offers a 28% increase in shock absorption and a 62% boost in bounce-back over industry-standard EVA foam.
2. Feather Bounce Foam: Built as a foundational layer within the midsole, this compound is 8% lighter than preceding midsole materials while generating 20% more kinetic energy return. It provides a highly responsive, snappy, and quick-recovering feel underfoot.
3. Radial Blade Sole Pattern: Moving away from standard honeycomb hexagrip layouts, the non-marking rubber outsole implements a "windmill/ninja star" tread design. By blending alternating shallow and deep grooves, it spreads out weight evenly and increases multi-directional traction by roughly 3%, providing a secure grip during sudden horizontal, vertical, and diagonal movements.
4. Power Graphite Sheet: A high-strength, ultra-lightweight carbon fiber composite plate running through the center arch of the midsole. It acts as a structural anchor, eliminating dangerous chassis twisting (torsion) during violent lateral defense slides.

Upper Construction & Wide Fit Engineering

1. Seamless Upper Structure: Constructed from an expanded, continuous piece of premium synthetic leather (Tough Guard III) across the toe and midfoot zones. Eliminating traditional stitched overlays removes abrasive friction hot spots and alleviates tension when the shoe naturally flexes.
2. Expanded Lateral Shell: A hardened, shell-like stabilizing reinforcement overlay on the outer edge of the forefoot near the ankle. This prevents the foot from sliding over the boundary of the sole during aggressive side-steps, drastically reducing power loss and preventing ankle rolls.
3. Unisex Wide Fit Last (4E Width): Explicitly sculpted to accommodate wider foot types. It features a relaxed midfoot barrier and a significantly broader toe box, effectively neutralizing painful side-squeezing and blister-causing friction for wide-footed athletes.
4. Toe Assist Shape & Synchro-Fit Insole: The toe-centric layout pulls pressure away from the big toe while wrapping securely around the midfoot. This works in tandem with the insole's elevated mid-to-heel contour, anchoring your heel firmly against the back of the shoe to eliminate internal forward slippage.

Target Player: All-around intermediate to professional tournament players who demand high structural support, reliable ankle stability, and premium impact dispersion but refuse to squeeze into narrow, standard-width court footwear.

Specifications

• Colorway: White / Orange.
• Fit Profile: Unisex Wide Fit (4E Width Profile).
• Upper Material: Synthetic Leather (Tough Guard III) + Double Raschel Mesh.
• Midsole: Synthetic Resin (msLITE X / Feather Bounce Foam + Power Cushion+).
• Outsole: Non-marking Radial Blade Rubber.