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Yonex Astrox 77 Pro, Tour & Play Review

by Vijay Kumar Pathipaka • Category: Rackets , Reviews

Are you looking for a badminton racket that suits your aggressive playing style? Do you want to know the differences between the three variants of Astrox 77 series from Yonex? If yes, then this blog post is for you. In this post, I will compare and contrast the features, benefits and drawbacks of Astrox 77 Pro, Tour and Play rackets. You will learn how to choose the best racket for your skill level, budget and preferences. By the end of this post, you will have a clear idea of which Astrox 77 racket is right for you.

Yonex Astrox 77 Pro Specs

Astrox 77 Pro is a badminton racket from Yonex that belongs to the Astrox series which is designed for aggressive play and power.
Astrox 77 Pro is the successor of the original Astrox 77 with some new features such as FlexFuse at the throat which helps with shock absorption and provides a softer feel.
Astrox 77 Pro also has an elongated Namd shaft which provides more flex and a faster snapback for improved smashing performance.
Astrox 77 Pro has a head-heavy balance, a medium flex, and an enhanced Isometric Head Shape that enlarges the sweet spot on the string bed.
Astrox 77 Pro is suitable for intermediate to advanced players who want to dominate the court with steep smashes and quick recovery.

Yonex Astrox 77 Tour Specs

Astrox 77 Tour is a badminton racket from Yonex that belongs to the Astrox series which is designed for aggressive play and power.
Astrox 77 Tour is a more affordable version of the Astrox 77 Pro with most of the features that the Pro variant has.
Astrox 77 Tour has a balanced weight distribution, a medium flex, and an enhanced Isometric Head Shape that enlarges the sweet spot on the string bed.
Astrox 77 Tour also has some unique features such as Nanomesh Neo which enhances durability and repulsion power, and Light Feel Carbon Neo which reduces air resistance and improves stability.
Astrox 77 Tour is suitable for intermediate to advanced players who want to have versatility and control in their game with steep smashes and quick recovery.

Astrox 77 Play Specs

Astrox 77 Play is a badminton racket from Yonex that belongs to the Astrox series which is designed for aggressive play and power.
Astrox 77 Play is the entry-level variant of the brand new Astrox 77 family which was released on 21 October 2022.
Astrox 77 Play is suitable for players with basic playing skills who want to overwhelm their opponents with speed and power.
Astrox 77 Play has a flexible shaft and a head-heavy balance that help to deliver devastating power and sharp angled smashes.
Astrox 77 Play also has a lighter blade that ensures maneuverability and extra power for the player.

Difference between Astrox 77 Pro, Tour & Play

Astrox 77 Pro is produced in Japan, while Astrox 77 Tour is made in China or Taiwan. Astrox 77 Play does not specify its country of origin.
Astrox 77 Pro has a higher head weight than Astrox 77 Tour and Astrox 77 Play. This means it can generate more power but also requires more strength and control.
Astrox 77 Pro has a longer shaft than Astrox 77 Tour and Astrox 77 Play. This means it can create more leverage and whip effect but also reduces accuracy and stability.
Astrox 77 Pro has an enhanced Isometric Head Shape that enlarges the sweet spot on the string bed to improve forgiveness and consistency4. Astrox 77 Tour and Astrox 77 Play have a standard Isometric Head Shape that still provides a large hitting area but less than the Pro version.
Astrox 77 Pro is made of higher quality materials than Astrox 77 Tour and Astrox 77 Play. This means it has better durability, performance and feel but also costs more.

How to choose between Astrox 77 Pro, Tour & Play

Choosing between these three rackets depends on your playing style, skill level, budget and personal preference. Here are some general guidelines based on the web sources:

If you are looking for a light-weight racket that focuses more on speed than power, you may prefer Astrox 77 Play. It is suitable for beginners and intermediate players who want to play defensive shots and net shots with ease.
If you are looking for a balanced racket that offers a good combination of power and speed, you may prefer Astrox 77 Tour. It is suitable for intermediate and advanced players who want to have versatility and control in their game.
If you are looking for a heavy-weight racket that delivers maximum power and smash potential, you may prefer Astrox 77 Pro. It is suitable for advanced and professional players who have the strength and skill to handle its high head weight and long shaft.

Of course, these are not definitive rules and you may find that one racket suits you better than another based on your personal feel and comfort. The best way to choose between these three rackets is to try them out yourself if possible or read some reviews from other users who have used them before.

Astrox 77 Pro is the most expensive and advanced variant of the Astrox 77 family. It has a stiff shaft and a head-heavy balance that provide maximum power and stability for aggressive players. It also has a new grommet pattern that reduces string stress and improves durability.
Astrox 77 Tour is a more affordable version of the Astrox 77 Pro with most of the features that the Pro variant has. It has a balanced weight distribution and a medium flex that offer versatility and control for intermediate to advanced players. It also has an enhanced Isometric Head Shape that enlarges the sweet spot on the string bed.
Astrox 77 Play is the entry-level variant of the Astrox 77 family. It has a flexible shaft and a head-heavy balance that help to deliver devastating power and sharp angled smashes for players with basic playing skills. It also has a lighter blade that ensures maneuverability and extra power for the player.

In summary, these three rackets are designed for different levels of players who want to play aggressively with power. The Pro variant is suitable for advanced players who want maximum power and stability, while the Tour variant is suitable for intermediate to advanced players who want versatility and control. The Play variant is suitable for beginners who want speed and power.

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Review of the Yonex Astrox 77 - Too Good :)

Discussion in ' Racket Recommendation / Comparison ' started by Nihal , Sep 20, 2021 .

Nihal Regular Member

Hi all, Just got the Ax77 4u4 one month back and I'm absolutely enjoying the change in my game with more power and steeper drops and smashes. I have the Yellow color 4u4 version strung with NBG 95 25 mains 27 crosses. With AC102EX black grip. Testing it for the first time: It felt really weird cuz I've been using a really old and not-so-good racket (Voltric ld 100) and using an Astrox racket for the first time felt weird. Clears required more effort and the sound just fell different. However, I noticed more power immediately. After 1 month of constant use for 2 hours a day: Love it, way way way better than my older racket. As I'm an intermediate singles player, this suited me the most. I never use it for doubles (As I don't want the racket to end up cracked ). Overall, worth the price, definitely feel the steeper smashes and bigger sweetspot. My Thoughts: Go for it, if you want an upgrade from a racket you don't like. For who is it: For more attacking kind of gamestyle or neutral in singles and suitable for all round in doubles. Just suitable for anyone. After almost 1000 hours of use: The Astrox 77 feels nothing like what it felt when I 1st tried it. At first it felt hard to generate power and felt weird, but now it feels like a hot knife through butter, can easily cut through the air (4u version) and plenty of power available. All round racket and no specialty other than being conservative and good at anything, no weakness about the racket. It also helps you get out of trouble in deep positions in the court with ease as its not too head heavy or demanding to use. Just a suggestion, for those who think the nbg95 is a wet noodle and not plenty of power available, try the nbg99, more bite and more power in it, durability is noticeably less in the 99 compared to the 95 but still very good. My ratings for the racket and final thoughts, is it the perfect choice for you. -So the Ax77 was the 1st astrox racket released by Yonex. Even though its the first one, its really nice to use, no visible defects with the racket, plenty of power and plenty of speed and quick movements. Definitely meant for intermediate to advanced players IMO due to the medium flex shaft. The good thing about this racket is that you can get out of bad positions in the court with ease as its not a very demanding racket to play with neither is it oo head heavy. My ratings -Speed: 9/10 -Control: 9/10 -Power: 8/10 -Playability - 10/10 -Stiffness - 7/10 -Head heaviness - 7.5/10 -User-friendliness - 10/10 -Overall performance - 9.5/10 I really recommend this racket to a person who is looking for a racket with power but also with a pretty fast frame. If you are already using the current flagships of astrox like the 88dp or the 99p to the 100zz, this might not be a choice unless you like the feel of this but if you are transiting from a head light or lighter racket to a more head heavy one, this is your perfect choice. Comment down below your thoughts, I will answer within few days.

Mikkel Press-Stevn Regular Member

Regarding strings, the most common recommendation seems to be BG80. Perhaps you could consider lowering the tension a bit - that would help with more power and duability. Otherwise BG65ti are quite difficult to destroy (had mine for 10+ years - with no tension left though). Regarding the Astrox 77, I had one but it was simply to slow for me, due to the medium flex. I had to change to the 88s in order to get something a lot stiffer. I would recommend the 77 for players needing a powerboost, or perhaps singles - but for doubles or power-players it is simply too slow.

Mikkel Press-Stevn said: ↑ Regarding strings, the most common recommendation seems to be BG80. Perhaps you could consider lowering the tension a bit - that would help with more power and duability. Otherwise BG65ti are quite difficult to destroy (had mine for 10+ years - with no tension left though). Regarding the Astrox 77, I had one but it was simply to slow for me, due to the medium flex. I had to change to the 88s in order to get something a lot stiffer. I would recommend the 77 for players needing a powerboost, or perhaps singles - but for doubles or power-players it is simply too slow. Click to expand...

I really like to play with Aerobite - but it is not know for its durability - hence the BG80 recommendation. But at the end of the day I would say it depends more on how well you hit the sweetspot or make clean hits. If you have a lot of clean hits you could up the tension and the string (fx. to Aerobite). But if that is an issue try lowering the tension (lets just admit - there is not price for having the highest tension on the court!) and using a more power focused string.

Mikkel Press-Stevn said: ↑ I really like to play with Aerobite - but it is not know for its durability - hence the BG80 recommendation. But at the end of the day I would say it depends more on how well you hit the sweetspot or make clean hits. If you have a lot of clean hits you could up the tension and the string (fx. to Aerobite). But if that is an issue try lowering the tension (lets just admit - there is not price for having the highest tension on the court!) and using a more power focused string. Click to expand...

