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Yonex Astrox 88D Tour (3rd gen)

2024 · From £147.99 at Badminton HQ RRP £185
Suits 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 featureBig smashes, fair pricePlayer styleAttacking Model seriesYonex Astrox
HEAD HEAVY HEAD LIGHT FLEXIBLE STIFF

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303 mm
BalanceHead heavy
75%
FlexStiff
82 g
Weight4U 82 g

The back-court Tour model: Pro-style concept, 2G-Namd shaft, Taiwan-built frame. Good for strong intermediate and advanced doubles players who want smash power without paying Pro money.

  • Powerful stiff-shaft smashes
  • 2G-Namd shaft technology at a mid price
  • Available in 3U and 4U
  • Stiff, heavy-headed - demanding
  • Not as refined as the Pro
  • Can be slow in tight defence

Where to buy

Badminton HQ £147.99 £185 In stock
Yonex UK
Official shop, full price
£185.00 In stock

Price tracked daily since 23 Oct 2026.

Retailer prices checked 24 Oct 2026. RRP £185.

Weights4U 80-84g
3U 85-89g
BalanceHead Heavy
ShaftStiff
Max tension28 lbs
GripsG5, G6
Released2024
RRP£185

Balance estimated from the brand label; flex placed from the brand label. Brands rate stiffness differently, so treat flex as approximate.

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