Yonex Astrox NextAge Badminton Racket Review - Whats Different?

I’m reviewing the new 2023 Yonex Astrox Nextage badminton racket. This is a head heavy badminton racket aimed at intermediate players who might prefer a comfortable hitting feeling. The Yonex Astrox Nextage badminton racket incorporates VDM, Vibration Dampening Mesh which provides players with a comfortable and smooth hitting feel. One of the biggest differences I’ve realized is it sounds good!
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[@JLneonhug]

Hey, CK great video, I sense this maybe help dampen the mis-hits etc. On another topic, do you think you can do some updates/video on stringing? I've been doing it for 8-10yrs and of recently my rackets are becoming more circular shaped rather than oval. I have no idea why this is happening, but I've tried it on other electric machines and it's doing the same thing.. I sense I maybe not tightening the clamps enough but they are "finger tight"... 2 piece, crosses I do bottom to top. Any suggestions welcomed!

[@asyrafbadminton6461]

He back the man back with racket reviews

[@kedarpandhare8522]

I recently purchased this racket and strung it with BG-80 at 26lbs and BOY it feels like a beast!!! Smashes and drops feel very crisp, but I had to exert more power for clear shots (which is fine IMO). Absolutely recommend it for intermediate players. Great videos @CKYew as always!!! Keep up the good work

[@epicnagger2216]

Appreciate the quick reviews from others who have tested it. Wish I could test new racquets locally

[@jayden77734]

I hope to see more Victor, Lining racquet review, good to see you recovering well and back to review racquets!

[@RH-hz9ly]

Good to see you on court again! These reviews from your friends really help to predict what the racket feels like 👍 Anyway I've tried the exbolt, both ver. Like your review i think the 65 is more forgiving, if you miss the sweet spot with the 63 you'll noticed how much power it lose

[@CKYew]

Absolutely! Glad to see you enjoy the Exbolts👌

[@RH-hz9ly]

@@CKYew as a fan of Akane I have to try the 63 😂

[@harishvenkat97]

@@CKYew can you help me choose between astrox nextage Vs 99 game ?

[@nigeldollentas]

Glad to see you back on court! Great review as always :)

[@erminmulyani1864]

Good to see you back on court. Please do review of Victor Ryuga 2, Auraspeed 90k2 and Auraspeed 90F. Thanks

[@fastfab56]

Good to see you back after your injury!Thanks for this test.This racket is on my whish list!!

[@TheLklee888]

Saw him in KLIA. Very good personality. Welcome back in Malaysia 🇲🇾!

[@CKYew]

Good to see you too! Have a lovely time at home!

[@QuangLe-tw8yh]

I tried the Exbolt 65 and it was very good. The repulsion is so good, and the durability is quite improve.

[@CKYew]

👌

[@Azril1981]

I had strung this racket with a Yonex Exbolt 63 string, however, stringing at my usual tension of 26lbs, I couldn't get a good repulsion from it. I had to restrung it to 22lbs to get the same repulsion power. The sound was really awesome though.

[@lewisang4721]

CKYEW back with the racket reviews 🤩 hope you’re doing well and healthy

[@fastfab56]

And nice to see your friends talking about their feelings of this nextage

[@adriankpk]

Thank you so much for the review. I have watched your review at 3-4 times before deciding to get one. It is a racket that fit my playing style and I love the whippy feeling. Smashes are powerful that are easy to execute. The head heavy allows me to that. I figure out why the front court isnt so sharp that because of the swing speed as well as sweet spot. So you will be quite accurate. All in all thank you and an excellent racket.

[@CKYew]

Nice! Glad you found your racket 👌

[@Kashimo333]

Qué tal es el juego de red con esta raqueta?

[@ricketyrusty3213]

I love this colour. and the new NF series. Aesthetics of the racket makes me excited before every game.

[@tammoprien8021]

Nice to see, that your Injuries seem to be better. :) Time-stemps would be nice in the video, as a smar criticism/wish

[@jace4551]

Love to see you back on the court and back with the racket reviews❤️. I also really enjoyed the updated badminton equipment of the professionals❤️. If i could suggest what to review next, i would really love to see reviews of the yonex lite series rackets such as astrox lite 27i or 21i, and nanoflare lite 33i or 29i ❤️. Hope you'd stay healthy and on the grind. Keep up the great and exciting works.

