ASTROX 88S [Discontinued]

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ASTROX 88S
ASTROX 88S

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Average review score

  • Rating: 9.51 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 51
    • Swing: 9.29
    • Maneuverability: 9.29
    • Control: 9.43
    • Touch：9.24

    Specifications

    Producer
    YONEX
    Series
    Astrox (ASTROX)
    Model number
    4550086095552
    Grip size
    3U4、3U5、4U4、4U5
    Color
    Emerald green
    Length
    670
    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
    Frame shape
    isometric

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    The Astrox 88S has received overwhelmingly positive reviews across all 30 comments, with the 4U5G model being particularly popular. The 5mm shorter design combined with excellent maneuverability despite its head-heavy balance is supported by users ranging from beginners to advanced players.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • 5mm shorter design balances maneuverability with swing speed
    • Head-heavy frame doesn't feel heavy during play
    • Exceptional control in front-court drive and push shots
    • Easy to hit shots to intended locations with high precision
    • 4U recommended; 3U tends to feel heavy
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveThe racket successfully combines the swing speed of head-light rackets with the power of head-heavy ones at a high level. Among 30+ rackets used, it offers the best feel and most perfect balance for comprehensive shot execution.
    ▽ CriticalSingles players may find clears difficult to execute, and power hitters comparing it to Voltric series models will notice less smash power. The stiff shaft requires some strength, making it challenging for beginners.

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    • Mr. Slight Cold

      Mr. Slight Cold The best!

      Both the swing and the feel are the best!
      It's great for fast drive exchanges in the front court, and I could hit powerful smashes with no problem. I really like it.

      2020/10/12
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Shachi

      Shachi （Experience：6-10 years） Recommended

      It's the 3U. About 2 years have passed since I bought it.
      I think it's a very good racket.
      It gives the impression of being specialized for the front court, but you can use it all-round. At the back it's inferior to rear-court rackets, but it's not hard to hit with. I think you could play singles with it too.
      Maneuverability at the net is good. I originally preferred head-light rackets, so I wasn't that surprised, but compared to other even-balance rackets, I think you'll notice the difference.

      2020/09/17
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      8
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    • Sabakansu

      Sabakansu （Experience：2-3 years） Recommended for players with fast swing speed

      This is my review of the 4UG5. It swings easily, so I recommend it for players with fast swing speed! Since it was made for front-court play, it handles drives and pushes of course, and even hard hits like smashes perfectly well! However, I don't really recommend it for people using rackets for hard hitters like the VOLTRIC series. I think it'll appeal to players who prefer to break down their opponent with cuts and the like to win the point, rather than finishing with a smash.

      2020/07/11
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Just a Badminton Lover

      Just a Badminton Lover （Experience：2-3 years） Control and power in one

      I love the ASTROX series and use the ASTROX 55, 77, 88S and 99 LCW. With the ASTROX 88S, when I first started using it I couldn't catch the shuttle well and really felt the stiffness of the shaft, but once you break it in, it transforms. If you hit the shuttle squarely on the face, you can put away smashes surprisingly fast and accurately. Also, it's light and shorter than other models, so in singles, pushes and wiper shots at the net are very easy to hit. In doubles, attacking from the front court is also very easy, which I love.

      2020/07/01
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Hair God

      Hair God （Experience：6-10 years） Easy to use

      I bought the 4U. In use, even though it's head-heavy, it doesn't feel that heavy. If anything, it felt so light that it took me a little while to get used to (lol). It swings easily, and my impression was that smashes go where I aim. However, beginners may find it hard to hit because clears don't travel far. I don't think you'll regret buying the ASTROX 88S

      2020/06/30
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Kanabun

      Kanabun （Experience：11-20 years） A racket specialized for the front court

      I use the 4UG5. It definitely has some weight when you hold it, but the great thing is that you do not feel that weight when you swing. The grip is short and the shaft is long, so it took me a little while to get used to, but once I did, receives and drives in doubles became quite easy to hit, probably thanks to its good maneuverability. Overhead power shots feel a bit different from my previous rackets because of the difference in length.

      2020/05/10
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      9
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    • Datsu

      Datsu （Experience：4-5 years） An all-round racket that can do it all

      I use the 4UG5.
      The manufacturer recommends it for advanced players, but I feel that even intermediate players could level up with it. It is an all-purpose racket that is good on attack, good on defense, and handles technique too.
      With the 4U, you might be surprised how light it is, to the point you do not feel the head-heavy balance.
      Its smashes rate highly for sharpness and control rather than weight. It really grips the shuttle, so you can take aim and hit. For weight and power, the 88D or 99 have more.
      It also makes delicate movements at the net easy. If you are a control player, I would recommend stringing it with AEROBITE. The design is flashy but very cool, so I highly recommend it.

      2020/04/29
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      9
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