Instead of using the Cup-Stack Carbon Nanotube, the ArcSaber 008 (AS008) badminton racket uses a more economical NanoAir Spring technology on the frame. By introducing Nanoair Spring into the resin which binds the carbon fibres, nanoscale air bubbles in the material help the racquet to flex and bend as in a spring. The result is a better transfer of energy from string-bed to shuttle for a more powerful shot. As a result, Yonex created an affordable ArcSaber mid-performance rackets with ArcSaber 008 (AS008) to fulfill the $100-$150 price range market.