The 3rd-generation ASTROX 99 GAME is a head-heavy power racket with a medium-flex shaft, giving intermediate players heavy smashes and deep clears without needing a very fast swing. It is a good step up for singles players and back-court doubles attackers who want the ASTROX 99 feel at a friendlier price.
Key features
- Rotational Generator System – counterbalanced weight through the head, joint and handle helps the racket reset quickly after a big shot.
- 2G-NANOMESH NEO in the frame and shaft – a resilient graphite build that stores energy as the shaft bends and releases it on contact.
- Tungsten in the frame – adds mass at the top of the head for more weight behind each hit.
- Built-in T-Joint and a shaft 10 mm longer than standard – a stable head with extra leverage for power.
Specifications
| Flex |
Medium |
| Frame |
HM Graphite + CSR + Tungsten + 2G-NANOMESH NEO |
| Shaft |
HM Graphite, 2G-NANOMESH NEO |
| Joint |
Built-in T-Joint |
| Length |
10 mm longer |
| Weight / Grip |
4U G5 |
| Stringing advice |
20–28 lbs |
| Made in |
Taiwan |
| Item code |
3AX99-G |
Stringing
This racket is sold unstrung (frame only). 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 medium-flex shaft, so it suits intermediate players who like to smash and play from the rear court.
What weight and grip is it?
4U with a G5 grip. 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. Do not go above 28 lbs. YONEX suggests AEROBITE for control players and EXBOLT 68 for hard hitters.
How is it different from the ASTROX 99 PRO and 99 PLAY (3rd Gen)?
The PRO has a stiff shaft with 2G-Namd FLEX FORCE and is made in Japan. The GAME has a medium shaft with 2G-NANOMESH NEO and is made in Taiwan. The PLAY is a simpler graphite version made in China, with a medium shaft.
Does it come strung? Can you string it for me?
This racket is sold unstrung. 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.