At the Nihal said: ↑ Hi, thanks for the update man But I train 5 times a week or over 2 hours, so I think so its best not to go for aerobite, either nbg99/95, or bg 65/ti. I don't like bg80 cuz it has too much high pitch noise and just vibrates little but more compared to other strings Click to expand...

Mikkel Press-Stevn said: ↑ At the at that amount of playing time - I agree Aerobite would not be a optimal pick. I think you would find the BG65Ti be a bit of a bland pick - but it is duable. Click to expand...

badmintonpog1 Regular Member

Nihal said: ↑ PS: Can anyone suggest to me a string that is more on the durable side, has a soft sound, and good repulsion? I'm planning to use it on my Astrox 77. Click to expand...

badmintonpog1 said: ↑ An unpopular string compared to BG80, BG66 Ultimax, and so on that you can try is the BG68 Titanium. On its package has good repulsion, decent durablity, and is soft feeling. I tried it on my Astrox 77 had it until I broke the string a year later. Click to expand...

Nihal said: ↑ Hi, definitely not going for the bg66 or thinner strings. I tried 6bti but its just the 65ti with a little bit more repulsion and worse durability. I am planning to string my Ax77 next time with nbg99 and my voltric ld with bg 80 Thanks for your help Click to expand...

badmintonpog1 said: ↑ Definitely try Nanogy 99. Let us know how it feels. I have never strung it on my Astrox 77 but I got BG65 on it rn and I don't want to waste it. On the package fits what I currently want in a string. Click to expand...

Nihal said: ↑ Will definitely let you know Yeah, I like the nbg95 but want more repulsion and control, so I think nbg 99 is the way to go in my Ax77 I will also try bg80 (on my voltric) cuz every1 recommends it Btw what is your model and colour of Ax77 and when did you buy it? Click to expand...

badmintonpog1 said: ↑ My model is the 2018 UK coded Blue version (thanks to @ckyew of his video of the cone code on the racket) of the Astrox 77. Weight is 3UG4 which I like . I bought it @ tennisnuts.com for $200 (could've gotten an 3UG5 SP coded one instead for $130~$150 ) around March 2020 with Nanogy 95 @ 29 lbs as an intermediate . Nanogy 95 felt nice with the racket. Durability string just like BG65 Ti. Click to expand...

Nihal said: ↑ Oh Cool! I bought my Ax77 Yellow 4u4, 3 weeks back. I strung it with nbg95 cosmic gold 25 mains and 27 cross. Nbg95 is really durable IMO . Definitely gonna try nbg99 next time. Thanks for telling about your racket Click to expand...

Rommel Alastra Regular Member

hi guys, what is the overall weight of AX 77 4u? with strings and grip. Is it around 89 - 91 grams? I'd like to know the balance point as well. thanks.

Rommel Alastra said: ↑ hi guys, what is the overall weight of AX 77 4u? with strings and grip. Is it around 89 - 91 grams? I'd like to know the balance point as well. thanks. Click to expand...

Nihal said: ↑ It is more on the head heavy side, according to yonex, the balance point is "295mm +/- 3 (Head Heavy)" It does feel a bit sluggish and head heavy tho not much Click to expand...

badmintonpog1 said: ↑ Would you classify the head-heaviness of it as slighty head heavy? Click to expand...

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Yonex Astrox 77 Badminton Racket Review

Short summary of yonex astrox 77 badminton racket.

Yonex Astrox 77 is the best racket with a grip that is very comfortable to use for all level players, from beginners , intermediate to advanced level players. This racket is also the best recommendation for offensive players who need more speed and dive smash for attacking from the all area court.

· Friendly racket

· Great handle

· Superb smash

· The bounce when defending is less than optimal

Yonex Astrox 77 Badminton Racket: Comfortable for Dominating the Game from Whole Field

Yonex Astrox 77 Badminton Racket

Yonex Astrox 77 is the best option for your attacking style that dominates the game from all areas. Most world-class players who are using Astrox 77 are players with a high cruising range.

Consisting of three colors, namely shine red, shine yellow, and metallic blue, the elegant appearance of the Yonex racket immediately shines on the Astrox 77 series. Especially, the shine yellow Astrox 77 color is indeed attractive.

Specs of Yonex Astrox 77 Badminton Racket

Weight: 4U (average 83 gram) and 3U (average 88 gram)

Grip: G4 and G5

Balance: Medium

Features of Yonex Astrox 77 Badminton Racket

Rotational generator system .

This technology applied in Astrox 77 would increase the distribution of weight to the grip end, frame top, and the joint for maximum control. Succeeding to the next shot can be performed smoothly and support the offensive game.

Isometric

With Isometric technology, the sweet spot generated from this racket feels bigger compared to the racket with previous technology. Control also can be maximized so that it supports high-intensity attacking games.

The shaft of the Yonex Astrox 77 is made with H.M. Graphite + Namd, a Revolutionary material, which makes the shaft more flexible and easy to swing.

Background of Yonex Astrox 77 Badminton Racket

First released in 2017, Yonex Astrox 77 immediately stole the attention of the world badminton public because it was the first Yonex racket series to embed the number “7” in its name.

Astrox 77 is specially designed for players with an intensive and dominant attacking style in all areas of play. Smash is more dive and accurate with good racket flexibility and superb aerodynamics. The control produced by this racket also feels solid. Shuttlecock placements can be more precise so that players feel confident when attacking from various areas.

World-Class Player who used Yonex Astrox 77

Due to its easy-to-use character and medium racket flexibility, Yonex Astrox 77 has become a prima donna among world-class female players. One of them, the mixed doubles player from Hong Kong, Tse Ying Sue, is now ranked 10th in the world.

Apart from Tse Ying Sue, Astrox 77 is also the featured racket for the women’s singles player. Among them, the world number 9 player from South Korea An Se Young, and the world number 11 player from Japan Sayaka Takahashi.

However, this racket is also capable when used by male players. In 2017, Indonesian men’s doubles player Marcus Gideon used the Astrox 77 as a mainstay racket when he won the Men Doubles Dubai BWF World SuperSeries Finals 2017.

Yonex Astrox 77 Badminton Racket: Best Settings

Each badminton racket needs different string pulls, but it can be customized according to your needs. Badminton racket strings are generally counted in-lbs (average ranges from 20 to 30 lbs).

For intermediate and beginner players, we can recommend 24–26 lbs of string tension to boost more power and repulsion. Meanwhile, advanced players suggested using 26-29 lbs which gives them extra repulsion.

Professional badminton players usually use a tension of 30 lbs to get maximum output for their drives and smashes. That way, we recommend you to use the high string racket if you want dive smash. To optimize Astrox 77 features and playing comfort, I like to use 28 lbs strings and G5 on this racket.

Yonex Astrox 77 Badminton Racket: Overall Hitting Performance

The first impression I got when using the Astrox 77 was that this racket was very “friendly”. Astrox 77 is very easy to use by anyone, almost all player levels, advanced, intermediate, even beginners can easily adapt when using Astrox 77.

I can say that this racket is highly recommended for players with a wide range (front, center, and backcourt). Not only for doubles, but this Yonex Astrox 77 badminton racket is also very suitable for single players. Unfortunately, for defense, I don’t feel that this racket is not good.

This racket also supports fast play via drive shots. Especially when doing an attacking drive, the racket can quickly reverse the shuttlecock in the direction we want it to. Likewise with the clear shot. Astrox 77 long shaft supports maximum power when directing the shuttlecock in the area behind the opponent.

After I used it, Yonex Astrox 77 supports attacking games with a fast tempo because this racket has a slim trunk with a racket head that is not too heavy. Smashes become more accurate and dive. A variety of other strokes are also very comfortable to do, such as drives and drop shots. The arms do not feel tired quickly.

Dropshot and Net Area

Just like smash, Yonex Astrox 77 is also great for drop shots and net area playing. A little touch can handle the shuttlecock in the position we want. Easy to find for the best feeling when placing the shuttlecock in the area near the opponent’s net.

The most challenging thing when I use Astrox 77 is defense. When receiving a smash from an opponent, this racket feels less powerful than a typical stiff racket like Duora Z-Strike. The racket needs a lot of adjustment when it comes to defending strokes to reach the desired level.

Special Notes

With a longer shaft, the racket swing feels more powerful during smashes and drives. Dropshot and play in front of the net area can also be controlled with a very comfortable grip.

Yonex Astrox 77 Badminton Racket – Comparing with Other Rackets

Yonex Astrox 77 is the best racket that is suitable for everyone, even for beginners. A good option for you who want dominance at the all-area field and expect a sharpener smash to your opponent’s defense. It reminds me of Yonex ArcSaber 11 , both rackets are pretty suitable for beginners.

However, you will need a high level of adjustment when defense. When receiving an attack from an opponent, this racket feels less powerful than a typical stiff racket. The power produced by the Yonex Astrox 77 feels different from using the Yonex Astrox 88D . Yonex Astrox 88D had a head heavy and great flex at the top of the frame that can send maximum power to the shuttlecock.

Yonex Astrox 77 Badminton Racket – Final Words

I do enjoy playing with Yonex Astrox but I do think the other rackets of the Astrox series provide a better experience. But hey, this is the first racket of the series, so its totally ok!

