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Modern counterparts to the Yonex Astrox 88S Play (2nd gen)

2021 · Head heavy · Medium · 4U (discontinued)

Balance from a quoted balance point; flex placed from the brand label. Brands rate stiffness differently, so treat flex as approximate.

From Yonex

Same series · from £64Yonex Astrox 88 Play (3rd gen)

5 mm lighter in the head: quicker at the net and in defence, less free power on smashes.
A similar shaft.

Same series · from £72Yonex Astrox 99 Play (3rd gen)

5 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
A similar shaft.

Same series · from £124Yonex Astrox 99 Game (3rd gen)

#1 · from £80Victor Thruster Ryuga CLS (TK-RYUGA CLS)

#2 · from £81OGKILS Fire Breathing

5 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
A similar shaft.

#3 · from £111OGKILS Serpent Breathing

4 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
A similar shaft.

#4 · from £178JNICE Black Panther 2

5 mm more head-heavy: heavier smashes and clears, a touch slower back into defence.
A similar shaft.

#5 · from £31Carlton Velocitex G2.1

#6 · from £46Victor Thruster K 8 (TK-8)