[@stevenjuniar9747]

Finally racket review after a long time. Happy Lunar New Year

[@azlaneatalot]

Great to see you’re back reviewing rackets, and on the court! Been waiting for your take on the Nextage (tho I knew on the on set the racket’s not for me).

[@jeffcyho]

Happy New Year! Great to hear you're back on court again and another informative review. I bet those day after pains in the arms, back and buttocks were a killer?

[@CKYew]

It’s been a very gradual process of getting back to court so I’ve been ok thus far 👌

[@1MList]

Would be helpful to put up what racket/string/tension your buddies are using as compared to what they tried on the Nextage? Would be easier to see the contrast

[@nismobin7899]

Finally, CK is back for Racket review🥂

[@victor28lee]

Hi CK! Great review of this racket. How would it compare to the old Carbonex 50 which is a slightly head-heavy repulsion racket? Would it feel similar?

[@dx-uf1mo]

HES BACK WITH THE REVIEWWWSSS. Seriously I love ur videos

[@yuvrajpundir3713]

Glad your back again. I also haven't played in a while. I am planning to buy a new racquet. Can you please review the astrox dg series.. especially astrox 7dg?

[@marctang3802]

Great review CK as always! How would you compare this directly to the 88D Pro?

[@evilvillainsmell2243]

Could you review the Astrox DG series. Its a series within the Astrox series, so you might as well! Keep up the great work. Thank you.

[@eliezerjk90]

OMG I'm so surprised when I see you're back making review videos! Welcome back and hope you stay healthy. Interesting review format with you asking your friends about their opinions. One thing that could help maybe to add details about which rackets they are using, so we can know how the reviewed racket stacks up against other racket. Nevertheless, great video as always!

[@AnkitSingh-yq7kc]

That is a really good suggestion.! I agree if they would tell what racket they are using normally it would paint a more clear picture of what to expect from the Racket being reviewed.

[@sallykoa3849]

Welcome back! Do you prefer this over 88d pro? What string are you using right now on your main racket?

[@richardimmanuelsantoso2172]

Between astrox 88d tour and astrox nextage, which one do you prefer? And why?

[@UweWong]

Is review on 77 play coming soon?

[@leetuanlingedison4592]

新年快乐，CK Yew. 恭喜发财，万事如意。

[@CKYew]

恭喜发财 to you too!! 😊😊

[@Lackschuh78]

Can't wait to test it myself - I preordered Exbolt 65 and Aerobite in White/Green together with a green BG 66 Ultimax String for this racket. Thanks for this inside CK I like your testing and recommendations skills

[@steffenfpv5579]

And how was ist ?

[@Lackschuh78]

@@steffenfpv5579 nice Racket for a Racket not produced in Japan :D good solid attack feeling. Exbolt 65 and the Green Aerobite String look pretty good to the nice black and green design. It really feels like the best of the Astrox Series combined in this nice racket. really love it.

[@kedarpandhare8522]

Did you test it with BG 66 Ultimax ?? What was the string tension you used??

[@iimiboy]

Biggest guy says its too heavy and stiff for him 😁. Happy to see you on court enjoying a few games

[@masterleecs]

Can you make a video introducing different material made on different rackets and some examples models

[@mystedavid]

Welcome back CK... Kong Fei Fatt Choy ah.. san tai kin hong!..

[@reyjerr4086]

Can't wait for your astrox 77 pro review cuz I don't know what to choose from 88s pro, 77 pro or lining axforce tiger

[@felix20101able]

Welcome back my friend ❤

[@rivaldo2887]

Hi Ck! Great review as always! I know you've already made review video of the TKF-E, but how would you say these two rackets compare? Cheers.

[@CKYew]

They’re different price categories so it’s not a fair comparison. The TKF is certainly smoother and faster but ultimately, more expensive.

