Yonex Astrox 88 S Review Summary - Badminton Comparison Information

This page summarises player’s reviews for the badminton racket Yonex Astrox 88 S (Skill). This is a racket used in international competition by top professional players such as former and current world No.1 Men’s Doubles Players Lee Yong Dae and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo.

Average user rating

97 / 100 from 12 ratings [(100 * 10 + 80 + 91.25) / 12]

Pros

supports up to 29 lbs of tension for precise control and efficient energy transfer
users say the racket:
- produces heavy and effective drives
- enables effortless lift to back line of other side
- enables powerful smashes
- feels like a hybrid head-heavy racket when smashing and even-balance when not
- is fast to maneuver
- allows tight drop and net shots
- gives extra split second holding time to take pace out of opponent smashes
- is for good defence
- allows good control

Cons

1 player noted lack of feedback and feeling when driving back shots
1 player said it requires really good hitting technique
1 player said it is more for players who use short, precise and quick movements
expensive (over 200 AUD)

Specifications

Flex: Stiff
Frame: H.M. GRAPHITE/NANOMETRIC/Tungsten
Shaft: H.M. Graphite/Namd
Weight / Grip Size:

4U (Ave.83g) G4,5
3U (Ave.88g) G4,5

Stringing Advice: 4U 20-28 lbs, 3U 21-29 lbs

Racket technologies:

whole frame flexible to allow holding the shuttlecock for accurate control
isometric frame for increased sweet spot area compared to oval shape
SOLID FEEL CORE which cuts vibration on impact
AERO+BOX Frame which combines solid hitting feeling and fast swing
NEW Built-in T-Joint increasing the stability of the shuttle on the string bed and through the air
NANOMETRIC™ for strong and thin shaft, increasing swing speed
Namd in shaft for more flex and faster snapback
Slimmest shaft by Yonex for less air resistance and more feel
Rotational Generator System to counterbalance weights throughout racket for faster control