YONEXYONEX Astrox Smash Badminton Racket, black/red

Cheap at this price but be aware that these light racquets are also a bit fragile. My last one got smashed (literally) when we both, playing doubles, went for the same shot. Strings are taut which helps returns but a bit boingy for short net play. Lot better than the old one I had - much much lighter. Thwack. Kazoom. Yes I like it...

This has made a big difference to my son’s game. He is 14 and just starting to get pretty good at the game, playing for the school club. He reports this is a joy to use and is more powerful than the standard school issue. Grip is good and I think it will last him a while, doesn’t feel like a kids racquet to me, but im no expert. My husband had a shot and is getting the adult version. Excellent value for money, arrived on time and was well packaged.

a good one for a friendly knock about.

My game has improved so much, so lightweight and powerful

Nice racket delivered on time.

I was a bit hesitant at first, but this racket really surprised me. It’s very lightweight and great for smashes, easy to handle and doesn’t disappoint. It’s not a pro-level racket, but for the price and Yonex quality, it’s genuinely impressive. Definitely recommend it for beginner to intermediate players.

Get it restrung as the factory strings are awful

The weight is slight and easy for hold. The package is slightly thin.

My son is very satisfied with it.

Is licht. Mooie afwerking. Ik ben een recreatief speler die elke week een uurtje speelt.

Based on your specified variant (G4 grip, ~77 g, blue, up to 30 lbs) here’s how it aligns with different player types:If you are a beginner to intermediate player, or you play mostly doubles or have less swing speed then this racket is a very good fit. The lightweight + head-heavy combo gives you good assist with smashes/clears while being easier on your arm.If you are an advanced player with a very fast swing, strong hits, and you string at very high tension (≥28-30 lbs) for extra control/power, you might find this racket just good, but maybe not “top-tier” compared to stiffer/heavier models.If you often clash frames or hit a lot of steep smashes and strings at high tension with lots of force, you’ll want to be mindful of the durability trade-offs: keep string tension within recommended safe range, use good quality strings, and avoid frequent frame-to-frame collisions.🔍 RecommendationString tension: Although the specs say up to ~30 lbs, many users suggest keeping it somewhat lower (like ~24-27 lbs) to preserve the frame and get best feel, unless you know what you’re doing.Play style: Great for attacking play (rear court smashes) but also agile enough for front court/doubles because of the light weight.Grip size: G4 is standard; if you have smaller hands you might consider G5 but you already specified G4.Upgrade path: If later you find you want more stiffness, more smash power, and more durability at high tension, you could look into higher-end models in the Astrox line (but that raises cost and may require more strength/technique). important:it says 30 tension which means max tension is 30 and most astrox's are factory set from 24-26 tension and its a even-blanced racket I recommend to buy a frip cuz its in its mothergrip so adding a new grip is good for ur racket cuz if the mothergrip is gone its wothless crap. its original, value for money, can get good performance

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