BADMINTON 2019 FAR BEYOND ORDINARY In a game defined by speed, the difference between victory beat the heat, to the impact-absorbing POWER CUSHION+ tech and defeat can come in the blink of an eye. In these situations in our shoes, Yonex gear goes one step beyond. you can’t settle for “good enough.” You need equipment that’s It all starts at the Yonex facilities in Japan. An in-house made to give you an edge. For over 70 years, Yonex has pushed manufacturing line lets us control quality at every level of the limits of design and manufacturing, combining industry- production, and our engineers work with athletes to develop the changing innovation with timeless Japanese craftsmanship. Our tech that will define tomorrow’s game. They’re utilizing next-gen goal has remained the same: to create high-quality, innovative materials that are lighter and stronger like M40X, a new carbon products that let you bring your best game. fiber used to build frames with more speed and increased shuttle Every piece of Yonex equipment is designed to push your game acceleration. beyond its limits. We’re improving racquet performance with Design, engineering and craftsmanship make Yonex products proprietary tech like ISOMETRIC head design, the iconic frame exceptional, but they are all a result of listening to players. We design that gives you the largest sweet spot available. Our improve our equipment because we want you to play your best. strings are engineered to deliver punishing power when you need No matter your level, our goal is to make every player’s game them most. And from the VERYCOOL DRY fabric our shirts use to far beyond ordinary. RACQUETS 06 STRINGS 48 SHUTTLECOCKS 56 SHOES 58 BAGS 70 ACCESSORIES 76 APPAREL 80 RACQUET SELECTOR POWER ASTROX VOLTRIC DUORA NANOFLARE ARCSABER NANORAY L S P O E R E T D N O C POWER SPEED CONTROL For players who dominate with big For players who use quickness, agility For players who use precise shots smashes and hard hits and finesse to win points to control the court RACQUETS 6 Initiate a relentless attack with devastating smashes (pg.10) Access rapid-fire speed on every shot in a head-light racquet built for power (pg.18) Dual-frame design gives you a blend of power, speed and control (pg.22) The TRI-VOLTAGE SYSTEM for unparalleled power (pg.26) Sleek and aerodynamic, this head-light racquet is lighting fast (pg.32) 7 RACQUETS SIGNATURE YONEX TECHNOLOGY SINCE 1980 CONVENTIONAL ISOMETRIC™ ROUND FRAME ISOMETRIC technology was invented by YONEX to maximize the vital sweet spot area and is now a world-leading feature of our racquets. The square-shaped head of the racquet means that there are more strings crossing at right angles, resulting in a bigger sweet spot. YONEX continues to develop and enhance ISOMETRIC power, reducing still further the ‘inert’ space around the edge of conventional racquets, creating a far bigger sweet spot than other frames. ISOMETRIC™ is a trademark of Yonex Co., Ltd. *Tested by Yonex 9 ISOMETRIC STEEP ATTACK The ASTROX series will help you take the point to your opponent with Namd, a graphite that produces more flex and faster snapback, lets devastating smashes and steep attacks. Developed for aggressive play, ASTROX racquets unleash dramatic power. Innovative design like the ASTROX racquets are designed to dominate every match. new Energy Boost Cap maximize Namd’s advantage, giving you more