The 2nd-generation ASTROX 88 D GAME brings the rear-court attacking design of the 88 D PRO to a more forgiving, medium-flex build. It suits intermediate doubles players who like to smash from the back and want a racket that is easier to swing than the stiff PRO.
Key features
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NANOMESH NEO – a graphite material that gives good repulsion with a more forgiving feel than the stiffest frames.
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VOLUME CUT RESIN – a resin used in the frame layup for a more even, stable frame.
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Tungsten in the frame – extra mass near the head adds weight behind smashes and clears.
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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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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.
Specifications
| Flex |
Medium |
| Balance |
Head heavy (retailer listings) |
| Frame |
HM Graphite, VOLUME CUT RESIN, Tungsten |
| Shaft |
HM Graphite, NANOMESH NEO |
| Joint |
Built-in T-Joint |
| Weight / Grip |
Options here: 3U G5, 4U G5 |
| Stringing advice |
4U: 20–28 lbs |
| Item code |
AX88D-G |
Stringing
We offer it in the racket either as a frame only or strung – pick the option you want before adding it to your cart. 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 from the rear court, with a medium-flex shaft that is forgiving on timing.
What weight and grip is it?
We offer it in 3U G5 or 4U G5. 3U means an unstrung frame weight of 85–89 g. 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?
Retailer listings give 20–28 lbs for the 4U frame. Please don't string above 28 lbs.
Does it come strung, and can you string it for me?
You can buy it as a frame only or strung – choose the option on this page. For a custom setup: 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.
