Yonex Astrel (105)

Yonex updates the Astrel 105 with some new technologies, but keeps the user-friendly combination of speed, comfort and power. At under 10 ounces this racquet delivers impressive ease of use, making it ideal for beginners. However, it should also work well for the early intermediate player or savvy doubles specialist in the market for maximum maneuverability. Like the previous generation, this racquet is built to deliver arm-friendly comfort and very easy power. To that end, it features a new material called React Resin, which is a lightweight substance integrated into the graphite layup to create a more flexible and comfortable feel at impact. Also new for 2020, is a technology called Quadforce Gear which extends the string bed at the four corners to create a softer more powerful stringbed.

Ultimately, with this update, Yonex keeps a good thing going. Beginners and early intermediates looking for a comfortable and powerful racquet should start here.