Modern counterparts to the Yonex Astrox 2
Slightly head heavy · Very flexible · 5U (discontinued)
Balance estimated from the brand label; flex placed from the brand label. Brands rate stiffness differently, so treat flex as approximate.
From Yonex
Same series · from £44Yonex Astrox 02 Clear
- 8 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- A similar shaft.
- 4U instead of 5U: heavier and more solid.
Same series · from £52Yonex Astrox 02 Feel
- 8 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- A similar shaft.
- 4U instead of 5U: heavier and more solid.
Similar rackets from other brands
#1 · from £40JNICE Ultra Aero Play
- Much the same balance.
- Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.
#2 · from £55Ashaway Vex Striker 500 SL
- Much the same balance.
- Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.
#3 · from £80Ashaway Vex Striker 800 SL
- 5 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.
#4 · from £80Babolat Jetstream 80
- Much the same balance.
- Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.
#5 · from £58JNICE Air Katana Game
- 5 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.
#6 · from £55Hundred T-Fusion 300
- 8 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- Stiffer: more direct and accurate on a fast swing, less help when you are late or tired.