Yonex is honored to announce the global launch of the third-generation ASTROX 99 series this September, the defining expression of smash power and precision, engineered for todays powerful, attacking style of badminton.

Designed for players who dominate with powerful smashes after controlling the rally, the ASTROX 99 has been reimagined to deliver explosive power with more confidence.The new line includes theASTROX 99 PRO, ASTROX 99 TOUR, ASTROX 99 GAME and ASTROX 99 PLAY, offering a tailored experience for elite competitors and rising athletes alike.

Innovation Driving Power and Control

The latest ASTROX 99 introduces an enhanced Rotational Generator System, distributing weight across the grip end, frame top, and joint for seamless transitions and sustained attacking rallies. The Power Assist Bumper at the frame top reduces air resistance while maximizing energy transfer into every shot.In the PRO and TOUR models, Yonex combines 2G-Namd Flex Force with a Lightweight End Cap for rapid flex, sharp repulsion, and a head-heavy balance that powers smashes, together, these innovations unleash explosive power in every rally.

By combining these technologies with the Shot Information Connector, which keeps the racquet face stable at impact and delivers clearer feedback, the ASTROX 99 gives players the confidence to unleash powerful smashes.

Design Inspired by Energy and Impact

The ASTROX 99s striking design draws inspiration from meteors colliding with planets, symbolizing overwhelming force. A black and green base accented with marble-like textures evokes weight and strength, while streaks of orange tracing from frame to grip symbolize the transmission of shot information from the frame to the grip.

Trusted by Top Players

Chosen by athletes who demand the highest level of power and precision, the ASTROX 99 PRO will be the racquet of choice for top athletes from 2025 BWF World Championships, including 2019 World Champion Pusarla V. Sindhu (IND), as they aim to dominate with explosive smashes.

French rising starAlex Lanier(FRA) is also scheduled to transition to the ASTROX 99 PRO, recognizing its unmatched ability to channel controlled aggression and deliver confidence with every shot.

Availability

The ASTROX 99 series global launch will be onSeptember 5^th2025.

• ASTROX 99 PRO
• ASTROX 99 TOUR
• ASTROX 99 GAME
• ASTROX 99 PLAY

The all-new ASTROX 99 reflects Yonexs enduring pursuit of innovation empowering badminton players everywhere to redefine the limits of power, precision, and performance on court.

The image below highlights the technology featured in each racquet.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

HM Graphite + CFR + Tungsten + 2G-Namd FLEX FORCE

Hard-hitters – EXBOLT 68

Control-hitters – AEROBITE

TECHNOLOGY

AERO + BOX Frame

Combines solid hitting feel and quick swing.

SHOT INFORMATION CONNECTOR

QUICK BENEFIT

Increased shot information

PROPERTIES

• Weight is concentrated in the racquet head by taking out weight from the shaft and end cap to increase flex
• The ANTI-TORSION SHAFT using high rigidity graphiteis designed to lower the torque, keeping the racquet face straight

RESULT

Provides confidence with increased shot information by extending contact time between the shuttle and the string to transfer information without loss

ISOMETRIC

Enlarged Sweet Spot

ISOMETRIC^TMtechnology continues to help the worlds greatest players achieve global success.

Developed over 30 years ago, the ISOMETRIC^TMdesign increases the sweet spot by 7%*. Compared to a conventional round frame, a square-shaped ISOMETRIC^TMracquet generates a larger sweet spot by optimizing the intersection of the main and cross strings.

ISOMETRIC^TMdelivers greater control without sacrificing power. ISOMETRIC^TMis a Trademark of Yonex CO., LTD.
*Tested by Yonex

CONCENTRATED SWEET SPOT FOR POWER

QUICK BENEFIT

Increased shot power

PROPERTIES

Concentrating power to the sweet spot by revising the frame shape.

RESULT

Meeting the demand of heavy smashers with an increased shot power

Control Support CAP

Sharp Maneuverability

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.

Rotational Generator System

QUICK BENEFIT

Continuous powerful attacks

PROPERTIES

• Weight is distributed throughout the grip end, frame top and the joint for continued powerful attacks
• POWER-ASSIST BUMPER adds weight to the frame top, enhancing power transfer to the shuttle while reducing air resistance
• The LIGHTWEIGHT END CAP enables an extremely head-heavy weight distribution

RESULT

Enhanced Rotational Generator System guiding smooth transitions from shot to shot

2G Namd Flex Force

QUICK BENEFIT

Uncompromised shot power and increased shot information

PROPERTIES

• Graphite characterized by its quick flex and snapback.
• The Carbon Nanotube binding the graphite together reduces energy loss and enhances its resilience.

RESULT

Used in the whole racquet, the rapid flex and snapback allows more shuttle hold to feel the shuttle and transmit maximum power.

*Used in PRO/TOUR models

*Namdis technology developed by Nitta Co., Ltd. to uniformly disperse carbon nanotubes in carbon fiber composites.