After the success of the Yonex Astrox 77 badminton racket, Yonex is introducing the Yonex Astrox 77 Pro Badminton Racket. Built with newer technologies, The new ASTROX 77 is a further evolved version of its predecessor, featuring new technologies for better performances and a 2.9% increase in smash power. The joint at the bottom of the frame is composed of a new resin material, Flex Fuse, which combines a shock-absorbing material with base resin for a softer feel on impact. The new elongated shaft is equipped with NamdTM, a carbon-graphite material that generates quick snapback to accompany the extra flex. The addition of the E.B.CAP PLUS (Energy Boost Cap Plus) is used for further snapback.
The new ASTROX 77 will be seen in the hands of Tokyo Olympic Gold Medalist, Chen Yu Fei (CHN), World Tour Finals 2021 champion, An Se Young (KOR), 2022 World Championships mixed doubles winner, Huang Ya Qiong (CHN), and 2022 Malaysia Masters champion, Fajar Alfian (INA). The racquets are scheduled for a global launch on October 21st, 2022.
Specifications:
- Level: Advanced
- Flex: Medium
- Frame Composition: H.M.GRAPHITE
- Shaft Composition: H.M.GRAPHITE + NAMD
- Weight: 4U (80-84.9 gms)
- Grip Size: G5 (Small grip)
- Balance: Head Heavy
- Stringing: Custom Stringing Available
- Recommended string: (20-28 lbs.)
- Color: High Orange
- Racket Cover: Yonex Full Cover
- Made in: Japan
- Recommended String: for Control Players / for Hard Hitters
Technology Used:
Nanometric
NANOMETRIC improves the bonding strength between the carbon fibers taking the racket shaft construction to another level. By reducing the amount of carbon in the shaft to make it 60% thinner than a conventional racket while retaining stiffness, YONEX has created a revolutionary lightweight racket with lightening head speed and control.
NANOMETRIC is the new material that applies the NANOALLOY Technology of Toray Industries, Inc.
Rotational Generator System
By applying the counterbalance theory, weight is distributed throughout the grip end, frame top and the joint for maximum control. The transition to the next shot can be performed smoothly with rapid succession.
Namd
A world-first, new dimension graphite material, NAMD, greatly improves the adhesion of the graphite fibers and resin by attaching nanomaterial directly to the graphite fiber.
In high-performance rackets, it is common to combine nanomaterials with resin that connects graphite fibers, but in NAMD, nanomaterials directly adhere to the graphite fibers and resin is greatly increased. This major improvement produces a shaft that flexes and stores energy, delivering explosive force on impact with the shuttle.
Isometric
The square-shaped ISOMETRIC frame shape is designed to keep vertical strings at a similar length, as well as the horizontal strings to produce an expanded sweet spot in all directions.
New Grommet Pattern
The single-pass grommet hole construction provides more grommet holes for a more high-performance stringing pattern.
Solid Feel core
The built-in solid feel core cuts harmful miscellaneous vibration at impact. Solid feel core is carried in all rackets manufactured in Japan.
Aero + Box Frame
The AERO + BOX Frame combination delivers the solid hitting feel and quick swing.
New Built-in T-Joint
‘NEW’ Built-in T-Joint is manufactured from a special lightweight plastic combined with epoxy resin and foaming agent that enhances quality and performance by increasing the stability of the shuttle on the string bed and through the air.
Super Slim Long Shaft
One of the slimmest rackets produced by YONEX vastly reduces air resistance while providing maximum feel.
New Control Support Cap
YONEX has designed a new octahedron shaped control support cap that reduces air resistance while encouraging nimble handling.