Badminton · Rackets
Yonex ASTROX 99 TOUR
A Yonex badminton racquet listed with stiff flex, a 10 mm-longer length, 4U and 3U weight/grip options, and configuration-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 configuration-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 + CSR + Tungsten + 2G-Namd FLEX FORCE
- Shaft
- HM Graphite, 2G-Namd™ FLEX FORCE
- Joint
- Built-in T-Joint
- Length
- 10 mm longer
- Weight and grip
- 4U5/6, 3U4/5/6
- Stringing advice
- 4U: 20–28 lbs; 3U: 21–29 lbs
- Recommended string
- Control Players: AEROBITE; Hard Hitters: EXBOLT 68
- Colours
- Black / Green
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Item code
- 3AX99-T
Overview
Yonex identifies this model as the ASTROX 99 TOUR and lists its material, configuration and stringing fields on the cited product page. This record retains those manufacturer fields rather than treating them as a measured playing result.
Construction and context
Yonex lists HM Graphite, CSR, Tungsten and 2G-Namd FLEX FORCE for the frame, with HM Graphite and 2G-Namd FLEX FORCE for the shaft. The page also identifies a Built-in T-Joint; these are manufacturer descriptors for the cited configuration.
Who it may suit
This entry may help a shopper compare the published flex, length, weight/grip choices and stringing advice with other catalogued badminton racquets. Those fields do not establish individual fit, comfort, handling, or on-court outcomes.
Specifications in context
- Weight and grip
- Yonex publishes separate 4U and 3U configuration options, so comparisons should identify the exact option instead of assuming every frame is identical.
- Stringing advice
- The listed tension ranges are Yonex’s manufacturer guidance for the stated configurations, not a universal setup recommendation.
Tradeoffs and caveats
- Yonex lists more than one weight and grip configuration, so confirm the exact option offered in your market.
- Stiff is Yonex’s flex label and is not a guarantee of a particular feel or result.
- 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 4U5/6 and 3U4/5/6 options shown on the cited Yonex page; confirm current regional options before purchase.