Everyone's rating [Performance] Control and Swing rated highly

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Average review score

  • Rating: 9 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 6
    • Swing: 9.17
    • Maneuverability: 9
    • Control: 9.67
    • Touch：6.33

    Specifications

    Producer
    YONEX
    Series
    Astrox (ASTROX)
    Model number
    4550468066262
    Grip size
    4U5、4U6、3U4、3U5、3U6

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    The racket receives high praise for control performance and ease of use, while opinions are divided on soft feel and smash power. Performance varies significantly depending on string selection and weight adjustment, resulting in large individual differences.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Excellent control performance
    • Soft feel and ball contact (mixed reviews)
    • Smash power evaluation varies
    • Responsive to detailed techniques like drives and receptions
    • Performance changes significantly with string choice
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveExcellent ball hold providing very good contact feel, making control easy. Lob shots are smooth, rally development is excellent, and it excels in fine techniques like drives, pushes, and hairpins.
    ▽ CriticalSmash power dissipates no matter how firmly struck, causing the shuttle to lose speed. The soft feel lacks smash power, leaving top-level players wanting more impact and authority.

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    • astrox user

      astrox user （Experience：11-20 years） Originally used the old 99 4UG5

      I borrowed an acquaintance's 3UG4 for basic drills. Drives, push & receive, and hairpins are super good. Shots that wouldn't go in with the old model go in. Seems good for attacking with a low, fast game. Lobs are also easy to vary in height with a compact swing. Cuts and clears are decent too. It's so easy to use you'd never think it's head-heavy. That's its biggest flaw. The smash is way too garbage.
      With the old model I could blast through opponents with smashes that scared them. Right after that, I tried the Pro. Way easier to hit than the old one. Even the first time I hit it cleanly and the sound is good too. But even though I'm putting real power into it, the power just vanishes, to the point you want to ask "where did all that power go?"…
      With the old model, if you get your body into it and put your weight behind it, the shuttle doesn't slow down all the way to the opponent. With the Pro, no matter how solidly you hit, the power disappears, the shuttle slows down, and everything comes back. I thought, what's even the point of being head-heavy!? It's called Pro, but it's more like a hobby racket. It's not for top players. Those players should go with the old model. The old model won't fly unless you get your body into it. But when you hit it right, there's that reliability, that power. Why did they make the Pro? Why did Momota choose this one? Most of his rackets had their quirks and were for experts. Why this one? I can't help thinking that the reason he can't finish off the chances he builds in rallies is the Pro's fault.
      If you're going to use a head-heavy racket, just shut up and hit the gym.

      2023/08/06
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      2
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    • a

      a （Experience：2-3 years） ASTROX 99 PRO

      Smashes don't fly, so you're better off stringing at high tension. Control on things like net cuts is godlike

      2025/07/25
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      7
      Control
      9
      Touch
      4
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    • long

      long （Experience：11-20 years） If the string suits it, I absolutely looooove it

      I used the previous model and switched to the PRO in 3U5 as soon as it came out. The first thing I noticed was how soft the feel is. I strung it with AEROBITE at 28 lbs and was surprised at how mild it felt. True to its pocketing concept, there's a slight delay after the face and shuttle make contact, so I felt it's focused on shot variation. That said, my impression was that smashes have quite a lot of power when you hit the sweet spot squarely. After the AEROBITE broke I restrung with AEROBITE BOOST, and it was the best. On top of a firm feel, you can unleash truly maximum-power shots. I like it so much I want to say they should make AEROBITE BOOST the recommended string. Control doesn't suffer either, and I felt it was a little similar to the 100ZZ I borrowed before. It's expensive, so if you're unsure, I think you should first borrow one from a shop or a friend. But for people who like a heavy head and a firm feel, I'd definitely recommend the 3U5 with AEROBITE BOOST.

      2025/06/25
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      7
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    • (# ﾟDﾟ)

      (# ﾟDﾟ) （Experience：2-3 years） The feel is....

      Smashes come off quite well.
      Control is very good too.
      But the feel is a pocketing kind of feel and kind of vague, which I don't like.

      2025/01/31
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      10
      Touch
      6
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    • Badminton is the best

      Badminton is the best （Experience：6-10 years） The best racket

      My first impression when I hit with it was that the shuttle hold is really good. On smashes it properly holds the shuttle too, so it's easy to control
      But I think some people may find it a little heavy.
      For them, if you choke up on the grip a bit, you can do pushes and such without it feeling off.
      Its biggest weapon is that lobs are easy to hit. As YONEX described,
      how it handles in singles and how it plays out rallies is just superb.
      Of all the rackets I've used so far, it was the easiest to use.
      I highly recommend it to advanced players who want better control over their smashes,
      and to people who want to score even in slower rallies
      Also, personally I thought the 4U was easier to use, including for smashes and weight

      2023/09/07
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • a

      a （Experience：2-3 years） A racket with smashes that carry well

      I'm using the 3U. Rather than crisp, sharp smashes, it lets you hit smashes that carry well. It's easy to use overall, and receiving is easy too.

      2023/07/05
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      9
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