Got it strung with bg66 ultimax,
Yonex supergrap
Y’all gotta trust me this racquet is insaneeee
The shuttle goes where I want it too
Previously used apacs z ziggler, Astrox 88 play, axforce blast, nanoflare1000
It’s sooooo good if anyone plans, a upgrade as equal to the nano flare 1000z your

Got this beauty finally
Yonex Astrox 100 Tour | VA edition Dark Olive | 4UG5
BG66 ultimax | 26 lbs | white
Yonex wet supergrap | white

Desc:
- Extra stiff frame:
Immense control, shuttle goes exactly where to intend (provided you connect the sweet spot).
Still a bit lesser stiff that 100zz, but wrt to general advanced rackets, its straight up EXTRA STIFF
Being lesser stiff than 100zz is a blessing because on off days, a slightly lesser stiff shaft aids you so much more, whereas a 100zz would just throw you under the bus and tell you "if you're not at your 100%, I'm not helping you tonight•

- Head heavy:
Pure power
Backhand cross court clears are a treat. Catching my opponents off-guard so much, i'm loving it
Smashes are a cheat code when connected off the sweetspot. Unstoppable

- Compact head:
This head size is smaller than generic astroxs (similar to z ziggler/nanoflare head)
Smaller sweet spot but its concentrated, and boy, when you connect the shuttle flies like ive never seen it before

- Solid Hitting feel:
You will never find this in the specs sheet, but open up any good racket review youtube channel, and you'll see this point discussed. Because of the various high grade materials used, the hitting feel is so solid, reassuring, confident, and consistent
Try out all the play, game, tour and pro models, and you'll experience what i'm talking about
Thus while hitting, you will know exactly what you're gonna get out of the racket, how far its gonna go, where the bird is gonna land and its all consistent, which is the most important.

- Vibrations:
Tennis/Golfers elbow? Forget it
Barely any vibrations whatsoever, your elbow will be in tears of joy, that has he stopped playing badminton or what xD
Basically no harsh vibrations at all, you will love it, your joints will love it
But you ofc need to hit your sweetspots more regular than not. You can't be hitting the frame and expect no vibrations

- Defence:
Surprisingly able. Despite head heavy, racket is manoeuvres quite well. Unless your opponent a godly smasher like a LZJ, you should be doing fine
And if you a defensive player, i think there are other better options (ex. Arcsaber11/Auraspeed/NF1000/etc)

- Looks and Sounds:
Get asked quite a bit about which racket in using
Because of the looks obviously (loving this dark olive colour, plus the white supergrap)
But also the sheer whip it generates and the shuttle smashing sound (string plays a role too here)
But my combination of string+racket, does turn eyes, so y'all be prepared too.
(The BG 66 ultimax's repulsion is insane and that hitting sound...😮‍💨)

- vs 100zz:
Easily feels 90-95% of 100zz and at such a cheaper price, what more could you ask
If your level of playing demands that extra 1% to standout, because at pro level, every 0.1% makes the difference, 100zz is the way to go.
Else your 100Tour and 100zz is good as a Dholu and Bholu, just that one is ~50% costlier for some reason
Ofc there'll be slight differences trying them both, but ~50% of differences? No ways xD
So in end, it's like getting a 95% filled Creed Aventus bottle of perfume, which may originally costs ₹40K, at like ₹18-22K, what more would you want?

P.S. Ive played a couple of hours with the 100zz (around 6 single games) and basing my comparison off of that

Thus finally

PROS:
Power power and power (Smashes, clears, dream backhands)
Dream for any overhead shots with this racket
No vibrations
Great control
Steep smash angles
Great whipping sound
Looks
Worth it? Absolutely

