The 3rd-generation ASTROX 99 PRO is YONEX's flagship head-heavy power racket, with a stiff shaft and Japanese manufacturing. It suits advanced players with a fast swing who want heavy, steep smashes in singles or as the back-court attacker in doubles.
Key features
- 2G-Namd FLEX FORCE – graphite with dispersed carbon nanotubes that bends and recovers quickly for a sharper, faster shuttle.
- Ultra PE Fiber in the shaft – helps absorb shock and keeps the feel solid on full-power hits.
- Rotational Generator System – weight balanced across head, joint and handle so the racket resets quickly after a smash.
- Tungsten and a NEW Built-in T-Joint – extra mass at the top of the head and a stable connection to the shaft.
- Shaft 10 mm longer than standard – more leverage for attacking shots.
Specifications
| Flex |
Stiff |
| Frame |
HM Graphite + CFR + Tungsten + 2G-Namd FLEX FORCE |
| Shaft |
HM Graphite, 2G-Namd FLEX FORCE, Ultra PE Fiber |
| Joint |
NEW Built-in T-Joint |
| Length |
10 mm longer |
| Weight / Grip |
3U G5 (about 88 g) or 4U G6 (about 83 g) |
| Stringing advice |
4U: 20–28 lbs; 3U: 21–29 lbs |
| Made in |
Japan |
| Item code |
3AX99-P |
Stringing
If you want to confirm whether it is supplied strung, contact us before ordering. 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 and suits advanced players who can swing fast and want maximum power.
What weight and grip options are there?
We offer 3U with a G5 grip (about 88 g) and 4U with a G6 grip (about 83 g). 3U means an unstrung frame weight of 85–89 g; G5 is a thinner grip than G4. 4U means an unstrung frame weight of 80–84 g; G6 is thinner again than G5.
What string tension do you recommend?
YONEX advises 20–28 lbs for 4U and 21–29 lbs for 3U. Do not go above the maximum for your weight. YONEX suggests AEROBITE for control players and EXBOLT 68 for hard hitters.
How is it different from the ASTROX 99 TOUR and GAME (3rd Gen)?
The PRO is made in Japan and adds Ultra PE Fiber to the shaft and a NEW Built-in T-Joint. The TOUR is also stiff with 2G-Namd FLEX FORCE but is made in Taiwan. The GAME has a medium shaft with 2G-NANOMESH NEO.
Does it come strung? Can you string it for me?
If you want to confirm whether it is supplied strung, contact us before ordering. 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.
