Quick Badminton Racket Guide

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Beginners: opt for even-balanced rackets — easier to learn on and versatile across shots.
Intermediate players: consider a slightly head-heavy racket for power, or head-light for speed, depending on your style.
Advanced players: usually have specific preferences — power, speed, or control — matched to their playing style.

Ultralight (5U/6U/7U): easiest to control, quick swing — good for beginners and defensive players.
Standard (4U): balanced feel — good for intermediate players.
Heavy (3U): emphasises power, harder to manoeuvre — preferred by advanced players.

Head-Heavy: emphasises power, ideal for smashing.
Even Balance: a mix of power and speed, good for all-court play.
Head-Light: emphasises speed and quick reflexes, ideal for the front court and doubles.

Beginners: lower end of the range — a larger, more forgiving sweet spot.
Intermediate: mid-range — a good mix of power and control.
Advanced: higher end of the range — precise control, but needs consistent technique.

Flexible: easier for beginners, generates power with less effort but can compromise accuracy.
Medium: balanced flex, suits most intermediate players.
Stiff: preferred by advanced players — precise, but needs good technique to generate power.

Smaller hands: G5 or smaller.
Average hands: G4.
Larger hands: G3.

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Quick Badminton Racket Guide

Not in a rush? Check out our detailed racket guide.

Beginners: opt for even-balanced rackets — easier to learn on and versatile across shots.
Intermediate players: consider a slightly head-heavy racket for power, or head-light for speed, depending on your style.
Advanced players: usually have specific preferences — power, speed, or control — matched to their playing style.

Ultralight (5U/6U/7U): easiest to control, quick swing — good for beginners and defensive players.
Standard (4U): balanced feel — good for intermediate players.
Heavy (3U): emphasises power, harder to manoeuvre — preferred by advanced players.

Head-Heavy: emphasises power, ideal for smashing.
Even Balance: a mix of power and speed, good for all-court play.
Head-Light: emphasises speed and quick reflexes, ideal for the front court and doubles.

Beginners: lower end of the range — a larger, more forgiving sweet spot.
Intermediate: mid-range — a good mix of power and control.
Advanced: higher end of the range — precise control, but needs consistent technique.

Flexible: easier for beginners, generates power with less effort but can compromise accuracy.
Medium: balanced flex, suits most intermediate players.
Stiff: preferred by advanced players — precise, but needs good technique to generate power.

Smaller hands: G5 or smaller.
Average hands: G4.
Larger hands: G3.

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Yonex Astrox 99 Pro Badminton Racket Black/Green - Frame Only

Name: Yonex Astrox 99 Pro Badminton Racket Black/Green - Frame Only
Brand: Yonex
Price: 199.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Weight: 4U (80-84g)

Yonex Astrox 99 Pro – Black/Green

Unleash unmatched smash power with the Yonex Astrox 99 Pro, the racket trusted by world-class athletes for dominating rallies. Designed for aggressive players, this latest Yonex badminton racket delivers the perfect balance of control, speed, and crushing steep angles.

Why Choose the Astrox 99 Pro?

Rotational Generator System: Advanced weight distribution across the grip, frame top, and shaft for seamless transitions between attack and defense.
Steeper Smash Technology: Generates explosive downward angles to finish points decisively.
Japanese Precision Engineering: Made in Japan with Yonex’s cutting-edge materials for maximum durability and performance.
Professional Choice: A top-tier racket from Yonex’s Astrox series, designed for players who want to dominate every rally.

Perfect For

Competitive and advanced players looking for the best Yonex racket for powerful smashes and all-round attacking play.

Bring world-class performance to your game with the Yonex Astrox 99 Pro — a racket that combines raw power with precise control, making it one of the most sought-after badminton rackets in 2025.

VOLUME CUT RESIN: An epoxy resin that has been used to construct the entire frame of the racket, is lighter in weight and has excellent strength, allowing it to support the new extra slim shaft.

POWER ASSIST BUMPER: A tungsten-infused nylon bumper, has been added to the top of the frame for increased swing-weight and power.

ROTATIONAL GENERATOR SYSTEM : Offers counterbalanced weight distribution, with weight optimised in key areas of the racket for max control and shot transition.

NAMD: Yonex's revolutionary and premier graphite material is now present in both the shaft and the racket head.

VOLUME CUT RESIN: an epoxy resin that has been used to construct the entire frame of the racket, is lighter in weight and has excellent strength, allowing it to support the new extra slim shaft.

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