{"title":"Racquets","description":"\u003cp\u003eTournament-grade Yonex racquets, hand-strung to spec.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery racquet on this page is 100% authentic stock and comes hand-strung free in our Australian workshop. The range runs from aluminium beginner frames through to flagship attacking and control racquets, so there is something here whether you are picking up your first racquet or replacing a frame you already know well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sure what suits you? Head-heavy frames help the smash, head-light frames favour speed and defence, and even-balance frames sit between the two.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yonex-arcsaber-11-play","title":"Yonex Arcsaber 11 Play","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Arcsaber 11 Play brings the control-focused Arcsaber build to a price club players can justify. The 11 line adds Control-Assist Bumpers at the sides of the frame, which the 7 series doesn't have - they improve frame elasticity so the shuttle sits on the strings slightly longer at impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven balance keeps the head quick. The shaft is firmer than the Arcsaber 7 Play, so it gives back more feedback and more precision, but it's less forgiving if your timing is off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor club players who already have a repeatable swing and want to place the shuttle rather than blast it. If you're still building technique, the 7 Play is the friendlier start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Australian workshop at 24–26 lbs, free with every racquet. 100% authentic Yonex stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yonex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177754104065,"sku":"YNX-ARC11PLAY","price":109.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy-9309857087745.png?v=1786907232"},{"product_id":"yonex-astrox-77-play","title":"Yonex Astrox 77 Play","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most accessible way into the Astrox 77 line, and probably the best first attacking racquet Yonex makes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHead-heavy balance loads momentum into the head through the swing, so smashes and clears get help you haven't had to generate yourself. The medium flex shaft is the forgiving part - it bends readily enough that a developing technique still gets the snap. An Aero+Box frame keeps it quick through the air without giving up stability on off-centre hits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor beginners and improving club players who want to attack. When you outgrow it, the 77 Tour is the next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Australian workshop at 24–26 lbs, free with every racquet. 100% authentic Yonex stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yonex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177757348097,"sku":"YNX-AX77PLAY","price":107.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy-9309858365697.png?v=1786907229"},{"product_id":"yonex-nanoflare-800-play","title":"Yonex Nanoflare 800 Play","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most affordable way into the Nanoflare 800 line, which is the fast-doubles end of the Yonex range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHead-light balance keeps the racquet quick through drives, blocks and net kills. The medium flex shaft is firmer than the 700 Play's - it gives cleaner energy transfer and more stability, without demanding the timing a stiff shaft would. Nanocell Neo graphite in the frame adds repulsion, so the shuttle comes off the strings with real speed for a racquet at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor beginners and club players in fast doubles who want more feedback than a pure entry racquet gives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Australian workshop at 24–26 lbs, free with every racquet. 100% authentic Yonex stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yonex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177760100609,"sku":"YNX-NF800PLAY","price":108.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy-9309859283201.png?v=1786907226"},{"product_id":"yonex-astrox-nextage","title":"Yonex Astrox Nextage","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Astrox Nextage sits in its own corner of the Astrox range - part of Yonex's Nextage line, built around comfort and stable power rather than the fine control the rest of the Astrox family chases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHead-heavy balance and a medium flex shaft give you power that doesn't depend on a fast, technically precise swing. An 80-hole head, a first for Astrox against the usual 76, spreads the sweet spot wider and makes off-centre hits more forgiving. Tungsten in the frame and Nanomesh Neo in the shaft add stability without extra weight, so smashes and clears still carry through when a shot isn't hit dead-centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest for intermediate and advanced club players, particularly in doubles, who want dependable power and more forgiveness than a traditional Astrox frame. If precise touch matters more to you than stability, an Arcsaber or a Nanoflare will suit you better - this racquet trades some of that fine control for a steadier, more powerful platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Australian workshop at 24–26 lbs, free with every racquet. 100% authentic Yonex stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yonex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177762001153,"sku":"YNX-AXNEXTAGE","price":154.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy-9309860102401.png?v=1786907221"},{"product_id":"yonex-gr-303-i","title":"Yonex GR 303 I","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe GR 303i is one of Yonex's most basic racquets, and it's worth being upfront about that: this is an aluminium head paired with a steel shaft, not the graphite construction used across the Astrox, Nanoflare and Arcsaber lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven balance keeps the racquet neutral in the hand rather than pushing you toward attack or defence, and the stiff steel shaft doesn't flex much, so power has to come from your own swing rather than the frame doing the work for you. The aluminium head also caps how tight it can be strung - up to 20 lbs, well below what a graphite racquet takes, because the frame isn't built to hold higher tension without warping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a racquet for casual, first-time or social players who want a genuine Yonex for the lowest possible outlay, not for anyone working on technique or chasing more control and power. Once you're past hitting the shuttle back and forth and want a frame that rewards better technique, move up to a graphite racquet - the Astrox 01 Clear or Arcsaber 2 Clear are the natural next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Australian workshop at 20 lbs, free with every racquet. 