{"product_id":"yonex-astrox-100va-zz-88-grams-limited-edition-badminton-racquet","title":"YONEX Astrox 100VA ZZ (Grayish Beige) Badminton Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ASTROX 100VA ZZ is the top model of YONEX's Viktor Axelsen ASTROX 100VA collection, built on an extra-stiff Namd shaft and made in Japan. It is aimed at advanced attacking players with a fast, efficient swing who want maximum weight behind smashes and steep angles from the back of the court.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNamd graphite shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e – a carbon material that bends and recovers quickly, helping you put more pace on the shuttle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Micro Core and Nanometric\u003c\/strong\u003e – frame materials used to keep the head solid and stable on full-power hits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTungsten in the frame\u003c\/strong\u003e – extra mass near the head adds weight behind smashes and clears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in T-Joint\u003c\/strong\u003e – the shaft is set inside the throat of the frame, which keeps the head steady and the shot direction consistent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 mm longer than standard\u003c\/strong\u003e – a little extra reach and leverage on overhead shots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlex\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtra Stiff\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHM Graphite, Namd, Tungsten, Black Micro Core, Nanometric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShaft\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHM Graphite, Namd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJoint\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in T-Joint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mm longer than standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight \/ Grip\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptions here: 3U (avg. 88 g) G5, 4U (avg. 83 g) G6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStringing advice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4U: 20–28 lbs; 3U: 21–29 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAX100VAZ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStringing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can add professional stringing on this page: choose your string and tension, and we string it at our Point Cook shop. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/racket-stringing-point-cook\"\u003eracket stringing service\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this racket for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdvanced attacking players. The extra-stiff shaft needs a fast, well-timed swing; players still building technique will find the 100VA GAME or TOUR easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat weight and grip is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer it in 3U G5 or 4U G6. 3U means an unstrung frame weight of 85–89 g. 4U means an unstrung frame weight of 80–84 g. On YONEX grips, a higher G number is thinner, so G6 is thinner than G5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat string tension do you recommend?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYONEX advises 20–28 lbs for 4U and 21–29 lbs for 3U. Please don't string above the top of that range. YONEX suggests AEROBITE for control players and BG66 FORCE for hard hitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come strung, and can you string it for me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you want to confirm whether it is supplied strung, contact us before ordering. We can string it for you: on this page choose \"Add professional stringing\", then pick your string and tension, or choose \"Keep original condition\" to leave it as supplied. Shop stringing starts from $24 with string included (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from the 100VA GAME and 100VA TOUR?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll three share the 10 mm longer ASTROX 100VA frame. YONEX lists the GAME with a medium-flex NANOMESH NEO shaft, the TOUR with a stiff Namd shaft, and the ZZ with an extra-stiff Namd shaft plus Black Micro Core and Nanometric in the frame (made in Japan). The stiffer the shaft, the more swing speed and technique it needs to get the best from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does delivery take, and can I pick it up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItems 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YONEX","offers":[{"title":"3U5","offer_id":44652047925385,"sku":"YY-BR-100VA-ASTROX-ZZ-GRAYISH-3U5","price":251.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4U6","offer_id":44652047958153,"sku":"YY-BR-100VA-ASTROX-ZZ-GRAYISH-4U6","price":251.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0365\/7390\/5033\/files\/img_v3_02qe_cf725bfd-2def-4482-b7ff-34e07fca2efg.jpg?v=1778522558","url":"https:\/\/www.spsport.com.au\/en-us\/products\/yonex-astrox-100va-zz-88-grams-limited-edition-badminton-racquet","provider":"SP x SPORT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}