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Yonex Arcsaber Z Slash

Stiff, fast Arcsaber built for explosive smash power — Taufik's frame.

Yonex Arcsaber Legacy Verified spec
Best for Advanced Power / Attack

BadmintonLabs TakeStiff, even-balance power frame — splits the difference between power and speed. A singles-court frame at the top level, strung up to 26 lb.

Community verdict ★ 4.3 (120) Arcsaber Z-Slash — the legendary fast frame; iconic, still loved by speed players.
What makes it special
  • ISOMETRIC — Square head shape, larger sweet spot than oval frames.
  • Pocketing Booster — Frame-side resin layer that grips the shuttle longer for precision shots. Arcsaber signature.
  • BOX Frame — Squarer frame profile for stability and pocketing.
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Specifications

Item code
ARC-ZS
Flex
Stiff
Balance
Even Balance
Weight
3U (85-89g)
Durability
Durable
Grip sizes
G4, G5
Price band
$$$$$ $100–150
String tension
19-26 lbs
Color
Laser Yellow
Skill level
Advanced
Play style
Power / Attack
Source
Yonex brand specs
BALANCE Even Balance FLEX Stiff WEIGHT 3U (85-89g) BALANCE HEAD-LIGHT HEAD-HEAVY FLEX / FEEL FLEX STIFF
Frame profile · Yonex Arcsaber Z Slash
illustration reflects balance & flex; not a product photo
Flex4.0Balance3.0Weight4.0
Trait radar · Yonex Arcsaber Z Slash
each axis 1–5 from Yonex brand specs
FLEXBALANCEWEIGHT
Trait bars · Yonex Arcsaber Z Slash

Used by

Taufik Hidayat INA Legend

Technologies

ISOMETRIC Pocketing Booster BOX Frame
  • ISOMETRIC. Square head shape, larger sweet spot than oval frames.
  • Pocketing Booster. Frame-side resin layer that grips the shuttle longer for precision shots. Arcsaber signature.
  • BOX Frame. Squarer frame profile for stability and pocketing.

What do these mean? See the Yonex technology reference →

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