100% authentic Yonex stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yonex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177831534849,"sku":"YNX-GR303I","price":66.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy4-9309903356161.png?v=1786931407"},{"product_id":"yonex-zr-100-light","title":"Yonex ZR 100 Light","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ZR 100 Light is Yonex's other entry-level aluminium racquet, sitting alongside the GR 303i at the bottom of the range. Like the GR 303i it pairs an aluminium head with a steel shaft rather than graphite - this is a casual racquet, not a performance one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere the GR 303i runs even balance, the ZR 100 Light is head heavy, so a little more weight sits out toward the head and clears and smashes get some help even from a slow swing. The stiff shaft doesn't add power of its own, so what you put into the swing is mostly what you get out. String tension tops out at 24 lbs - still low next to any graphite frame, but slightly more headroom than the GR 303i, because this aluminium build handles a touch more tension before it risks warping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood for first-time and social players who want an affordable, genuine Yonex racquet and don't yet know if they'll stick with the sport. Not for anyone who's decided they want to improve - a graphite frame like the Astrox 01 Clear or Arcsaber 2 Clear will respond to better technique in a way this one can't.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Australian workshop at 24 lbs, free with every racquet. 100% authentic Yonex stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yonex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177832124673,"sku":"YNX-ZR100LIGHT","price":66.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/zr100light-hero1.png?v=1787672888"},{"product_id":"yonex-nanoflare-8000-i","title":"Yonex Nanoflare 8000 I","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nanoflare 8000i is one of two India-market recreational frames Yonex sells alongside the 9000i - both share the same graphite composite build and the same head-light, speed-first character that runs through the whole Nanoflare range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 5U it's one of the lightest racquets Yonex makes, and the head-light balance pulls what weight there is back toward the handle, so the racquet accelerates fast through drives, blocks and net exchanges. The medium flex shaft loads without needing a fast swing, which suits a player who hasn't built one yet. String tension tops out at 24 lbs - low for a graphite frame, so don't expect to string it tight for control; it's built for handling speed, not power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor beginners and casual players who want a genuine Yonex graphite racquet at a recreational price, and who play more doubles and net exchanges than back-court smashing. If you're already competing or want a frame that takes more tension, look at the Nanoflare 700 or 800 Play instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Australian workshop at 24 lbs, free with every racquet. 100% authentic Yonex stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yonex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177833074945,"sku":"YNX-NF8000I","price":72.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy-9309904437505.png?v=1786906467"},{"product_id":"yonex-nanoflare-9000-i","title":"Yonex Nanoflare 9000 I","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nanoflare 9000i sits alongside the 8000i as Yonex's other India-market recreational Nanoflare - same graphite composite frame, same 5U weight, same head-light balance. The higher number suggests a step up, but the specification is identical; the real difference between the two is the colourway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHead-light balance keeps the racquet quick in the hand for drives, net play and defence, and the medium flex shaft gives you power without needing a fast swing to generate it. Tension tops out at 24 lbs, which is on the low side even for an entry racquet - it's tuned for handling speed rather than a tight, controlling string bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor beginners and casual players who want a lightweight Yonex graphite frame for social or club-level doubles, not for anyone chasing a heavier smash or more string tension to grow into. Players outgrowing this should look at the Nanoflare 700 or 800 Play, which take more tension and run a firmer shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Australian workshop at 24 lbs, free with every racquet. 100% authentic Yonex stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yonex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177833337089,"sku":"YNX-NF9000I","price":74.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy-9309904666881.png?v=1786906462"},{"product_id":"yonex-astrox-attack-9","title":"Yonex Astrox Attack 9","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Astrox Attack 9 is Yonex's budget entry into the Astrox attacking line - a step up from the Astrox 01 and 02 beginner racquets, built around the same isometric head and built-in T-joint construction used across the range, at a price built for someone just starting out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHead-heavy balance puts weight out toward the string bed, so the racquet helps generate power on a swing even before your technique is fully there - useful while you're still learning to time a smash. The Hi-Flex shaft bends easily under load, which does some of the work of building racquet-head speed for you, at the cost of the crisp, precise feel a stiffer frame gives a more advanced player.