flex on the front of the shaft while helping to stabilize the racquet It starts with the application of counterbalance theory to racquet face on every shot. Seize the moment on court and overpower the design. Our Rotational Generator System distributes the weight competition with ASTROX series racquets. throughout the grip end, frame top and the joint for maximum control, enabling you to transition between shots smoothly, in rapid succession. HEAD HEAVY ASTROX 99 ASTROX 88D ASTROX 77 ASTROX 7 ASTROX 55 ASTROX 6 ASTROX 88S ASTROX 22 ASTROX FB ASTROX 66 HEAD LIGHT SOFT FEEL HARD FEEL Beginner to intermediate Intermediate to advanced Advanced players with players with basic skills players with developing skills enhanced skills RACQUETS ASTROX 10 ROTATIONAL GENERATOR SYSTEM By applying the counterbalance theory, weight is distributed throughout the grip end, frame top and the joint for maximum control. The transition to the next shot can be performed smoothly, with rapid succession. NEW REVOLUTIONARY MATERIAL Utilizing high quality Namd graphite in the shaft produces more flex with a faster snapback, unleashing dramatic steep power. *Namd is technology developed by Nitta Co., Ltd. to ‘uniformly disperse carbon nanotubes in carbon fiber composites.’ ENERGY BOOST CAP New Energy Boost Cap maximizes the shaft’s performance. The front allows the shaft to flex and exert the maximum effect of Namd. The side’s arch-shaped curve stabilizes the racquet face by preventing the shaft from twisting. RACQUETS ASTROX KENTO MOMOTA (JPN) RACQUET: ASTROX 99 STRING: AEROBITE ASTROX 99 MADE IN JAPAN FLEX STIFF WEIGHT/GRIP 4U (Ave.83g) G5 FRAME H.M. Graphite / Namd / 3U (Ave.88g) G5 NANOMETRIC / Tungsten STRING ADVICE 4U 20-28lbs, 3U 21-29lbs SHAFT H.M. Graphite / Namd COLOR Sunshine Orange LENGTH 10mm longer ITEM CODE AX99 MSRP $300 Rotational Generator System, ISOMETRIC, NEW Grommet Pattern, SOLID FEEL CORE, AERO+BOX Frame, NEW Built-in T-Joint, Super Slim Shaft, Namd, NANOMETRIC, Energy Boost Cap 13 RACQUETS ASTROX ASTROX 88S MADE IN JAPAN ASTROX 88D MADE IN JAPAN FLEX STIFF FLEX STIFF FRAME H.M. Graphite / NANOMETRIC / Tungsten FRAME H.M. Graphite / NANOMETRIC / Tungsten SHAFT H.M. Graphite / Namd SHAFT H.M. Graphite / Namd LENGTH 5mm longer LENGTH 10mm longer WEIGHT / GRIP 4U (Ave.83g) G5 WEIGHT / GRIP 4U (Ave.83g) G5 3U (Ave.88g) G5 3U (Ave.88g) G5 STRING ADVICE 4U 20-28lbs, 3U 21-29lbs STRING ADVICE 4U 20-28lbs, 3U 21-29lbs COLOR Emerald Green COLOR Ruby Red ITEM CODE AX88SEG ITEM CODE AX88DRR MSRP $290 MSRP $290 Rotational Generator System, NANOMETRIC, ISOMETRIC, NEW Grommet Pattern, SOLID FEEL CORE, Rotational Generator System, NANOMETRIC, ISOMETRIC, NEW Grommet Pattern, SOLID FEEL CORE, AERO+BOX Frame, Tungsten, NEW Built-in T-Joint, Namd, Super Slim Shaft, Energy Boost Cap AERO+BOX Frame, Tungsten, NEW Built-in T-Joint, Namd, Super Slim Shaft, Energy Boost Cap RACQUETS ASTROX 14 STEEP ATTACK ASTROX 77 MADE IN JAPAN ASTROX 66 MADE IN JAPAN FLEX MEDIUM FLEX HI-FLEX FRAME H.M. Graphite / NANOMETRIC / Tungsten FRAME H.M. Graphite / Tungsten / TOUGH G-FIBER SHAFT H.M. Graphite / Namd SHAFT H.M. Graphite / Namd LENGTH 10mm longer LENGTH 10mm longer WEIGHT / GRIP 4U (Ave.83g) G4,5 WEIGHT / GRIP 4U (Ave.83g) G5 STRING ADVICE 4U 20-28lbs STRING ADVICE 4U 19-27lbs COLOR Metallic Blue, COLOR Mist Purple Shine Yellow ITEM CODE AX66MP ITEM CODE AX77MB, AX77SY