{"product_id":"yonex-ax99pyx-wtg-astrox-99-pro-cherry-sunburst-88-grams-badminton-racket","title":"YONEX Astrox 99 PRO White Tiger Badminton Racket 4U G5 Weight 83g","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ASTROX 99 PRO (2nd generation) in White Tiger is YONEX's head-heavy, stiff-shafted power racket from its 2020–21 range. It is aimed at advanced and strong intermediate players who generate their own swing speed and want steep, heavy smashes in singles or as the rear-court attacker in doubles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNamd graphite in the frame and shaft – the shaft bends and snaps back quickly, adding pace to the shuttle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotational Generator System – counterbalanced weight in the head, joint and handle keeps the racket manageable between powerful shots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVOLUME CUT RESIN and tungsten – resin reduction makes room for denser graphite, and tungsten adds mass at the top of the head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEW Built-in T-Joint and 10 mm longer shaft – a stable head and extra leverage for attacking from the back.\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\u003eStiff\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHM Graphite \/ Namd \/ VOLUME CUT RESIN \/ Tungsten\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShaft\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHM Graphite \/ Namd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJoint\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNEW Built-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 (avg. 83 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStringing advice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4U: 20–28 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Tiger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAX99-P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStringing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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 \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 stiff shaft, made for powerful smashes and clears. It rewards a fast, well-timed swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat weight and grip is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4U with a G5 grip, about 83 g. 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 for the 4U version; please do not exceed 28 lbs. For this generation YONEX recommended AEROBITE for control players and BG66 FORCE for hard hitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from the 3rd-generation ASTROX 99 PRO?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 2nd-generation model uses Namd graphite and VOLUME CUT RESIN in the White Tiger \/ Cherry Sunburst colours. The 3rd generation (Black \/ Green) moves to 2G-Namd FLEX FORCE and adds Ultra PE Fiber in the shaft. Both are stiff and made in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come strung? Can you string it for me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt 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.\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":"Frame Only","offer_id":41305988890761,"sku":"YY-BR-4U-G5-83G-99-ASTROX-FRAME-ONLY-V8890761","price":208.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0365\/7390\/5033\/files\/287D0CDE-6343-47AC-A321-062772046792.jpg?v=1778515348","url":"https:\/\/www.spsport.com.au\/en-us\/products\/yonex-ax99pyx-wtg-astrox-99-pro-cherry-sunburst-88-grams-badminton-racket","provider":"SP x SPORT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}