2 thoughts on “Yonex Astrox 77 Badminton Racket Review”

I am a singles player, between beginner and intermediate I know all the basics and my footwork is also pretty fine. I am also pretty good at generating power I know that the astrox 77 is loved by many people and it is beginner freindly, and I was wondering if it was better than the voltric fb or the astrox fb? So here are my criteria’s, I want a racket that is good at generating power and also is pretty lightweight, I dont generally prefer rackets that are too bad for power and we need to add power on our own (head light rackets) but the astrox 77 caught my eye. If you have any suggestions or any comments pls do get back to me.

Currently, I am sponsored by Kawasaki and actually, I think they offer pretty good rackets, and at a reasonable price too.

I would suggest you to go for Kawasaki Firefox 3370, Super Light 588, Super LightL3 too.

Where are you? maybe I can introduce you to a distributor there

Yonex Astrox 77 Badminton Racket Review

Yonex Astrox 77 Background

Yonex launched the first Astrox racket in 2017. In typical fashion, the first in a series has a number “7” in the name. So, the Yonex Astrox 77 was born, and soon we witnessed numerous top 10 players using this racket on the world stage.

Initially, there was some confusion which Yonex range the Astrox would replace, but nowadays it is clear the head heavy Voltric range will slowly be withdrawn with Astrox taking over the “power” mantle utilising the latest advances in carbon technology.

On to my review

High-priced Yonex rackets are accompanied with a full length cover, with this sample a two tone black design with the brand and range names in silver; understated and classy. The black, yellow, blue and turquoise/green combination works well and presents almost a two sided racket, although this is by no means a duo frame shape like Duora range. This is a 4U version (80-84g) G4, larger grip, which is the standard grip size for Yonex rackets in Europe. The Astrox 77 racket arrived unstrung so I added Ashaway string at customary 25lbs tension.

Unusually, this racket was introduced into Europe in two colourways and two weights. I only have one version to review sadly. I had to read up on the technology whilst I worked out what this racket was representing. I won’t discuss the marketing or technology behind the Astrox preferring to leave the “techy” information the geeks. This review sample is slight head heavy, medium/stiff flex, standard size head and a “boxy” frame which means there are no additional aerodynamic qualities.

It’s hitting time

Yonex have had a lot of success with their head heavy ranges over the last few years through Arcsaber and then Voltric, so the Astrox has a lot to live up to. Mentally, I’m comparing this to Voltric 70 or Voltric 80 so it has to perform incredibly well to win over fans of these particular rackets.

Overhead performance

Astrox 77 has a unique feel and differs from other Yonex rackets I’ve tested. There’s an almost hollow feel to this frame which is unusual. This coupled with the lighter frame dampened my excitement when hitting overhead clears. The results were OK but not as I would expect from a racket of this calibre. I can’t quite understand the reason why, but this racket is lacking in power and feedback off the shot. It could be it works better with a different string and tension combination.

Drop shots were crisp and the lighter frame gave them a snappy feel. Whilst I could play a good range of shots, I never felt as though I really had command of the racket, lacking feel most of the time. The hollowness of the frame didn’t help although the shots I hit were of a good standard. Maybe this is one of those rackets that needs more time to settle in?

Onto the smash. Again, the frame moves well but is lacking power. I should be able to generate good racket head speed and it simply wasn’t coming through sufficiently. The head isn’t too heavy to fatigue the arm, but the entire racket felt like it needed beefing up a little.

Flat drives were quick and again, there is no sign of fatigue. The racket continues to move well and deliver crisp drives, although needed a lot more work to achieve a decent result.

Defensively, the Yonex Astrox 77 performed pretty well. It was fast and this is due to the slightly lighter weight, but it struggled to give me the feel I require, although it still delivered the solid control I expect from a head heavy racket. A little more punch in the fast returns would be welcome.

Around the net Astrox 77 is quick and perhaps this is where it shines best. The lighter frame allows for greater response from a player combined with enough head weight to feel where the racket is moving. Interceptions and fast hitting were good and did not bring on fatigue in the arm which is always a welcome bonus. The light touch for net shots was always good.

Yonex Astrox 77 Summary

Since being a teenager, I’ve always been excited to try any new Yonex racket. Despite the numerous high-profile players using this racket, and the supposed new technology, it fails to shine as a great racket should. It’s the first to be launched in the range and my guess is the next model up from this will be so much better. This is usually the way with most new range launches, irrespective of brand.

I wanted better feedback from this racket. It felt a touch hollow and lacking in power to excite me, but it does have one or two tricks up its sleeve. I still believe Yonex miss out by sticking to the standard grip size that’s been around for years. I’m told that the thinking here is that European players have bigger hands. However, if Viktor Axelson, current World Champion, who stands 6ft 4 inches, uses a G5 grip, with his towel grip wrapped directly onto the wooden handle, shouldn’t this be telling us something?

RRP is an chunky £175. Retailers will offer this racket at a discount and you should expect to pay around £140. Overall, in this current market, this is becoming a standard price for top end rackets. Yonex frames are always popular, and Yonex cannot afford to sit back with current competition. Whilst this initial entry into the range is a fairly good racket, there is no stand out feature in the new technology to make me rave, which is a shame. Let’s hope there are greater things in store for the Astrox range in the future. Sadly the Yonex Astrox 77 was a shade disappointing and therefore I award this racket 4 stars.

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11 comments.

Hi paul give me suggestion about some bandminton racket which is best for playing nylon shuttlecock. I prefer allround type doubles badminton racket. I am an intermediate offensive backcourt player in doubles and fond of playing smash and drop shots. Thanks.

there is no such thing as the best racket in the world or the best for playing with nylon shuttles. You choose a racket and ensure the string tension isn’t too high.

Please recommend some racket name which will be better you think according to my playing style. Please paul. Coz in my situation i have no chance to testify different racket easily.

I am curently using astrox 77 and i am thinking about buying a voltric 80 e-tune or voltric 80. VT80 is cheaper and u gave it 5 star rating but to VT80ET u gave 4 star rating and u were disapponted. What do you u think i should rather buy?

Btw sorry for my bad english

Vid – I cannot tell any player which racket they should buy. I think the majority opinion would be VT80 outperforms VT80 eTune

Hi Paul I currently have the Astrox 77 and the only shot I feel works really well with this racket are drop shots I feel power is really lost with clears and smashes too and power is why I really hoped for buying the racket. I was thinking of getting a new racket soon I currently am county level playing around 14 hours a week I prefer a head heavy racket but don’t mind balanced ones I normally go for medium shaft stiffness but again don’t mind stiff could you recommend any good rackets for power

Thank you so much I find your blogs very helpful

I know about Astrox 77 – not too good but just OK.

YOu could text Jetspeed 12 M, Jetspeed 11 or Thruster F from Victor. All are very good rackets. Hypernano 990 could also work.

With Yonex, Nanoray 900, Duora 10

Li-Ning N7 or N9.

Thanks for update …

We also tested it and found that it is fast racket but from 3rd line it is bit sluggish in nature.

Moreover , i think it is overpriced.

Yonex cann put some extra weight on frame to make it better for power shots….

I agree with your findings. I was a little disappointed and expected more from Astrox 77.

I had a similar experience, Paul.

However after switching to the ASTROX 88D 4U, for me its the perfect racket apart from the G4 grip which UK only do. So I bought a second one from Australia who also stock the G5 grip. And now for my style of play with the strings I use (BG80 Power 24lb) which have not changed for over 6 years now, it’s near perfect as can be.

Hope you get a chance to review the 88D and 88S, these are very different to the 77. Although my badminton partner who I sold this to swears is the best racket he has owned in a long while and does not like the 88D or 88S:).

I am currently testing both Astrox 88’s and will post a few shortly. I also agree that it’s disappointing that Yonex do not consider introducing smaller grips. Most of the players select G5 grips, even Axelson at 6ft 4 uses a G5 grip.

Yonex Astrox 77 Badminton Racket Review

The Astrox line is the newest line of rackets from Yonex. The Astrox 77 badminton racket, the first in this series, with its striking colors, had an important role to play in the acceptance and success of the Astrox series. From a technology standpoint, it used the world’s first new dimension graphite material, Namd, which allows for its weight to be distributed throughout the grip end, frame top and the joint for maximum control. More importantly, however, it was critical for it to have a great feel and playability for the demanding advanced level player.

Introduced in 2017, the Astrox 77 immediately had International players such as Marcus Gideon Fernaldi from Indonesia, Ratchanok Intanon from Thailand, and Akane Yamaguchi using it. A definite plus, considering Gideon is a frantic doubles player while Intanon and Yamaguchi are more traditional singles players.

The Yonex Astrox 77 badminton racket is targeted at players who like lightweight rackets. Similar to the Nanoray 750 in feel and balance, the Astrox 77 is easy on the wrist and forearm. It allows for a quick backswing and good control at the net. It might not be as powerful as the Astrox 88 but that is expected. Ideal tension for this racket is about 25 lbs but some might prefer a higher tension for better net control. Overall, the Astrox 77 serves as a great doubles racket for quick racket swings and net play but also works well for those who prefer lighter rackets for singles.

Pros: Lighweight for quick swings, Medium Flex, ideal for long rallies

Cons: Limited Power compared to the Astrox 88S and Astrox 88D.

Check the video below by B. R. Sankeerth, an International badminton player from Canada, that demonstrates the flex of the shaft.

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A Detailed Review of the Yonex Astrox 77 Pro (4U|G5)

February 20, 2023

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This is a review of the Yonex Astrox 77 Pro (AX77 Pro) that was released on October 21, 2022, and is at the time of writing used by professional players such as An Se Young in women’s singles and Fajar Alfian in men’s doubles. The wide range of use of the AX77 Pro should already tell you that it appeals to a variety of playstyles.

