The ASTROX NEXTAGE is a head-heavy power racket with a medium-flex shaft, designed to make attacking badminton accessible to developing players. It suits intermediate players in singles or doubles who want weight behind their smashes and a stable, comfortable feel.
Key features
- Rotational Generator System – counterbalanced weight helps the racket recover between powerful shots.
- VDM (vibration dampening material) in the frame – cuts down unwanted vibration for a more solid feel on contact.
- Aero Box frame and Super Slim long shaft – faster swing through the air with a firm, stable head.
- Built-in T-Joint and Isometric head – a stable head and an enlarged sweet spot.
Specifications
| Flex |
Medium |
| Frame |
HM Graphite, VDM, Tungsten |
| Shaft |
Graphite, NANOMESH NEO |
| Joint |
Built-in T-Joint |
| Length |
10 mm longer |
| Weight / Grip |
4U G5 (about 83 g) |
| Stringing advice |
4U: 20–28 lbs |
| Item code |
AXNT |
Stringing
This racket is sold as a frame only (unstrung). 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?
It leans towards attack thanks to its head-heavy design, while the medium-flex shaft keeps it manageable for intermediate players.
What weight and grip is it?
4U with a G5 grip, about 83 g. 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; please stay at or below 28 lbs. YONEX suggests BG66 ULTIMAX for control players and BG80 for hard hitters.
Does it come strung? Can you string it for me?
It is sold as a frame only. 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.
