2026 Yonex Regna

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A thread to hold and share info on the upcoming Regna release, anyone got some information? Here is what AI could tell me...

Release Details & Evidence​

  • Release Window: Current industry leaks and placeholder listings in regional catalogs point toward a launch in late Spring 2026 (April/May).



  • Production Status: Reports from specialized tennis shops indicate that Yonex has ceased production of the Gen 3 (2022) model to clear the way for the new version.



  • Waitlists: Some niche importers and shops in Japan have already begun acknowledging a "Regna V4" in their internal systems.

What to Expect​

  • ISOMETRIC TIP: Like the new 2026 VCORE (V8), the new Regna is expected to feature the refined "Isometric Tip" shape, which squares off the top of the frame to further enlarge the sweet spot.



  • Namd/Flex Evolution: The Regna is known for its unique flex profile (stiff in the hoop, flexible in the shaft). The 2026 version will likely incorporate the latest iteration of 2G-Namd Flex Force to enhance that "snapback" feel.
  • Exclusivity: It is highly likely to remain a Japan-only release. If you are looking to get one in the U.S., you'll likely need to use a proxy service or wait for specialty importers like Tennis Spin or ********* to secure stock.
  • Servo Filter: Expect the inclusion of the "Servo Filter" (vibration dampening film) which has been standard in the newer Percept and VCORE lines to give it a plusher feel.
 
FuzzyYellowBalls said:
A thread to hold and share info on the upcoming Regna release, anyone got some information? Here is what AI could tell me...

Release Details & Evidence​

  • Release Window: Current industry leaks and placeholder listings in regional catalogs point toward a launch in late Spring 2026 (April/May).



  • Production Status: Reports from specialized tennis shops indicate that Yonex has ceased production of the Gen 3 (2022) model to clear the way for the new version.



  • Waitlists: Some niche importers and shops in Japan have already begun acknowledging a "Regna V4" in their internal systems.

What to Expect​

  • ISOMETRIC TIP: Like the new 2026 VCORE (V8), the new Regna is expected to feature the refined "Isometric Tip" shape, which squares off the top of the frame to further enlarge the sweet spot.



  • Namd/Flex Evolution: The Regna is known for its unique flex profile (stiff in the hoop, flexible in the shaft). The 2026 version will likely incorporate the latest iteration of 2G-Namd Flex Force to enhance that "snapback" feel.
  • Exclusivity: It is highly likely to remain a Japan-only release. If you are looking to get one in the U.S., you'll likely need to use a proxy service or wait for specialty importers like Tennis Spin or ********* to secure stock.
  • Servo Filter: Expect the inclusion of the "Servo Filter" (vibration dampening film) which has been standard in the newer Percept and VCORE lines to give it a plusher feel.
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This is making me want to pull my Gen 3 Regna out of the closet and hit with it again. ;)
 
FuzzyYellowBalls said:
A thread to hold and share info on the upcoming Regna release, anyone got some information? Here is what AI could tell me...

Release Details & Evidence​

  • Release Window: Current industry leaks and placeholder listings in regional catalogs point toward a launch in late Spring 2026 (April/May).



  • Production Status: Reports from specialized tennis shops indicate that Yonex has ceased production of the Gen 3 (2022) model to clear the way for the new version.



  • Waitlists: Some niche importers and shops in Japan have already begun acknowledging a "Regna V4" in their internal systems.

What to Expect​

  • ISOMETRIC TIP: Like the new 2026 VCORE (V8), the new Regna is expected to feature the refined "Isometric Tip" shape, which squares off the top of the frame to further enlarge the sweet spot.



  • Namd/Flex Evolution: The Regna is known for its unique flex profile (stiff in the hoop, flexible in the shaft). The 2026 version will likely incorporate the latest iteration of 2G-Namd Flex Force to enhance that "snapback" feel.
  • Exclusivity: It is highly likely to remain a Japan-only release. If you are looking to get one in the U.S., you'll likely need to use a proxy service or wait for specialty importers like Tennis Spin or ********* to secure stock.
  • Servo Filter: Expect the inclusion of the "Servo Filter" (vibration dampening film) which has been standard in the newer Percept and VCORE lines to give it a plusher feel.
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Thanks for setting this up! Look forward to following the news. I have a couple of Gen 3 98’s that I haven’t decided what to do with yet.
 
aus89 said:
Can we not with the AI slop threads - post something when there's evidence of a Regna update... otherwise there's already a thread for the existing Regna where you can speculate
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I used Gemini deep research which is not slop, trust me, it searches every inch of the internet even Japanese language and can watch every youtube video in seconds, digesting every word and image. Good luck researching all that independently. .
 
