Astrox 99 Tour

Yonex Astrox 99 Tour Badminton Racket

The Yonex Astrox 99 Tour is a head-heavy badminton racket designed for intermediate to advanced players who want powerful attacking performance with a firm, responsive feel. As the Tour model in the Astrox 99 range, it combines a stiff shaft with a 10 mm longer design to provide additional leverage and support for powerful smashes and attacking rallies.

The racket features Yonex’s Enhanced 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 that define the Astrox 99 series. The Power Assist Bumper adds weight to the upper frame to enhance power transfer while reducing air resistance.

The Astrox 99 Tour uses HM Graphite, 2G-Namd™ FLEX FORCE, CSR and Tungsten in its construction. 2G-Namd™ FLEX FORCE is designed to provide rapid flex and snapback, helping transfer energy efficiently into the shuttle. The REXIS Shaft and Ultra Slim Shaft contribute to the racket’s responsive handling, while the stiff flex provides a direct response for players with established technique.

The AERO+BOX Frame combines aerodynamic characteristics with a solid hitting feel, while the ISOMETRIC™ frame provides a larger effective sweet spot. The racket also incorporates a Lightweight End Cap, which reduces weight at the bottom of the racket and shifts the balance towards the head.

The Astrox 99 Tour is available in 4U (average 83 g) and 3U (average 88 g), with G5 and G6 grip options for 4U and G4, G5 and G6 for 3U. Yonex recommends 20–28 lbs for 4U and 21–29 lbs for 3U. Finished in White Tiger, it is a strong choice for intermediate to advanced attacking players seeking head-heavy power and a precise, responsive feel.