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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    • High school student in Kanto

      High school student in Kanto （Experience：4-5 years） A racket a rank above

      I heard it was built based on the VOLTRIC Z-FORCE II, so I bought it. My impression of the racket is that it had more of a holding feel than any other racket. I felt the hold most on clears. Not just on clears, I feel like I'm hitting the sweet spot every time, which feels great. It felt very specialized for attack, but not only for attack: in defense, on receives, it also has a great holding feel. However, the head is very heavy, so I felt it's hard to maneuver unless you have a certain amount of strength. If you have the strength, you can control it very well. The feel is a new sensation, so depending on the person it may take a little time to get used to. Once you get used to it, I'm sure you'll be able to bring out more power than you think.

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

      sosuke （Experience：4-5 years） An incredible racket

      Just from a light basic rally, I was shocked and thought, "What is this!"
      I've never felt a feel like this before. On defense and on offense, the quality of all my shots clearly went up. The shuttle flies farther and keeps going, and I can really feel the power being transferred from the racket to the shuttle.
      The person who was receiving my smashes also said, "Your smashes have clearly gotten faster."
      When shadow swinging, I felt "maybe it's heavy," but when actually hitting the shuttle, strangely it doesn't feel heavy.
      There probably aren't many users yet, but I think this racket will definitely go down in YONEX history.

      2018/09/09
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • yuki

      yuki （Experience：6-10 years） Personally, just one word: amazing

      I reserved it, got it on release day, had it strung, and hit with it right away. When I held it I didn't feel anything special, just that it was a little on the heavy side, but when I hit with it I could swing it smoothly without feeling that weight at all. Smashes really fly, and receiving is easy too.
      In doubles, I did feel it might get tough when there's a long run of low, flat exchanges.

      Personally, I found it very easy to use, and it felt like an all-rounder for both attack and defense.

      2018/09/02
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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