ASTROX 100 ZZ

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ASTROX 100 ZZ
ASTROX 100 ZZ ASTROX 100 ZZ

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Average review score

  • Rating: 9.44 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 27
    • Swing: 9.56
    • Maneuverability: 9.19
    • Control: 9.15
    • Touch：9.33
    ASTROX100ZZ

    ● A weight-distribution design and hyper-slim shaft that enable revolutionary consecutive power smashes. The top-of-the-line ASTROX model. ● Recommended tension: 4U: 20-28, 3U: 21-29 (lbs) ● Recommended strings: [Hard hitters] BG66 FORCE (BG66F), [Control players] AEROBITE BOOST (BGABBT) ※ NANOMETRIC is a material that applies the NANOALLOY(R) technology of Toray Industries, Inc. ※ NANOALLOY(R) is a registered trademark of Toray Industries, Inc. ※ Namd™ is a technology developed by Nitta Corporation that uniformly combines nano-dispersed carbon nanotubes with carbon fiber. Namd™ is a registered trademark of Nitta Corporation in Japan. ● The world standard: ISOMETRIC, born at YONEX ● Rotational Generator System ● Namd ● Aero + Box frame shape ● New grommet pattern ● Solid Feel Core ● NANOMETRIC ● New built-in T-joint ● E.B.CAP PLUS ● Hyper Slim Shaft

    Specifications

    Producer
    YONEX
    Series
    Astrox (ASTROX)
    Model number
    4550086646617
    Grip size
    3U4、3U5、3U6、4U5、4U6
    Color
    Dark Navy, Crimson, Dark Navy
    Length
    675
    Weight
    3U,4U
    Recommended tension

    4U:20～28, 3U:21～29

    Frame material
    High-modulus carbon frame + Namd + tungsten + Black Micro Core + NANOMETRIC
    Shaft material
    High-modulus carbon shaft + Namd, new built-in T-joint
    Frame shape
    ISOMETRIC
    Standard size
    Size: 4U (avg. 83g) 5, 6; 3U (avg. 88g) 4, 5, 6
    Standard spec material
    ● Material: Frame: high-modulus carbon + Namd™ + tungsten + Black Micro Core + NANOMETRIC Shaft: high-modulus carbon + Namd™ Joint: new built-in T-joint

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    Highly praised for excellent swing speed and continuous smash performance, but the hard shaft and head-heavy characteristics require users to be intermediate-to-advanced level and demand an adaptation period before comfortable use.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Superior swing speed enabling powerful consecutive smashes
    • Hard shaft with ultra-thin profile and unique feel
    • Good maneuverability despite head-heavy design
    • Requires certain skill level and physical strength
    • String selection significantly affects playing characteristics
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveThe 3U weight is imperceptible with excellent swing speed, smashes extend well, and receives are easy to hit. The balance between offensive power and control is outstanding.
    ▽ CriticalThe 4U is surprisingly heavy with an extremely stiff shaft causing significant arm fatigue. Difficult to handle for drives and receives; the swing feels awkward except for full-power smashes.

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    • Gold

      Gold （Experience：4-5 years） Seems like this one racket can do it all

      This is my review of the 4UG5 strung with 66 FORCE at 26 lbs.

      Smash
      The way shots hit on the sweet spot carry is tremendous.
      Rather than pushing through with heavy shots, it's a smash that pierces with razor-sharp bite.

      Clear
      The sweet spot is wide and the repulsion is good, so it's easy to send the shuttle to the back line even when you're off balance.

      Drive
      Good maneuverability and repulsion make it easy to control, and you can hit firmly to the course you aim for.

      Cut / Drop
      It's not especially easy to hit, but it transmits the feel properly to your hand, so control is easy.

      Lob / Receive
      The grip is long and the shaft is short, so it's a bit hard to hit until you get used to it.

      Net shot
      There's no weird catching or popping up from too much repulsion, so control is on the easy side.

      Summary
      My impression is that it's a racket with extremely high overall marks for every shot.
      I think it's basically for men, but women who can swing through properly should be able to master it too.

      2020/02/28
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Badminton＞Games＞＞＞＞＞＞Studying

      Badminton＞Games＞＞＞＞＞＞Studying （Experience：4-5 years） Too perfect for me to handle

      It was too difficult and I couldn't use it well, but the smash I happened to hit well had so much power I wondered if it broke the sound barrier. But for me right now, it's the same as relying on luck. It felt like the racket was telling me I haven't reached that level yet, so for anyone in the same situation as me, I recommend the 77pro or 88d pro.
      As a side note, the other day when I received my opponent's smash, the shuttle got stuck in my strings and I was shocked.

      2026/07/23
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      5
      Touch
      10
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    • Badminton is the best!

      Badminton is the best! （Experience：Less than a year） A little tricky to handle

      Personally it's harder to use than the ASTROX 100ZX, but once you master it, it's unstoppable! It's head-heavy, yet I think it's super, super easy to swing. Consecutive smashes are easy to hit!

      2024/01/16
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Yamada

      Yamada （Experience：4-5 years） OK for both doubles and singles

      The first time I tried it, the feel was pretty unique. But I think as you gradually get used to it, you'll adjust to the feel as well. It's a completely different racket from the 99 Pro. That said, I don't really feel it has that solid "thunk" feel. Smashes and fast exchanges feel pretty good too. I've strung it with AEROBITE, EXBOLT, and BG66F, and 66F was the best.

      2024/01/04
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Fox

      Fox （Experience：2-3 years） Suited for players with good control who can focus on smashing

      I'm using the 3UG6 strung with BG66 ULTIMAX at 25 lbs. I'm in junior high and of average build, so I was worried whether I could handle it, but I got the hang of it in about a week. I think it suits intermediate to advanced players who are tall. If you're not good at fast rallies to begin with, I think you should choose the 4U. As for feel, clears felt amazing. Smashes are great for people with power. The best strings are BG66 ULTIMAX and BG66F. Control is flawless

      2023/10/31
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
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    • Smasher who started in junior high

      Smasher who started in junior high （Experience：6-10 years）

      To match my play style and feel, up until now
      I'd been using LI-NING's AERONAUT 9000, which has a flexible shaft
      and is head-heavy.
      I also use an ASTROX 77 I bought when I started high school, and to my feel it's easy to swing, but
      for a head-heavy racket the head doesn't really lead the swing, and the shaft felt a little stiff and the feel was hard too, so I used it while feeling uncomfortable with it. Then I came across LI-NING's AERONAUT and relied on it a lot, but all the ones I owned broke, and when I was thinking about
      switching, a friend told me, "Your smashes are fast and hard to receive, so wouldn't something with a stiff shaft like the ASTROX 100ZZ be good?" Even though I wasn't comfortable with stiff-shaft rackets, I borrowed one from my friend and actually tried it, and for such a stiff shaft it somehow felt soft, maybe thanks to Namd; the head also leads the swing, the shuttle hold is good, and it's exceptionally easy to swing, so it felt easier to use than the AERONAUT and I bought this racket.
      I've used stiff-shaft rackets before
      but this is the first time one felt easy to use.

      2023/08/27
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      9
      Touch
      9
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    • Beginner who loves doubles

      Beginner who loves doubles （Experience：4-5 years） A whole new feel‼️

      I bought it when I started high school.
      The first thing I noticed when using it was a unique feel that other rackets don't have. It's very easy to hit with, but I think it takes a little time to get used to

      2023/01/22
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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