The Nanoflare 1000 Play is the recreational version of the Nanoflare 1000, with the same Lightning Yellow styling in an all-graphite build. Its medium flex and head-light feel make it easy to manoeuvre, so it suits beginners, social players and juniors moving up to a full-size graphite racket.
Key features
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Head-light Nanoflare design: weight sits towards the handle, so the racket feels quick in the hand for fast exchanges and defence.
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Medium flex shaft: a middle-ground shaft that balances easy power with control.
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All-graphite frame and shaft: lighter and more responsive than steel or aluminium starter rackets.
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10 mm longer frame: a little extra length gives more reach and leverage on overhead shots.
Specifications
| Flex |
Medium |
| Frame |
Graphite |
| Shaft |
Graphite |
| Length |
10 mm longer |
| Weight / Grip |
4U (Avg. 83 g) G5, G6 — we offer: 4U G5 |
| Stringing advice |
4U: 20–28 lbs |
| Item code |
NF-1000P |
Stringing
If you want to confirm whether it is supplied strung, contact us before ordering. 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.
Questions & answers
Who is this racket for?
YONEX designed the 1000 Play for recreational players. It is light (4U), head-light and medium flex, so it is easy to handle.
What weight and grip is it?
4U G5. 4U means an unstrung frame weight of 80–84 g (YONEX average 83 g). G5 is slimmer than G4.
What string tension do you recommend?
YONEX recommends 20–28 lbs for the 4U version. Please do not string above the maximum of the recommended range.
Does it come strung? Can you string it for me?
If you want to confirm whether it is supplied strung, contact us before ordering. 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.
How is it different from the 1000 Game and 1000 Tour?
Within the Nanoflare 1000 range, the 1000 Z and 1000 Tour have an extra stiff HM Graphite shaft and premium frame materials (the Z adds NANOMETRIC DR and M40X; the Tour uses Nanocell NEO and EX-HYPER MG). The 1000 Game has a medium flex graphite shaft with a built-in T-Joint, and the 1000 Play has a medium flex all-graphite build for recreational play.
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.
