Yonex Astrox 100 ZZ

Yonex Astrox ★4.5 (280) Aggressive attacking play with steep smashes

Flagship steep-smash racquet — extreme stiffness and head-heavy balance demand strong technique.

Specifications

Variant

Item code

AX100ZZ

Flex

Extra Stiff

Balance

Head Heavy

Weight

3U (88g) / 4U (83g)

Grip sizes

G3, G4, G5, G6

String tension

20-28 lbs / 21-29 lbs

Skill level

Advanced

Play style

Power / Attack

Frame profile · Yonex Astrox 100 ZZ
illustration reflects balance & flex; not a product photo

Trait radar · Yonex Astrox 100 ZZ
each axis 1–5 from Yonex brand specs

Trait bars · Yonex Astrox 100 ZZ

ISOMETRIC Rotational Generator System AERO+BOX Frame TORAYCA M40X NANOMETRIC Hyper Slim Shaft Black Micro Core Namd Energy Boost Cap Plus Tungsten

ISOMETRIC. Square head shape — larger sweet spot than oval frames.
Rotational Generator System. Counter-balance through grip + frame top + T-joint for smoother smash transitions.
AERO+BOX Frame. Hybrid aero/box frame for power-and-control balance. Most Astrox / Nanoflare 800.
TORAYCA M40X. Toray-developed high-modulus carbon — combines high strength with stiffness. NF 1000 Z, AX 100 ZZ.
NANOMETRIC. Nano-scale resin reinforcement (earlier generation).
Hyper Slim Shaft. Even slimmer shaft used on Astrox 100 ZZ.
Namd. Graphite that disperses carbon nanotubes evenly — more flex AND faster snapback. Pro-tier Astrox.
Energy Boost Cap Plus. Refined Energy Boost Cap with more shaft snapback.
Tungsten. Tungsten weighting in the frame for swing-weight tuning.

Control Aerobite

Power BG66 Force

From the manufacturer's published recommendations.

Demanding Stiffness. Extra-stiff shaft needs strong technique; not recommended for sub-advanced players.

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