BadmintonLabs

Yonex Astrox 99 Game

Aggressive attacking play with steep smashes

Yonex Astrox Verified spec
Best for Intermediate Power / Attack

BadmintonLabs TakeMedium-flex, head-heavy power frame — puts mass behind the smash. Offered in 3U and 4U, strung up to 29 lb.

Community verdict 4.3 (90) Astrox 99 Game — the AX99's accessible sibling, a strong intermediate power frame.
What makes it special
  • NANOMESH NEO — Nano-mesh resin in mid-tier graphite for added durability.
  • Slim Shaft — Yonex's slim shaft for aerodynamic efficiency.
  • Energy Boost Cap Plus — Refined Energy Boost Cap with more shaft snapback.

Specifications

Variant
Game
Item code
AX99-G
Flex
Medium
Balance
Head Heavy
Weight
3U (88g) / 4U (83g)
Durability
Durable
Grip sizes
G3, G4, G5, G6
Price band
$$$$$ $100–150
String tension
20-28 lbs / 21-29 lbs
Color
Green / White
Skill level
Intermediate
Play style
Power / Attack
BALANCE Head Heavy FLEX Medium WEIGHT 3U (88g) BALANCE HEAD-LIGHT HEAD-HEAVY FLEX / FEEL FLEX STIFF
Frame profile · Yonex Astrox 99 Game
illustration reflects balance & flex; not a product photo
Flex3.0Balance4.0Weight3.5Feel3.5Head-heavy4.0
Trait radar · Yonex Astrox 99 Game
each axis 1–5 from Yonex brand specs
FLEXBALANCEWEIGHTFEELHEAD-HEAVY
Trait bars · Yonex Astrox 99 Game

Materials

NANOMESH NEO Tungsten
  • NANOMESH NEO. Nano-mesh resin in mid-tier graphite for added durability.
  • Tungsten. Tungsten weighting in the frame for swing-weight tuning.

Technologies

ISOMETRIC Rotational Generator System AERO+BOX Frame Slim Shaft 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.
  • Slim Shaft. Yonex's slim shaft for aerodynamic efficiency.
  • Energy Boost Cap Plus. Refined Energy Boost Cap with more shaft snapback.

Similar racquets

Legacy lookalikes

Ranked by balance, flex, and feel similarity. See cross-brand picks →

Player reviews

No player reviews yet.

Questions & answers

No questions yet — be the first to ask.