Astrox 99 Play

Yonex Astrox 99 Play Badminton Racket

The Yonex Astrox 99 Play is a head-heavy badminton racket designed for players looking for accessible power and a comfortable, responsive feel. As the Play model in the Astrox 99 range, it combines a medium-flex shaft with a 10 mm longer design, making it suitable for beginners and developing players who want to build an attacking style.

The racket features Yonex’s Rotational Generator System, which distributes weight through the grip end, frame top and joint. This counterbalanced construction helps the racket transition smoothly between shots while maintaining the head-heavy characteristics of the Astrox 99 family. The Power Assist Bumper adds weight to the top of the frame to support power transfer into the shuttle while reducing air resistance.

The Astrox 99 Play uses a graphite frame and graphite shaft with a medium flex. The more flexible shaft provides an accessible response for players who may not yet have the technique required to fully utilise a stiff or extra-stiff racket. The Slim Shaft is designed to reduce air resistance and support easier racket movement during rallies.

An ISOMETRIC™ frame helps create a larger effective sweet spot than a conventional round frame, giving players a more forgiving hitting area. The AERO+BOX Frame combines aerodynamic characteristics with a solid hitting feel, while the overall construction is focused on generating power without making the racket overly demanding to use.

The Astrox 99 Play is supplied in 4U weight, averaging 83 g, with G5 and G6 grip options. It has a 10 mm longer length and a recommended stringing range of 20–28 lbs. The Black/Green colourway gives the racket a distinctive appearance, while its head-heavy balance and medium flex make it a practical option for recreational, beginner and developing intermediate players who want more emphasis on power and attacking shots.