Yonex
Yonex Astrox 99 Play (2nd gen)
2021 · Not sold by the UK shops we checkSuits aBack-Court HammerSteep, heavy smashes from the back, with head weight and a firm shaft behind every hit.
Balance 305mm
Head heavy
Flex Medium
50 on our 0-100 scale
Weight 82g · 4U
Before strings and grip
Best feature99 look, cheapPlayer styleAttacking
Model seriesYonex Astrox
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This racketEvery other racket
BalanceHead heavy
FlexMedium
Weight4U 82 g
The entry 2021 99 racket, usually sold pre-strung. It wore the Cherry Sunburst or White Tiger paint of the Pro but with a basic graphite build.
- Very low price for an Astrox
- Easy to string and play out of the box
- Head-heavy balance helps clears
- Basic materials and loose feel at higher tension
- Superseded in 2025
- Head-heavy balance can tire beginners
Where to buy
None of the UK shops we check sell it right now, so it may only be available abroad.