Li-Ning Axforce 70 vs Yonex Astrox Nextage
Two head-heavy rackets from Li-Ning and Yonex, lined up spec by spec from the makers' published figures. Rows marked in red are where they differ; the notes underneath say what each difference means on court.
Axforce 70
A head-heavy mid-range Axforce with a more flexible shaft than the 80, aimed at intermediate players developing their attack. It gives decent smash weight while staying easy on the arm.
Full specs →Astrox Nextage
A mid-priced Astrox with a medium shaft and vibration-damping layer, designed to be comfortable rather than brutal. Suits intermediate players who want an attacking lean without the fatigue of a stiff, heavy frame.
Full specs →Where they differ
- Both are head-heavy frames with a medium shaft, so neither asks for a faster swing than the other and the differences below are what separate them.
- Weights offered differ: Li-Ning Axforce 70 comes in 4U / 5U, Yonex Astrox Nextage in 4U.
- Li-Ning Axforce 70 is rated to 30 lbs against 28 lbs for Yonex Astrox Nextage. That only matters if you string above the mid-20s; see our string tension guide.
- The materials listed by the makers differ (frame: Carbon fibre versus HM graphite, VDM, tungsten, Nanomesh Neo; shaft: Carbon fibre, 6.6 mm shaft (Stabilised Elastic Shaft) versus HM graphite (super slim shaft)). Material names are marketing terms as much as engineering ones, so treat them as a tie-breaker rather than a reason to choose.
- Yonex Astrox Nextage is typically around US$15 cheaper (≈ US$165 against ≈ US$180; prices vary by region).
Balance, flex, weights, grips, tension and materials come from the manufacturers' published specifications; the level, play-style tags and typical prices are our own database fields and are labelled as such. We do not rate rackets we have not measured. Shaft flex and balance are the makers' own categories, so compare them within a brand with more confidence than across brands. Our head-heavy vs head-light guide and string tension guide explain what the categories mean on court.
Specifications side by side
Rows with a red mark are where the two rackets differ. Open in the comparison tool to swap either racket for another.