The 3rd-generation ASTROX 88 D PRO is a stiff, strongly head-heavy doubles racket made in Japan, designed for the player who attacks from the back of the court. It suits advanced players who want heavy, steep smashes and enough stability to keep pressing in long attacking rallies.
Key features
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2G-Namd FLEX FORCE shaft – the second-generation Namd material, aimed at fast shaft recovery for sharper attacking shots.
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Ultra PE Fiber in the shaft – helps damp vibration, so hits feel cleaner in the hand.
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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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10 mm longer than standard – a little extra reach and leverage on overhead shots.
Specifications
| Flex |
Stiff |
| Balance |
Head heavy (YONEX selector chart) |
| Frame |
HM Graphite, CFR, Tungsten |
| Shaft |
HM Graphite, 2G-Namd FLEX FORCE, Ultra PE Fiber |
| Joint |
NEW Built-in T-Joint |
| Length |
10 mm longer than standard |
| Weight / Grip |
Options here: 3U (avg. 88 g) G5, 4U (avg. 83 g) G6 |
| Stringing advice |
4U: 20–28 lbs; 3U: 21–29 lbs |
| Made in |
Japan |
| Item code |
3AX88D-P |
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, and who is it for?
Attack, especially from the rear court in doubles. YONEX places the 88 D PRO at advanced level. The stiff shaft needs a fast, well-timed swing.
What weight and grip is it?
We offer it in 3U G5 or 4U G6. 3U means an unstrung frame weight of 85–89 g. 4U means an unstrung frame weight of 80–84 g. On YONEX grips, a higher G number is thinner, so G6 is thinner than G5.
What string tension do you recommend?
YONEX advises 20–28 lbs for 4U and 21–29 lbs for 3U. Please don't string above the top of that range.
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 is the 88 D PRO different from the 88 S PRO?
Both share the same stiff 3rd-generation build (CFR and Tungsten frame, 2G-Namd FLEX FORCE shaft, made in Japan). The 88 D is 10 mm longer and sits further towards head heavy on YONEX's chart, for rear-court attack; the 88 S is 5 mm longer and a little less head heavy, for quicker play at the front of the court.
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.
