Yonex
Yonex Astrox 88D Pro (2nd gen)
2021 · Not sold by the UK shops we check around £185 abroadSuits aSmash SpecialistA fast, trained swing that needs a stiff, head-heavy frame to turn speed into steep, accurate smashes.
Balance 316mm
Head heavy
Flex Stiff
75 on our 0-100 scale
Weight 82g · 4U
Before strings and grip
Best featureFaster 88D powerPlayer styleAttacking
Model seriesYonex Astrox
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BalanceHead heavy
FlexStiff
Weight4U 82 g
The 2021 update of the back-court 88D. It lost some of the original's top-heavy feel but is much quicker through the air and around the body, while keeping a stiff shaft and heavy smashes.
- Far more manoeuvrable than the original 88D
- Strong, steep smashes
- Weight spread around the head rather than only at the tip
- Less raw head weight than the original
- Superseded by the 2024 3rd-gen 88D Pro
- Stiff and demanding
Where to buy
None of the UK shops we check sell it right now, so it may only be available abroad. Researched price: £185.