{"product_id":"yonex-astrox-99-pro-gen-3","title":"YONEX Astrox 99 Pro (Gen 3) Badminton Racquet Black\/Green","description":"\u003cheader class=\"blog-post-header\"\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\" class=\"data table additional-attributes\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"col label\"\u003eFlex\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Flex\" class=\"col data\"\u003eSTIFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"col label\"\u003eFrame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Frame\" class=\"col data\"\u003eHM Graphite + CFR + Tungsten + 2G-Namd FLEX FORCE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"col label\"\u003eShaft\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Shaft\" class=\"col data\"\u003eHM Graphite, 2G-Namd™ FLEX FORCE, Ultra PE Fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"col label\"\u003eJoint\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Joint\" class=\"col data\"\u003eNEW Built-in T-Joint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"col label\"\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Length\" class=\"col data\"\u003e10 mm longer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"col label\"\u003eWeight \/ Grip\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Weight \/ Grip\" class=\"col data\"\u003e4U5\/6, 3U4\/5\/6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"col label\"\u003eStringing Advice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Stringing Advice\" class=\"col data\"\u003e4U: 20 - 28 lbs\u003cbr\u003e3U: 21 - 29 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"col label\"\u003eRecommended String\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Recommended String\" class=\"col data\"\u003eControl Players:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yonex.com\/badminton\/strings\/aerobite-bgab\"\u003eAEROBITE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHard Hitters:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yonex.com\/badminton\/strings\/bgxb68\"\u003eEXBOLT 68\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"col label\"\u003eColor(s)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Color(s)\" class=\"col data\"\u003eBlack \/ Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"col label\"\u003eMade In\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Made In\" class=\"col data\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"col label\"\u003eItem Code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Item Code\" class=\"col data\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3AX99-P\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"blog-post-title\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"blog-post-title\"\u003eASTROX 99: PURE POWER\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"blog-post-featured-image-wrapper-full-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"blog-post-featured-image-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003csource media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yonex.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/news\/badminton\/news_250825_960.png\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yonex.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/news\/badminton\/news_250825_960.png\" class=\"blog-post-featured-image\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"blog-post-featured-image-title\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"blog-post-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-element=\"main\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-content-type=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pb-style=\"M51V9YM\" data-element=\"inner\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-enable-parallax=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-element=\"main\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-content-type=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOKYO, Japan — \u003c\/strong\u003eYonex is honored to announce the global launch of the third-generation ASTROX 99 series this September, the defining expression of smash power and precision, engineered for today’s powerful, attacking style of badminton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDesigned for players who dominate with powerful smashes after controlling the rally, the ASTROX 99 has been reimagined to deliver explosive power with more confidence.The new line includes the \u003cstrong\u003eASTROX 99 PRO, ASTROX 99 TOUR, ASTROX 99 GAME and ASTROX 99 PLAY\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a tailored experience for elite competitors and rising athletes alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInnovation Driving Power and Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe latest ASTROX 99 introduces an enhanced Rotational Generator System, distributing weight across the grip end, frame top, and joint for seamless transitions and sustained attacking rallies. The Power Assist Bumper at the frame top reduces air resistance while maximizing energy transfer into every shot.In the PRO and TOUR models, Yonex combines 2G-Namd™ Flex Force with a Lightweight End Cap for rapid flex, sharp repulsion, and a head-heavy balance that powers smashes, together, these innovations unleash explosive power in every rally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBy combining these technologies with the Shot Information Connector, which keeps the racquet face stable at impact and delivers clearer feedback, the ASTROX 99 gives players the confidence to unleash powerful smashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Inspired by Energy and Impact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe ASTROX 99’s striking design draws inspiration from meteors colliding with planets, symbolizing overwhelming force. A black and green base accented with marble-like textures evokes weight and strength, while streaks of orange tracing from frame to grip symbolize the transmission of shot information from the frame to the grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted by Top Players \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChosen by athletes who demand the highest level of power and precision, the ASTROX 99 PRO will be the racquet of choice for top athletes from 2025 BWF World Championships, including 2019 World Champion Pusarla V. Sindhu (IND), as they aim to dominate with explosive smashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFrench rising star \u003cstrong\u003eAlex Lanier\u003c\/strong\u003e (FRA) is also scheduled to transition to the ASTROX 99 PRO, recognizing its unmatched ability to channel controlled aggression and deliver confidence with every shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe ASTROX 99 series global launch will be on \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASTROX 99 PRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASTROX 99 TOUR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASTROX 99 GAME\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASTROX 99 PLAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe all-new ASTROX 99 reflects Yonex’s enduring pursuit of innovation — empowering badminton players everywhere to redefine the limits of power, precision, and performance on court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“The image below highlights the technology featured in each racquet.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-element=\"main\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-content-type=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pb-style=\"TKASXM0\" data-element=\"inner\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-enable-parallax=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-pb-style=\"GTI17O3\" data-element=\"main\" data-appearance=\"full-width\" data-content-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg data-pb-style=\"AYORQ75\" data-element=\"mobile_image\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yonex.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/news_250825_830.jpg\" class=\"pagebuilder-mobile-only\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-element=\"main\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-content-type=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pb-style=\"J34WW8N\" data-element=\"inner\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-enable-parallax=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-element=\"main\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-content-type=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRotational Generator System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIntricate weight distribution technology designed with the counterbalance theory that allows head-heavy racquets to recover faster between shots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Rotational Generator System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWeight is distributed throughout the grip end, frame top and the joint for continued powerful attacks. The POWER-ASSIST BUMPER is fit seamlessly onto the racquet to reduce air resistance and adds weight to the frame top, enhancing power transfer to the shuttle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight End Cap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA newly designed end cap, made lighter by removing the internal weight, shifts the balance toward the racquet head and makes this the most head-heavy model in the current lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2G-Namd Flex Force\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e2G-Namd Flex Force is a new graphite characterized by its quick flex and snapback capabilities. The Carbon Nanotube binding the graphite together reduces energy loss and enhances resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e*Namd is technology developed by Nitta Co., Ltd. to uniformly disperse carbon nanotubes in carbon fiber composites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShot Information Connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBy removing weight from the shaft and end cap, more weight is concentrated in the racquet head to increase flex. At the same time, the ANTI TORSION SHAFT, made with high-rigidity graphite, reduces torque and helps keep the racquet face stable. This design increases contact time between the shuttle and strings, allowing more shot information to be transferred with clarity and providing players with greater confidence in every hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Badminton World Balcatta","offers":[{"title":"4UG6 (83g)","offer_id":43554785951823,"sku":null,"price":259.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3UG5 (88g)","offer_id":43554785984591,"sku":null,"price":259.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/1347\/1055\/files\/IMG-9573.jpg?v=1756526519","url":"https:\/\/badmintonworldbalcatta.com\/ko\/products\/yonex-astrox-99-pro-gen-3","provider":"Badminton World Balcatta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}