Yonex is the most popular racquet brand in our stores, and almost every customer asks the same question: Astrox, Nanoflare or Arcsaber? The short answer is Astrox for power, Nanoflare for speed, Arcsaber for control. Here’s what that means on court, how Play, Game, Tour and Pro versions differ, and the best model in each series for your level.
💥 Astrox
Power. Head-heavy racquets that put extra weight behind smashes and clears. Best for attacking players and singles.
⚡ Nanoflare
Speed. Head-light racquets that swing fast for drives, net play and defence. Best for doubles and fast players.
🎯 Arcsaber
Control. Even-balance racquets with great feel for accurate placement. Best for all-rounders.
Side-by-side comparison
| 💥 Astrox | ⚡ Nanoflare | 🎯 Arcsaber | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance | Head-heavy | Head-light | Even |
| Strength | Smashes, clears, steep attack | Drives, defence, fast exchanges | Placement, drops, net shots |
| Feels like | Heavy, powerful hits | Light and whippy | Solid and controlled |
| Best for | Singles, attacking doubles back-court | Doubles front-court, fast players | All-rounders, players who like to place the shuttle |
| Harder for | Fast defence, quick drives | Heavy smashes | Pure power hitting |
Play vs Game vs Tour vs Pro
Each popular model comes in several versions with the same design idea, but different materials and price.
| Version | Who it’s for | Usually | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play | Beginners and club players | Pre-strung, most forgiving | ₹3,000 – ₹4,000 |
| Game | Regular club players | Pre-strung, better materials | ₹6,000 – ₹7,000 |
| Tour | Advanced and tournament players | Unstrung, close to Pro | ₹7,000 – ₹9,500 |
| Pro | Advanced and professional players | Unstrung, Yonex’s best materials | ₹15,000 + |
Price ranges are based on Prokick prices at the time of writing.
💥 Best Astrox racquets
Astrox 77 Play
₹3,035 ₹5,390 44% off
Affordable Astrox power for club players. Pre-strung.
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Astrox 100 Game VA
₹6,595 ₹10,950 40% off
Power with good control for intermediate attackers. Pre-strung.
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Astrox 77 Tour
₹7,429 ₹12,290 40% off
Our best-selling Tour racquet. Unstrung, strung free on website orders.
View price →⚡ Best Nanoflare racquets
Nanoflare 800 Play
₹3,245 ₹5,790 44% off
Fast and easy to swing for club doubles players. Pre-strung.
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Nanoflare 1000 Game
₹6,489 ₹10,750 40% off
The famous Nanoflare 1000 design for fast attacking doubles. Pre-strung.
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Nanoflare 800 Pro
₹15,489 ₹26,690 42% off
Stiff, super-slim shaft for advanced players with a fast swing.
View price →🎯 Best Arcsaber racquets
Arcsaber 7 Play
₹3,035 ₹5,390 44% off
Even balance and a flexible shaft for easy, accurate shots. Pre-strung.
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Arcsaber 7 Tour
₹7,429 ₹12,290 40% off
Tour-level control for competitive all-rounders. Strung free on website orders.
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Arcsaber 11 Pro
₹16,599 ₹28,690 42% off
The classic control racquet in its top Pro version.
View price →🤔 Still can’t decide? Ask yourself:
- Do you win points with big smashes? → Astrox
- Do you play mostly doubles at the net and love fast rallies? → Nanoflare
- Do you win by placing the shuttle and outthinking opponents? → Arcsaber
- Not sure yet, or still learning? → Arcsaber 7 Play is the safest all-round choice.
🧵 Free stringing on website orders
Tour and Pro racquets come unstrung. Order on prokicksports.com and we string them for you free. Not sure about tension? See our tension guide.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Yonex series is best for beginners?
A Play version of any series is beginner-friendly. If you don’t know your style yet, Arcsaber 7 Play is the safest choice because its even balance suits every type of shot.
Is Astrox or Nanoflare better for doubles?
Nanoflare suits front-court doubles players who need fast reactions. Astrox suits the back-court player who does most of the smashing. Many doubles pairs use one of each.
Is the Tour version worth it over Game?
For regular competitive players, yes: Tour versions use materials close to the Pro and feel more solid. For club players who play a few times a week, the Game version is excellent value.
Why are Pro and Tour racquets sold unstrung?
Advanced players prefer to choose their own string and tension. At Prokick, website orders include free stringing.
Try before you buy
Visit any of our 6 Prokick stores to feel Astrox, Nanoflare and Arcsaber side by side, or WhatsApp us your playing style.
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