Yonex Badminton Racket Astrox Series Product Technology

Astrox Series Products: Lead the attack with increased power and control.

Yonex Astrox 99 Badminton Racket Frame

Yonex Astrox 9 Badminton Racket Strung

Yonex Astrox 88S Badminton Racket Frame

Yonex Astrox 7 Badminton Racket Strung

Yonex Astrox 88D Badminton Racket Frame

Yonex Astrox 6 Badminton Racket Strung

Yonex Astrox 77 Badminton Racket Frame

Yonex Astrox 5 FX Badminton Racket Strung

Yonex Astrox 66 Badminton Racket Frame

Yonex Astrox Flash Boost Badminton Racket Strung

Yonex Astrox 55 Badminton Racket Frame

Yonex Astrox 2 Badminton Racket Strung

Yonex Astrox 22 Badminton Racket Strung

 

 

Astrox Series Overview

Steep Attack

Overwhelm the opposition with the fast and powerful ASTROX. For players who demand a steep angled and devastating smash, taking the point to their opponent.

Name of the Technology

Be Using Products

AX99

AX88S

AX88D

AX77

AX66

AX55

AX22

AX9

AX7

AX6

AX5

AX2

AXFB

ISOMETRIC

 

NEW FRAME DESIGN AND RACKET LENGTH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOUGH G FIBER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOLID FEEL CORE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AERO+BOX FRAME

 

NEW GROMMETS PATTERN

 

NEW BUILT IN T-JOINT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BUILT IN T-JOINT

 

 

 

 

 

 

Light feel carbon NEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW FULL FRAME NAMD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAMD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROTATIONAL GENERATOR SYSTEM

 

 

ROTATIONAL GENERATOR SYSTEM-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NANOMETRIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPER SLIM LONG SHAFT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENERGY BOOST CAP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW Control Support Cap

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control Support Cap

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER BOOST CAP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ISOMETRIC

The square-shaped ISOMETRIC frame shape is designed to keep vertical strings at a similar length, as well as the horizontal strings to produce an expanded sweet spot in all directions.

 

NEW FRAME DESIGN AND RACKET LENGTH

Making the whole frame flexible allows the “ASTROX 88 S” to hold the shuttlecock for accurate control, while the “ASTROX 88 D” ‚ has more flex in the upper part of the frame transmitting maximum power to the shuttlecock to break through the opponents. In addition, the overall length of the “88 S” is only 5mm longer, which enhances both accuracy and power while the “88 D” is 10 mm longer to provide powerful attacks.

 

TOUGH G FIBER

“TOUGH G FIBER” is a mixture of Carbon Nanotube and Glass Fiber which has approximately 3 times the elasticity of conventional material. This new technology is utilized in the frame of “ASTROX 6” to enhance flexibility and maximize repulsion power which provides a soft shot feeling and increases the flight distance of the shuttle. This badminton racquet delivers the shuttle to the back of the court creating further advantage in the game.

 

SOLID FEEL CORE 

The built-in solid feel core cuts harmful miscellaneous vibration at impact. Solid feel core is carried in all racquets manufactured in Japan.

AERO+BOX FRAME

Combines solid hitting feel and quick swing.

NEW GROMMETS PATTERN

The single-pass grommet hole construction provides more grommet holes for a more high-performance stringing pattern.

NEW BUILT IN T-JOINT:

‘NEW’ Built-in T-Joint is manufactured from a special lightweight plastic combined with epoxy resin and foaming agent that enhances quality and performance by increasing the stability of the shuttle on the string bed and through the air.

BUILT IN T-JOINT

Moulden deep into the layers of graphite where the frame connects with the shaft, the YONEX Built-in T-Joint creates a durable and high-strength one-piece frame that is torque-free.

Light feel carbon NEO

Combining gum particles with carbon fibre generates a light feel and flexibility at impact.

 

NEW FULL FRAME NAMD

NAMD

A world-first, new dimension graphite material, Namd, greatly improves the adhesion of the graphite fibers and resin by attaching nanomaterial directly to the graphite fiber.

In high performance racquets, it is common to combine nanomaterials with resin that connects graphite fibers, but in Namd, nanomaterials are directly adhered to the graphite fibers and resin is greatly increased. This major improvement produces a shaft that flexes and stores energy, delivering explosive force on impact with the shuttle.

ROTATIONAL GENERATOR SYSTEM

By applying the counterbalance theory, weight is distributed throughout the grip end, frame top and the joint for maximum control. The transition to the next shot can be performed smoothly with a rapid succession.

ROTATIONAL GENERATOR SYSTEM-1

Weight Distribution

By applying the counterbalance theory, weight is distributed throughout the grip end, frame top and the joint for maximum control. The transition to the next shot can be performed smoothly with a rapid succession.

NANOMETRIC

NANOMETRIC* improves the bonding strength between the carbon fibers enabling us to take racquet shaft construction to another level. By reducing the amount of carbon in the shaft to make it 60%* thinner than a conventional racquet whilst retaining stiffness, YONEX has created a revolutionary lightweight racquet with lightening head speed and control.

*NANOMETRIC is the new material which applies the NANOALLOYTM Technology of Toray Industries, Inc.

*approximate measurement when compared to a conventional racquet shaft, tested by YONEX

Flexural Strength (Bending Strength) (%)

Flexural Modules (Stiffness)

Impact Strength (Resisting External Shock)

Conventional Graphite

100

100

100

NANOMETRIC

108

98

140

NANOPREME

108

109

124

Number (CONVENTIONAL GRAPHITE = 100)

Researched by YONEX R&D Team

SUPER SLIM LONG SHAFT 

The slimmest racquet ever produced by YONEX vastly reduces air resistance whilst providing maximum feel.

ENERGY BOOST CAP 

The new shape allows the shaft to flex, which ensures the maximum effect of “Namd[1](more flex and faster kick-back graphite material)" and stabilizes the racquet face by preventing the shaft twisting, increasing control

NEW Control Support Cap

YONEX has designed a new octahedron shaped control support cap that reduces air resistance whilst encouraging nimble handling.

Control Support Cap

The control support cap provides an 88% wider flat surface compared with an ordinary racquet for easier gripping, fast follow-through and the sharpest maneuverability.

POWER BOOST CAP

The POWER BOOST CAP combines hard and soft materials to maximize the shaft's bending power without losing stability.