This racket fills an interesting niche as one of the lightest options within the head-heavy Astrox series . That’s definitely suitable for an allround player like me, as I’m generally interested in 4U rackets with just a touch of head weight, or 3U rackets that are perfectly even-balanced. In this review, I will provide a detailed analysis of why players might enjoy using the AX77 Pro , and compare it to other flagship rackets offered by Yonex including the original Astrox 77 (AX77) .

I’ve opted for a 4U|G5 model and weighed several units on a professional Yonex racket scale in my local shop, Northwest Badminton & Tennis based in Bellevue, WA, USA. I’ve selected the unit with a balance point of 298mm and a total weight of 84.2g. If we subtract about 2g from the total weight that is tied to the plastic wrapper around the handle, the total dry weight (without strings and with factory base grip) can be considered a perfectly average 4U. Keep in mind that some of the 4U units we measured have a balance point of 300+mm and/or a total weight of 86 – 2g, so your mileage may vary. As for the shaft, Yonex rates it medium, but as we’ll discuss below, the AX77 Pro definitely feels slightly stiffer than the original AX77 when playing. Finally, the racket is strung with Victor VBS-66 Nano at 26 x 27 lbs with 10% pre-stretch. This is a 0.66mm string by Victor that has a good balance of repulsion and friction.

Playing Time

So far I have tested the racket in four separate sessions: two hours in men’s singles, two hours in mixed doubles, two hours in men’s doubles, and four hours in training. My thoughts below will encompass all shots and areas of the court.

Drives/Pushes

Starting in the midcourt area, the racket handles quicker than most top head-heavy rackets such as Astrox 99 Pro (AX99 Pro) , Astrox 100 ZZ (AX100ZZ) , and Astrox 88D Pro (AX88D Pro) . In many ways driving feels similar to Astrox 88S Pro (AX88S Pro) , but I never liked playing with that racket due to some of the design choices (grommet pattern creating large gaps in stringbed and shorter overall length). Drives are definitely punchy and more direct than the original AX77 , which is great because it allowed me to return my opponent’s smashes with more accuracy and confidence. Defensive digs felt natural because the little bit of weight in the head helps push the shuttle. Compared to AX77 , the AX77 Pro felt more responsive, slightly head-lighter, and slightly stiffer. My drives in doubles were flat and tight across the net, and pushes in singles down the line were accurate and predictable. The original AX77 simply had too much lag due to the flex in the shaft and weight in the head to compete in this area.

Though the AX77 Pro is noticeably better in the flat game compared to its Astrox counterparts, it’s not as quick when compared to flagship products in other Yonex series, such as the Nanoflare 800 (NF800) which is advertised as head-light and the Arcsaber 11 Pro (ARC11 Pro) which is advertised as even-balanced. Both of these rackets are absolute beasts during fast-paced exchanges, something that is a bit more relevant for doubles players but worth mentioning nonetheless. What’s interesting is that we have measured ARC11 Pro units at 298-299mm balance point and Nanoflare 800 (NF800) units at 295mm balance point , so not too different from the AX77 Pro . The traditional definition of even-balanced rackets is for the balance point to be between 285-295mm, with head-light rackets falling below that range and head-heavy rackets above it. However, it seems that manufacturers no longer see a need to drastically alter the balance point , but rather tweak the aerodynamics of the frame and responsiveness of the shaft to create ‘speed’ or ‘control’ categories. Anyway, where the box frame of AX77 Pro lacks in raw speed, it makes up for in stability. No matter how hard my opponent attacked, I was able to redirect the force where I wanted with ease.

Clears/Lifts

AX77 Pro makes baseline-to-baseline clears effortless, simple as that. I had to dial down my swing quite a bit at the beginning when all my clears went out the backcourt. This is most likely due to using less head-heavy rackets for a long time, which require more body power and technique to achieve the same depth in clears. What I’ve also noticed is that the snapback point of the shaft is much more predictable than the original AX77 . This meant that it was easier to accurately switch between attacking punch clears and defensive high clears throughout a game. When out of position or when forced to perform backhand clears, the AX77 Pro still delivers quality shots provided the correct technique is used. I would say it’s even easier to survive these situations with this racket than with top-end rackets such as the AX100ZZ or NF800 . Those rackets have very stiff shafts and a smaller head, resulting in a smaller margin for error. Lifts were okay with the AX77 Pro , nothing spectacular to talk about really. I was actually expecting it to take less effort considering that was the case with the original AX77 . It took a while to tune my lifts so that they flew high and landed deep near the baseline. A small forearm movement with a flick of the wrist should achieve this result, but for some reason, I had to focus harder than with the more balanced rackets I’ve used in the past. Accuracy was again not a problem. In both singles and doubles, I found it easy to lift straight and cross while keeping the shuttle just within the lines, limiting my opponent’s attack options. Even though this is where an ARC11 Pro would really shine, the AX77 Pro is not far off.

Drops/Slices

Speaking of attack, let’s start with control shots. I think control has to be one of my favorite aspects of the AX77 Pro . For those that don’t know, let me first explain the trade-off of control characteristics in heavy and light rackets in terms of both head balance and total weight. Lighter rackets can generally execute drops following a quicker swing, allowing the player to slow down their swing later and creating more deception in their shot. This is typically harder to achieve with heavier rackets when performing the same type of drops because the greater mass will simply carry the shot further. However, heavier rackets provide more stability in the swing and more feedback on where the racket head is, resulting in more consistent timing of shots. Keep in mind that this varies from person to person, and is highly dependent on physical strength and technique. For me personally, the AX77 Pro balances those trade-offs nicely and allows my drops to land where I want almost every time.

Moving on to more advanced control shots, straight slices, and reverse slices were also predictable and straightforward. No fuss there. The little bit of weight in the head really helped with dialing in the right amount of slice, whether it’s a hard chop from the deep corners of the court or a light brush around the midcourt area. The only thing that felt difficult are stop drops, or any other control shot played with a direct hit. This is due to the repulsion that’s baked into the racket’s design – prioritizing repulsion over shuttle hold and a forgiving shaft. I’m almost encouraged to incorporate more slice into my shots out of fear of sending the shuttle too far. However, this is easily adjustable with the right form and technique, which is especially evident when catching the shuttle at or below the tape.

Onto the fun stuff. Starting with the power smash , this racket delivers strong attacks from both standing and jumping positions. If I had to rate it, the AX77 Pro would be a 8/10; the AX88D Pro would be a 9/10; whatever Z Force variant of your choosing would be a 10/10. I honestly don’t like giving arbitrary rating in my reviews, because they could mean very different things for different people at different levels. At first glance, this comparison seems straightforward enough, since we already know that the AX77 Pro is one of the lightest high-end Astrox rackets . However, smash power is not just defined by head weight. The frame + shaft combination has to suit the player’s technique and swing style to result in the optimal snapback point during the smash. With stiffer and more balanced rackets, I needed a compact swing with more forearm pronation to extract every ounce of power. With the AX77 Pro on the other hand, I needed to relax my arm more and focus on a longer swing with less backswing. The more I forced it, the less powerful the smash. This is true for most rackets but even more so with the AX77 Pro .

As for stick smashes or half smashes, your mileage may vary depending on your forearm and finger strength. For me it felt perfect during singles games. The AX77 Pro generated steep angles without needing to incorporate a lot of wrist movement at the end of my swing. Accuracy was again not a problem so putting the shuttle down between the front and mid court felt very satisfying, even more so than power smashes. For this type of smash in fast-paced doubles rallies though, I would have preferred something a little quicker, as it felt a little slow to get the racket head in the right position for a quick whip. In these scenarios, I really like the sharp and aerodynamic frames produced by Victor. Generally speaking, I do recommend focusing on repeated attacks over raw power, since this racket is optimized more for the former and will lose out to sledgehammers in the latter.

Last but not least, let’s talk about the front court. I was expecting it to be the weakest area of the AX77 Pro but to my surprise, it was no slouch here at all. Due to small variations in manufacturing, you may not have the same experience and end up with a unit that’s a bit more head heavy. I’m grateful to my local shop for weighing a bunch of units for me so I can select a lighter one. It definitely helped with continuous net kills or swipes against a strong defense. Front court interceptions in doubles on both the forehand and backhand side were not hard at all. With correct anticipation I could apply quick taps and let gravity do the rest. The slight weight in the head again helped in this area but only if you can get the racket in position soon enough. You cannot be lazy with the AX77 Pro in the front court and still hope to intercept everything like with some of the Yonex Nanoflare or Victor Auraspeed rackets. However, if you focus on moving your body into the right position and minimizing your backswing, the AX77 Pro will not prevent you from finishing the point. Tight spinning net shots were super easy to execute. I actually prefer a slightly head-heavy racket over a head-light racket for these shots because I can let the racket do most of the work. Simply angle the racket blade accordingly and push the shuttle over the net with body momentum. I find this harder to do consistently with head-light rackets as they require a bit more wrist movement. For cross court net shots, I also appreciate the standard surface area of AX77 Pro’s racket head. These shots usually require some degree of slice to keep them close to the net, and that’s harder to do with smaller sized heads (like the heads on Yonex rackets with a Z label). Overall, I was pleasantly surprised that this racket’s performance at the net rivals that of the Astrox 88S Pro (AX88S Pro) , a racket specifically designed for this purpose.

If you’re interested in a solid allround racket that can perform well in all badminton disciplines and every area of the court, then you should consider the AX77 Pro . It has the shot stability of Astrox rackets and the maneuverability and control of Arcsaber rackets. It is more forgiving than the ARC11 Pro , which is marketed as the flagship balanced option. It packs a bigger punch than the Arcsaber 7 Pro (ARC7 Pro) while remaining just as easy to use. The key thing to remember is that the AX77 Pro optimizes for repulsion instead of shuttle hold. In my opinion, this is what the AX88S Pro should have been but diehard fans of Kevin Sukamuljo may disagree. That’s fine, because the AX77 Pro should not be relegated to one area of the court. For doubles I recommend this racket to those that like to rotate often, keeping the shuttle flat and tight while attacking often. For singles I recommend it to players that like to rally, gradually building opportunities instead of forcing them.