[@farisrahim8704]

Hey CK please do a review about halbertec 8000 lining. Most people said its a lining ‘arcsaber’ huhu

[@henrychandra3152]

hey yew i said im getting a zforce 2 pro 11 months ago for your arc11pro video.. now we might be getting voltric nextage instead 🔥🔥

[@mengoflamengo1966]

He's back !!!!

[@muhdsazlly4510]

Exbolt 65 is more suited for me. Because usually I use the Bg66 ultimax or Bg66 force. It feel weird using the Exbolt 63. Anyway, I already change to Aerobite. My god, that string feels so good to use. Now I know why Lin Dan and Kento Momota using that string. And also u are using it. 😁

[@surapurna]

Kevin Sanjaya use aerobite boost too before switching to Exbolt 65

[@GolangMathum]

aerobite gives you the boom boom sound when smash hard enough 😈

[@wahyumustika3198]

What is your racket?

[@surapurna]

@@wahyumustika3198 im using 88s pro. But now im trying budget hybrid string. HNDRD Hybrid

[@muhdsazlly4510]

@@wahyumustika3198 Im using Astrox 77 Pro. Tension 26x28.

[@gouahh359]

HES BACK BABYEE

[@tigrex249]

Glad to see you’re back with the racket reviews 👍🏻. I have a question, does Made in taiwan racket like this Astrox Nextage have a barcode at the wooden handle once you remove the grips? P.s Keep the reviews coming in 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@CKYew]

Ooooo, good question.. I'll take a look next time when i have the chance

[@superdaddy1973]

Woohoo! New review!

[@arpitmishra17]

I was wondering which racket would be better ,the nextage or the 100 game

[@HoangiePongie]

9:21 no foul, clean 'kill' my brother.

[@anubhavsagartewatia3995]

Please can you review Astrox 10 & 7 DG?

[@deankushin-lifecoach7778]

Only just found your channel. I’ve been considering a new racket and came across the Nextstage. Years ago my favourite racket was the Yonex Voltric 70 which unfortunately they don’t make anymore. I like a head heavy racket, I’m not the most technically gifted player so I tend to enjoy a more physical (smashing) game 😆 Could this be the racket for me? Great review btw, thank you ☺️ I think you’ve probably explained enough to make me want one but any feedback from you or anyone else here would be appreciated. Thank you

[@weelingyong]

Would you recommend this Nextage or Astrox 77 Pro if price is not an issue :)

[@rehmanshariff3579]

I think the hitting sound is more to do with the strings and tension rather than the racquet frame.....not sure why you started this review video with the sting hitting sound....correct me if I'm wrong.

[@CKYew]

It’s a combination of both elements

[@arunavuchil7751]

Hello, keep delivering great content for the badminton community! Just a quick question Would you suggest astrox 88s game or 88s play? Since you preferred game over tour

[@CKYew]

They’re in different price points. If you can afford it, the game will better than the play. Otherwise, the play is amazing value on its own

[@arunavuchil7751]

@@CKYew Will go for the game if there is a noticable difference between the two while playing, thank you so much!

[@arunavuchil7751]

@@CKYew I'm going for the 88s game but would you recommend any racket over it like the nextage etc?

[@abishekrodriguez4408]

My recommendation for nextage as I’m currently using this combination,exbolt 63horizontal &65 vertical tension of 26&27lbs best offensive play

[@sayan643]

Hey CK, Very informative video. I am waiting for this racket to come in India. Btw have you used any rackets from APAC. What is your opinion on APACS as a Brand as they have quite a few rackets with more than usual tension (that they called mega tension of 35 or 38)?

[@CKYew]

I've not tried Apacs for a very long time but they do make affordable rackets!

[@dtlmkable]

welcome back

[@AbdLwS19]

I use the thruster F 2016

[@mr.z6252]

I hope those Racket, distributed to South Pacific Region... Love the black-emerald, Voltric Z-Force 2 style Paint job.... Wish it was Full recess frame

[@rickywu4412]

Thanks for the awesome review! If only all atrox rackets are matte finish. Can you do a review on 77 pro?