FuzzyYellowBalls said:
I used Gemini deep research which is not slop, trust me, it searches every inch of the internet even Japanese language and can watch every youtube video in seconds, digesting every word and image. Good luck researching all that independently. .
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Ask it for the source of the information then. Good luck
 
n1mothy said:
Ask it for the source of the information then. Good luck
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Deep research I includes resources, and there were too many to list on this one. The biggest indicators are the pause in current Regna production and the leaked placeholders on online catalogues for a new one.
 
n1mothy said:
No need to list all of them, even if you just link a few that match what you are claiming in your original post
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I'd love to but it just dumps all the references in a list, about 100 or so without markers, you can ask gemini if you wish or chatgpt, or claude, your preference, just ask conversationally.
 
Are they properly worth it? I mean, beyond the novelty and hype... Playability wise is it really a gem?

I've never seen anyone give playability reviews of Regnas on these forums as of yet
 
Worth it, hmmm. I bought mine new 4 years ago and sold it used for $50 more than I paid for it.

Do you play golf, a putter can cost $1,000 US if you want, a driver too, a whole bag, whatever you can imagine is the price.

Tennis rackets are now all over $300. I don't really think the cost is a big deal, but that's me.

Playability--- An Ezone with more control, better feel. Maybe 10% better than an Ezone. Must have, nah, but hell, it is a must try and they look really cool.

If you like tennis and Yonex, it's the easiest racket to try and resell for almost your money back or maybe more. So, why not?
 
I don’t generally agree with Yonexes (Yonices?) due to the dampening. Even on the less damped vcore.

But the regna isn’t quite the same in that department.

But what kind of playability are we looking at? Like how is the launch angle, power, spin, control etc?
 
FuzzyYellowBalls said:
Worth it, hmmm. I bought mine new 4 years ago and sold it used for $50 more than I paid for it.

Do you play golf, a putter can cost $1,000 US if you want, a driver too, a whole bag, whatever you can imagine is the price.

Tennis rackets are now all over $300. I don't really think the cost is a big deal, but that's me.

Playability--- An Ezone with more control, better feel. Maybe 10% better than an Ezone. Must have, nah, but hell, it is a must try and they look really cool.

If you like tennis and Yonex, it's the easiest racket to try and resell for almost your money back or maybe more. So, why not?
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Tolly agree with you here. Cost of today's tennis racquets make the Regna seem like a real bargain.

Playability wise: it seems to play like an Ezone. I currently game the DR's (>8 yrs off/on). Compared to it, the Regna is slightly stiffer- somewhat more feel though (about 5% ?), more power (even flex throughout which cannons the ball over), direction control is about the same (operator dependent), spin kind of the same (operator dependent). Really good looking, simple graphics, tasteful throughout. I was extremely lucky to get a couple from TW, bought at 2 different times. The spec was spot on, tolerances on these are zero. Did not measure the swing weight but the static weight and balance is exactly the same. It's very pleasurable to hit with (ball machine). Never gamed with, that was not my initial intention when I got it.
 
raymondumbara said:
I don’t generally agree with Yonexes (Yonices?) due to the dampening. Even on the less damped vcore.

But the regna isn’t quite the same in that department.

But what kind of playability are we looking at? Like how is the launch angle, power, spin, control etc?
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@john cheng wrote it better than I can, but here is my attempt.

The Regna has a limitless ceiling while blending tweener and raw feel together. BUT, it's not as good as an Ezone for ease of use and friendly useability. Some shots I would prefer a Regna on like half volley lobs that get near the lines or touch drop shots, stick volleys, spins serve placement, little nuanced things where the control comes in. But again, it's little tradeoffs, the Regna isn't automatically better than an Ezone in a significant way, just different.
 
I have played regna 98 quite a bit and have compared to dr98 plus, vcore 95, ezone 98. Regna is my fav of all Yonex so far. It is a beast for serving and smashing service returns. You can really feel the throat flex when returning a hard serve. Best balance, feel, weight, and look of all yonex to me so far. I have found vs touch mains, orange poly tour rev crosses to be a great combo. Yes, they are worth it in my opinion.
 
Hmm the Ezone comparison is kind of off mark for me. At least compared to the current model E98. I have my ezone collecting dust now and the Regna as my go-to. It feels kind of like a control players frame but with some power behind it without having to be 350grams.

I also swapped to VS touch mains but with Max Power Rough crosses. The comfort is great now so I don't have to use a wet noodle Clash during my surgery recovery.
 
