YONEX Astrox 100 ZZ In-Depth Review - The Perfect Racket 

Man, this review is an absolute service to the community. Crazy high production quality - angles, editing, lighting. Weird to say, but for a racket review, this has so much rewatchability lmao. Not only that, but your commentary and review has come along so far since the earlier ones. Clear, coherent, and loads of technicality and knowledge. I can see new players watching this and it really inspiring them to progress in the sport. Please never lose the passion you have for what you're doing, it's definitely appreciated

gotto admit, best youtuber to actually explains about the racket.

I play badminton for fun and fitness. My all time favourite has been 88D so far. My second racket 88D Pro broke recently and I was in a big dilemma about which one to pick. Then I came across this review and decided to go for it. I played with it for two days and felt like your review is absolutely on point. This is my first RU-vid comment ever because I wanted to appreciate your effort and thank you. This racket has given me the best control and it's quite well rounded in its performance. Though 88D is definitely more powerful when it comes to smashing (but not by much and 100 ZZ is definitely better than 88D pro), this racket wins in all other departments. Thank you so much.

These are the kinds of reviews that badminton gear needed. It has the objective info explained thoroughly, and the subjective aspects of it all discussed well along side it. So glad you do what you do. Keep it up :D

Keep this quality content going!

My school got cancelled due to Coronavirus, and this is the first thing I'm doing Thx a lot for the great upload!

Dude, at this point your racquet review intro already looks better than the entire yonex advertisement campaign.

The quality of this review is absolute beast. I love badminton but, this beast of a review just for a racquet. Thank you for the amazing effort you put in just for a racquet review. Thank you.

Been here since your ZF2 and Duora 10 reviews way back when. The quality of your review videos have gone up severely! Deciding if I should upgrade to a 99 or a 100 (ZZ or ZX, waiting for the comparision) from my beloved ZF2. Keep up the great work!

6 months later, still waiting for Astrox 100ZX review...

Can't wait for the ZX review , it is really helpful to me to choose the ZZ and ZX racket.

Cheers bro!! This is actually one of the best badminton rackets review that I have ever come across in a long time! Keep up the good work!! FYI, I also bought this 100ZZ and still trying to get used to it. I was using the Li-Ning Turbocharging 20 before this

Ken, I never get bored seeing your video though I have seen your every videos multiple times and looking towards your review on astrox 100 zx. Brilliant keep it up

Its amazing when following this channel for 2 years how you grown in knowledge and we can see how you progress in terms of picking your equipment and views you offer. 2 years back with the 88s you were using 62 fire at 30lbs and now your thicker strings at lower tensions. Goes to show high tensions with thin strings like the pros won't give you the best plability

Many people have these misconception regarding badminton rackets. 1) I can just buy a top end badminton racket and automatically play like LinDan or LCW....no, badminton is a lot more than racket. Your fundamentals, practices, footwork, form, focus and experience is many times more important. 2) more expensive racket means a better racket.....no, the best racket for you really depend on your play style and experience. Using a ZF2 as an intermediate is really really difficult. You could use a cheaper racket that suits your style and really perform better. 3) Many people Believe that if you use a better racket you can smash better. Tbh badminton is not all about smash. So many times I have seen people tell me ohhh this racket smashes very good....but if you really play with a very very good player, you usually could hardly one smash kill your opponent, especially in double. Smashing is about your technique. Racket and string is only a minor part. Games isn’t all about smash. It is also about footwork, control, pace, understanding, experience and most importantly good focus. I am from Malaysia 🇲🇾 And many top state players in Malaysia don’t even use top end rackets. 🏸

You Won't Believe It. I Participated In An Art Competition And Came In First Place. And They Sent Me This Racket. I'm 11. I Deserve To Have This Racket.

Great quality!! I have been watching your videos from the start of your career and I gotta say well done !

this is the great review covering the major questions which arises due to the hype created for this racket.

Phew here we go, another masterpiece unfolding

In the past few years I had been using ZF2. I found it a bit too heavy for defense and net shots. Changed to Z strike, slightly better, but the shaft is too stiff for control. I got my 100zz this year, great balance between defense and smash. I have used it only ever since. My fav racket so far in the yonex head heavy range.

This guy is racquet genius. I just ordered one from France as its cheaper. Thanks a lot bro. U help me a lot.

Dude you have improved so much with RU-vid proud of you bro

Great content, mate. Keep those good quality reviews, comparison videos coming. It’s quite rare to find such a detailed video on badminton gear anywhere on youtube. At least, not of this quality. Great video, good B rolls... Keep up the great work...

