Badminton · Rackets
Yonex ASTROX 99 PRO
A Yonex badminton racquet listed with stiff flex, a 10 mm-longer length, 4U and 3U weight/grip options, and model-specific stringing advice.
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What this record covers
- Product
- A Yonex badminton racquet listed with stiff flex, a 10 mm-longer length, 4U and 3U weight/grip options, and model-specific stringing advice.
- Published configuration
- The configuration named by the manufacturer source.
- Source basis
- This record uses the linked manufacturer source for published specifications. Editorial context explains those published details; it is not hands-on or laboratory testing.
Published specifications
- Shaft flex
- Stiff
- Frame
- HM Graphite, Namd, VOLUME CUT RESIN, Tungsten
- Shaft
- HM Graphite, Namd™
- Joint
- NEW Built-in T-Joint
- Length
- 10 mm longer
- Weight and grip
- 4U (Avg.83g) G5, 6; 3U (Avg.88g) G4, 5, 6
- Stringing advice
- 4U: 20-28 lbs; 3U: 21-29 lbs
- Recommended string
- Control Players: AEROBITE; Hard Hitters: BG66 FORCE
- Colours
- White Tiger, Cherry Sunburst
- Made in
- Japan
- Item code
- AX99-P
Overview
Yonex identifies this exact model as the ASTROX 99 PRO and publishes its material, configuration and stringing fields. The record retains those catalog fields rather than treating them as a play-test result.
Construction and context
Yonex lists HM Graphite, Namd, VOLUME CUT RESIN and Tungsten for the frame, plus a NEW Built-in T-Joint. These are manufacturer descriptors for the listed configuration.
Who it may suit
This entry may help a shopper compare the published flex, length, weight/grip options and stringing advice with other catalogued badminton racquets. It does not establish individual fit or playing outcomes.
Specifications in context
- Weight and grip
- Yonex publishes separate 4U and 3U configuration options, so a shopper should compare the specific option rather than assume every frame is identical.
- Stringing advice
- The listed tension ranges are Yonex’s manufacturer guidance, not a universal setup recommendation.
Tradeoffs and caveats
- Yonex lists more than one weight and grip configuration; confirm the exact option offered in your market.
- Stiff is a manufacturer flex label, not a guarantee of feel or results.
- Follow current manufacturer stringing guidance and consult a qualified stringer where appropriate.
Frequently asked questions
Is this record based on a play test?
No. It is a source-verified catalog entry based on Yonex’s published product information.
Which configurations does this entry cover?
It covers the 4U and 3U options shown on the cited Yonex page; confirm current regional options before purchase.