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Wow, what a great review. Quite accurate to my experience and even explains why I’ve had to move from an attacking singles style towards increasing my rally lengths.

Thanks for reading and commenting! Han has quite a bit of experience and attention to detail. I’ll try to get more reviews from him but he’s a busy guy!

great review, i also own a 77 pro but with nbg 98, 24lbs. I’ve realized that I should probably be more relaxed when smashing and I should also take advantage of the steep angles this racket can create. For the strings, I have a VBS-66 Nano on another racket, should i use that as well? (I’m also mainly using plastic birdies so I wonder what string and tension to use), Thanks!

Great review. I enjoyed it. I love this racket, currently playing with BGXB-65 on 26×27 lbs.

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Main tie off, cross start, cross tie off.

Start from top center, keep on stringing until B9 (skip A8 & A10). Go through B12, directly to A15, and then straight to A13, down to B10 and tie off at B8. (Opposite side: the same procedure.)

Make a knot at B6 and start crosses from B9. Keep on stringing until A8 (skip A11 & A9), then directly to A5 and tie off.

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Astrox 77 Pro review: overpriced for intermediate players?

July 18, 2023
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Before diving into the Astrox 77 Pro review, let me clear up any confusion around similar rackets.

The Astrox 77 Play is a more affordable model of the same racket intended for beginners, whereas the Pro (and Tour) models are for intermediate players and above.

The Tour model is reported to have nearly the same specs as the Pro but a more affordable price point as it’s manufactured in Taiwan rather than Japan, like the Pro.

The Pro is on the stiffer side of medium-stiff, meaning that it’s not forgiving enough for most lower- and mid-intermediate players to have fun with. I see it as suitable for upper intermediate players and above, and I’ll explain in detail why in this review.

Enough hoo-ha, let’s get down to business and see how this racket stacks up compared to others in this Yonex Astrox 77 Pro review!

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The factory strings and tension it comes with weren’t nice, so I immediately got it restrung to my standard Yonex BG80 at 10.5 KG in order to compare it against the other rackets I’ve tested. The BG80 is a power (repulsion) string.

I’ve had the racket on court for just over ten hours across both social games and training drills, and as always on the blog, I’m reviewing the 4U weight class with intermediate and beginner players in mind.

My first impression

I was curious about this Pro model as the Astrox 77 Play was far too flexible for my liking . On the other hand, I was also wondering if my skills would be up to the task of taming it as I expected it to be the stiffest racket I’ve tested yet.

At a price point 2.3x higher than that of the Play-model, I was intrigued to find out if it was also 2.3x smoother and worth the extra money.

The first thing I noticed was that the cover it came with felt softer and with better insulation. A more premium experience overall.

Upon inspecting the racket, I noticed that the stock grip feels nicer too. Not that it matters as I prefer playing with an overgrip but it’s nice to appreciate the small details in a new toy.

The best way to explain to a low-intermediate player what it felt like to play with this racket for the first time is with this note taken directly from my notebook:

“Wow, stiff!”

Yonex’s Pro-rackets is their flagship series used by professional players. This particular model is less stiff (more forgiving) than most of the other rackets in that series, so I can only imagine how crazy the professional players’ rackets must be.

In fact, this racket serves as a good reference point to what’s just a tad too stiff for players at this level.

Let’s look at how this racket feels to play in different aspects of the game, starting with net play.

As expected, it’s certainly easier to control the shuttle with this racket on soft, precise, touches compared to playing with typical attacking and power-based rackets.

The slight head weight means you still have to be careful not to overdo it. It creates this odd middle ground between holding back, and controlling the power, yet still requiring a tiny whip to avoid the shuttle flying short of the net.

Most rackets in the Astrox-series are more powerful and compared to them, you can expect more control than most with the Astrox 77 Pro.

The Energy Boost CAP PLUS handle cap didn’t feel like anything special despite being a highlighted part of the marketing material. Yonex describes certain benefits in terms of flexing and stability that you’ll be able to find in the section on the technology used in the racket later in this review.

At this point, I might simply not be skilled enough to tell the difference between that one and the Energy Boost CAP used on Game-models like the Astrox 100 Game. In fact, I prefer the flatter Energy Boost CAP as the touch makes it easier to sense where the top of the handle is when gripping the racket without looking.

Midcourt and defense

Fast, intense, drive duels felt slightly easier with the Play-racket whereas the Pro required a perfect stroke every time, making it tricky when your opponent is machine-gunning shuttles at you with lightning speed. It took me a while to adjust but when I got it right, I found it easier to generate power than with the Play-model. That made it more likely that my opponents would respond off-balance.

Soft push shots and smash blocks felt good but if you are used to a more powerful racket, it’ll be tempting to let the shuttle bounce off the strings without adding any power. That doesn’t work as well with the Astrox 77 Pro and I found myself needing to give at least a tiny swing to get the same result.

If you’re like me and enjoy attacking with power-rackets, it’s a bitch to adjust to at first. The alternative is awkward situations where you have an easy shot but send it into the net.

Power (and attack)

Clears feel decent but do require a tad more technique than your typical attacking racket. The Astrox 77 Pro’s head weight felt nice on drop shots as well. Almost as if it gives that little extra push intermediate players need to let it sail over the net rather than just coming up short (if the technique isn’t perfect or you hit it off balance).

Fast drops felt easier to perform and cleaner than with the 77 Play, which may come down to the stiffness of this model.

I know you’ll kill me if I don’t mention raw power and smash, but don’t worry. I saved the best for last.

I found my power smash to be the hardest stroke to pull off cleanly with the Yonex Astrox 77 Pro. I still haven’t adjusted fully and I sense that my technique might not be good enough. Out of ten hits in a smash drill, I’d hit just a few clean smashes and the rest would go in the net.

The ones I did hit cleanly felt amazing and like a baseball bat hitting a tennis ball. I was surprised by how much power the extra stiffness helped me generate — not to mention the crisp sound!

This is one thing during drills where you’re not under pressure, but in games, it became frustrating to the point where I’d have to avoid smashing altogether as my confidence in this stroke was gone.

Impulsive smash on a lift when you’re not in a perfect position?

Forget about it.

Instead, I had to rely on other, more creative, tactics to win the rallies (which is one way to force yourself to practice that, I guess).

I found the bit of extra head weight to be nice when you get tired, as it helps push shots over the net when you’re ultra late.

I particularly noticed this on deep lifts when I was late to the shuttle compared to, say, the Arcsaber 11 Play which feels like a similar racket.

The Astrox 77-series is generally easy to get used to as it’s good all around. If you’re a typical intermediate player like me though, the stiffness in the Pro-model will take some getting used to and the question is if you’re ready to work on your technique enough to take advantage of it.

The Yonex Astrox 77 Pro feels challenging to master as an intermediate player, but more fun on shots that aren’t as easy to mess up as a smash. The slight head weight feels more noticeable to me here than in the Play-model. Despite that, Play and Pro don’t feel that different, which is an impressive feat for the Play considering just how affordable it is.

In fact, the Astrox 77 Pro doesn’t feel like it’s worth the money unless you’re an upper intermediate player moving into the advanced level and prefer stiffer rackets anyway. Instead, the Arcsaber 11 Play costs less than half and feels similar to play with.

The difference between the two rackets is that where the Astrox 77 Pro offers that bit of extra power, the Arcsaber 11 Play gives slightly more control instead. Some players might not even notice the difference.

If I had to say something positive and negative about Yonex Astrox 77 Pro

If you don’t know which racket to get, the Astrox 77 (whether Play or Pro) is a good place to start.

To the naked eye, this racket can feel bland and like it doesn’t clearly help you in any specific area of the game as you might be familiar with from other rackets.

Yonex Astrox 77 Pro: the verdict

The Astrox 77 Pro is an all-around racket for upper-intermediate players and above. It’s not amazing in one area but strong across the board. In my experience, it’s not forgiving enough for the average intermediate player to enjoy, especially when smashing. The price tag doesn’t seem worth it for intermediate players as Yonex has other similar rackets that offer as much fun (if not more) for half the price.

Yonex Astrox 77 Pro marketing and technology

Here’s an overview of the marketing and technology used for the Yonex Astrox 77 Pro.

As we often see with badminton brands , this racket also comes with a claim that isn’t clearly proven or at least clarified: “This new model features new technologies for better performances and a 2.9% increase in smash power.”

Next, let’s look at which player types this racket is ideal for and who should avoid it.

The ideal player type

The Astrox 77 Pro is well suited for upper intermediate players and above – it’s popular among many professional players on the World Tour as well.

Besides the skill level, it’s a good fit for a creative, versatile playing style that isn’t overly dependent on power smashing your opponents in the ground, for example.

The non-ideal player type (you might not like this racket if…)

If you’re a beginner or low-mid intermediate player, you’ll likely find this racket too unforgiving as it requires you to be on your A-game constantly. Don’t get this racket too early in your badminton “career”.

Besides, if you love power there are also better-suited options out there, like the Astrox 100 Game .

Let’s look at how the Astrox 77 Pro stacks up against Astrox 77 Play, Arcsaber 11 Play, and Astrox 100 Game, the latter two feeling similar in terms of stiffness.

Astrox 77 Pro vs. Astrox 77 Play

The Astrox 77 Play and Astrox 77 Pro are surprisingly similar considering the difference in price. They are both solid rackets across the board and fairly easy to play with as they aren’t super fast or powerful.