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest for beginners picking up their first proper racquet, or improving juniors who want an attacking design without junior-racquet compromises. If you're already an intermediate player working on technique, you'll get more out of the Astrox 77 Play or Astrox 99 Play, which give a similar head-heavy feel with a more advanced frame underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Australian workshop at 24–26 lbs, free with every racquet. 100% authentic Yonex stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yonex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177834844417,"sku":"YNX-ATTACK9","price":82.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/attack9-hero1.png?v=1787672891"},{"product_id":"yonex-nanoflare-speed-7","title":"Yonex Nanoflare Speed 7","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nanoflare Speed 7 is a beginner-focused racquet in Yonex's speed line - head-light, Hi-Flex, and built to get new players comfortable with fast exchanges rather than heavy hitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHead-light balance keeps the racquet quick through drives, net play and defence, and the Hi-Flex carbon shaft does most of the work for you - it loads and releases with very little swing speed, so shots have pace before your technique is fully developed. The Isometric head widens the sweet spot, and the Sonic Flare System is tuned to keep the frame moving fast through the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest for beginners and juniors being introduced to doubles-style, fast-paced badminton. It's a forgiving racquet rather than a precise one - if you already have a developed swing and want more from the frame, look at a stiffer Nanoflare like the 800 Game, or an Astrox if you want weight in the head for smash power instead of speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Australian workshop at 24–26 lbs, free with every racquet. 100% authentic Yonex stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yonex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177836417281,"sku":"YNX-NFSPEED7","price":83.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy-9309906370817.png?v=1786906455"},{"product_id":"yonex-nanoray-18-i","title":"Yonex Nanoray 18 I","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nanoray 18i is an entry-level racquet from Yonex's older Nanoray line, the recreational and speed-focused family that Nanoflare has since taken over as Yonex's current speed range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 5U it's one of the lightest racquets Yonex has made, which makes it easy to swing for long sessions and easy on the wrist for a beginner still building strength. The balance sits slightly head heavy and the shaft is flexible, so the racquet helps generate clears and smashes rather than demanding a developed swing. It's rated to 30 lbs, well above what a beginner will actually need, so there's room to grow into it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood for junior and adult beginners who want the lightest possible racquet to learn with. It's not built for fast, competitive doubles - if speed and net play are what you're after as you improve, the current Nanoflare 700 Play is the better long-term choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Australian workshop at 24–26 lbs, free with every racquet. 100% authentic Yonex stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yonex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177837629697,"sku":"YNX-NR18I","price":85.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy3-9309907058945.png?v=1786928265"},{"product_id":"yonex-astrox-lite-27-i","title":"Yonex Astrox Lite 27 I","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Astrox Lite 27 I is the lead-in racquet of Yonex's Astrox Lite range - four budget \"I\" series frames (27, 37, 43 and 45) built for entry-level players who want the Astrox name without mainline pricing. It's a recreational racquet, not a tour frame, and the specification reflects that honestly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's head-heavy with a hi-flex shaft, so the racquet itself supplies more of the power on smashes and clears - useful when your swing technique and timing are still developing. At 78g (5U) it's light enough to carry through a full session without arm fatigue, which matters more at this stage than outright pace. The 30 lb tension ceiling is modest, but it comfortably covers what a developing arm can generate anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood for beginners and social players who want a real graphite Astrox without paying mainline prices. It's not built for advanced players stringing high and chasing a heavy, direct smash - if that's your game, the mainline Astrox 77 Play is a better fit and still an accessible price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Australian workshop at 24–26 lbs, free with every racquet. 100% authentic Yonex stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yonex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177839595777,"sku":"YNX-ASTROXLITE27I","price":90.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy4-9309908009217.png?v=1786931411"},{"product_id":"yonex-voltric-lite-35-i","title":"Yonex Voltric Lite 35 I","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Voltric Lite 35 I is the entry racquet in Yonex's three-model Voltric Lite range. Voltric was Yonex's main power-racquet line before Astrox took over that role in the early 2020s; the name lives on today in this budget \"I\" series, and the head-heavy, smash-first character is the same lineage. This is a recreational frame, not a tour racquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHead-heavy balance and a hi-flex shaft give it easy power on smashes and clears without demanding a fast swing, which suits a player who's still building technique. At 78g it's light enough to swing all session, and the 30 lb tension ceiling is well ahead of what most beginners will ever string to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood for beginners and social players who want a genuine graphite Yonex smash racquet at an accessible price. It's not for advanced players chasing tour-level power - Voltric has no current mainline equivalent, so if you outgrow this racquet, the mainline Astrox 77 Play is the closest modern step up in our range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Australian workshop at 24–26 lbs, free with every racquet. 100% authentic Yonex stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yonex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177839825153,"sku":"YNX-VOLTRICLITE35I","price":88.