Nanoflare 700 Play Midnight Purple 4U

Yonex Nanoflare 700 Play Midnight Purple 4U Badminton Racket

The Yonex Nanoflare 700 Play is a lightweight, head-light badminton racket designed for speed, manoeuvrability and quick racket handling. This Midnight Purple 4U version uses a graphite frame and shaft, with a hi-flex shaft and 10mm longer length. At approximately 80–84g, it is designed to move easily through fast rallies and defensive exchanges.

The racket features Yonex’s Sonic Flare System, which uses strategically positioned high-modulus graphite to support power, stability and shuttle acceleration. This is complemented by the AERO Frame, which uses smoother contours around the racket head to reduce air resistance and help generate faster swing speeds.

A Super Slim Shaft further reduces air resistance while maintaining a responsive feel through the swing. The Energy Boost Cap Plus is designed to support shaft flex while stabilising the racket face, helping provide a more controlled response during shots.

Yonex’s ISOMETRIC frame design increases the sweet spot by approximately 7% compared with a conventional round frame. This provides a larger effective hitting area, which can be useful when making quick shots or when contact is not perfectly centred.

With its head-light balance, hi-flex shaft and 4U weight, the Nanoflare 700 Play is well suited to players who prioritise speed and easy handling. The recommended stringing range is 20–28 lbs for the 4U specification. Its combination of lightweight construction and aerodynamic frame design makes it a practical option for players developing a faster, more responsive style of play.