ASTROX 99 [Discontinued]

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ASTROX 99
ASTROX 99

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Average review score

  • Rating: 9.46 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 59
    • Swing: 9.31
    • Maneuverability: 8.9
    • Control: 9.56
    • Touch：9.56

    Maximum power for sharp continuous smash

    Specifications

    Producer
    YONEX
    Series
    Astrox (ASTROX)
    Model number
    4550086187363
    Grip size
    3U4、3U5、3U6、4U4、4U5、4U6
    Color
    Sunshine orange
    Weight
    3U,4U
    Recommended tension

    4U: 20-28 (lbs) 3U: 21-29 (lbs)

    Frame material
    High elasticity carbon frame + nanometric + tungsten
    Shaft material
    High elastic carbon shaft + Namd, new built-in T-shaped joint
    Frame shape
    isometric

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    Highly praised for powerful smash shots and control performance, while the head-heavy design's weight and handling difficulty emphasize its positioning as a singles-focused racket for advanced players.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Smash shots sink easily with smooth consecutive hard hits
    • Head-heavy design provides stable extension on overhead shots
    • Excellent control with stable clears and hairpin drops
    • 4U weight recommended; heaviness is a concern for doubles play
    • Advanced players needed; beginners require extended learning period
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveDespite being head-heavy, the Rotational Generator System enables quick maneuverability and excellent shuttle control, producing surprisingly sinking smash shots—truly the best racket.
    ▽ CriticalThe head-heavy design causes arm fatigue during extended use, making it difficult to keep up with the fast rallies typically found in doubles play.

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    • badoemon

      badoemon All-rounder

      I bought both 3U G6 and 4U G6.

      Compared to the ASTROX series, the original grip is a new type that reduces the strain on your shoulder and elbow, so I bought the G6 grip and kept the original grip on, and this works really well.
      Compared to stripping the original grip off a G5, it combines good maneuverability with shock reduction, so I think this will become the new standard.

      My personal impression is that rather than being aimed at head-heavy hard hitters, it's an all-rounder leaning a bit toward smashing.
      The shuttle hold is excellent and the control is outstanding; there's no doubt you can drive the shuttle into the area you aim for with lots of spin.

      Some of you may be worried about the weight of the head and wondering "can I handle this?", but I'm sure you'll be fine.
      The racket itself is built with a very well-balanced design, so I think you can focus on the game without feeling strain on your body.

      You want to put a sharp angle on your smashes.
      You want your smashes to be heavier and faster.
      You want to stabilize your receives.

      I think this racket is a good recommendation for people who want those things from their play.

      2018/09/03
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • I'm a 23-year-old student, and I go for it!

      I'm a 23-year-old student, and I go for it! （Experience：More than 20 years） Strong

      I've never used anything other than this

      2025/09/21
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      7
      Control
      8
      Touch
      8
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    • Akkah

      Akkah （Experience：2-3 years） Smashes really dip

      Using this racket, my smashes dip like crazy. Even compared to the ZF2, personally I feel the 99 is easier to hit with

      2024/04/05
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • astrox user

      astrox user （Experience：11-20 years） 99 4UG5

      I've been using it since it came out. For a head-heavy racket it's easy to use, but using it for long periods tires out my shoulder. For drives, push & receive, you'll miss unless you're really careful setting your racket face, and the shuttle floats up a ton. Lobs, hairpins, cuts and clears are stable and easy to hit, but it won't fly properly unless you really get your body into it and put your weight behind it. On smashes, the head pushes the shuttle down on its own so it really dips. In my 4th year of using it I found the best timing and learned how to hit super heavy, fast smashes. Both I and the receiver were surprised. The solid feel of these smashes is addictive. I've only managed it during basic drills, but if I land it in a match I think it'll turn heads. Probably people who say the 99's smash is underwhelming just haven't reached this feel yet. Still, overall it's not that easy a racket to use. If you want ease of use, the 99 Pro is better. I use the old model for the smash feel and speed. I make up for its poor maneuverability by working out lol

      2023/08/08
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      7
      Control
      10
      Touch
      9
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    • Hibiki

      Hibiki （Experience：4-5 years）

      Swings really easily, great hold, perfect design, and on top of that it has the seal of approval of world No. 1 Kento Momota!!

      2022/07/02
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • To tell the truth, I want to switch to the 99pro

      To tell the truth, I want to switch to the 99pro （Experience：4-5 years） Excellent

      I've spent more than half my playing time with this racket, and above all it excels at power hitting and control.
      On top of that, it swings easily, so you can move the racket quickly.
      However, it's head-heavy, so I don't really recommend it for people who prefer head-light rackets or who wrap their grip thick.
      On the other hand, I recommend it for singles players and people who wrap their grip thin.
      Especially since it's head-heavy, the head really whips through when you swing, so clears and such are easy to hit.
      I also use it in doubles, and I can keep up even in fast rallies and handle drive exchanges.
      My recommended string is EXBOLT.

      2022/07/02
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      8
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    • Hideji

      Hideji （Experience：Less than a year） This review is for the 99pro

      I play tennis alongside badminton and have only played badminton about 10 times. At first I used a cheap racket that came pre-strung, and once I got to the point where I could enjoy matches somewhat, I asked to have it restrung and got the sad news that the max was 18 lbs, so I decided to buy a new one.
      Tennis rackets are heavy, so anything too light would actually be harder for me to handle, and I chose 3U5G. I play tennis at a decent level, so I decided on my own (lol) that my racket swing isn't beginner level, and maybe that was the right call, because it's far easier to handle than a beginner racket and overhead shots are flawless. However, maybe the head comes around too easily, because when receiving smashes or returning drops, the head gets out ahead of the shuttle and I've whiffed a few times... I guess that's just a matter of getting used to it.
      I had it strung at 25 lbs, but it could probably be a bit tighter. Maybe it's a characteristic of the racket, but it feels like it really grabs the shuttle, and I think the hold is almost too good.
      As you add more match tactics and shot variety, I think choosing a racket that suits your end goal from the start is one way to choose.

      2022/02/15
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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