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Li-Ning 3D Calibar 900 vs Yonex Astrox 99 Tour (3rd gen)

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1 Li-Ning 3D Calibar 900
2 Yonex Astrox 99 Tour (3rd gen)
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  • Li-Ning 3D Calibar 900 is the most head-heavy, for more power behind smashes.
  • Li-Ning 3D Calibar 900 is the stiffest, rewarding a fast swing.
  • Yonex Astrox 99 Tour (3rd gen) is the cheapest, £1 less than the dearest.

Which should you buy?

Choose the 3D Calibar 900 if

  • you want more power behind smashes and clears: it is more head-heavy

Choose the Astrox 99 Tour (3rd gen) if

  • you play fast at the net or defend a lot: it is lighter in the head

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1 Li-Ning 3D Calibar 9002 Yonex Astrox 99 Tour (3rd gen)
UK price£164.95£163.99
RRP£170£190
Weight82 g · 4U82 g · 4U
Balance308 mm · Head heavy≈303 mm · Head heavy
FlexStiff · 80/100Stiff · 75/100
Max tension32 lbs28 lbs
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Player styleAttackingAttacking
Best featureStiff Chen Long racketPro feel, lower price
Released20182025

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