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy7-9309908140289.png?v=1787484114"},{"product_id":"yonex-voltric-lite-40-i","title":"Yonex Voltric Lite 40 I","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Voltric Lite 40 I sits in the middle of Yonex's three-racquet Voltric Lite range. Voltric was Yonex's flagship power line for over a decade before Astrox replaced it as the mainline attacking series; today it survives in this budget \"I\" range, built for beginners rather than tour players.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe head-heavy balance and hi-flex shaft are built to generate power without needing a fast or technical swing, so the racquet does more of the work while your stroke is still developing. At 78g it's light enough for a full session of doubles, and the 30 lb tension ceiling covers what a developing player needs without risk to the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuited to beginners and social players who want an authentic graphite smash racquet without mainline pricing. It isn't built for advanced players wanting a stiff, high-tension frame - for that, the mainline Astrox 77 Play is the sensible next step once you outgrow this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Australian workshop at 24–26 lbs, free with every racquet. 100% authentic Yonex stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yonex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177839956225,"sku":"YNX-VOLTRICLITE40I","price":88.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy7-9309908304129.png?v=1787495921"},{"product_id":"yonex-voltric-lite-47-i","title":"Yonex Voltric Lite 47 I","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Voltric Lite 47 I is the top-numbered racquet in Yonex's three-model Voltric Lite range. Voltric was Yonex's main power-racquet line before Astrox took over as the flagship attacking series in the early 2020s; this budget \"I\" range keeps the name alive for entry-level players who want that head-heavy, smash-first feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's head-heavy with a hi-flex shaft, so the frame supplies more of the power on smashes and clears than your swing needs to - useful while your technique is still developing. At 78g it stays light through a long session, and the 30 lb tension ceiling is comfortably above what most beginners will ever need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood for beginners and improving social players who want a genuine graphite Yonex at an entry price. It's not for advanced players chasing tour-level power - Voltric has no current mainline equivalent, so the mainline Astrox 77 Play is the closest sensible upgrade in our range once you outgrow this racquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Australian workshop at 24–26 lbs, free with every racquet. 100% authentic Yonex stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yonex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177840414977,"sku":"YNX-VOLTRICLITE47I","price":88.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy7-9309908697345.png?v=1787484040"},{"product_id":"yonex-astrox-lite-37-i","title":"Yonex Astrox Lite 37 I","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Astrox Lite 37 I sits in the middle of Yonex's four-racquet Astrox Lite range, the budget \"I\" series that brings the Astrox name to entry-level players. It's a recreational frame built to a price, not a tour racquet, and it shares its core build with the rest of the Lite range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHead-heavy balance and a hi-flex shaft mean the frame does the work of generating pace on smashes and clears, so you don't need a fast or technical swing to get the shuttle moving. Nanomesh Neo in the shaft keeps that flex responsive rather than floppy. At 78g it swings easily for a full session, and the 30 lb tension ceiling is plenty for the racquet speed most beginners generate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuited to beginners and improving social players who want a genuine graphite Astrox rather than an aluminium hybrid. It won't satisfy a player who has outgrown a flexible shaft and wants more direct feedback - for that, look at the mainline Astrox 77 Play, which strings higher and hits harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Australian workshop at 24–26 lbs, free with every racquet. 100% authentic Yonex stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yonex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177840578817,"sku":"YNX-ASTROXLITE37I","price":88.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy2-9309908861185.png?v=1786909423"},{"product_id":"yonex-astrox-lite-43-i","title":"Yonex Astrox Lite 43 I","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Astrox Lite 43 I is one of the higher-numbered frames in Yonex's four-racquet Astrox Lite range, the budget \"I\" series aimed at beginners who want the Astrox name without the mainline price tag. It's a recreational racquet, built and priced for players early in their badminton life, not a tour frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe head-heavy balance and hi-flex shaft combine to give easy power on smashes and clears without needing a fast swing - the racquet's flex does the work of storing and releasing energy that a beginner's technique usually can't generate on its own. At 78g it's light in the hand for long sessions, and the 30 lb tension ceiling comfortably covers what a developing player needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest for beginners and social doubles players who want an authentic graphite Astrox at a low entry price. 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Not the racquet for fast front-court doubles, and not one for absolute beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrung by hand in our Australian workshop at 24–26 lbs, free with every racquet. 100% authentic Yonex stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yonex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50177878032641,"sku":"YNX-ASTROX99GAME-BG3G","price":150.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1281\/2033\/files\/sy-9309921607937.png?v=1786905340"},{"product_id":"yonex-nanoflare-1000-game","title":"Yonex Nanoflare 1000 Game","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe middle model of the Nanoflare 1000 range, sitting between the Play and the Tour. 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