FINALLY SOME GOOD CONTENT

This video finally comes😭

Ken!!!! Why did you remove your previous videos?? 😢

Great quality video and review. Well done!

great review, got this racket a few weeks ago, great control and defence, lacking in power, does require a lot of technique to generate raw power compare to other rackets.

Astrox 100 ZZ is absolutely A ROCKET.. One of the best from Yonex after VT ZForce2.. Only problem and a BIG one is the PAINT job from Yonex.. it's just so fragile these days.. just comes off so easily. So disappointed. I have Arc10 and paint job is superb.. have clashed it so many times still looks awesome... 100ZZ I feel would just become Naked after few months.

This racket have a different feel to it but a bit hard to explain. I was using my Astrox99 4u as my main racket til its string broke about a week ago in a middle of a club tournament. I had my 100zz as back up so i was forced to use it for the first time. I can say the 99 has a bit more power but this 100zz is definitely amazing as well.had a bit of adjustment to its feel but once u get it, you will be amazed. A must buy.🙂

A fantastic review and explanation of the tech. Great work!

Can we approciate his video quality here!

Appreciate your details review and there are very videos that go into this detail. Keep it up.

Ken, best review yet, a lot of important information! Thankyou! Will you review other brand badminton rackets?

Hey Ken, first off want to commend you on an excellent video! Neatly explained, very thorough in your explanations, clean edit and cinematography :) I do have a question however, and oddly enough it isn't directly related to the topic of this video... but at 11:11, you mentioned that the 99 and 88 (D presumably) remain the kings of power among the rackets produced by Yonex. Out of curiosity, what do you think the comparison between the 99/88D vs the ZF2 would be in terms of raw power? I personally own a ZF2 and various other rackets albeit none of my other rackets from the astrox series, and I feel the ZF2 is one of the most powerful rackets I've ever used. Since you own both, which of the rackets do you think is more powerful?

Hey, I’ve been using the Astrox77 for doubles for a year now. I was thinking of getting the 88D 4u or getting the 100ZZ. What racquet do you think would be a comparable upgrade to the Astrox77? Please and thank you .

im ordering my yonex astrox 100zz after seeing your video, reach already, cannot wait to try it out!

Great job on the video Ken! Loved the cinematic views 👍🏼

Finally and I can't wait for your ZX review!!😁 Cause I'm planning to get either one of them, gonna wait for your review before buying it.

Yesss. The Ken Poison review is here!!! This is the thing i love about ur reviews. In depth and entertaining. Btw good luck everyone with covid19. Wash those hands and buy ur stores out of hand sanitizers!!

Loved the video, is it actually super stiff? Many people are saying it isn’t. Thanks for the review, keep it up!

You grow fast :) Ps I can see Fifi just standing in the court :)

11:40 yes, you can increase the grip size but the more grip you add the less you can feel the bevels on the wood plus, personally, I don't like a really soft/spongy grip.

2:55 my anxiety is rising, one wrong then goodbye. Anyway, good quality review video

Really love your vids, very happy to find reviews on badminton products online. Could you give more visuals (words/subs/CC), tho? It'd help a lot. Thanks a bunch!

damnnn this video quality is so good bro! i subbed!!

Great review, so high quality!

Get the ZX review out ken

i liked before i watched. 👍🏻

That's some good video quality and editing. Loving this new video style. SEXY!

i subbed the moment i noticed the cool cinematography.

I am waiting for this😆

Ken,am an offensive player and I love to prefer with rackets like z force II.so please say me is it suitable for me

Is this better than the astrox 88D considering the price

Should i upgrade to 100zz or stick with my 88s ? Its been like 6 months i am using my astrox 88s and i m thinking on upgrading and now m really confused is the astrox 100zz worth upgrading ?? Kindly suggest ! And @poisoncobra i do really like ur videos they r worth watching. Thank you for all your information regarding stuffs u add in ur video !keep uploading best wishes for your upcoming endeavours!

Video editing is fabulous. None of badminton video match the quality of yours. Looking forward 100ZX review (plz post it ASAP 😃)

Straight up 🔥 content, keep it up!

Just returning to the sport after 10 years absence. Thanks.

Videography is so cool plus nice reveiw.

Wonderful review ! This instantly me buy the ZZ 4u version today🙌 Just wanted to know which string would go well with this racquet. I had Aerobite boost and Exbolt 63 in my mind! Pls suggest a good string to get the best out of this racquet !

Just waiting for the zx for now :)

been enjoying your vids for a while, keep up the good work, btw try reviewing some Gosen n Mizuno rackets

Can you describe that for what type of players is astrox 100zz determined for and same with duora z strike?

