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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    • X

      X （Experience：6-10 years）

      This is a review of the 4u.
      It combines head weight with maneuverability. When you want the head weight, it's definitely there, and yet fine movements are easy.
      Drives carry weight without your swing being late, and pushes and receives are quite easy, so you can handle it like an even-balance racket. Smashes are reasonably heavy too. This is the first time I've used such an easy, well-balanced racket. It works as an all-rounder.
      If I had to name a drawback, the shaft is slightly stiff so you need some power, and people looking for smash speed or weight may find it lacking.

      2020/01/16
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      9
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    • Haatsu

      Haatsu （Experience：4-5 years） The best racket

      This is a review of the 3U5G.
      The 3U weight is just right; when I'm up front in doubles I feel the weight a bit if I hold it long, but if I choke up, the weight doesn't bother me at all and the swing speed is good, so I can return shuttles in a satisfying way. On smashes too, thanks to the shaft not being too stiff, it holds the shuttle well and I can hit it where I aim. Power hitters who want to blast sharp smashes may find it a bit hard to use, but the smash speed is excellent and you can get a solid angle, so I highly recommend it for all-rounders who want to play fine front court shots and net play but also want to hit powerful smashes.

      2019/12/13
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Middle School Student

      Middle School Student （Experience：6-10 years） Well balanced

      It was very easy to control and had a nice swing feel. Maybe the shaft could be a little stiffer. It's the best one I've used so far.

      2019/12/01
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • MJ

      MJ （Experience：2-3 years） Amazing

      It was more head-heavy than I expected, but pushes in particular are super easy to control, and smashes are controllable while still having power, so I really like it. It's by far the easiest racket to use of all the ones I've used!

      2019/11/22
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Racket Shogun

      Racket Shogun （Experience：6-10 years） Easy to use

      First, to sum it up in one word: 'easy to use'
      This racket is 5mm long, so at first your contact point tends to be all over the place. But you get used to it as you use it. The shaft is a bit on the stiff side and it leans head-heavy.
      I used the 4U, and I really think it's the ideal racket for the front court. Drives are easy too.
      It's such a masterpiece that anyone who mainly plays doubles should consider buying it. I hope this helps even a little.

      2019/11/13
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      8
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    • Kana-chan

      Kana-chan （Experience：2-3 years） Just so easy to use!

      It's just so easy to use!
      True to its concept, it's suited to the front court
      The flex isn't too stiff either, so it's just right
      It's suited to singles too
      But for singles, the AX77 or AX99 might be better
      It's my favorite racket!

      2019/10/13
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Middle School Student

      Middle School Student （Experience：2-3 years） Recommended for doubles players!

      I play front court in doubles,
      and with the ASTROX 88S, when I'm at the front,
      pushes, drives and so on are easy to control, and when I'm at the back, it feels a little short, but it's a racket that lets you put smashes where you aim. If I had to say something,
      as a junior high student, I think it would have been easier to use if the shaft were a bit softer. Still, it's a racket with no quirks that's easy to control, and I use it as my main racket.

      2019/10/02
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      9
      Maneuverability
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      8
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