The Yonex Astrox 99 Play Badminton Racket (3rd Gen) offers a fantastic entry point for players seeking the power-packed performance that the Astrox series is known for. Designed with a head-heavy balance and medium flexibility, the Astrox 99 Play is tailored for beginners and intermediate players who favor an aggressive playstyle but don't want the steep investment of high-end models. This racket captures the essence of the Astrox 99's attack-driven design, making it an excellent choice for players looking to dominate the court.

Featuring a 10mm longer length for extended reach and enhanced leverage, this racket incorporates the Rotational Generator System for continuous powerful attacks. The Lightweight End Cap enables an extremely head-heavy weight distribution for increased power, whilst the Concentrated Sweet Spot design delivers enhanced shot power for heavy smashers.

Features

• Beginner/Intermediate Level - Entry point to Astrox series
• Aggressive Playstyle - Attack-driven design
• Head-Heavy Balance - Powerful attacks
• Medium Flex - Balanced performance
• 4U5 Weight/Grip - Lightweight handling
• 10mm Longer - Extended reach
• Rotational Generator System - Continuous powerful attacks
• Lightweight End Cap - Increased power
• Concentrated Sweet Spot - Enhanced shot power
• Shot Information Connector - Increased feedback
• Graphite Construction - Frame and shaft
• Black/Green Colour - Distinctive design
• 3rd Generation - Latest version

Technology

Rotational Generator System
Weight is distributed throughout the grip end, frame top and the joint for continued powerful attacks. The Power-Assist Bumper adds weight to the frame top, enhancing power transfer to the shuttle whilst reducing air resistance. The Lightweight End Cap enables an extremely head-heavy weight distribution, guiding smooth transitions from shot to shot.

Lightweight End Cap
Newly designed end cap made lighter by removing the weight inside. Balance is shifted towards the racquet head, making this model the most head-heavy racquet within the current line-up for increased power.

Concentrated Sweet Spot for Power
Concentrating power to the sweet spot by revising the frame shape, meeting the demand of heavy smashers with increased shot power.

Shot Information Connector
Weight is concentrated in the racquet head by taking out weight from the shaft and end cap to increase flex. The Anti-Torsion Shaft using high rigidity graphite is designed to lower the torque, keeping the racquet face straight. Provides confidence with increased shot information by extending contact time between the shuttle and the string to transfer information without loss.

Specifications

• Weight/Grip: 4U5
• Flex: Medium
• Balance: Head-Heavy
• Frame: Graphite
• Shaft: Graphite
• Length: 10mm longer
• String Tension: 20 - 28 lbs
• Colour: Black / Green
• Play Style: Aggressive / Attacking
• Level: Beginner / Intermediate
• Generation: 3rd Gen
• Origin: Made in China
• Item Code: 3AX99-PL
• Condition: Unstrung

Remarks

Ideal for: Beginners and intermediate players seeking power-packed performance with aggressive playstyle

Stringing: This racket is supplied unstrung. Choose custom string and tension at checkout — we'll handle professional racket stringing via Racket String Solutions. Simply select your tension preference (main & cross) and we'll prepare the racket, ready for play.