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Modern counterparts to the Yonex Astrox 9

Slightly head heavy · Stiff · 4U (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 £208Yonex Astrox 88S Pro (3rd gen)

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.

Same series · from £144Yonex Astrox 88D Tour (3rd gen)

8 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
A similar shaft.

#1 · from £142OGKILS Wind Breathing

#2 · from £156Li-Ning Halbertec 8000

6 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
A similar shaft.

#3 · from £105Ashaway Phantom X-Speed II

#4 · from £91Ashaway Viper XT 1700

#5 · from £190Victor DriveX 12 (DX-12)

#6 · from £150Victor DriveX 10 Metallic (DX-10 METALLIC)