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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