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Yonex Astrox 99 Pro

Aggressive attacking play with steep smashes

Yonex Astrox Verified spec
Best for Advanced Power / Attack

BadmintonLabs TakeStiff, very head-heavy power frame — puts mass behind the smash. A singles-court frame at the top level, strung up to 29 lb.

Community verdict ★ 4.6 (340) Most popular advanced power racquet — world-class smash speed with controllable handling.
What makes it special
  • Namd VFA — Volume-cut version of Namd for the lightest, fastest snapback. Astrox 99.
  • Extra Slim Shaft — Extra-thin shaft for a faster, sharper swing.
  • Solid Feel Core — Core material in T-joint that dampens unwanted vibrations.
Quick compare: vs closest matches vs Astrox family

Specifications

Variant
Pro
Item code
AX99-P
Flex
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
Green / White
Skill level
Advanced
Play style
Power / Attack
BALANCE Head Heavy FLEX Stiff WEIGHT 3U (88g) BALANCE HEAD-LIGHT HEAD-HEAVY FLEX / FEEL FLEX STIFF
Frame profile · Yonex Astrox 99 Pro
illustration reflects balance & flex; not a product photo
Flex4.0Balance4.0Weight3.5Feel5.0Head-heavy5.0
Trait radar · Yonex Astrox 99 Pro
each axis 1–5 from Yonex brand specs
FLEXBALANCEWEIGHTFEELHEAD-HEAVY
Trait bars · Yonex Astrox 99 Pro

Used by

Alex Lanier FRA Lee Cheuk Yiu HKG Kento Momota JPN Legend Lee Chong Wei MAS Legend

Materials

Namd VFA Solid Feel Core Ultra PE Fiber Tungsten
  • Namd VFA. Volume-cut version of Namd for the lightest, fastest snapback. Astrox 99.
  • Solid Feel Core. Core material in T-joint that dampens unwanted vibrations.
  • Ultra PE Fiber. Ultra high-molecular-weight PE woven into the frame for impact damping.
  • Tungsten. Tungsten weighting in the frame for swing-weight tuning.

Technologies

ISOMETRIC Rotational Generator System AERO+BOX Frame Extra 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.
  • Extra Slim Shaft. Extra-thin shaft for a faster, sharper swing.
  • Energy Boost Cap Plus. Refined Energy Boost Cap with more shaft snapback.

What do these mean? See the Yonex technology reference →

Manufacturer-recommended strings

Power BG66 Force Exbolt 65

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