Tim Buktu said:
Nope, Fed definitely didn't use the RF97, Rafa definitely didn't use the Aero and Sinner definitely doesn't use the Speed! They must be all Regnas under different paint jobs!
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Or yonex does not want pro go use Regna? Why if something good then the pro must be using it? Or why something isn't good if no pro is using it? Is "pro is using it" the only deciding factor for being good or bad?
 
ericykchan said:
Or yonex does not want pro go use Regna? Why if something good then the pro must be using it? Or why something isn't good if no pro is using it? Is "pro is using it" the only deciding factor for being good or bad?
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Pros are playing at such a drastically different level to recreational players that it’s kind of bizarre to think that the ideal racquets/strings/shoes for the former are necessarily also ideal for the latter (and vice versa)
 
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Wait I’m confused. Am I not supposed to play with my Regna with a different toroline string every week? I was supposed to be using an APDO or PA origin with 15g rpm blast all along? ;)
 
ericykchan said:
Or yonex does not want pro go use Regna? Why if something good then the pro must be using it? Or why something isn't good if no pro is using it? Is "pro is using it" the only deciding factor for being good or bad?
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If the racquet was any good or offered any advantage over the Vcore/Ezones etc, you would see it being used on the pro scene as players' livelihoods, careers, and income etc depend on the racquet. Yet no one uses it.

Regna buyers have just been suckered in by the marketing. It has a fake coat of arms on the side of it for chrisakes. Do you think it originated from a 14th century British family too?
 
I simple cannot see Yonex happy to sponsor Kyrgios or Bublik and have 5 Regna smashed every week.

You will certainly fixated in thinking we all brainwashed by yonex marketing. But Regna advantage over vcore and ezone is the unique flex profile. It is also a racquet for all around type of players.

Maybe it's new to you, but tennis is very personal and each player, including pros, plays with something that suits their game, something they are familiar with. Is Federer's Pro staff better Nadal's pure aero? Or is head speed the GOAT of tennis racquet with the most grand slam won?
 
Tim Buktu said:
If the racquet was any good or offered any advantage over the Vcore/Ezones etc, you would see it being used on the pro scene as players' livelihoods, careers, and income etc depend on the racquet. Yet no one uses it.

Regna buyers have just been suckered in by the marketing. It has a fake coat of arms on the side of it for chrisakes. Do you think it originated from a 14th century British family too?
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Well, if I were Yonex marketing, I'd give the pros whatever they want to hit (Regna, pro stock, or whatever) and then paint job to the mass-produced consumer version that makes the most profit. aka ezone, Vcore. We don't really know what they actually use and most likely not the retail version anyway. That's just economy of scale, companies don't make most money by their marquee product (that's for show), but the mass produced one.
 
Tim Buktu said:
If the racquet was any good or offered any advantage over the Vcore/Ezones etc, you would see it being used on the pro scene as players' livelihoods, careers, and income etc depend on the racquet. Yet no one uses it.

Regna buyers have just been suckered in by the marketing. It has a fake coat of arms on the side of it for chrisakes. Do you think it originated from a 14th century British family too?
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Your point isn't invalid but I have to ask. Have you even hit with a Regna? Back to back with against an Ezone or Percept or whatever Yonex stick to compare?
 
I have hit with a Regna, both 98 and 100. Actually I've had the opportunity to buy 2 Regna 98s off the shelf in Japan, but decided not to after a test hit. Not until I get better at my game anyway. On off-centre hits they are extremely uncomfortable. Very harsh vibrations.
 
Tim Buktu said:
Nope, Fed definitely didn't use the RF97, Rafa definitely didn't use the Aero and Sinner definitely doesn't use the Speed! They must be all Regnas under different paint jobs!
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Going back and forth with you will be difficult as you make moving targets, but yeah, the Regna is closer to a racket a Yonex pro might be using than most, especially since it's more like older Yonex in feel.
ericykchan said:
Or yonex does not want pro go use Regna? Why if something good then the pro must be using it? Or why something isn't good if no pro is using it? Is "pro is using it" the only deciding factor for being good or bad?
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Some pros are probably using a racket closer to a Regna than an Ezone.
dehory said:
Pros are playing at such a drastically different level to recreational players that it’s kind of bizarre to think that the ideal racquets/strings/shoes for the former are necessarily also ideal for the latter (and vice versa)
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True, I think it's a bit lazy but easier to dismiss the Regna instead of try it and the Pro thing is for some reason really popular as a crutch.
Tim Buktu said:
If the racquet was any good or offered any advantage over the Vcore/Ezones etc, you would see it being used on the pro scene as players' livelihoods, careers, and income etc depend on the racquet. Yet no one uses it.

