The ASTROX 88 D PRO is YONEX's stiff, head-heavy racket for the rear-court player in doubles, made in Japan. It is aimed at advanced players who want heavy, steep smashes and the stability to keep attacking through long rallies.
Key features
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Namd graphite shaft – a carbon material that bends and recovers quickly, helping you put more pace on the shuttle.
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Tungsten in the frame – extra mass near the head adds weight behind smashes and clears.
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Rotational Generator System – the ASTROX weighting is spread across the grip end, the frame top and the joint, so the racket comes back into position quickly between shots.
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Built-in T-Joint – the shaft is set inside the throat of the frame, which keeps the head steady and the shot direction consistent.
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10 mm longer than standard – a little extra reach and leverage on overhead shots.
Specifications
| Flex |
Stiff |
| Balance |
Head heavy |
| Frame |
HM Graphite with Tungsten |
| Shaft |
HM Graphite with Namd |
| Joint |
Built-in T-Joint |
| Length |
10 mm longer than standard |
| Weight / Grip |
4U G5 |
| Stringing advice |
4U: up to 28 lbs |
| Made in |
Japan |
Stringing
You can add professional stringing on this page: choose your string and tension, and we string it at our Point Cook shop. See our racket stringing service.
Questions & answers
Is this racket better for attack, control or all-round play?
Attack, especially smashing from the back of the court in doubles.
Who is it for?
Advanced players with a fast, well-timed swing.
What weight and grip is it?
We offer it in 4U G5. 4U means an unstrung frame weight of 80–84 g. G5 is one of the thinner YONEX grip sizes (thinner than G4).
What string tension do you recommend?
Please don't string above 28 lbs for this 4U frame.
Does it come strung, and can you string it for me?
If you want to confirm whether it is supplied strung, contact us before ordering. We can string it for you: on this page choose "Add professional stringing", then pick your string and tension, or choose "Keep original condition" to leave it as supplied. Shop stringing starts from $24 with string included (YONEX BG65 $27, BG65Ti $29, BG80/Exbolt/Nanogy $30, Aerobite $32, Aerobite Boost $34). Regular in-store stringing is ready for pickup after 4 days; a faster service is available for a fee when we have capacity.
How long does delivery take, and can I pick it up?
Items in our Australian stock ship Australia-wide, usually within 2–6 business days. You can also contact us to arrange pickup from our shop at 15 Wallace Avenue, Point Cook VIC 3030.