MSRP $255 MSRP $270 Rotational Generator System, NANOMETRIC, ISOMETRIC, NEW Grommet Pattern, SOLID FEEL CORE, Rotational Generator System, Tough G-fiber, ISOMETRIC, NEW Grommet Pattern, SOLID FEEL CORE, AERO+BOX Frame, Tungsten, NEW Built-in T-Joint, Namd, Super Slim Shaft, Control Support Cap AERO+BOX Frame, Tungsten, Built-in T-Joint, Namd, Super Slim Shaft, Control Support Cap 15 RACQUETS ASTROX ASTROX 55 MADE IN JAPAN ASTROX 22 FLEX MEDIUM FLEX STIFF FRAME H.M. Graphite / Tungsten FRAME H.M. Graphite / Tungsten SHAFT H.M. Graphite / Namd SHAFT H.M. Graphite / NANOMESH NEO LENGTH 10mm longer LENGTH 10mm longer WEIGHT / GRIP 5U (Ave.78g) G5 WEIGHT / GRIP 2F (Ave.68g) G5 STRING ADVICE 5U 19-24lbs STRING ADVICE 2F 20-28lbs COLOR Light Silver COLOR Matte Black ITEM CODE AX55 ITEM CODE AX22MB MSRP $245 MSRP $170 Rotational Generator System, Namd, Built-in T-Joint, ISOMETRIC, New Grommet Pattern, SOLID FEEL CORE, Rotational Generator System, ISOMETRIC, NEW Grommet Pattern, AERO+BOX Frame, Tungsten, AERO+BOX Frame, Tungsten, Super Slim Shaft, Control Support Cap Built-in T-Joint, NANOMESH NEO, POWER BOOST CAP RACQUETS ASTROX 16 STEEP ATTACK ASTROX 7 ASTROX 6 ASTROX FB FLEX MEDIUM FLEX HI-FLEX FLEX MEDIUM FRAME Graphite / Tungsten FRAME Graphite / Tungsten FRAME H.M. Graphite / Tungsten SHAFT H.M. Graphite / SHAFT H.T. Graphite / SHAFT Graphite / NANOMESH NEO NANOMESH NEO NANOMESH NEO LENGTH 10mm longer LENGTH 10mm longer LENGTH 10mm longer WEIGHT / GRIP 4U (Ave.83g) G5 WEIGHT / GRIP 4U (Ave.83g) G5 WEIGHT / GRIP F (Ave.73g) G5 STRING ADVICE 4U 20-27lbs STRING ADVICE 4U 19-26lbs STRING ADVICE F 20-28lbs COLOR Black / Orange COLOR Black / Lime COLOR Navy / Orange ITEM CODE AX7 ITEM CODE AX6 ITEM CODE AXFBNO MSRP $135 MSRP $115 MSRP $100 Rotational Generator System, ISOMETRIC, NEW Grommet Pattern, Rotational Generator System, ISOMETRIC, NEW Grommet Pattern, Rotational Generator System, NANOMESH NEO, Tungsten, AERO+BOX Frame, Tungsten, Built-in T-Joint, NANOMESH NEO, AERO+BOX Frame, Tungsten, Built-in T-Joint, NANOMESH NEO, ISOMETRIC, NEW Grommet Pattern, AERO+BOX Frame, Control Support Cap Control Support Cap Control Support Cap 17 RACQUETS ASTROX RAPID FIRE Lighting-fast speed meets exceptional repulsion in the new The difference is in the technology – using the new SONIC FLARE NANOFLARE series. Engineered to improve swing speed and SYSTEM, NANOFLARE combines TORAYCA® M40X, a brand-new maneuverability, NANOFLARE is the first head-light racquet that carbon fiber, and Super High Modulus Graphite to take Aero Frame also allows you to access the point-winning power of increased design to the next level. The results are unmatched stability and speed, shuttle acceleration in one design. improved repulsion performance and the precision accuracy to ace every shot. From the ground up, NANOFLARE was created to give you the edge. HEAD HEAVY NANOFLARE JUNIOR NANOFLARE NANOFLARE 700 270 SPEED HEAD LIGHT SOFT FEEL HARD FEEL Beginner to intermediate Intermediate to advanced Advanced players with players with basic skills players with developing skills enhanced skills RACQUETS NANOFLARE 18 NEW AERO FRAME SONIC FLARE SYSTEM Engineered for speed, AERO Frame technology is The revolutionary new graphite material TORAYCA® built to flex on impact and immediately snapback, M40X and SUPER HMG provide unrivalled power and helping launch the shuttle further and faster.