Yonex Astrox Nextage Badminton Racket (2023)This latest addition in the NEXTAGE series follows the heady heavy ASTROX NEXTAGE but in a head light alternative. Incorporating NANOFLARE DNA, the NANOFLARE NEXTAGE features the Sonic Flare System, enhanced with new technologies. By utilizing high elastic modulus HT GRAPHITE at the top of the frame, it creates a soft hitting feel upon impact. The Connected Grommets at the bottom enhance shuttle repulsion. The addition of these two technologies facilitates a swift attack and give rise to an exhilarating hitting experience. Furthermore, the Wide Profile Frame is employed to reduce frame warp during swings, ensuring racquet face stability and enhancing repulsion. Overall, the shape and repulsive ability of the frame are precisely developed to enhance the speed performance of the racquet. The overall frame construction creates the exhilarating feel of this racquet, enticing players to jump into quicker rallies.NANOFLARE NEXTAGE features sleek, streamlined patterns complemented by a matte finish white base, embodying a futuristic sophistication.NEXTAGE SeriesWhat is NEXTAGE? NEXTAGE is a new line-up of racquets, composed of the NANOFLARE NEXTAGE and the ASTROX NEXTAGE, characterized by their comfortable feel at impact. Each model inherits their respective series DNA by incorporating the corresponding technologies but distinguishes itself from the other family members through its distinctive hitting sensation. The NEXTAGE name comes from the series support of intermediate players advancing to the next level or the “Next Stage”.