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Yonex Astrox 100 ZZ

Aggressive attacking play with steep smashes

Yonex Astrox Verified spec
Best for Advanced Power / Attack

BadmintonLabs TakeExtra-stiff, very head-heavy power frame — puts mass behind the smash. Played across singles and doubles at the top level, strung up to 29 lb.

Community verdict ★ 4.5 (280) Flagship steep-smash racquet — extreme stiffness and head-heavy balance demand strong technique.
What makes it special
  • TORAYCA M40X — Toray-developed high-modulus carbon, combines high strength with stiffness. NF 1000 Z, AX 100 ZZ.
  • NANOMETRIC — Nano-scale resin reinforcement (earlier generation).
  • Hyper Slim Shaft — Even slimmer shaft used on Astrox 100 ZZ.
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Specifications

Variant
ZZ
Item code
AX100ZZ
Flex
Extra Stiff
Balance
Head Heavy
Weight
3U (88g) / 4U (83g)
Durability
Durable
Grip sizes
G3, G4, G5, G6
Price band
$$$$$ over $200
String tension
20-28 lbs / 21-29 lbs
Color
Dark Red / Black
Skill level
Advanced
Play style
Power / Attack
BALANCE Head Heavy FLEX Extra Stiff WEIGHT 3U (88g) BALANCE HEAD-LIGHT HEAD-HEAVY FLEX / FEEL FLEX STIFF
Frame profile · Yonex Astrox 100 ZZ
illustration reflects balance & flex; not a product photo
Flex5.0Balance4.0Weight3.5Feel5.0Head-heavy5.0
Trait radar · Yonex Astrox 100 ZZ
each axis 1–5 from Yonex brand specs
FLEXBALANCEWEIGHTFEELHEAD-HEAVY
Trait bars · Yonex Astrox 100 ZZ

Used by

Akane Yamaguchi JPN Jia Yi Fan CHN PV Sindhu IND Shi Yuqi CHN Takuro Hoki JPN Victor Lai CAN Chen Qing Chen CHN Legend Viktor Axelsen DEN Legend

Materials

TORAYCA M40X NANOMETRIC Namd Tungsten
  • TORAYCA M40X. Toray-developed high-modulus carbon, combines high strength with stiffness. NF 1000 Z, AX 100 ZZ.
  • NANOMETRIC. Nano-scale resin reinforcement (earlier generation).
  • Namd. Graphite that disperses carbon nanotubes evenly, more flex AND faster snapback. Pro-tier Astrox.
  • Tungsten. Tungsten weighting in the frame for swing-weight tuning.

Technologies

ISOMETRIC Rotational Generator System AERO+BOX Frame Hyper Slim Shaft Black Micro Core Energy Boost Cap Plus
  • ISOMETRIC. Square head shape, larger sweet spot than oval frames.
  • Rotational Generator System. Counter-balance through grip + frame top + T-joint for smoother smash transitions.
  • AERO+BOX Frame. Hybrid aero/box frame for power-and-control balance. Most Astrox / Nanoflare 800.
  • Hyper Slim Shaft. Even slimmer shaft used on Astrox 100 ZZ.
  • Energy Boost Cap Plus. Refined Energy Boost Cap with more shaft snapback.

What do these mean? See the Yonex technology reference →

Manufacturer-recommended strings

Control Aerobite
Power BG66 Force

From the manufacturer's published recommendations.

Worth knowing

  • Demanding Stiffness. Extra-stiff shaft needs strong technique; not recommended for sub-advanced players.

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