Hi Ken, big fan for your content. I tested demoed the Astrox 100zz in Perth and from my personal opinion, I agree that the smashes are super solid, but I feel as though although advertised as a hyper stiff shaft, like you mentioned there is a whip action. To my understanding it feels flexible because of this. I also feel its flexible especially when doing drives? It feels somewhat sluggish on the recovery. Sweet spot feels narrower possibly because the head has been slimmed down, but that smash power is incredible. Do you agree on any of the negatives that I commented on, just curious cuz I wanna be sure that maybe there was some variation between each demo model...

almost 1 year later still waiting for the astrox zx review.

Please bring back old videos

Woooooh gile intro nya keren banget. Smashnya malah sesuai dengan beat music nya. Next level editing🎉🎉

Hi ken, why did you prefer to use 4UG5 for this model? How is it relevant knowing you are using the model 3UG5 for Astrox 88 D? I'm about to buy at LT but still weighing factors between 88D and 100zz. Thank you in advance and more power to your trippin'z!

Quality Review 👌

Very nice review videos! I'm looking at getting a new racket and I'm doubting between the 100ZZ and the 88D 4U (All Astroxes come in 4U only here). I've been playing with a 3U arcsaber 11 (changed from Voltric because I wanted a bit more speed in defence) for years. Now I would like to return to a slightly more headheavy racket. So my question is would a 4U astrox be able to give a bit more power than my 3U arcsaber? And more importantly how much stiffer is the 100ZZ compared to the 88D and arcsaber 11? Would the 100zz be more difficult to play with because of its 'extra stiff' shaft?

Wow amazing video keep up the work man

Great points and advice!👍🏻

Cant wait for the zx comparison, and will u b there on sunday at All England?

This guys knows his stuff, everyone should consider subscribing if they haven’t!:)

If you're limited to the string choice. Is bg 80 or bg 65 the best option? Thx and great video!

What is the difference between the zf2 and astrox 100zz in your opinion

Just wondering about your thoughts between the 3u and 4u of 100zz. I currently use the 3u 88s but find it's a little slow for front court as a doubles player.

Primarily a singles player, currently using a 3u Astrox 99 pro, and I feel it’s way too much on my shoulder. Should I go for a 4u 77 pro or 100zz?

Your videos are amazing, please film the review to the astro zx soon

Hi ken, im a really big fan of urs and i just had one question and ide be extremely grateful if u could answer me, im in the market for a new racket and i have narrowed down my options to 2 options, either the 3u astrox 100 zz or the 4u astrox 88d pro, Ima very aggressive player with lots of smash and slices and half smashes and speedy shots etcc..., In your opinion which one should i get? I just cant make the decision for the life of me

Wow the quality of this video.

I am so happy that i got astrox 100zz on christmas from my friends

hi, by testing a lot of racquets and different parameters in 6 years, i can definitely say than 4u is not for me. even if you have more maniability, i prefer to have a good backcourt option for heavy attack, 3u and even balance is still the best for men doubles. and a good old hammer type of racquet is good for singles, i know a lot of better player than me who play with light raquets in single and it's quite ugly to see. they lack of that snap which can change everything and they struggeling to take their opponents by surprise even if they have a good technic and trickshots... so, even if i lose against this type of good players, i feel like i have the upper hand on almost all the rallies where i'm able to be very aggressive, i'm losing because of my stamina basically (1m60 for 57kg)... all that to ask one thing, could you test the 3u version of this please ??? ^^

Can your next video be you playing a full match of doubles plz

is there an off set chance you could tell me what kind of jacket were you wearing in this video? the black one I would appareciate it ! also thanks for the honest and awesome review!

I just got the racket for my birthday The racket feels really good🤗

Brotha, what do you string your 4u racket at? Any thoughts or experiences straining your 4u over the recommended tension? Thank you for the review 👌🏽

The moment I saw u all I could think about is Asian Harry Potter! I think u look awesome!! Anyway I love the review, just got my 100zz !

YAYYYYY FINALLY!!!!! :D :D :D

Was looking for a racket. Thx Cobra

Finally

Still waiting for Astrox 100 ZX review

When do you think u will be able to review the Astrox 100 zx ? :) Love your videos

Personal xp- Highly stiff and head heavy - caused shoulder pain, a sentiment mirrored by many other players The compact frame makes it less forgiving - many frame hits when playing intense doubles Great content on channel!

man fire vids

Ayeee missed this

Hi Ken, you’re 2 years older than me... but you are so good at video editing! Hope you get 1m subs! I’d love to play with you if I could, if you can come to Singapore Open it might happen

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Hi, I want to know which racket is more head heavy between astrox 77 and astrox 100 ZZ . for both please consider 4u version. I am a doubles player. Kindly suggest me

Thanks for a fantastic review. Have you tried the Archsaber 11 pro? How would you compare with this one?