The Play feels crazy flexible and forgiving in your game, most noticeable when smashing. In my experience, unless you’re a beginner and new to badminton, the Play is too flexible as it’s perhaps the most flexible power-based racket Yonex offers at the moment.

Yonex has been making a Game-model for intermediate players in other similar racket-series, but they haven’t made one for the Astrox 77 at the time of writing this.

If you fall in love with the 77 Play model and want to get a better racket as you improve your skills, there isn’t a good fit in the 77-series for low intermediate and mid-intermediate players.

I get why there isn’t a Game-model for this series, though, as there are several other rackets in Yonex arsenal that have similar specs and fall somewhere in the middle.

Astrox 77 Pro vs. Arcsaber 11 Play

When comparing the stiffness between Astrox 77 Pro and Arcsaber 11 Play in Yonex catalogs, they are far apart but that really wasn’t my experience on court.

Sure, the Astrox 77 Pro felt stiffer but not by much except when smashing. That extra stiffness means it’ll be less forgiving, which you’ll especially feel on off days when you’re tired.

Astrox 77 Pro vs. Arcsaber 11 Play - example 1

These two rackets felt similar across the board and functions well as all-around rackets that are effective in just about anything but without crazy power or speed.

For the low-mid intermediate player, I’d suggest the Arcsaber as it’s more affordable and you’ll lose fewer points being tempted to smash during games. At this point, I’d argue that the Arcsaber 11 Play feels like the perfect intermediate racket as it forces you to train creative things on court.

The way I look at it, they both take 85% of the same approach to the game but where the Astrox 77 Pro offers slightly more power, which I especially noticed in late lifts as they became slightly easier, the Arcsaber 11 Play offers slightly more precision and control in your shots.

Whether you prefer precision and control over power is up to you.

Astrox 77 Pro vs. Astrox 100 Game

The Astrox 77 Pro feels stiffer than the Astrox 100 Game despite Yonex’s matrix suggesting that it’s roughly the same in their catalog .

The 100 Game feels faster and slimmer, like a ninja sword that slices holes in the air – it feels smoother.

At the same time, the 77 Pro feels heavier in a way that’s hard to describe. Maybe it’s the stiffness since it’s less head heavy than the Astrox 100 Game.

I find myself hitting more flat fast shots (not counting smash) with the 100 Game and more slow and arch-like shots with the 77 Pro. It requires some adjustment in doubles on the mid-court.

With the 77 Pro, I was able to perform a decent backhand considering my subpar technique (maybe slightly better than the 100 Game even), but I didn’t get as much power as with 100 Game.

Recommended strings

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Bro, try to find some different stores. VNB usually has higher prices than the rest. Not always tho, but still higher most of the time.

Interesting. Do you have any suggestions besides VNB and Luong Sport?

You can also consider FBShop. They usually have a pretty good price.

Thanks for the heads up – I’ll check with them as well. Hopefully, they are flexible on shoe sizes

No problem bro. Really enjoyed reading your reviews

Well, try the Astrox 70 4U. I’ve been wanting to try the Astrox 77 Pro but I’m afraid due to its stiffness I can’t throughly maximize its capabilities. The Astrox 70 is like the cousin of 77 but more user friendly. It’s not a specialty racket but it gets the job done.

Sounds like a good choice. I’m curious to hear about your experience – I hope you’ll share when you’ve got a chance to play with it.

Hi, it doesn’t come with factory strings, rather unstrung. Maybe yours was fake?

Yonex Astrox 77 Badminton Racket [Complete Review]

Yonex Astrox 77 has the potential to be the best badminton racket of 2020 , as it is a great badminton racket perfectly balanced body and perfect shape.

This high-end racket is a good choice for you are a complete professional and a serious level player. This in-depth review will give you a technical idea of this racket and a bit justification of the cost. This badminton racket uses a new element of graphite material called Namd, which improves the power of the racket and the graphite fiber.

Blows, more power from the baseline

The Yonex Astrox 77 is finally here. Over time, the Astrox series will take over the entire Arcsaber series. The Astrox 77 is a high-end badminton racket for the real first. It allows players to take control with, the fast attack game. Two characteristics of the racquet stand out: 1. It is possible steeper smashes to beat 2. The racket generates 7.1% more power. On the one hand, you keep the opponent under pressure with the Yonex Astrox 77 and, on the other hand, you can generate much more energy from the baseline.

What do professionals say about the Yonex Astrox 77?

Akana Yamaguchi (World Ranking no . 2): “. I can feel the improvement from the top of the racket really catch the ferry and throws it with power. I could use and I can already hit better shots With that!”
Marcus Fernaldi (World Classification of Doubles No. 3): “It’s very easy to swing and really improves my punches, I can hit fast and powerful shots in succession and I can not wait to get on the court with that!”
Ratchanok Intanon (World No. 8): “It feels soft every time I swing this racquet, and it makes my swing more powerful “
Flex: Medium; Frame: H.M. GRAPHITE + NANOMETRIC + Tungsten
Weight / Grip Size: 4U (Ave.83g) G4; Stringing Advice: 4U 20-28 lbs
Weight / Grip Size: 4U (Ave.83g) G5
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Delivered without tension
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Made for the attack

Heavyweight

This badminton racket is heavy like the Yonex Voltric Force 2. But in this case, it’s still a good choice for beginners who want to start professionally. Heavy head makes it easier to serve properly and smashing capabilities.

Easy to Control

Though it’s a heavyweight badminton racket, it’s still pretty much easy to control to swing it while playing. Beginners can reply to the opponent pretty much fast and can be easier to play like a professional.

Our experts didn’t find any major problems with the racket but one thing can be noticed that this badminton racket is a bit short. So anyone with a short arm can have the problem to play with this racket.

Whom Should buy it?

As we have mentioned earlier this is badminton racket is for the professionals. If you look at the price point you will get an idea of the premium quality of the racket and a great choice for the professionals.

If you are looking for something professional but for the beginners, this badminton racket can be a great help. If you are ready to buy, click on the button below to get racket now.

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Review: YONEX Astrox 77 Pro Badminton Racket

What’s up, badminton fans? Enjoyed the YONEX Sunrise India Open? Well, I am sure most of you must be dejected by the Indian team’s performance at the high-profile tournament. But, at the same time, some of you might have been motivated by the spirited performance of great shuttlers like Viktor Axelsen and An Se Young.

Are you one of the aspiring shuttlers who wants to try their hand at a badminton racket? Or are you the one looking to upskill your gameplay with a better badminton racket? The solution is YONEX Astrox 77 Pro Badminton Racket . The Astrox 77 Pro is by far the oldest of the Astrox models. If I remember correctly, this was the first racket Yonex made for the Astrox series.

In this review, we will be having a detailed look at the YONEX Astrox 77 Pro Badminton Racket.

Which player uses the YONEX Astrox 77 Pro Badminton Racket?

The YONEX Astrox 77 Pro badminton racket is used by many famous players. One of them is Chen Yufei –the 2021 Tokyo Olympics Gold Medal Winner. She is the reigning Olympic champion.

The badminton racket is also used by Kento Momota, the Japanese badminton player who was widely known for his skillful and relentless gameplay. He has won several major badminton tournaments, including two World Championships titles, two Asian Championships titles, and one All-England title.

Additionally, the YONEX Astrox 77 Pro Badminton Racket is also used by An Se Young, Huang Ya Qiong, and Huang Dong Ping.

Let’s look closely at the Pros and Cons of the YONEX Astrox 77 Pro Badminton Racket.

Pros of the Astrox 77 Pro

Developed for aggressive play, the Astrox 77 Pro racquet is designed to dominate every match. The head-heavy Astrox 77 Pro is a step up from the original model. This badminton racket has gone from using a blend of high-modulus graphite nanometric tungsten to high-modulus graphite and their relatively new NAMD graphite.

It also differs from the Astrox 77 by having an energy boost cap that enhances the racket snapback to generate even more power. The YONEX badminton racket has an elongated shaft for more flex, improving smash performance. It also has a super slim shaft that reduces air resistance. Another plus point of the racket is the aero+box frame; the box part helps in power-hitting, and the aero part is used for faster movement.

Most of the features present in Astrox 77 are also available in the Astrox 77 Pro badminton racket, including the Isometric frame shape, rotational generator system, and super slim shaft.

Developed for aggressive players, the YONEX Astrox 77 Pro Badminton Rackets are designed to dominate every match.

Cons of the Astrox 77 Pro

Although there aren’t many cons to the YONEX Astrox 77 Pro, the badminton racket feels quite stiff and has a head-heavy balance. Also, the badminton racket fails to generate power due to its stiffness.

Overall Rating

Overall, the YONEX Astrox 77 Pro Badminton Racket scores heavily on power, control, and speed, garnering an average of 9 out of 10 in our ratings.

If you love to smash, then the YONEX Astrox 77 Pro Badminton Racket is the perfect racket for you. Get your hands on the hottest badminton racket from the Astrox series. Exclusively available on God of Sports .

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Yonex Astrox 77 Tour

Yonex Astrox 77 Tour is a more affordable version of the Yonex Astrox 77 Pro . This racket has most of the features that the Pro variant has.

1. Nanomesh Neo

Ensures a stronger more flexible frame, while increased shaft flex creates maximum power.

Yonex Nanoflare 1000 Z

Yonex astrox 100 zz, yonex astrox nextage.

2. ISOMETRIC

ISOMETRIC technology continues to help the world’s greatest players achieve global success.

Developed over 30 years ago, the ISOMETRIC design increases the sweet spot by 7%*. Compared to a conventional round frame, a square-shaped ISOMETRIC racquet generates a larger sweet spot by optimizing the intersection of the main and cross strings.

