The ASTROX 88S TOUR (2nd generation) is the 'Skill' half of YONEX's doubles pair, built for the front-court player who controls the net and sets up the attack. It suits intermediate to advanced doubles players who want quick handling at the net with enough stiffness for sharp pushes, drives and kills.
Key features
- Namd graphite in the shaft – quick to flex and recover for crisp net kills and drives.
- Rotational Generator System – counterbalanced weight helps the racket switch quickly between shots at the front.
- VOLUME CUT RESIN and tungsten in the head – a dense, stable head for precise placement.
- Shaft 5 mm longer than standard – a compact length for fast handling at the net.
Specifications
| Flex |
Stiff |
| Frame |
HM Graphite, CSR, VOLUME CUT RESIN, tungsten |
| Shaft |
HM Graphite, Namd |
| Length |
5 mm longer |
| Weight / Grip |
4U G6 or 3U G5 |
| Stringing advice |
4U: 20–28 lbs |
| Made in |
Taiwan |
Stringing
If you want to confirm whether it is supplied strung, contact us before ordering. 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?
It is made for control and fast play at the front of the court in doubles, setting up attacks for your partner.
What weight and grip options are there?
We offer 4U with a G6 grip and 3U with a G5 grip. 4U means an unstrung frame weight of 80–84 g; G6 is thinner again than G5. 3U means an unstrung frame weight of 85–89 g; G5 is a thinner grip than G4.
What string tension do you recommend?
Retail spec sheets give 20–28 lbs for the 4U version. Please do not exceed 28 lbs. We could not confirm the 3U range for this generation.
How is it different from the 3rd-generation ASTROX 88S TOUR?
The 2nd generation uses Namd in the shaft with VOLUME CUT RESIN in the head. The 3rd generation (Silver / Black) uses 2G-Namd FLEX FORCE in the shaft and an HM Graphite, CSR and tungsten frame. Both are stiff with a shaft 5 mm longer than standard.
Does it come strung? Can you string it for me?
If you want to confirm whether it is supplied strung, contact us before ordering. To have it strung, choose "Add professional stringing" on this page and pick your string and tension, and we will string it at our Point Cook shop. Shop stringing starts from $24 with string included (for example 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.