Regna buyers have just been suckered in by the marketing. It has a fake coat of arms on the side of it for chrisakes. Do you think it originated from a 14th century British family too?
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Yonex could sell 3 times as many Regnas as they currently make if they decided to go to the trouble. I'll say this, if for some crazy reason the next Federer or Novak was given only Regnas from age 6 on, they'd use them on the tour. Anyway, it seems you haven't tried a Regna and decided it isn't for you since you kind of hover around insulting the looks etc. It's not the greatest racket ever made, perhaps, but it is different from any other racket. Even Harry's coaches from Tennis Spin admitted it's their favorite racket and people always accuse him of liking rackets because he sells them, well he basically said the Regna was better than what he sells. The crown, the exposed graphite, the leather, all nice extras, but the play of the racket is no gimmick.
GriseFiord said:
I have hit with a Regna, both 98 and 100. Actually I've had the opportunity to buy 2 Regna 98s off the shelf in Japan, but decided not to after a test hit. Not until I get better at my game anyway. On off-centre hits they are extremely uncomfortable. Very harsh vibrations.
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Yeah, it's not friendly for most rec players.
 
FuzzyYellowBalls said:
I used Gemini deep research which is not slop, trust me, it searches every inch of the internet even Japanese language and can watch every youtube video in seconds, digesting every word and image. Good luck researching all that independently. .
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that is NOT how gemini deep research works lol. it’s good but Gemini still hallucinates, i catch it in lies all the time. I’ve found Claude to be the best.
 
I’ve been playing exclusively with three Regna 100s (2022) since the beginning of 2025. I tried a 98 as well, but found it too unforgiving.

I’m under no illusions that it’s the best racquet on the market for everyone, or that it magically makes me play any better. In fact, one of the things I really like about it is how - even though the sweet spot is generous with a low tension setup - it doesn’t mask the feeling of a less-than-clean hit, and it gives me the feedback I need to improve technique.

My logic for picking the Regna was fairly straightforward: I liked Head when I was playing in my teens, but these days, the Yonex brand stands out because of their build quality, attention to detail, and spec tolerances. I found the Ezone and Vcore too dampened. I was concerned by the reports of throat cracking in the Percepts — and at the time I was racquet shopping, I couldn’t find any used ones for a decent price. The Regnas I found were about the same ballpark as a new Percept, so it was a no-brainer to give them a try.

I haven’t been tempted to try anything else because it’s such a pleasure every time I pick up the racquet, in the way that it’s a pleasure to hold and use any beautifully crafted tool. I obsess a little bit over strings and shoes, but it feels good just to have been able to choose one racquet model and stick with it, which allows me to focus on the more important parts of the game.
 
I mostly remember why, but could not be bothered writing this out, so here's AI answer

Yonex Regna racquets are not produced in large quantities because they are highly labor-intensive, handcrafted, and intentionally positioned as premium products rather than mass-market items.

Several specific factors limit their production:
  • Complex Craftsmanship: The Regna utilizes specialized, advanced carbon technologies (like braided structures and Black Micro Core) that cannot be mass-produced. These materials must be carefully laid by hand.
  • Artisanal Production Limits: Yonex assigns its master engineers in Niigata, Japan, to manufacture the frames. This meticulous process yields only about 200 units per month for each head size (98 and 100), limiting overall supply
  • The Halo Effect: Rather than scaling factory output, Yonex views the Regna as an elite showcase of their manufacturing capabilities. They are designed for a specific niche of advanced players and are largely marketed as Japanese-market exclusives, keeping them a rare "unicorn" item
Because of the high manufacturing cost and the slow production process, Yonex prioritizes producing mass-market lines like the EZONE and VCORE. You can track available inventory or find more details directly on the Yonex global platform.
 
langley said:
that is NOT how gemini deep research works lol. it’s good but Gemini still hallucinates, i catch it in lies all the time. I’ve found Claude to be the best.
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Well, yes, that is how gemini deep research works, and if you don't ask it trivia questions, but just want information on a Regna release it is not likely to hallucinate (as in it isn't going to say it's releasing on July 21st, get ready!) , it is just combing the internet for news, not trying to answer or produce anything complicated.

Speaking of, no news on the new Regna. Still a few months out.
 
