ASTROX 77 PRO [Discontinued]

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ASTROX 77 PRO

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Average review score

  • Rating: 9.33 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 3
    • Swing: 8.67
    • Maneuverability: 8.67
    • Control: 9.33
    • Touch:9

    Stringing service is in preparation. A racket with aggressive performance that fits a wide range of players ● Approved by the Nippon Badminton Association

    Specifications

    Producer
    YONEX
    Model number
    4550468336631
    Grip size
    4U5、4U6、3U4、3U5、3U6
    Color
    HIOR, High Orange
    Standard size
    Size: 3U4, 3U5, 3U6, 4U5, 4U6
    Standard spec material
    ● Material: Frame: high-modulus carbon + FLEX FUSE + tungsten Shaft: high-modulus carbon shaft + Namd + Ultra PE Fiber Joint: new built-in T-joint ● Recommended tension: 4U: 20-28 (lbs), 3U: 21-29 (lbs) ● Recommended strings: [Hard hitters] EXBOLT 65 (BGXB65) [Control players] AEROBITE (BGAB) ● Dedicated case included

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    The racket is highly rated for its ease of handling and all-around performance, while users note that the flexible shaft requires an adjustment period and may not suit players seeking specialized performance for specific shots.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Lightweight and flexible, easy to handle for beginners to intermediate players
    • All-around performance suitable for both singles and doubles
    • Technical shots like clears and drops are easy to execute
    • The flexible shaft requires adaptation period
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveEven with consecutive smashes, the racket bounces back naturally without fatigue, making it a versatile option that appeals to a wide range of players.
    ▽ CriticalThe shaft has significant flexibility, making smash timing difficult for those accustomed to stiffer rackets, and it lacks specialized performance for specific shot types.

    User reviews

    • Rin-san

      Rin-san (Experience:More than 20 years) Truly all-round

      I'd long used rackets with stiff shafts, but my chances from mid-court and my pushes at the front court often went long, so I was looking for a racket with a flexible shaft and bought this one.
      With the ZZ, the firepower from the rear court is impeccable, but shots at the front court fly long; with the 88S PRO, I'm satisfied with how shots sink at the front court, but the firepower from the rear court is still lacking.
      I think people who already use head-heavy rackets can use it without problems.
      The shaft flexes quite a lot, so if you're used to stiff rackets, your smash timing will be off and the shuttle will float. Once you get used to it, it seems fine.
      Clears and drops felt quite easy to hit.
      It's fine for both singles and doubles, a true all-round racket.
      On the flip side, the downside is that it has no strongly defined characteristic, so I don't think it suits a play style specialized in one thing.
      Personally, it reminds me of the ARCSABER Z-SLASH.

      2023/01/28
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      10
      Touch
      9
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    • Kan

      Kan (Experience:More than 20 years) A great racket with no distinguishing features

      I switched from the 88D PRO.
      The head is just a bit lighter and softer than the 88D PRO; other than that it has no particular features.
      On the other hand, it has no strange quirks either, so personally I felt there was no need for the "adjustment process" common with high-end rackets.
      In fact, it felt familiar right after I bought it, and I'm using it without any complaints. The quality of my shots isn't much different from when I used the 88D PRO.
      It works fine for both doubles and singles, and at 4U I think the weight is no problem for delicate play either.
      It's a common story with male beginner-to-intermediate players: even if you buy a stiff, heavy racket, in matches you rarely get to hit from a good position, and you often can't even swing properly because of nerves. In that sense, I think it's a racket that properly teaches you what "easy to handle" really means.

      2025/06/07
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      8
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    • Junior high badminton

      Junior high badminton (Experience:2-3 years)

      Super easy to use
      It seemed like a racket that would suit a wide range of people
      You can smash repeatedly, so I thought it might get a bit tiring, but
      the racket comes back with the recoil from the swing
      so you can keep smashing without getting tired
      I might not really recommend it for people who play front court in doubles, though,,,

      2024/03/22
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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