[@CKYew]

That’s coming soon and 77 pro isn’t matte 😬😬

[@johnnyhundo100]

Which racket would you choose for intermediate doubles player Arcsaber 7 Play or Nanoflare Nextage?

[@PLKY]

This design ( or the tech using) look likes Victor Thruster F C

[@punukollusuryaprakash6833]

He CK ! Astrox nextage or 99 TOUR Which one to choose ? Both are in same price bracket !

[@Jovanmusictime]

The colour & pattern remind me of n7ii Hendra edition. What do everyone feels?

[@icedlatt3]

9:26 that's a well taken shot and not a fault. Contact point was on your side of the court, and only time your racket went over was during the follow through, which is legal.

[@Chilla_We]

your smash posture look nice

[@minergaming1993]

Very difficult to swing/ smash for intermediate player due to its shaft stiffness.

[@BenjaminSorrellSax]

I’ve loved your videos of all the tiered racket lines. How do you compare this to the mid tier (either Taiwan made versions) of the other Astrox series? I’ve been playing a NanoFlare 700 I picked out as my first racket and I’ve been enjoying it overall, I think I just prefer head heavy rackets. You say this is similar, but like a head heavy version, but would it be better to just go to 88D Game/Tour to try? It seems to slot in the middle price wise, but similarly to the 700/88D Play in terms of shaft flexibility. Thank you for any insight.

[@lnkrants]

The girl who plays with you in all your videos is super cute. Can you include more of her in your videos?

[@CKYew]

🤣🤣

[@SaurabhKrPathak]

pervert spotted

[@kirasenpaiamv]

Man focusing on the wrong thing

[@lnkrants]

I assure you I am not 😂

[@wblaw7286]

Hi CK, I am your fan from Down Under, just wanna know have you had any data related to the balance point for 4U racquet? Cheers

[@CKYew]

I don’t measure balance points as they differ very widely depending on how they’re measured.

[@michaelkianto763]

please make a review for victor thruster ryuga 2 and victor auraspeed 90k 2, thanks

[@CKYew]

Coming soon

[@Dragoncow97]

Could you give an opinion on this racket compared to the Astrox 77 Pro? Great video, and glad to see you back on the court 👍

[@CKYew]

The 77 Pro is a top end racket. This is a intermediate-high racket so are in different price brackets

[@marcjethrolucero9053]

love the jacket man where’s you get it? 😊

[@gangstacuber4327]

Please make comparison between astrox 100 zz and astrox nextage🥺🧐

[@dothething2892]

Just looking at the courts is the green roomed court in Hull? I recently played a BUCS match there and it just caught my eye

[@CKYew]

😂😂

[@MahmudMasum-r2b]

can you please compare it with the astrox 3dg st? or can you give a review of the astrox 3dg st?

[@baldmanadventures3059]

Im intrigue with this racket. I will try this one.. how does it compare to Felet woven TJ 1000 pro which has dampening woven carbon spring on the 9 and 3 o'clock..

[@howtobadboy]

Thank you very much for you review. May i ask if you compare with 100zz, What is the best for smash in your opinion. I want to buy new the racket please help me compare.

[@abhishekbhat3152]

How much difference would this make for someone who has been using lining max 9 lite? In terms of racket handling and playing experience.

[@TanHuy2543]

Nice review about this new Astrox❤.I have a question. I'm going to use a Yonex power balance on my Nanoflare 800lt. But i don't know how many millimeters will a balance of the racket increase per piece of the PB. Can you do about this? Thank you!❤

[@joshuavalencia3704]

Hi ck i was wondering if u can give me a recommendation on what string to put in my yonex astrox 88S play. I am really struggling on what would be the best string to put on it so i would really appreciate if you can give a response. But anyways thank u for the new content and take care always love from the philippines.

[@CKYew]

There’s no single “best” string. It’s all down to what you prefer. I love Aerobite but you can also try something like the BG80

[@brave-r1365]

Should I purchase this racket?

[@voxmindflex]

Would you pick this over the 77 pro?

