The ASTROX 77 PLAY is an easy-to-use attacking racket with a flexible graphite shaft and a moderately head-weighted feel. It suits beginner to intermediate players who like to hit from the back and want help getting depth and pace without a big swing.
Key features
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Flexible (Hi-Flex) shaft – bends easily, so clears and lifts reach the back of the court without a full, fast swing.
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ASTROX head-weighted feel – a little extra head weight helps clears and smashes carry.
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10 mm longer than standard – a little extra reach and leverage on overhead shots.
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Graphite frame and shaft – light, at an average of 83 g for 4U.
Specifications
| Flex |
Hi-Flex |
| Balance |
Head heavy side (YONEX selector chart) |
| Frame |
Graphite |
| Shaft |
Graphite |
| Length |
10 mm longer than standard |
| Weight / Grip |
Options here: 4U (avg. 83 g) G5 or G6 |
| Stringing advice |
4U: 20–28 lbs |
| Item code |
AX77-PL |
Stringing
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
Who is this racket for?
YONEX rates the ASTROX 77 PLAY for beginner to intermediate players who enjoy an attacking style.
What weight and grip is it?
We offer it in 4U G5 or 4U G6. 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.
What string tension do you recommend?
YONEX advises 20–28 lbs. Please don't string above 28 lbs. YONEX suggests AEROBITE for control players and EXBOLT 65 for hard hitters.
Does it come strung, and can you string it for me?
If 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.
How is it different from the ASTROX 77 PRO and TOUR?
YONEX lists the 77 PRO with a Flex Fuse/Tungsten frame and a Namd + Ultra PE Fiber shaft, made in Japan. The 77 TOUR uses LIGHT Feel CARBON NEO in the frame and a NANOMESH NEO shaft. Both are medium flex. The 77 PLAY is a Hi-Flex graphite version for newer players, available in 4U only.
