The 2nd-generation ASTROX 88 S PRO is a stiff, made-in-Japan racket for the front-court player in doubles. Its slightly shorter frame keeps it quick at the net, while the head-heavy balance still lets you hit down hard. It suits advanced players.
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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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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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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5 mm longer than standard – a touch of extra reach while staying easy to swing in fast exchanges.
Specifications
| Flex |
Stiff |
| Balance |
Head heavy |
| Frame |
HM Graphite, Namd, VOLUME CUT RESIN, Tungsten |
| Shaft |
HM Graphite, Namd |
| Joint |
Built-in T-Joint |
| Length |
5 mm longer than standard (670 mm) |
| Weight / Grip |
4U G5 |
| Stringing advice |
Maximum 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?
Fast attacking play at the front of the court in doubles.
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?
The maximum for this 4U frame is 28 lbs. Please don't string above that.
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 2nd Gen different from the 3rd Gen 88 S PRO?
The 3rd Gen (Silver / Black) uses a CFR and Tungsten frame with a 2G-Namd FLEX FORCE and Ultra PE Fiber shaft. This 2nd Gen frame uses Namd, VOLUME CUT RESIN and Tungsten with a Namd shaft. Both are stiff, 5 mm longer than standard and made in Japan.
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.