[@voxmindflex]

Considering price isnt that far anyway

[@hazima4556]

Pls review mizuno racket, curious how it hold up to other top brands

[@aviaralph6938]

Is exbolt 65/63 good for an intermediate player? thank you

[@mackyhonkaiboy9206]

I bought the astrox nextage 5 days ago. I don't know it feels better than my 100zz or its just me. My smashes are better and my drives are just way faster.

[@c0c0nutbeans]

great video! love all the stringing information

[@chandrah6744]

can u make a tabel for the different coz for me that is hard to understand this all information

[@AiminE2512]

In my ear the smash sound rather than 'pam' its like 'om', not the high sound but like a dampening sound (?) 😆

[@rohitjagan2976]

Hi Chun, I recently came across your channel and loving it so far. I was wondering if you could advise me regarding one topic. I am currently using Li Ning Wind lite Stealth with BG- 65 Titanium at 26lb tension (both mains and cross) Even though I am able to generate power, feel that the strings are bit hard and slippery for my liking. Could you suggest me a grippy yet repulsive string ? Also how is Apacs as brand , I am getting a good deal on its rackets ?

[@CKYew]

I love Aerobite! It’s super grippy, give it a go! 👌

[@rohitjagan2976]

@@CKYew We don’t have Aerobite in India just Aerobite boost, will try using the later one. Thanks for your input 🙏🏽.

[@yashvirnodkar7889]

I want to buy new racket What should I choose between Astrox Nextage and Astrox 88d Your? Which one is better?

[@gingertherabbit.9682]

Nextage vs. 77 pro. What will you buy?

[@yourleftlung8762]

is it better than the tour series? which one would you recommend buying? nextage or tour series

[@josephnavarro7603]

Hello Dr. Ck after watching your review about astrox nextage I finally bought one. however, the code on the cone of the racquet that I get online has no Letters that indicate where it came from. I bought it for 135 USD and I'm wondering if I get an authentic one

[@hariz3941]

Hi CK, can you help me? Which one should I choose between 88d pro (second) or nextage? They're at the same price. Thank you CK🙏🏻

[@CKYew]

Wowwww 88D Pro and nextage the same price??!!! They shouldn’t be but if they are, go for the 88D Pro! 👌

[@hariz3941]

@@CKYew Thank you again CK🙏🏻👍🏻

[@askylx4548]

In Malaysia, the price for Nextage we can get a Made in Japan racket

[@silviana.k]

Hi there, I currently use astrox 100zz and planning to change my racket because it's too heavy for me. I am looking for a racket that more suitable for intermediate player. Do you recommend this racket or have any racket recommendation other than these two? Thanks!😁

[@CKYew]

Maybe also try the Arcsaber 11 pro and 7 pro too 👍🏼

[@JayRon2MobileLegends]

I broke my Astrox Nextage after 1 year of playing, the frame just broke after I smash cross court. Bad durability :(

[@usernoice]

Thanks for the review. I love the colorway and matte finish. Curious about its retail price and with that what's your take on the c/p value when compared with higher end racquets of Yonex and other brands.

[@eliezerjk90]

It costs about €150 here in Germany, which means it is in the same price range with other astrox tour series.

[@srijithbrothers]

@@eliezerjk90 will it be superior to tour rackets?

[@eliezerjk90]

@@srijithbrothers I'm not sure. But based on specs and some reviews it quite roughly the same with tour series.

[@eliezerjk90]

​@@srijithbrothers actually I just realized that the material is nanomesh neo, meanwhile astrox tour use namd for the shaft (the frame still use nanomesh neo). Namd is normally used in higher end rackets (the pro series are made entirely from namd), so I guess yonex cut some corner here. The addition of VDM is maybe what compensate the absence of namd. Also the frame is only half recessed (compared to full recessed frame on tour series). In the end, it is clear that this is a mid-tier racket and yonex cut some corner here. To be completely honest, my first impression (purely based on specs) is that nextage is a bit inferior compared to the tour series. Nevertheless, in the end what really important is how it performs and fits your play, which is highly subjective.

[@srijithbrothers]

@@eliezerjk90 thanks for ur valuable info

[@raghavendrabillava4479]

Under 7000 doubles best Racket sir?