YONEX 65Z2 Badminton Shoe Buying Guide, and Differences from 65X
Follow “”, bring you understand latest badminton equipmentIn August 2019, YONEX launched the 65 series latest generation shoes, 65Z2 and 65X2,65Z2 shoes design style still inherited the idea of the first generation 65Z, materials and shoes technology have a certain extent of improvement. YONEX in top shoes used carbon fiber board, TPU frame, power pad+, wear-resistant outsole, one-piece upper, breathable mesh in these shoes all have application. The world ranking top 20 singles players have 13 people wearing this shoe in top competitions, which is not ordinary popular. So where is this shoe good?
1. Faster than speed, it’s not as direct as the ultra-light 3;
2. More comfortable than speed, it’s not as soft as CFZ2;
3. More stable than speed, it’s not as tight as ELSZ;
4. More stylish than speed, it’s not as cool as INFINITI.
That is, this 65Z2 shoes in all aspects are not outstanding, but its biggest advantage is balanced, no weaknesses, found the best balance in practical application, is a shoe that is most suitable for competitive play.
The new generation 65 series launched a total of 3 models and 5 colors, below we will introduce how to choose each shoe in detail.
1SHB65Z2MEXblack/bluemale↓↓↓
2SHB65Z2MEXwhite/orangemale↓↓↓
↑↑↑The two color schemes above are 65Z2 standard version male shoes two different color schemes, wearing slimming effect, tight fit, suitable for most foot types, players can choose according to their own preference for color, size range 40-45, single about 290g.


3SHB65Z2LEXcoral orangefemale↓↓↓


↑↑↑This is the female model of 65Z2 standard version shoes, only this one color scheme, the color is very eye-catching, recognition rate is very high, recommended for female players to choose, size range 36-40, single about 290g.
4SHB65Z2WEXdeep sea bluewide toe↓↓↓


↑↑↑This is the 65Z2 shoes wide toe version, male and female models, size from 36 to 45, suitable for players with wide forefoot choose, the outsole and upper all made widened, wearing visual will not appear dragged, fit is not inferior to standard version, wearing is more comfortable, stepping on the ground is more stable, protection is more comprehensive, single about 300g.
5SHB65X2MEXyellowmale↓↓↓



↑↑↑This is the simplified model of 65 series 2 shoes, male, size range 40-45, the difference is the upper, tongue, and shoe mouth mesh material uses different woven material, the carbon board uses TPU material instead of carbon fiber material, the bottom of the shoe mouth is simplified into a flat covering, PU upper, midsole and outsole materials are the same as the standard version, the power pad+ is still in use, single about 290g, recommended for players who love yellow shoes and price sensitive players.
↓↓↓More detailed pictures please look down↓↓↓


↑↑↑The black upper has a very prominent texture under natural light.
↑↑↑The widened heel design makes the foot follow the ground more stable in intense competition, and provides more protection.

↑↑↑The design of the shoe mouth under the shoe mouth is three-dimensional, which can provide better protection.

↑↑↑The carbon board, TPU frame, ventilation holes and power pad+ are all complete.
↑↑↑Wide toe design is suitable for players with wide forefoot choose.

↑↑↑65X2 in the use of shoe mesh woven material is simplified, and the price is also lower.

↑↑↑The difference between shoe mesh woven.
↑↑↑The left side is 65Z2, the bottom of the shoe mouth is on the left and right sides, the right side is 65X2, the bottom of the shoe mouth is a flat design.

↑↑↑The shoe mouth woven is also different.

↑↑↑The TPU frame and carbon board material on the bottom of the shoe are different, the left side is 65X2, the right side is 65Z2.

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