The ASTROX 99 PRO (2nd generation) in Cherry Sunburst is YONEX's head-heavy, stiff-shafted power racket from its 2020–21 range. It is aimed at advanced and strong intermediate players who generate their own swing speed and want steep, heavy smashes in singles or as the rear-court attacker in doubles.
Key features
- Namd graphite in the frame and shaft – the shaft bends and snaps back quickly, adding pace to the shuttle.
- Rotational Generator System – counterbalanced weight in the head, joint and handle keeps the racket manageable between powerful shots.
- VOLUME CUT RESIN and tungsten – resin reduction makes room for denser graphite, and tungsten adds mass at the top of the head.
- NEW Built-in T-Joint and 10 mm longer shaft – a stable head and extra leverage for attacking from the back.
Specifications
| Flex |
Stiff |
| Frame |
HM Graphite / Namd / VOLUME CUT RESIN / Tungsten |
| Shaft |
HM Graphite / Namd |
| Joint |
NEW Built-in T-Joint |
| Length |
10 mm longer |
| Weight / Grip |
4U G5 (avg. 83 g) |
| Stringing advice |
4U: 20–28 lbs |
| Colour |
Cherry Sunburst |
| Made in |
Japan |
| Item code |
AX99-P |
Stringing
This racket is sold as a frame only (unstrung). You can add professional stringing on this page: choose your string and tension, and we string it at our Point Cook shop. See our racket stringing service.
Questions & answers
Is this racket better for attack, control or all-round play?
Attack. It is head-heavy with a stiff shaft, made for powerful smashes and clears. It rewards a fast, well-timed swing.
What weight and grip is it?
4U with a G5 grip, about 83 g. 4U means an unstrung frame weight of 80–84 g; G5 is a thinner grip than G4.
What string tension do you recommend?
YONEX advises 20–28 lbs for the 4U version; please do not exceed 28 lbs. For this generation YONEX recommended AEROBITE for control players and BG66 FORCE for hard hitters.
How is it different from the 3rd-generation ASTROX 99 PRO?
This 2nd-generation model uses Namd graphite and VOLUME CUT RESIN in the White Tiger / Cherry Sunburst colours. The 3rd generation (Black / Green) moves to 2G-Namd FLEX FORCE and adds Ultra PE Fiber in the shaft. Both are stiff and made in Japan.
Does it come strung? Can you string it for me?
It is sold as a frame only. To have it strung, choose "Add professional stringing" on this page and pick your string and tension, and we will string it at our Point Cook shop. Shop stringing starts from $24 with string included (for example YONEX BG65 $27, BG65Ti $29, BG80/Exbolt/Nanogy $30, Aerobite $32, Aerobite Boost $34). Regular in-store stringing is ready for pickup after 4 days; a faster service is available for a fee when we have capacity.
How long does delivery take, and can I pick it up?
Items in our Australian stock ship Australia-wide, usually within 2–6 business days. You can also contact us to arrange pickup from our shop at 15 Wallace Avenue, Point Cook VIC 3030.
