Badminton racket test: Hundred Nitrix 70 Venom vs. Flareon 700
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Jakob and Michi tested the Hundred Nitrix 70 Venom and the Hundred Flareon 700 on court. Both are attacking 4U rackets. Both are head-heavy and have a stiff shaft. Still, they feel clearly different.
The test video
The two rackets in brief
Hundred Nitrix 70 Venom
The Nitrix 70 Venom is the power racket from Hundred. It is clearly head-heavy and has a very thin 6.1 mm shaft. It is made for players who want to put pressure on from the back court.
Hundred Flareon 700
The Flareon 700 is also head-heavy and stiff. But it is a little less head-heavy than the Nitrix 70. That makes it a good fit for fast, flat play too.
The differences at a glance
| Feature | Nitrix 70 Venom | Flareon 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4U | 4U |
| Balance | Head-heavy | Head-heavy, a little less |
| Shaft | Stiff, 6.1 mm | Stiff |
| Strength | Smash from the back court | Power with more speed |
| Drive and defence | Rather slow | More agile |
Back court: smash and clear
With the Nitrix 70 Venom you feel the head-heavy balance right away. If you hit the shuttle cleanly, the racket adds extra pressure. The Flareon 700 also has a lot of power in the back court. But it feels a bit more agile.
Drive and defence
In drive and defence the Nitrix 70 Venom is a bit slower. You need a clean technique to use its potential. The Flareon 700 is easier to handle in these situations. You move it faster from left to right and from top to bottom.
Verdict: which racket suits you?
- Nitrix 70 Venom: for a very attacking game with lots of smashes from the back court. You should have a clean technique.
- Flareon 700: for attacking players who want a bit more feel. More control in drive and defence.
In short: the Nitrix 70 Venom is pure power from the back court. The Flareon 700 gives you power with more speed and feel.
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