ASTROX 00 [Discontinued]

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ASTROX 00

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Average review score

  • Rating: 8.86 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 7
    • Swing: 10
    • Maneuverability: 9.71
    • Control: 8.57
    • Touch：7.43

    Specifications

    Producer
    YONEX
    Series
    Astrox (ASTROX)
    Model number
    4550086646587
    Grip size
    2F5、2F6
    Color
    Navy blue
    Weight
    7U
    Recommended tension

    18-23

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

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    This racket receives high praise from intermediate players with solid fundamentals due to its lightest-in-class weight and excellent maneuverability. However, it is not suitable for beginners, and performance ratings vary significantly depending on proper technique.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Lightest ever made with superior handling and swing speed
    • Head-heavy design provides stability and centrifugal force
    • Requires solid fundamentals to fully utilize performance
    • Durability concerns reported with breakage within a month
    • Smash lacks power but excels in drive rallies
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveOutstanding swing speed and perfect maneuverability. If your form is solid, it flies easily and is extremely effective in drive rallies.
    ▽ CriticalDespite only bumping it a few times, it's too fragile. It broke within a month and developed cracks shortly after.

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    • Gold

      Gold （Experience：4-5 years） Easy to use, but hard to use

      This is my review of the G6 strung with SKYARC at 20 lbs.
      Your evaluation will change completely depending on whether your form is solid or not.

      Smash
      It's a lightweight racket, but it's head-heavy, so it's easy to hit.
      However, the shaft is on the soft side, and combined with the light weight, it's hard to make smashes go down steeply, and they don't have much power.

      Clear
      You can't rely on the racket's power, so if your form isn't solid, it's hard to reach the back.

      Drive
      Maneuverability is excellent, so it's extremely strong in drive battles.

      Cut / Drop
      You can move the racket freely, so they're very easy to hit.

      Lob / Receive
      Maneuverability is good, so you can handle most shots, but if you can't flex the shaft with proper form in mind, your returns tend to be short.

      Net shot
      The racket is light, so with a sloppy stroke or form, the face tends to wobble and shots can go wild.

      Summary
      It's very light, so it widens your range of play compared to usual and lets you do all sorts of things.
      It's easy to maneuver, so beginners might be tempted to choose it, but it's really a racket for intermediate players with solid fundamentals.

      2020/02/23
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      7
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    • 3rd year middle school boy, starting middle school

      3rd year middle school boy, starting middle school Strong on defense, low tension is a drawback

      Our club advisor uses it and let me borrow it. At 8UG5, maybe because it's the lightest ever, you can react instantly to fast smashes. However, the shaft is more flexible than I expected, and the recommended tension is low too, so it's not suited for advanced players.

      If you're considering this racket
      ↓
      Beginner→ASTROX 11, 33
      Intermediate→ASTROX 55A, 88D GAME, 88S GAME, 77 PRO
      Advanced→ASTROX 88D PRO, 88S PRO, 100ZZ

      might be better choices

      2024/06/02
      Overall
      7/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      7
      Touch
      7
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    • Sole of the Foot

      Sole of the Foot （Experience：4-5 years） Surprisingly versatile

      I think anyone who has played badminton for a fair while and takes good care of their racket can use it.

      Some people may say the feel is lacking, but that's not the case at all.

      Swing speed is outstanding and maneuverability is perfect.

      If your form is solid, you can send the shuttle deep easily.

      The frame itself is surprisingly durable; after about a year of use, it shows no sign of breaking.

      2021/07/09
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      9
      Touch
      8
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    • Natchan

      Natchan （Experience：2-3 years） Light!!!!!

      It's really light.
      It's light, but because it's head-heavy, your ready position is more stable than you'd think.
      On top of that, you can get a touch on rallies so fast that other rackets wouldn't be in time.
      However, as others have said, you can't hit heavy shots.
      You have no choice but to aim for placement or hit smashes that drive in while unbalancing your opponent.
      Overall I like it.
      The understated design of blue, orange and pink on deep navy is chic.

      2021/06/08
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      9
      Touch
      8
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    • Gegege

      Gegege （Experience：2-3 years） Not for everyone, but a pretty good racket

      My previous racket was 3U and felt a bit heavy, so I took the plunge and bought this one.

      It's a light racket, but it's head-heavy, so it feels good when you swing.
      Lower shots like drives, pushes, and receives are quite easy to hit, so it's perfect for front-court doubles players.
      Overhead shots vary a lot depending on whether your fundamentals like form are solid. If your fundamentals are solid, clears fly easily, and cuts and drops should land where you aim. However, smashes fall short in feel and speed.

      Summary
      Most shots are easy to hit, and it's light so you don't tire easily. But I don't think it suits beginners. The racket's durability is questionable, so be careful.

      2020/11/10
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      6
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    • Yu

      Yu （Experience：Less than a year） Not recommended

      This was the first serious badminton racket I bought. I'm not very strong, so the light racket felt easy to use, but my impression is that it's a bit too light.
      I haven't been playing long and I did hit the racket against things sometimes, but even so it's way too fragile. It broke within a month, and then cracked again soon after. I think it's an overly extreme racket.

      2020/09/22
      Overall
      7/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      8
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    • s

      s （Experience：2-3 years） Bought it, so here's a review

      YONEX's lightest ASTROX, and a head-heavy type
      It properly has that great grabbing feel unique to ASTROX
      In other words, there's not much of a solid hitting sensation
      Recommended if you want a racket with little impact shock
      The frame feels so substantial you wouldn't think it's a lightweight racket, so it might solve the lightweight-racket problem of snapping easily
      The recommended tension is up to 23, but I can't help thinking it could handle about 27
      When you hold it, it feels quite head-heavy, and you hardly feel any weight where you grip
      Being lightweight, women can handle it too, and the head is on the heavy side, so the centrifugal force is stronger and you can expect power
      It might not be enough for macho guys, but I think it's plenty for tricky movers, speed types, and women

      2020/02/26
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      8
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