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Yonex Astrox 77 Play Badminton Racket 4U - High Orange
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Yonex Astrox 77 Play Badminton Racket 4U - High Orange
High orange / 4UG5
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Racket Specifications
Balance & Flex Profile
The Yonex Astrox 77 Play is a head-heavy badminton racket from Yonex’s Astrox range, built for social and club players. Drawing inspiration from the Astrox 77 Pro, it combines affordability with a hi-flex shaft and a large sweet spot for power, control and ease of use. It comes in High Orange at 4U (average 83g) with a G5 grip.
Key Features
- Hi-Flex shaft – extra flexibility makes it easy to generate power and precision; ideal for beginners and players improving their shot production.
- Head-heavy balance – power for smashes from the back of the court and in fast rallies.
- Large sweet spot – forgiveness on off-centre hits, helping keep shots accurate in difficult situations.
- Isometric head shape – Yonex’s square-shaped head design.
- 10 mm longer length – extra reach.
Performance Overview
The Astrox 77 Play makes power easy to find: the flexible shaft does much of the work, the head-heavy balance puts weight behind smashes and deep shots, and the large sweet spot keeps mishits playable. Whether you are developing your skills or enjoying casual games, it helps improve shot quality.
Who Is It For?
Beginners and all-round social and club players who want an affordable racket with power, control and ease of use.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Yonex |
| Model | Astrox 77 Play |
| Level | Beginner |
| Player type | Beginner all-round |
| Flex | Hi-Flex (shaft stiffness: extra flexible) |
| Balance | Head heavy |
| Head shape | Isometric |
| Frame | Graphite |
| Shaft composition | Graphite |
| Material | High-modulus carbon graphite |
| Shaft construction | High-modulus carbon fibre |
| Shaft thickness | Normal |
| Length | 10 mm longer |
| Weight / Grip | 4U (Avg. 83g) G5 / 4UG5 |
| Weight category | Heavy |
| Stringing advice | 4U: 19–27 lbs |
| Recommended string | Control players: Aerobite; hard hitters: Exbolt 65 |
| Colour | High Orange |
| Country of origin | China |
Why Buy from Central Sports?
- ✅ 100% Genuine & Authorised Yonex Products
- 🏸 Discounted professional restring
- 📦 Secure Packaging & Fast Processing
- 🤝 Reliable Customer Support
- 🆕 Access to Latest Releases & Collections
- ✍️ Free personalised autograph
Final Verdict
An easy-to-use, affordable Astrox that gives beginners and social players real power and forgiveness.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Yonex |
| Model | Astrox 77 Play |
| Level | Beginner |
| Player type | Beginner all-round |
| Flex | Hi-Flex (shaft stiffness: extra flexible) |
| Balance | Head heavy |
| Head shape | Isometric |
| Frame | Graphite |
| Shaft composition | Graphite |
| Material | High-modulus carbon graphite |
| Shaft construction | High-modulus carbon fibre |
| Shaft thickness | Normal |
| Length | 10 mm longer |
| Weight / Grip | 4U (Avg. 83g) G5 / 4UG5 |
| Weight category | Heavy |
| Stringing advice | 4U: 19–27 lbs |
| Recommended string | Control players: Aerobite; hard hitters: Exbolt 65 |
| Colour | High Orange |
| Country of origin | China |
| Size | 4UG5 |
|---|---|
| Grip size | G5 |
| Racket cover | No |
| Frame only | No |
Frequently asked questions
It weighs 4U (Avg. 83g) G5 / 4UG5.
Balance: Head heavy.
Recommended tension: 4U: 19–27 lbs.
Beginners and all-round social and club players who want an affordable racket with power, control and ease of use.
A discounted professional restring is available – choose your string and tension when you add this racket to your basket.
Yes – a free personalised autograph is available on this racket. Autographed rackets take 2–4 working days to process before dispatch.
Customised rackets cannot be returned – this includes rackets that have been restrung, re-gripped or autographed. Unstrung, unused rackets in their original packaging can be returned within 14 days of purchase. See our returns policy.