I’d actually be curious to see how much traction an updated Regna would get in this era of racquet oversaturation. I feel like anecdotally the first 2 iterations of the Regna felt like a true novelty item, but even within Yonex there have been so many racquets in the space in the last year alone, I know I’m getting rather exhausted hearing about another racquet company coming out with a new or updated model. And with racquet prices approaching $300+ now, which is close the old “premium” Regna price range used to be, is the new one going to be in the $600-$700 range? And if that is the case, I’m sure people who want to buy it will still buy it but I’d also imagine people would lose their minds over it too.
 
FuzzyYellowBalls said:
Well, yes, that is how gemini deep research works, and if you don't ask it trivia questions, but just want information on a Regna release it is not likely to hallucinate (as in it isn't going to say it's releasing on July 21st, get ready!) , it is just combing the internet for news, not trying to answer or produce anything complicated.

Speaking of, no news on the new Regna. Still a few months out.
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it literally hallucinates all the time, and frequently misses obvious things it should catch when scanning “all” of the internet. i’ve spent countless hours with chatgpt, gemini, and now claude. i still use gemini mainly but am trying to transition to claude.
 
langley said:
it literally hallucinates all the time, and frequently misses obvious things it should catch when scanning “all” of the internet. i’ve spent countless hours with chatgpt, gemini, and now claude. i still use gemini mainly but am trying to transition to claude.
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like I said, there is no room for hallucination when simply looking for information on a Regna. Especially if the request is crafted carefully.
 
FuzzyYellowBalls said:
like I said, there is no room for hallucination when simply looking for information on a Regna. Especially if the request is crafted carefully.
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believe it or not, there’s room for hallucination on just about everything. and i find it hallucinating about racquets that actually exist already all the time.
 
FuzzyYellowBalls said:
Well, yes, that is how gemini deep research works, and if you don't ask it trivia questions, but just want information on a Regna release it is not likely to hallucinate (as in it isn't going to say it's releasing on July 21st, get ready!) , it is just combing the internet for news, not trying to answer or produce anything complicated.

Speaking of, no news on the new Regna. Still a few months out.
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You claim it's finding information from the internet and yet you somehow can't produce a single source with anything about this new regna. Sounds like hallucination to me
 
n1mothy said:
You claim it's finding information from the internet and yet you somehow can't produce a single source with anything about this new regna. Sounds like hallucination to me
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if you “correct” LLM’s like this with wrong info it will say you’re right lol. claude is a bit better but they’re programmed to be agreeable and to generate answers for you as quickly S possible to keep retention rate higher.
 
GriseFiord said:
I have hit with a Regna, both 98 and 100. Actually I've had the opportunity to buy 2 Regna 98s off the shelf in Japan, but decided not to after a test hit. Not until I get better at my game anyway. On off-centre hits they are extremely uncomfortable. Very harsh vibrations.
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This is true. I have weight added to 3, 9, and 12 and when using gut/poly it's no longer an issue. For me, at least.
 
n1mothy said:
You claim it's finding information from the internet and yet you somehow can't produce a single source with anything about this new regna. Sounds like hallucination to me
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Be my guest, if you run a request in Gemini you will get plenty of links and references, if you want me to be google for you, not really my thing.
 
FuzzyYellowBalls said:
Be my guest, if you run a request in Gemini you will get plenty of links and references, if you want me to be google for you, not really my thing.
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I don't need a google search, you said you already used the Gemini deep research to find your information. It should be simple to post even a single source from that research to back up your claims
 
I was curious about where ai was getting the
  • Waitlists: Some niche importers and shops in Japan have already begun acknowledging a "Regna V4" in their internal systems.
When I asked, Gemini did not find a source to support this specific piece of info aside from finding this thread.

However, as @raymondumbara mentioned above, the Japanese yonex site says "new racquet orders have been temporarily suspended" in Japanese. I wonder if that same text appeared last time the regna was updated, or if yonex is just focusing on manufacturing standard retail racquets for the time being
 
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tele said:
I was curious about where ai was getting the
  • Waitlists: Some niche importers and shops in Japan have already begun acknowledging a "Regna V4" in their internal systems.
When I asked, Gemini did not find a source to support this specific piece of info aside from finding this thread.
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Ya there are times these AI bots are charlatans

tele said:
However, as @raymondumbara mentioned above, the Japanese yonex site says "new racquet orders have been temporarily suspended" in Japanese. I wonder if that same text appeared last time the regna was updated, or if yonex is just focusing on manufacturing standard retail racquets for the time being
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Hadn’t considered that either tbh. Or it could in fact be the opposite. Perhaps the cost benefit, especially in the current economy, doesn’t compute. Maybe even a discontinuation
 
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