ASTROX 88D [Discontinued]

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ASTROX 88D
ASTROX 88D

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Average review score

  • Rating: 9.47 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 32
    • Swing: 9.28
    • Maneuverability: 8.88
    • Control: 9.28
    • Touch：9.34

    Power destroys opponents with aggressive smash. · Position-specific kick point design · Energy boost cap · Nu-mu · Rotational generator system · Nano metric DR · Aero + box shape · New grommet pattern · Solid feel core · Nanometric · New built-in T type joint · Super slim shaft

    Specifications

    Producer
    YONEX
    Series
    Astrox (ASTROX)
    Model number
    4550086095514
    Grip size
    3U4、3U5、4U4、4U5
    Color
    Ruby red
    Length
    675
    Weight
    3U,4U
    Shaft stiffness / feel
    Slightly hard
    Head balance
    Slightly head heavy
    Recommended tension

    4U: 20 to 28 (lbs) 3U: 21 to 29 (lbs)

    Frame material
    High elastic carbon frame + nanometric + tungsten
    Shaft material
    High elastic carbon shaft + Namd, new built-in T type joint
    Frame shape
    isometric

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    Highly rated as a high-performance racket for doubles backcourt play. The powerful and stable smash is its greatest appeal, but its head-heavy design and hard ball feel cause significant variation in suitability depending on playing style and skill level.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Powerful smashes that drop easily
    • Optimized for doubles backcourt
    • Good swing despite head-heavy design
    • Hard ball feel and stiff shaft
    • Feels lighter once accustomed
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveThe smash power and exhilarating feel are unbeatable. For a doubles backcourt racket, the weighty smash it delivers is astonishing. Despite being head-heavy, it swings well even at 4U weight.
    ▽ CriticalDoesn't suit users accustomed to stiff-shafted head-light rackets. Those prioritizing speed and quickness over power should consider other rackets instead of relying on this one's characteristics.

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    • Datsu

      Datsu （Experience：4-5 years） A racket with real attacking power

      These are my impressions of the 4UG5.
      When I held it, it felt heavy even as a 4U. At the front court in doubles, there may be situations where even the 4U is tough. YONEX's catalog lists the 88D as having a firmer feel than the 99, so the shaft is fairly stiff too. I recommend it for rear court players in doubles or singles players. You can drive home heavier, more powerful smashes than with the 88S.

      2020/04/29
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      7
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Badminton Uncle

      Badminton Uncle Head-heavy

      Personally, I found this racket hard to use. I strung it with AEROBITE at 30 lbs, but the feel was softer than I expected and not really to my liking.

      2020/03/01
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      8
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    • Ryo

      Ryo （Experience：6-10 years） A well-balanced head-heavy racket

      This is my review after owning two of the 4U5.
      Before this I used the AT900T, VOLTRIC Z2, ASTROX 77, ARC11, and NR Z-SPEED.

      When you hold it, it feels much heavier than other 4U rackets, but when you swing it you feel no weight at all.
      I mainly use it for doubles, and of course hard hits, but lobs and receives are also easy to lift
      The shaft is stiff, so it's stable too
      It's head-heavy, but I don't find it hard to use at the front court either. Pushes go down steeply too, so I have no complaints.
      Even when pushed back, I can send a cross clear all the way to the back line.
      As for drives, if you have reasonably solid fundamentals, you won't be late on the swing

      It's an irresistible racket for head-heavy lovers
      I want to buy one more and keep using it until the successor to the ASTROX series comes out
      I recommend 4U for doubles and 3U for singles

      2020/02/13
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Exam-prep Student

      Exam-prep Student

      4Ug5
      This racket is a little longer than others, but it doesn't bother me at all.
      It's made for the rear court in doubles, so it's a great racket for hard hitters who break down opponents with smashes.
      At the front court you feel some weight, but it's perfectly usable.

      2020/01/06
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
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    • Gatchin

      Gatchin Smashes dip steeply

      I used the 4U5.
      Smashes are easy to hit, with a feeling of the shaft flexing.
      I can see why it's called a racket for the rear court. I think you can use it in singles too.
      I strung it with AEROBITE, and overall it's easy to use.
      I highly recommend giving it a try!

      2019/11/06
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Manju

      Manju （Experience：11-20 years） An aggressive racket that gives you angle

      I used the 3U. It's head-heavy and feels fairly heavy, but thanks to the racket's technology, it's easier to maneuver than the VOLTRIC 80 or VOLTRIC Z-FORCE II.

      It flexes moderately and has a good hold feel. Smashes feel like they get a steep angle, so it's easy to attack.

      The 3U is for rear court in doubles and for singles.

      2019/11/03
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      9
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    • James Bond

      James Bond （Experience：2-3 years） The best

      The weight and flex suit me better than anything else! It's easy to hit consecutive smashes, so I really love it! The flex when smashing in particular is the best!

      2019/09/16
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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