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Yonex Astrox 88S Tour (3rd gen)

2024 · From £147.99 at Badminton HQ RRP £180
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 featurePro concept, lower costPlayer 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

Shares the Pro's concept and 2G-Namd shaft but with a Taiwan-built frame at a much lower price. A solid step-up racket for doubles players who want fast front-court control and stiff-shaft power.

  • Same design idea and shaft tech as the Pro
  • Substantially cheaper
  • Quick swing for a head-heavy frame
  • Stiff - not friendly to casual swings
  • Frame is less refined than the Japan-made Pro
  • Still not cheap for an intermediate racket

Where to buy

Badminton HQ £147.99 £185 In stock

Price tracked daily since 23 Oct 2026.

Retailer prices checked 24 Oct 2026. RRP £180.

Weights4U 80-84g
3U 85-89g
BalanceHead Heavy
ShaftStiff
Max tension28 lbs
GripsG5, G6
Released2024
RRP£180

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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