Yonex Astrox 77 Play Badminton Racket The Yonex Astrox 77 Play is an excellent choice for beginner and improving badminton players looking for easy power, comfortable handling and a racket that helps them develop an attacking style of play. As part of Yonex's popular Astrox family, the 77 Play combines a head-heavy balance with a highly flexible shaft, making it considerably easier to generate power than many more demanding performance rackets. Weighing approximately 83g in its 4U specification, the Astrox 77 Play offers a useful combination of manoeuvrability and power. The head-heavy balance adds weight behind the shuttle to help players generate greater depth and attacking pace, while the lightweight overall construction keeps the racket quick enough for defensive shots, drives and fast doubles exchanges. The Hi-Flex shaft is particularly useful for developing players. Rather than requiring extremely fast racket-head speed to generate power, the flexible shaft helps load during the swing before releasing energy into the shuttle. This makes the racket forgiving and accessible for players who are still developing their timing and technique. Yonex's Rotational Generator System distributes weight through the grip, frame and joint to help the racket move smoothly from one shot to the next. This is particularly useful in doubles, where players need to transition rapidly between attacking and defensive situations. The AERO+BOX Frame combines aerodynamic properties with a solid hitting response, while the Slim Shaft helps improve swing speed. The Astrox 77 Play also features Yonex's ISOMETRIC head shape, which enlarges the effective sweet spot compared with a conventional round frame. This provides additional forgiveness when contact isn't perfectly centred, helping beginners and improving players maintain consistency throughout a match. Finished in a modern colourway, the Astrox 77 Play offers an impressive combination of Yonex technology, easy power and excellent value, making it an ideal entry point into the Astrox range. Key Features Beginner-friendly attacking badminton racket Head-heavy balance provides easy access to power 4U weight offers an excellent combination of power and manoeuvrability Hi-Flex shaft helps developing players generate racket-head speed Rotational Generator System promotes smooth transitions between shots AERO+BOX Frame combines aerodynamic speed with a solid hitting feel Slim Shaft improves swing speed and manoeuvrability ISOMETRIC head shape creates a larger effective sweet spot 10mm extended length provides additional reach and leverage Excellent choice for recreational and improving doubles players Specifications Racket Type: Attacking / Power Player Level: Beginner to Intermediate Balance: Head Heavy Flex: Hi-Flex Weight: 4U – Approx. 83g Grip Size: G5 Length: 10mm Longer String Pattern: 22 x 21 Frame Material: Graphite Shaft Material: Graphite Stringing Advice: 20–28 lbs Head Shape: ISOMETRIC Frame Technology: AERO+BOX Frame Shaft: Slim Shaft Key Technology: Rotational Generator System Product Tier: PLAY Colour: Light Beige / High Orange depending on colourway Made In: China Stringing: Supplied strung on selected versions Who Is It For? The Yonex Astrox 77 Play is aimed primarily at beginners and improving club players who want to add more power to their game without moving into a heavy or technically demanding racket. Its Hi-Flex shaft makes it particularly forgiving for players who are still developing their timing, while the head-heavy balance provides useful assistance when playing attacking clears and smashes. The 4U weight also makes it a versatile choice for doubles players who need to move quickly between shots. It's an especially good option for players stepping up from a basic recreational racket who want to experience the performance characteristics of the Astrox range without spending significantly more on a Tour or Pro model. Why Choose It? The Astrox 77 Play offers one of the easiest ways into Yonex's power-focused Astrox range. Its combination of head-heavy balance, Hi-Flex shaft and lightweight 4U construction provides a forgiving platform that helps developing players generate power while retaining good manoeuvrability. The Rotational Generator System is another major advantage, helping the racket transition naturally between consecutive shots. Combined with the enlarged sweet spot of the ISOMETRIC head and the aerodynamic AERO+BOX frame, the 77 Play feels quick and comfortable while still producing plenty of attacking power. For players who are developing their badminton technique, this balance is particularly valuable. A racket that is too stiff or heavy can make it difficult to generate power consistently, whereas the Astrox 77 Play provides additional assistance through its flexible shaft and head-heavy construction. String Sports Verdict The Yonex Astrox 77 Play is a superb choice for players who want easy power without sacrificing manoeuvrability. Its 4U weight and Hi-Flex shaft make it considerably more accessible than many attacking rackets, while the head-heavy balance gives you plenty of assistance on smashes and clears. For beginners and improving club players looking for their first Yonex Astrox, this is an excellent place to start.