Yonex Astrox 123 Badminton Racquet

The Yonex Astrox Badminton is a lightweight, beginner-to-intermediate level racket designed for speed, maneuverability, and all-round play. Weighing around 77 g (5U, grip G5), it features a flexible shaft made with Nanomesh Neo to provide quicker shaft take-back for faster swings. 

Its isometric frame enlarges the sweet spot, helping with more consistent accuracy even on off-centre hits. The balance is slightly head-heavy / even, giving extra punch on smashes without sacrificing too much control during quick exchanges. 

String tension typically ranges between 20-30 lbs, allowing beginners to use moderate tension and avoid damaging the frame. Its build is full graphite, which gives better performance than basic aluminum rackets, but is still affordable.