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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    • harro 123

      harro 123 An easy-hitting racket

      To sum it up: smashes are easy to hit! The feel is great!
      That said, it's head-heavy, so I think its maneuverability isn't great. I'd say it's a racket for hard hitters.

      2019/02/05
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      10
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    • ylnnnn 3366

      ylnnnn 3366 （Experience：4-5 years） A racket that's good all around

      This is my review of the 3U.
      The first time I gripped it and hit with it, it felt amazing. I felt I could hit sharp, heavy smashes easily, though that may differ depending on personal preference. The head-heavy balance really comes through, and personally I find it easier to use than the VT-ZF2. I really like it and plan to use it for singles.

      2019/02/02
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      8
      Touch
      10
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    • Kogetan

      Kogetan （Experience：6-10 years） Easy, fast smashes

      I bought this racket because I heard even Kento Momota uses it. I hadn't used head-heavy rackets much before, but the weight didn't really bother me. The shuttle hold is good and the control is outstanding, so I can hit with lots of spin right into the area I'm aiming for. It's a wonderful racket.

      2019/01/31
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Sawada tou-chan

      Sawada tou-chan （Experience：4-5 years） A racket like no other

      It can be summed up in one phrase: truly amazing.
      Smashes get heavier, and thanks to the new carbon it flexes more and snaps back right away, so even if your opponent returns it, you can go on the attack again.

      2019/01/21
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      9
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    • Sukippa

      Sukippa （Experience：2-3 years） A wonderful hitting sound

      I'm a hard hitter, 183cm tall and 78kg.
      3UG5
      BG66 ULTIMAX at 27 lbs
      Test-hit with an overgrip wrapped over the original grip

      The first thing I noticed when hitting with it was [the great hitting sound].
      The high-pitched, almost metallic "ping" is on a level no other racket can compare with, and when smashing it rings out so high that I thought my string had snapped.
      It surprises you at first, but once you get used to it, it becomes addictive lol

      Compared to the VOLTRIC Z-FORCE II I used before, I can feel some shaft flex, but overall I think it's on the stiff side.

      I've used it for about a month,
      and I could really feel the level of all my shots, like smashes, clears and receives, go up.
      The ASTROX 99 made me think it's such a good racket that I can't use other rackets anymore.

      You can feel the head weight quite a bit, so I recommend 3U for power hitters and 4U for those who don't want to feel much weight.
      I'm already thinking of buying another one in 3U.

      2018/11/09
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Badokko

      Badokko （Experience：11-20 years） I use it in matches too

      The ASTROX 99 is perfect for sharp smashes! Since it's light, you can pick your target and smash. It's a Kento Momota and Lee Chong Wei model, so it's extremely easy to use, and it's the racket I use for matches. You can hit consecutive smashes too!

      2018/11/02
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Yoshio

      Yoshio （Experience：6-10 years） For intermediate players and above.

      I felt it's a racket that can adapt flexibly to all kinds of play. The weight in the head bothered me a bit, but once you get used to it you can hit heavy smashes.
      However, it's on the heavy side, so it's probably aimed at intermediate players and above. With a certain level of skill, it should be easy to control properly.

      2018/10/24
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      10
      Touch
      8
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