The NANOFLARE 001 ABILITY is a very light, head-light graphite racket with a flexible shaft, made for quick handling and easy swings. It suits beginners and improving players, especially in doubles, who want fast reactions in defence and at the net.
Key features
- 5U weight (about 78 g) – very light and quick to manoeuvre.
- Hi-Flex graphite shaft – bends easily so slower swings still send the shuttle well.
- Control Support Cap – a wider, flatter grip end that helps you hold and steer the racket.
- Isometric head and a shaft 10 mm longer than standard – a larger sweet spot and a little extra reach.
Specifications
| Flex |
Hi-Flex |
| Frame |
Graphite |
| Shaft |
Graphite |
| Length |
10 mm longer |
| Weight / Grip |
5U G5 (about 78 g) |
| Stringing advice |
5U: 20–27 lbs |
| Item code |
NF-001A |
Stringing
This racket is sold strung. 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
Is this racket better for attack, control or all-round play?
Speed and easy handling. It is light and head-light, so it suits fast defence and net play rather than heavy smashing.
What weight and grip is it?
5U with a G5 grip, about 78 g. 5U means an unstrung frame weight of 75–79 g; G5 is a thinner grip than G4.
What string tension do you recommend?
YONEX advises 20–27 lbs for this 5U racket. Please do not exceed 27 lbs.
How is it different from the NANOFLARE 001 FEEL?
On YONEX's spec sheets both have the same Hi-Flex graphite frame and shaft, 5U weight and 20–27 lbs range; they differ in colourway and naming.
Does it come strung? Can you string it for me?
It is sold strung. If you would like a different string or tension, choose "Add professional stringing" on this page and pick your string and tension, and we will restring it at our Point Cook shop. Shop stringing starts from $24 with string included (for example YONEX BG65 $27, BG65Ti $29, BG80/Exbolt/Nanogy $30, Aerobite $32, Aerobite Boost $34). Regular in-store stringing is ready for pickup after 4 days; a faster service is available for a fee when we have capacity.
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.