ISOMETRICTM delivers greater control without sacrificing power.

*Tested by Yonex

3. Rotational Generator System

By applying the counterbalance theory, weight is distributed throughout the grip end, frame top, and the joint for maximum control. The transition to the next shot can be performed smoothly, with rapid succession.

4. Super Slim Shaft

The slimmest racquet ever produced by Yonex vastly reduces air resistance whilst providing maximum feel.

5. Energy Boost CAP PLUS

A uniquely shaped cap that maximizes shaft performance. The front allows the shaft to flex, while the side arch-shaped curve stabilizes the racquet face by preventing the shaft from twisting.

6. Light Feel Carbon Neo

Combining gum particles with carbon fiber generates a light feel and flexibility at impact.

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2024 european badminton championships, 2024 badminton asia championships, 2024 pan am badminton championships, 2024 slovak open, 2024 finnish international, 2024 thomas & uber cup, 2024 luxembourg open, 2024 thailand open, 2024 malaysia masters, 2024 singapore open.

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Yonex Astrox NextAge Badminton Racket Review

Hi everyone, new year, new racket, new age. Let’s take a look at the new Yonex Astrox NextAge.

Before we start, I want to say thank you to Yonex UK and YFood for providing me with the equipment and products which made this review possible.

Right, let's get into the proper review.

When I was informed of the racket, I was surprised to hear that Yonex is launching a new racket mini-series under the Astrox range. It sparked lots of questions. Does that mean we will only be getting a NextAge racket with every Yonex series such as a Nanoflare NextAge or Arcsaber NextAge? Or will we eventually see a full, standalone NextAge series down the line? It is interesting as the NextAge racket does combine some of the features which are distinct to specific series. I'll elaborate further on this later.

Visually, I really like the paint job of the racket which features flashes of green on top of matte black. You all know I love matte paint jobs on rackets and this one certainly turned out great.

There are a few things that I’ve noticed with this NextAge which make me think that Yonex is trying something new.

Yonex traditionally launches a new series or range with a made-in-japan top-end racket. They also normally start a series with a ‘7’ or ‘70’ in terms of the model number but this clearly isn’t the case for NextAge as it is made in Taiwan with Yonex's proprietary Nanomesh Neo which is normally seen in Taiwan-made Astrox Tour rackets. For me, this indicates that the NextAge is positioned as an intermediate to advanced-level racket.

What got me really excited is the use of vibration dampening mesh (" VDM ") in the racket. Yonex has introduced VDM into their tennis rackets for a while now and has so far only used it on their head-light rackets such as the Nanoflare 800LT. This time, they are using it in a supposedly head-heavy racket so it's interesting to see how this would work.

This is also probably the only 80-grommet Yonex badminton racket I can remember as I’ve certainly not seen one from Yonex before. They are normally, 72, 76, or 78-grommet badminton rackets. Yonex’s single pass grommets are often grouped at the top of the racket between the 2 and 10 o'clock region but the Nextage has 3 sets of single pass grommets at the bottom of the racket around the 5 and 7 o'clock regions of the racket. Would this be a problem for stringers? Yes, it's slightly more fiddly but experienced stringers who are used to stringing rackets with 80 or more holes will be fine.

Yonex kept the usual 22 main strings and 21 cross strings on the NextAge. I’ve also realized there are 5 rows of larger grommets which is also a feature of multiple Astrox rackets such as the Astrox 88D Pro and 99 Pro (which only had 4 rows). I am a big fan of these larger grommets as I believe they provide slightly better shuttle hold by allowing the strings to move that little bit. However, the funny thing is these 5 rows of larger grommets are positioned around the 3 to 4 o'clock and 8 to 9 o'clock regions on the frame, which is lower than the usual sweet spot that tends to be higher up the racket face.

In addition to having more grommets, there's also this semi-transparent t-joint grommet which looks really cool. It is thinner than the usual U-shaped t-joint grommet but I can't see why this isn't as good, if not better. All plus points thus far.

In terms of specs, the demo model that I have is a 4UG5 model and it is a head-heavy racket. It is officially rated as a medium stiff racket and has a shaft diameter of 7mm which is identical to the Arcsaber 7 Pro, Nanoflare 700 and the Astrox 77 just to name a few. It has a shaft length of 21.5cm and a handle length of 17cm.

In terms of frame, the Nextage has a frame height of 23.5cm and frame width of 18.6cm the top half of the frame being recessed. I really like how smooth the finish of the gradient is coming off from the recessed to the non-recessed area around the 3 and 9 o'clock region on the frame. For frame thickness, the NextAge is certainly wider than the usual Astrox rackets at 11.3mm. (Therefore, if you want to protect this racket from chips and scratches, you can do so with this premium racket protection tape at ckyew.com/shop . The standard option would be perfect.)

The Nextage’s frame reminds me a little of the Nanoflare 700 at the top area around the 2 to 10 o'clock area with wider flat edges on the side but sharper features from the front. The frame’s middle areas are boxy which reminds me of the Armortecs from the old days and the bottom is a combination of the Armotecs and Nanoflare 700. Some of you might ask if it's the same as Victor’s Dynamic Sword design. I can tell you that it's not and there are subtle differences between them but the design principles would be somewhat similar.

The NextAge 4U model is rated 28 lbs for stringing. I strung it with my usual combination of Aerobite strings at 27 by 29 lbs. The top of the racket did flex a little more under tension. Not crazy by any means but I suppose you won't want to go much higher than in the circumstances. Additionally, I realized halfway through stringing that the mains strings are denser around the center of the racket whereas it's a lot wider closer to the edges or around the 3 and 9 o'clock region of the racket. Gaps in between the cross are much more consistent across from the bottom to the top and only the mains vary in terms of density. I guess this will produce a stiffer hitting feel and perhaps increased durability in the central area when there are more strings supporting each other there.

And as soon as I finished stringing, the biggest thing I noticed immediately was how much different the strings sounded. Check out my Youtube video below and see if you can hear the difference.

It is certainly a head-heavy racket in my opinion. The strings also sound different compared to usual rackets. I’m not sure if the mic is able to pick up the difference in sound but in person, you’ll hear a very nice damped hitting sound from the shuttle coming off your strings, especially from a smash. The best way for me to describe this would be very similar to a pro’s smash. If you’ve been to watch professional tournaments before and you’ll realize the “pop” when they hit their smash and that sound is certainly one of the best sounding things to my ears. The sound coming from the TV feeds do not do it justice at all but it's something you’ll immediately pick up at a live event. This Nextage sounds like that. it's a lower-pitched, damped sound instead of the usual “ping” coming off the strings, especially on a power shot. That made an immediate impression on me and don't forget that this was with Aerobite strings. Imagine if it was strung with better-sounding, louder strings such as Exbolt 63 or 65. It would sound absolutely amazing!

In terms of feel, the NextAge is a medium stiff racket and it felt alright. I personally prefer stiffer rackets and you all know my normal racket is the Astrox 88D Pro. NextAge is just slightly more flexible than Astrox 88D, probably closer to the Astrox 77 and Astrox 77 Pro.

Swing speed is certainly slightly slower than Yonex’s usual top-end fast rackets such as the Nanoflare 800, Astrox 88S Pro and I would say even the Astrox 88D Pro. You can feel a slight drag and that little boxy feeling when you’re swinging, similar to the Nanoflare 700’s swing feel. However, since the NextAge isn't really a direct competitor with these top-of-the-line rackets, it's actually holding up well on its own.

Power shots feel good as you would expect from a head-heavy racket. Relatively easy on that front but I’m certainly not hitting well as I’m just coming back from my injury. I am nowhere near my previous best, so any help I can leverage from a racket would be helpful. In this case, the NextAge performed well and it’s a relatively easy racket to play with in that sense.

One thing that I struggled a little with was the short sharp front court shots. Perhaps it could be my bad technique and timing, but it might also be the slightly more flexible shaft too. I was just missing that little bit of sharpness with the NextAge with these short sharp shots.

To be honest, if you asked for a one-line summary about the NextAge and how it plays, I would probably say this is a head-heavy and cheaper version of the Nanoflare 700! I have to admit I do enjoy listening to the sound that comes off the strings but I only notice it when others are playing with different rackets. I don't really notice it when I’m playing with it, although the damped feel is certainly an extra bonus.

As I’ve always mentioned, not all rackets will suit everyone and it's important to find one that works for you.

Finally, it's good to be back on court from my long hiatus and I’ll see you in the next post!

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Yonex Astrox 77 PRO 4U G5

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The Yonex Astrox 77 Tour is Medium Flexible and Head heavy. The racket is from the Astrox series of Yonex and has a length of 67.5 CM. Badmintonplanet can customize the Yonex Astrox 77 Tour so it matches your wishes. Choose the stringing and / or the grip when ordering the racket. The professional stringers of Badmintonplanet will string your Yonex Astrox 77 Tour on the best machines and know your racket and the strings! The maximum advised tension on the strings for this racket is 12.5 kilo. If the tension chosen by you is higher than these kilos, the warranty of your racket will expire. Experience the difference and choose the options that fit your playing style.

