Yonex
Yonex Astrox 88S
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 skill racketPlayer styleAttacking
Model seriesYonex Astrox
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This racketEvery other racket
BalanceHead heavy
FlexStiff
Weight4U 82 g
The first 'Skill' 88: a head-heavy frame with the lightest head weight of the 88 pair, quick to swing and intended for front-court doubles play.
- Fast swing for a head-heavy racket
- Stiff, stable feel
- Played by many top players at launch
- Discontinued - only old stock or second-hand
- Superseded by the 2021 Pro/Tour/Game
- 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.