Astrox 100 ZZ
Model AX-100ZZ · Viktor Axelsen, Akane Yamaguchi
Price history
Each point = verified secondary market transaction. USD, normalized at time of sale.
Where to find it
The retirement pop: how the AX100ZZ became a collector's item overnight
The racquet that defined a generation
For five years, the Astrox 100 ZZ was simply the best attacking racquet you could buy. Then in September 2025, Yonex replaced it with the Viktor Axelsen VA Edition — and the original's secondary market price jumped over 40% in six months.
The launch: March 2020
Yonex introduced the AX100ZZ as the pinnacle of their Astrox power series — the slimmest shaft in Yonex history, a solid graphite core, and a refined Rotational Generator System. The initial Dark Navy colorway launched at $290 USD.
The Kurenai factor
In late 2022, Yonex released the Kurenai — a striking matte red with Asia-weighted distribution. Not a limited edition, but its selective availability created a perception of scarcity. The Kurenai commands a 10-20% premium over the Dark Navy.
What happened in 2025
At the All England Open, Axelsen unveiled the VA Edition. Our tracked data: $280-310 in early 2025, climbing to $420 by June, spiking to $500-520 after the September launch, then settling around $450-490. Roughly 65% increase from pre-announcement.
Why the original holds value
Playing feel differs (Volume Cut Resin changes the shaft response), the original is Made in Japan with pre-VA construction, and the AX100ZZ's five-year run coincided with Axelsen's Olympic golds — the racquet is associated with an era.
Hologram shifts color when tilted. Hyper Slim Shaft visibly thinner than any other Yonex. 'Made in Japan' stamp clean and precise. Weight 83g ±2g (4U) or 88g ±2g (3U).
For players wanting backup: buy now. For collectors: Kurenai 3U in original packaging is the variant to target.
Prices last updated March 2026. All data based on tracked secondary market transactions.