Yonex
Yonex Astrox 88D
2018 · Not sold by the UK shops we checkSuits aSmash SpecialistA fast, trained swing that needs a stiff, head-heavy frame to turn speed into steep, accurate smashes.
Balance ≈303mm
Head heavy
Flex Stiff
75 on our 0-100 scale
Weight 82g · 4U
Before strings and grip
Best featureOriginal power racketPlayer styleAttacking
Model seriesYonex Astrox
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BalanceHead heavy
FlexStiff
Weight4U 82 g
The original 'Dominate' 88: a stiff head-heavy racket with the weight concentrated toward the tip, designed to replace the Voltric as Yonex's power model. It was adopted by many top players after its 2018 launch.
- Very heavy-headed, strong smashes
- Stiff, stable feel
- Did not tire the arm as much as expected for its weight
- Discontinued - old stock or second-hand only
- Top-heavy feel was reduced in later versions
- Tension rating not verified
Where to buy
None of the UK shops we check sell it right now, so it may only be available abroad.