- Power racket for beginner & Intermediate
- 4U Weight (≈83g)
- Graphite Construction
- High-Flex for Easy Power
- Isometric Enlarged Sweetspot
- Aero+Box Frame
The Yonex Astrox 77 Play Badminton Racket is an excellent entry point into the Astrox family, designed for beginner to intermediate players who want to develop an attacking style of play without the demands of a professional-level frame. Head-heavy in balance with a hi-flex shaft and a lightweight 4U (83g) build, it makes powerful smashes and steep-angled clears genuinely accessible — giving you the feel of the Astrox range at a fraction of the cost of the 77 Pro.
The head-heavy balance adds momentum to your swing, helping you generate stronger smashes and deeper clears from the rearcourt whether you're playing singles or doubles. The hi-flex shaft is particularly well-suited to players still developing their timing and technique — it bends on the backswing to store energy and snaps back on contact to assist power generation, meaning you don't need a fast or aggressive swing to hit with real pace. The frame is also built 10mm longer than standard, which increases shuttle hold time and gives you more leverage on attacking shots.
Supporting string tension of up to 28 lbs, the Astrox 77 Play has enough range to grow with you as your game develops. String it lower (around 20–22 lbs) for maximum power assistance as a beginner, and increase tension as your technique and timing improve for greater control and snap.
Isometric™ - Yonex's signature square frame shape increases the sweet spot by 7% compared to a conventional round frame, delivering greater forgiveness and consistency on off-centre hits — a key advantage for players still developing accuracy.
Rotational Generator System - By applying counterbalance theory, weight is distributed throughout the grip end, frame top and joint for maximum control. This allows smooth, rapid transitions between shots without losing momentum or rhythm during rallies.
Aero+ Box Frame - Combines an aerodynamic frame profile for faster swing speed with the solid hitting feel of a box section construction, giving you both power and stability through the hitting zone.
Slim Shaft - A slimmer shaft profile reduces air resistance during your swing, helping you generate racket head speed more easily and improving manoeuvrability for quick exchanges at the net.
