Rank #3 in Best Badminton Rackets: 10 Ranked, and Why the Specs Disagree
Yonex Astrox Smash Badminton Racket, Black/Red
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Yonex Astrox Smash is third in this guide to badminton rackets. The listing puts it at £31.87 with 4.4 out of 5 from 4,006 ratings, and the rating histogram is weighted hard to the top: 68 five-star entries against 6 one-star. Its Item Weight field reads 77 g and its Skill Level field reads Intermediate.
Where most of the rackets in this guide contradict themselves on the numbers, this one holds together on the one that matters most: 77 g appears in the Item Weight field and again as "77 Grams" inside the spec table, so the weight agrees with itself. What does not agree is the model. The product name says Astrox Smash in black/red; the Item Type Name field in the same listing describes a "YONEX Graphite Badminton Racquet Astrox Lite 27i (G4, 77 Grams, 30 lbs Tension, Blue)" — a different Astrox, in a different colour, with a tension figure of its own. The League Name field says Tennis on a badminton racket, and the brand is printed twice in the title. Everything on this page is taken from that Amazon listing as it stands; we have not tested the racket ourselves.
How those 4,006 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £31.87 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 4,006 ratings |
| Item Weight | 77 g |
| Material Type | Graphite |
| Frame Material Type | Graphite |
| Skill Level | Intermediate |
| Item Type Name | YONEX Graphite Badminton Racquet Astrox Lite 27i (G4, 77 Grams, 30 lbs Tension, Blue) (as listed) |
| League Name | Tennis (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Cheap at this price but be aware that these light racquets are also a bit fragile. My last one got smashed (literally) when we both, playing doubles, went for the same shot. Strings are taut which helps returns but a bit boingy for short net play. Lot better than the old one I had - much much lighter. Thwack. Kazoom. Yes I like it...”
Verified purchase“I was a bit hesitant at first, but this racket really surprised me. It's very lightweight and great for smashes, easy to handle and doesn't disappoint. It's not a pro-level racket, but for the price and Yonex quality, it's genuinely impressive. Definitely recommend it for beginner to intermediate players.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Badminton Rackets: 10 Ranked, and Why the Specs Disagree.
Questions people ask
How heavy is the Yonex Astrox Smash?
The listing's Item Weight field says 77 g, and the Item Type Name field repeats it as 77 Grams.
What is the frame material?
Both the Material Type and Frame Material Type fields say Graphite, and no other frame material is given.
What colour and model is it?
The product name says Astrox Smash in black/red, while the Item Type Name field says Astrox Lite 27i in Blue (as listed).
Who is the Yonex Astrox Smash aimed at?
The Skill Level field says Intermediate; the listing gives no weight or tension range for beginners.
What is included with the racket?
The Included Components field says Racquet, and a product bullet says 1 x Badminton Racquet with cover.
Does the listing give a string tension?
Not for this racket. The only tension figure, 30 lbs, sits inside the Item Type Name that describes an Astrox Lite 27i in blue.
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