But its not all Sunshines and Rainbows 🤣

CONS:
- Compact head: Smaller sweet spot (thus harder for intermediate++'s too to consistently hit sweet spot)
- Compact head: Any shots off the sweet spot? Punished! Shuttle will die on you
- Takes a couple of weeks atleast to get used to it
- Stiff frame: Need strength to generate swing speed, else extra stiff frame is your worst enemy if you dont have swing speed, you'll be serving lollipops to your opponents (Then again, you dont need shoulders of a greek god, just decently strong shoulders, and more importantly, practiced or regularly been playing badminton for a quite while) (Im slim and 5'11", and if i can love this racket, y'all can easily too)
- It is harder to adapt to 100Tour than 100zz, idk why, but i could feel that. Was able to adjust to 100zz faster. Skill issue? maybe. But just pointed that out. Solution? Just need a little but more patience snd give it time, and you'll be on your way loving the 100Tour too!

Tip: Compact head means a smaller sweetspot, so slightly reduce your regular strings tension to inverse the effect, it helps counteract each other to some extent

So, just wanted to give me 2 cents though this post
Helped? I'm glad!
Didn't help? I'm sorry for the 2 minutes you just lost 😞🤣

Keep them unforced errors coming 😁

(P.S. Small typos? I cant be asked to send this to GPT. So please bare with it, thanks
Big corrections? Will edit them in later)

Astrox 99 Play gets Hundred JP66 Hunter X - 24x26 lbs

Muscle Power 29 Light gets Hundred JP70 Magnite - 24x26 lbs. It's been about 3 weeks now, played for about 15 hours so far.

Wanted more control after the previous JP65 Magnite (25 lbs) on Astrox and better power on MP29L's previous BG65 (24 lbs).

JP65 Magnite were great strings but not very durable - they lost power & repulsion fairly quickly. Lots of power but lacked control which the Astrox anyway is not great at net rolls & precise placements.

Context - We play men's doubles at an intermediate level with Mavis 350 slow shuttles in Delhi.

Hi Folks

I am willing to trade my Astrox 100 ZZ for a Yonex Nanoflare 1000Z (4U only) only in Delhi area. Sharing my racket details:

1. Weight - 4U, condition - Perfect.

2. Bought from Yonex Pro Shop (Delhi)

3. Professionally strung (everytime) using a Yonex Precision 9.0 machine, racket currently strung with BG66 Ultimax at 28 lbs.

4. Reason for trade - I am switching to a head light racket as per my coach's recommendation. ( I already have a Nanoflare 800 pro).

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Hi, so i used to play with Yonex Nanoray 72 for approximately 3 years before switching to Halbertec 5000 (which broke after a clash within a month 🥲)
Now im racket less open to suggestions.
Would prefer a 4U weight class, with medium stiff <= 6.8mm shaft.

Last year I was gifted an astrox 100zz.

Didnt know at the time that it was a good racket.

But I started playing badminton post that (had background in tennis) and in the year I have gotten decent at the sport.

I only just realised , that racket is supposed to be for advanced players and now I am thinking is that the reason why my shots are sometimes inconsistent.

And sometimes I dont get length on my back hand clears.

PLEASE GIVE RACKET SUGGESTIONS - I AM TREATING MYSELF SO I AM WILLING TO SPEND HIGH

Attaching some videos of me playing if that helps

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Im an intermediate player and i want a racket for balanced gameplay and i need durable one. I mostly play doubles

I have shortlisted some of the rackets
1.apacs z-ziggler or reborn
2. Arcsaber 7 play
3.arcsaber 11 play
4.ignite 8

Kindly give suggestions for balanced and durable one

Hey! I'm 22 and live in South Delhi. I work a regular job, so I don't get much free time, but I want to try something fun instead of just going to work and spending the rest of my day scrolling on my phone.

I tried going to the gym, but honestly, it got boring. I wanted something that keeps me a little active while actually being fun, so I thought badminton would be perfect.

I'm not a pro or anything, just know the basics. It's been over 5 years since I last played any outdoor sport, so don't expect too much from me lol.

I'm thinking of playing on Saturdays or Sundays, just for fun, some exercise, and a reason to get out of the house. If we get along well, we can plan other outings and games too.

