{"product_id":"yonex-astrox-99-game-gen3-badminton-racquet-black-green-unstrung","title":"YONEX Astrox 99 GAME Badminton Racquet Gen3 (UNSTRUNG) - 4UG5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotational Generator System – counterbalanced weight through the head, joint and handle helps the racket reset quickly after a big shot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2G-NANOMESH NEO in the frame and shaft – a resilient graphite build that stores energy as the shaft bends and releases it on contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTungsten in the frame – adds mass at the top of the head for more weight behind each hit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in T-Joint and a shaft 10 mm longer than standard – a stable head with extra leverage for power.\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\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHM Graphite + CSR + Tungsten + 2G-NANOMESH NEO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShaft\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHM Graphite, 2G-NANOMESH NEO\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight \/ Grip\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4U G5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStringing advice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–28 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaiwan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3AX99-G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStringing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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 \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\u003eIs this racket better for attack, control or all-round play?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAttack. It is head-heavy with a medium-flex shaft, so it suits intermediate players who like to smash and play from the rear court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat weight and grip is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4U with a G5 grip. 4U means an unstrung frame weight of 80–84 g; G5 is a thinner grip than G4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat string tension do you recommend?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYONEX advises 20–28 lbs. Do not go above 28 lbs. YONEX suggests AEROBITE for control players and EXBOLT 68 for hard hitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from the ASTROX 99 PRO and 99 PLAY (3rd Gen)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come strung? Can you string it for me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\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":"4UG5","offer_id":44565796585609,"sku":"YY-BR-GEN3-4UG5-99-ASTROX-GAME-4UG5","price":124.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0365\/7390\/5033\/files\/7F27D56C-AFBD-446F-8A45-9C12857902EE.jpg?v=1778515668","url":"https:\/\/www.spsport.com.au\/en-us\/products\/yonex-astrox-99-game-gen3-badminton-racquet-black-green-unstrung","provider":"SP x SPORT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}