Yonex Astrox 99 Play (White Tiger) 4U/G5 + UPGRADES  Ashaway Zymax Fire Power 66 (orange) @ 28lbs + Free ribbed overgrip



RRP is £85 with far inferior OEM strings (usually white Yonex BG3 @ 22 lbs) and no grip


*** My start price for this upgraded racquet includes £25 of upgrades: High Repulsion Ashaway ZFP66 (orange) premium string upgrade and free ultratack grip in white***


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I will consider offers (click 'Make Offer' button) to end the auction early

We always record serial numbers before dispatch


Upgrades


Strung with durable, ultra high repulsion  Ashaway Zymax Fire Power 66 (orange) strung to 27 lbs and free ultratack grip in white - please message if you require the grip professionally fitted or loose in box.


Please Note:

*** I'm a UK stringer and seller (see my other listings) so you will get your racquet FASTER ***


What you can expect in the box:



Silkybuy Review


"The Yonex Astrox 99 Play is designed for players looking for an ultra high power racquet. It features a head heavy balance with a power assist bumper, working in tandem with the Yonex 'Rotational Generator' system. On court I was *amazed* at both the build and play quality and how, in my opinion, it is stiffer and more head weighted with a smoother power delivery than the 'Game' and 'Tour' versions of this racquet. All are also within spitting distance of the Pro version, so represent amazing value! This is testament to how Taiwan manufacture now rivals Japanese manufacture within this Yonex range."


Bespoke Racquets and why they are better


We sell bespoke racquets always using premium branded string. We generally select a string tension most suitable for the particular capabilities of each frame. This approach enables optimum feel whilst retaining the largest sweetspot. Our string choices always give greater durability, more resistance to tension loss and higher repulsion (rebound power).

Manufacturers generally string with economy string and use a low tension because that's easier and faster for mass production. Also easier is using a single length of string i.e. laterals and mains are *connected* in one usually 9.5m length of string. This means an already low tension is more vulnerable to losing more tension due to 2 instead of 4 anchor points.

We on the other hand always string laterals and mains separately, with two lengths of string and 4 anchor points so they remain independent. We additonally use a slightly higher tension on laterals to balance any head flattening caused by the mains.


We test all our racquets


I only stock racquet models which I have personally tested on court (I'm an ex-county level player), believe to be of outstanding build quality and technology and which I believe will help players get the most out of their game, whatever their level. I always give an indication of the playing level or range of levels which each racquet is best suited for. We always record serial numbers for every racquet sold.




The ASTROX 99 is a head-heavy power racquet, boasting the heaviest swing weight of the ASTROX series. It’s known to generate a single, powerful smash, often too heavy to be speedy in recovery. In response, Yonex worked hand in hand with Kento Momota to craft a racquet that would give him both power and the ability to convert defensive plays into offense; the result is an improved ASTROX 99 where decisive power is accompanied by extended shuttle hold for enhanced defensive shot-making.

The new ASTROX 99* is equipped with the POWER-ASSIST BUMPER, a tungsten-infused weighted bumper installed at the top of the frame transferring additional weight to the shuttle for more powerful smashes. To enhance defensive shot-making, Wide Diameter Grommets are strategically placed on the frame sides, allowing strings to shift at impact for emphasized shuttle pocketing. The iconic ISOMETRIC frame has been modified by strengthening frame corners to adjust the shape and expand the sweet spot.

*Technologies may vary between TOUR, GAME, and PLAY models.