{"product_id":"yonex-astrox-88-s-pro-skill-for-control-83-grams-badminton-racket","title":"YONEX Astrox 88S PRO Gen 2 Badminton Racket 4UG5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNamd graphite shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e – a carbon material that bends and recovers quickly, helping you put more pace on the shuttle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVOLUME CUT RESIN\u003c\/strong\u003e – a resin used in the frame layup for a more even, stable frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTungsten in the frame\u003c\/strong\u003e – extra mass near the head adds weight behind smashes and clears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotational Generator System\u003c\/strong\u003e – 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 mm longer than standard\u003c\/strong\u003e – a touch of extra reach while staying easy to swing in fast exchanges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlex\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStiff\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBalance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead heavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHM Graphite, Namd, VOLUME CUT RESIN, Tungsten\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShaft\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHM Graphite, Namd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJoint\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in T-Joint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mm longer than standard (670 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight \/ Grip\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4U G5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStringing advice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum 28 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStringing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can add professional stringing on this page: choose your string and tension, and we string it at our Point Cook shop. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/racket-stringing-point-cook\"\u003eracket stringing service\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this racket better for attack, control or all-round play?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFast attacking play at the front of the court in doubles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat weight and grip is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat string tension do you recommend?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe maximum for this 4U frame is 28 lbs. Please don't string above that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come strung, and can you string it for me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the 2nd Gen different from the 3rd Gen 88 S PRO?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does delivery take, and can I pick it up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItems 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YONEX","offers":[{"title":"4U5","offer_id":42421712781449,"sku":"YY-BR-88S-4UG5-2-ASTROX-PRO-4U5","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0365\/7390\/5033\/files\/Yonex-Astrox-88-S-PRO-83-Grams-Badminton-Racket-4u-4.jpg?v=1715587724","url":"https:\/\/www.spsport.com.au\/en-us\/products\/yonex-astrox-88-s-pro-skill-for-control-83-grams-badminton-racket","provider":"SP x SPORT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}