Modern counterparts to the Yonex Astrox 22
Slightly head heavy · Stiff · 2F (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 £104Yonex Astrox 22 LT
- 8 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- More flexible: easier power on slower swings and kinder on the arm, a little less precise.
- 3F instead of 2F: lighter and quicker.
Same series · from £208Yonex Astrox 88S Pro (3rd gen)
- Much the same balance.
- A similar shaft.
- 4U instead of 2F: lighter and quicker.
Same series · from £164Yonex Astrox 99 Tour (3rd gen)
- 8 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- A similar shaft.
- 4U instead of 2F: lighter and quicker.
Similar rackets from other brands
#1 · from £200JNICE Air Muramasa Pro
- Much the same balance.
- More flexible: easier power on slower swings and kinder on the arm, a little less precise.
- 6U instead of 2F: lighter and quicker.
#2 · from £56Carlton 3.7 Team IV
- 10 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- More flexible: easier power on slower swings and kinder on the arm, a little less precise.
#3 · from £56Babolat Jetstream 74
- 5 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- More flexible: easier power on slower swings and kinder on the arm, a little less precise.
#4 · from £140Li-Ning Bladex 700
- 7 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- A similar shaft.
- 5U instead of 2F: lighter and quicker.
#5 · from £58JNICE Air Katana Game
- 5 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
- More flexible: easier power on slower swings and kinder on the arm, a little less precise.
- 6U instead of 2F: lighter and quicker.
#6 · from £68Carlton 3.7 Team II
- Much the same balance.
- More flexible: easier power on slower swings and kinder on the arm, a little less precise.