{"product_id":"yonex-astrox-nextage-badminton-racket","title":"YONEX Astrox Nextage Badminton Racket","description":"\u003cp class=\"kidspo-catch\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn intermediate-level model with the vibration-absorbing material VDM in the frame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-lead\"\u003eAn Astrox series badminton racket. In the manufacturer's level guide, intermediate players are marked ◎ for both men and women. The frame uses tungsten and VDM, a vibration-absorbing material, and the shaft uses NANOMESH NEO. It suits intermediate players who want to reduce vibration on impact, and the weight\/grip is 4U5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe frame is carbon + VDM + tungsten, and the shaft is carbon + NANOMESH NEO\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eVDM is a material that, according to YONEX's own testing, absorbs about 2.4 times as much vibration as ordinary carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe shaft's torque (twisting) is adjusted in a design that aims to combine control with distance\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUses the Rotational Generator System, which finely designs the overall weight distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRecommended tension is 20–28 lbs. Weight\/grip is 4U5, and a dedicated case is included\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers looking for a racket that the manufacturer's guide places at the intermediate level\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want a racket that keeps vibration down on impact\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to develop an attacking game built around smashes\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros and things to consider\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eUses VDM, a vibration-absorbing material, in the frame\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA shaft designed to combine control with distance\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAvailable in two colors, so you can choose to suit your taste\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThings to consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSold as a frame only (unstrung). Strings are sold separately, and the racket needs to be strung\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight\/grip comes in one option only: 4U5\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA model for intermediate players: in the manufacturer's guide, beginner and advanced players are outside the target range\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class=\"kidspo-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eYONEX (YONEX Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eComes with a dedicated case\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eRecommended tension\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e20–28 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eRecommended strings\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e[Hard hitters] BG80 \/ [Control players] BG66UM\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFrame: Carbon + VDM + tungsten \/ Shaft: Carbon + NANOMESH NEO \/ Joint: Built-in T-Joint\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eLevel\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMen: Advanced -, Intermediate ◎, Beginner - \/ Women: Advanced -, Intermediate ◎, Beginner -\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eColor options\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLight Gray, Black \/ Green\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eWeight \u0026amp; grip\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e4U5\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eStrings\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eUnstrung (frame only)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eItem number\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAXNT\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTaiwan\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl class=\"kidspo-faq\"\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. What are the recommended strings?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. The manufacturer recommends BG80 for hard hitters and BG66UM for players who prioritize control. The recommended tension is 20–28 lbs.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. What does 4U5 mean?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. 4U is a YONEX weight class, and 5 is a grip-thickness category. The weight\/grip of this racket is 4U5.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"kidspo-notes\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis item is ordered from our supplier after you place your order, then shipped from Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIf it is out of stock at the manufacturer or supplier, delivery may take longer. If a restock is not expected, we may cancel your order. We will contact you by email in either case.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis item ships within Japan only. We do not ship YONEX products outside Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWithin Japan, shipping is free on orders of ¥8,000 or more (tax included); below that, shipping is ¥540.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSold as a frame only (unstrung). Strings are sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eImages are for illustration. Colors may look different depending on your screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSpecifications and design may change without notice.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"YONEX","offers":[{"title":"Light Gray","offer_id":67596718309558,"sku":"YNX-AXNT-148-4U5","price":20670.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Green","offer_id":67596718342326,"sku":"YNX-AXNT-530-4U5","price":20670.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/9079\/3398\/files\/41ktWDkrGpL.jpg?v=1791366809","url":"https:\/\/kidspo.top\/en\/products\/yonex-astrox-nextage-badminton-racket","provider":"KIDSPO-カジュアル\u0026スポーツブランドのお店-","version":"1.0","type":"link"}