The Nanoflare 500 is a light, head-light racket with a medium flex shaft, offering an easy-swinging balance of speed and depth. It is a good all-round choice for developing and intermediate players, especially those who play a lot of doubles. Colour: matte black.
Key features
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Sonic Flare System: high-modulus graphite is placed at the top and bottom of the frame so the head snaps back quickly, adding speed to clears and drives.
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Medium flex shaft: a middle-ground shaft that balances easy power with control.
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Nanocell NEO in the frame layup: helps the string bed return energy quickly for a crisp, responsive feel.
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EX-HMG graphite: an extra high-modulus grade that adds stiffness without extra weight.
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Built-in T-Joint: the shaft and frame are joined as one piece, which keeps the head steadier on off-centre hits.
Specifications
| Flex |
Medium |
| Frame |
HM Graphite, Nanocell NEO, EX-HMG |
| Shaft |
HM Graphite |
| Joint |
Built-in T-Joint |
| Length |
10 mm longer |
| Weight / Grip |
5U (Avg. 78 g) G4, G5; 4U (Avg. 83 g) G4, G5 — we offer: 4U G5 or 5U G5 |
| Stringing advice |
5U: 19–26 lbs; 4U: 20–27 lbs |
| Item code |
NF-500 |
Stringing
Choose 4U G5 strung, 5U G5 strung or 5U G5 frame only in the options. You can add professional stringing on this page: choose your string and tension, and we string it at our Point Cook shop. See our racket stringing service.
Please note: a full racket cover is included.
Questions & answers
Who is this racket for?
Developing and intermediate players who want a light, quick racket that is still easy to clear with, thanks to the medium flex shaft.
What weight and grip is it?
Options are 4U G5 (80–84 g unstrung, average about 83 g) and 5U G5 (75–79 g, average about 78 g). G5 is slimmer than G4.
What string tension do you recommend?
The recommended range is 20–27 lbs for 4U and 19–26 lbs for 5U. Please do not string above the maximum of the recommended range.
Does it come strung? Can you string it for me?
4U G5 and 5U G5 are available strung, and 5U G5 is also available as frame only. Yes. On this page choose "Add professional stringing", then pick your string and tension. Shop stringing starts from $24 with string included (for example YONEX BG65 $27, BG65Ti $29, BG80/Exbolt/Nanogy $30, Aerobite $32). Regular in-store stringing is ready for pickup after 4 days.
Does it come with a cover?
Yes, it comes with a full racket cover.
How long does delivery take, and can I pick it up?
Items in our Australian stock ship Australia-wide, usually within 2–6 business days. You can also contact us to arrange pickup from our shop at 15 Wallace Avenue, Point Cook VIC 3030.