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Ashaway Zymax 69 Fire - White + €10.00
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Victor VBS 68 - White + €10.00
Victor VBS 68 Power - White + €10.00
Yonex BG 65 - White + €11.00
Yonex BG 65 - Yellow + €12.50
Yonex BG 65 - Orange + €12.50
Yonex BG 65 - Blue + €12.50
Yonex BG 65 - Black + €12.50
Yonex BG 65 Ti - White + €12.50
Yonex BG 65 TI - Yellow + €12.50
Yonex BG 65 TI - Red + €12.50
Yonex BG 80 - White + €12.50
Yonex BG 80 - Yellow + €12.50
Yonex BG 80 Power - White + €13.00
Yonex Exbolt 63 - White + €13.00
Yonex Exbolt 63 - Yellow + €13.00
Yonex Exbolt 65 - White + €13.00
Yonex BG 66 Ultimax - White + €13.00
Yonex Nanogy 98 - Gold + €13.00
Yonex Aerobite Boost - Black/Yellow + €15.00
8 KG / 18 LBS
8.5 KG / 19 LBS
9 KG / 20 LBS
9.5 KG / 21 LBS
10 KG / 22 LBS (recommended for nylon shuttles)
10.5 KG / 23 LBS
11 KG / 24 LBS (recommended for feather shuttles)
11.5 KG / 25 LBS
12 KG / 26 LBS
12.5 KG / 28 LBS
13 KG / 29 LBS
13.5 KG / 30 LBS
14 KG / 31 LBS
14.5 KG / 32 LBS
15 KG / 33 LBS
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Main string + 0.5 KG / + 1.1 LBS
Main string + 1 KG / + 2.2 LBS
Main string + 1.5 KG / + 3.3 LBS
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Cross string + 1 KG / + 2.2 LBS
Cross string + 1.5 KG / + 3.3 LBS
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Here you can order the Yonex Astrox 77 TOUR. This racket is part of the new generation of Astrox rackets. Most Astrox rackets are focused on bringing as much power as possible into your game. The Astrox 77 rackets are aimed more at accessibility, power and manoeuvrability. The racket is slightly less head heavy than most Astrox rackets.

The Yonex Astrox 77 TOUR is also equipped with the 'Rotational Generator System' from Yonex. This ensures that you can make optimal use of the top heavy frame while attacking, but that your racket recovers fast enough after a hit to also guarantee a good defense.

The Astrox 77 TOUR is made of HM Graphite and uses the "Nanomesh Neo" technique to ensure that the TOUR variant is durable, and more flexible than the Astrox 77 PRO.

Badmintonplanet delivers the Yonex Astrox 77 TOUR unstrung. You can indicate with which string and how many kilos you wish to receive this racket. If your desired string is not listed, please contact our customer service!

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Yonex Astrox 77 Pro, Tour & Play Review
Astrox 77 Pro is produced in Japan, while Astrox 77 Tour is made in China or Taiwan. Astrox 77 Play does not specify its country of origin. Astrox 77 Pro has a higher head weight than Astrox 77 Tour and Astrox 77 Play. This means it can generate more power but also requires more strength and control. Astrox 77 Pro has a longer shaft than Astrox ...
Review of the Yonex Astrox 77
Just suitable for anyone. After almost 1000 hours of use: The Astrox 77 feels nothing like what it felt when I 1st tried it. At first it felt hard to generate power and felt weird, but now it feels like a hot knife through butter, can easily cut through the air (4u version) and plenty of power available.
Yonex Astrox 77 Pro vs Tour vs Play Badminton Racket Comparison
I compare and review the Yonex Astrox 77 Pro against its cheaper and more affordable siblings, the Yonex Astrox 77 Tour and Yonex Astrox 77 Play badminton ra...
Yonex Astrox 77 Badminton Racket Review
It's as if Yonex is testing its new materials and manufacturing technologies in the market with the 7's. Don't get me wrong, the Astrox 77 is a super nice racket to play with. It is very user-friendly, with good power and speed. However, the Astrox 77 does not have a standout speciality. Its speciality is its ability to do everything pretty well.
Yonex Astrox 77 Badminton Racket Review
#Yonex #Astrox77 #racketreview #badminton YONEX ASTROX 77 RACKET REVIEWWorking our way through the latest and greatest Yonex rackets for you all. If you have...
Yonex Astrox 77 Pro Badminton Racket Review
The Yonex Astrox 77 Pro is this type of racket and it allows me to enjoy my badminton even on those off days. Yes, it's certainly nice to have a racket that can generate absolute raw power like the old-school Voltric Z Force 2 but it's also super demanding at the same time and I can't keep up with it sometimes.
Yonex Astrox 77 Badminton Racket Review
Yonex Astrox 77 is the best racket that is suitable for everyone, even for beginners. A good option for you who want dominance at the all-area field and expect a sharpener smash to your opponent's defense. It reminds me of Yonex ArcSaber 11, both rackets are pretty suitable for beginners. However, you will need a high level of adjustment when ...
Yonex Astrox 77 Badminton Racket Review
This is a 4U version (80-84g) G4, larger grip, which is the standard grip size for Yonex rackets in Europe. The Astrox 77 racket arrived unstrung so I added Ashaway string at customary 25lbs tension. Unusually, this racket was introduced into Europe in two colourways and two weights. I only have one version to review sadly.
A Review of the Yonex Astrox 77
Yonex Astrox 77. Hi all, just got the Astrox 77 (Ax77 4u4) one month back and I'm absolutely enjoying the change in my game with more power and steeper drops and smashes and overall better feel. I have the Yellow color 4u4 version strung with Nanogy 95 (NBG 95) at 25 lb for the mains and 27 lb for the crosses. I used the Yonex Super Grap (AC102EX) black grip.
Yonex Astrox 77 Badminton Racket Review
The Astrox line is the newest line of rackets from Yonex. The Astrox 77 badminton racket, the first in this series, with its striking colors, had an important role to play in the acceptance and success of the Astrox series. From a technology standpoint, it used the world's first new dimension graphite material, Namd, which allows for its weight to be distributed throughout the grip end ...
Astrox 77 Play review: the perfect entry-level racket
Astrox 77 Play vs. Astrox 77 Tour and Pro. The Yonex Astrox 77 Play is very similar to the Astrox 77 Tour and Astrox 77 Pro but more flexible and intended to help less experienced players in every aspect of their game. The Tour and Pro models are slightly less forgiving but offer more power and control if your skills are up for the task.
A Detailed Review of the Yonex Astrox 77 Pro (4U|G5)
Intro. This is a review of the Yonex Astrox 77 Pro (AX77 Pro) that was released on October 21, 2022, and is at the time of writing used by professional players such as An Se Young in women's singles and Fajar Alfian in men's doubles. The wide range of use of the AX77 Pro should already tell you that it appeals to a variety of playstyles.. This racket fills an interesting niche as one of ...
ASTROX 77 TOUR
ASTROX 77 TOUR. MAIN TIE OFF: b8, B8. CROSS TIE OFF: A5. MAINS. Start from top center, keep on stringing until B9 (skip A8 & A10). Go through B12, directly to A15, and then straight to A13, down to B10 and tie off at B8. (Opposite side: the same procedure.) CROSSES.
Astrox 77 Pro review: overpriced for intermediate players?
The Astrox 77 Pro is well suited for upper intermediate players and above - it's popular among many professional players on the World Tour as well. Besides the skill level, it's a good fit for a creative, versatile playing style that isn't overly dependent on power smashing your opponents in the ground, for example.
Yonex Astrox 77 Pro Badminton Racket Review
However, I would still take the Yonex Astrox 100ZZ over the 77 Pro as the extra crispness just isn't there because the shaft isn't as stiff.. Speed - A Duora 10 Feel. From the speed perspective, the Yonex Astrox 77 Pro is also very good. I suspect the reason Kento Momota changed his badminton racket to the Yonex Astrox 77 Pro from the 99 Pro was due to speed reasons.
Yonex Astrox 77 Badminton Racket [Complete Review]
The Astrox 77 is a high-end badminton racket for the real first. It allows players to take control with, the fast attack game. Two characteristics of the racquet stand out: 1. It is possible steeper smashes to beat 2. The racket generates 7.1% more power.
Yonex Astrox 77Pro (2023) review : r/badminton
This release includes three tiers: Pro, Tour, Play. This Pro version is made in Japan and features the full complement of Astrox tech and a namd shaft, being the stiffest of the three versions. Yonex indicates that the 77 Pro is aimed at intermediate to advanced players, with a focus on all-round attacking and steep smashes.
Yonex Astrox 77 Pro Badminton Racket Review
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Review: YONEX Astrox 77 Pro Badminton Racket
Overall Rating. Overall, the YONEX Astrox 77 Pro Badminton Racket scores heavily on power, control, and speed, garnering an average of 9 out of 10 in our ratings. If you love to smash, then the YONEX Astrox 77 Pro Badminton Racket is the perfect racket for you. Get your hands on the hottest badminton racket from the Astrox series.
Yonex Astrox 77 Tour
High Orange. Made In. Taiwan. Level. Intermediate -> Advanced / Professional. Price. US$135. Yonex Astrox 77 Tour is a more affordable version of the Yonex Astrox 77 Pro. This racket has most of the features that the Pro variant has.
Yonex Astrox NextAge Badminton Racket Review
It would sound absolutely amazing! In terms of feel, the NextAge is a medium stiff racket and it felt alright. I personally prefer stiffer rackets and you all know my normal racket is the Astrox 88D Pro. NextAge is just slightly more flexible than Astrox 88D, probably closer to the Astrox 77 and Astrox 77 Pro.
The NEW Yonex Astrox 77 Pro
In this video I make a detailed 3 section review on the newly launched Yonex Astrox 77 Pro . This racquet has completely over met all the expectations from t...
Yonex Astrox 77 Tour badminton racket?
The Yonex Astrox 77 Tour is Medium Flexible and Head heavy. The racket is from the Astrox series of Yonex and has a length of 67.5 CM. Badmintonplanet can customize the Yonex Astrox 77 Tour so it matches your wishes. Choose the stringing and / or the grip when ordering the racket. The professional stringers of Badmintonplanet will string your ...

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