BadmintonLabs

Yonex Astrox Nextage

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. A light 4U build, strung up to 28 lb.

Community verdict ★ 4.2 (85) Astrox Nextage — a genuinely popular mid-tier attacker, balanced power and speed.
What makes it special
  • Namd — Graphite that disperses carbon nanotubes evenly, more flex AND faster snapback. Pro-tier Astrox.
  • VDM (Vibration Dampening Material) — Layer between graphite layers that filters unwanted vibration.
  • NANOMESH NEO — Nano-mesh resin in mid-tier graphite for added durability.
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Specifications

Item code
AXNT
Flex
Medium
Balance
Head Heavy
Weight
4U (83g)
Durability
Durable
Grip sizes
G5
Price band
$$$$$ $150–200
String tension
20-28 lbs
Color
Black / Green
Skill level
Intermediate
Play style
Power / Attack
BALANCE Head Heavy FLEX Medium WEIGHT 4U (83g) BALANCE HEAD-LIGHT HEAD-HEAVY FLEX / FEEL FLEX STIFF
Frame profile · Yonex Astrox Nextage
illustration reflects balance & flex; not a product photo
Flex3.0Balance4.0Weight3.0Feel2.5Head-heavy4.0
Trait radar · Yonex Astrox Nextage
each axis 1–5 from Yonex brand specs
FLEXBALANCEWEIGHTFEELHEAD-HEAVY
Trait bars · Yonex Astrox Nextage

Materials

Namd VDM (Vibration Dampening Material) NANOMESH NEO Tungsten
  • Namd. Graphite that disperses carbon nanotubes evenly, more flex AND faster snapback. Pro-tier Astrox.
  • VDM (Vibration Dampening Material). Layer between graphite layers that filters unwanted vibration.
  • 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 Control Support Cap
  • 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.
  • Control Support Cap. Lower-profile cap on entry-level racquets that prioritises control.

What do these mean? See the Yonex technology reference →

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