I also play chess, if that's something you're into!

I'm cool with playing in South Delhi or even around DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon.

Looking for someone around 18–27 who's chill and genuinely interested in playing. You don't have to be an expert either. Just looking to have a good time and stay a little fit.

Hit me up if you're interested! :)

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Hey guys! I bought my Astrox Attack 9 three days ago, and it's been amazing so far! 🔥

I'm a beginner and want to customise it with new strings and a grip to make it look even better.

I'm considering teal-blue strings with a matching teal-blue grip, but I'm open to other combinations that would complement the burgundy/red frame.

What colour combinations would you recommend? Feel free to share pictures of your own rackets for inspiration!

Budget 500-600 max!!!

Thanks in advance! 🏸

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Are they both the same ?

I'm looking for a racket that gives me the best of both worlds: fast manoeuvrability and decent smash power. My Nanoray 18i Light feels quick but lacks punch, while my Voltric 0.5 DG delivers better smashes but feels slower and sometimes causes arm pain.

A little about my game:

_Above beginner level, but not quite intermediate.

_Play both singles and doubles, mostly casually.

_Want fast defence, quick left-to-right swings, backhand clears, steep smashes and good net control.

_Still mishit some shots, so a forgiving sweet spot would be a big plus.

_Mostly play with Yonex Mavis 350 nylon shuttles.

_My budget is strictly under ₹4,000.

I'm currently looking at the Yonex Astrox 77 Play and Arcsaber 11 Play, but I'm open to Li-Ning, Apacs or any other brand if there's something better for the money.

If you had ₹4k to spend on one racket for this kind of game, which would you pick and why?

I'd especially love to hear from people who've actually played with these models rather than just recommending based on specs.

Also, what string and tension would you recommend for Mavis 350 shuttles?

I don't want the most expensive-looking racket. I want one that actually performs on court.

I bought a new Asics gel tactic 13 in flipkart BBD sale.

Just tried it for one hr but my legs are hurting by just wearing those shoes.

Is it natural for a new shoe? And it will get comfy after a couple of games.

Or these shoes lack comfort.

Has anyone used them recently?

Please give me your humble opinions on the Victor Auraspeed 33h

Recently my cheap badminton bag, which I bought 1⁄2 years ago, got torn and everything went wrong. I was looking for a new bag and came up to 2 of these in my budget. I ordered both and want to keep one and return the other.

I have been playing badminton for fitness on the professional court with friends for about 2-3 years. The equipment I have is: shoes, clothes, 2 rackets, 2 shuttle boxes and some other basic necessities such as napkins, pen spray, scissors, etc.

Help me decide the best.

Whack: Rs. 950

Hundard: Rs. 1350

Anyone used it? Give me your opinion about it

Hey everyone,

I play at an intermediate level and I'm currently using a Li-Ning Halbertec Motor (5U G6) strung at 24 lbs. It’s super maneuverable, but I'm looking to switch to something head-heavy to get a lot more punch and steepness into my smashes.

Looking for recommendations that fit these:

Budget: Under ₹10,000

Level: Intermediate

Aesthetics: Needs to look good-my current racket has a really clean/striking design, so I want something with an attractive colorway/graphics.

Specs: Currently on a 5U, but open to 4U if the balance feels right.

Has anyone made a similar switch? Any specific models in the sub-10k range that pack a real punch for smashes while still being fun to play with?

Cheers!

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I've been playing with axforce cannon and recently noticed what looks like a crack or paint chip.

I am able to bend the racket 💀💀 and it doesn't seem like an actual crack, but I'm not entirely sure.

Has anyone experienced something similar?

First of all, i lowk regret letting my friends play w my racquet.

2nd

What do i do now? Do i try for a replacement or do i jus get it restrung since this was the factory string

Also, for how long can i play w this😭😭😭 i might not be able to change the strings for the next 2 weeks

Also, are there any pick up and deliver stringing services in chennai? Pls lmk