Li-Ning Axforce Cannon vs Yonex Astrox 10
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 Cannon
A budget head-heavy racket sold in 4U and a light 5U, so it fits juniors and lighter adults as well as beginners. It trades precision for forgiveness and durability.
Full specs →Astrox 10
Yonex's cheapest full-graphite Astrox, sold strung and in several colours, aimed squarely at first-time buyers. The medium shaft and mild head weight make it easy to learn clears and smashes on.
Full specs →Where they differ
- Both are head-heavy frames, so the basic feel on the swing is similar and the differences below are what separate them.
- Yonex Astrox 10 has the stiffer shaft (medium against flexible). A stiffer shaft gives more control and a faster recovery for players with a quick swing; a softer one stores more energy for players who need help generating pace.
- Weights offered differ: Li-Ning Axforce Cannon comes in 4U / 5U, Yonex Astrox 10 in 4U.
- Li-Ning Axforce Cannon is rated to 29 lbs against 28 lbs for Yonex Astrox 10. 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 Full graphite; shaft: Carbon fibre, 7.0 mm shaft versus Graphite). 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 10 is typically around US$5 cheaper (≈ US$55 against ≈ US$60; 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.