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Elevate your game to new heights with the Yonex Astrox 88S Pro 2024 badminton racket, a beacon of innovation designed to bring a silver lining to your performance on the court.
This latest iteration in the Astrox series showcases a sophisticated silver and black color scheme that encapsulates its sleek design and cutting-edge technology, offering a unique blend of explosive power, lightning-fast swings, and unmatched control.
Crafted for the aggressive player, the Astrox 88S Pro is tailored to enhance front court domination, enabling fast-paced rallies and precision attacks that will leave your opponents trailing. The integration of specialized technologies makes this racket a formidable tool in the hands of skilled players.
Product Highlights:
- Aero+ Box Frame: This design marries the solid feel of a box frame with the aerodynamics of the Aero+ technology, facilitating quick swings and impactful shots.
- Isometric Design: A pioneering feature in badminton rackets, the Isometric shape enhances the sweet spot by 7% over traditional round frames, optimizing the intersection of strings for improved accuracy and power.
- Rotational Generator System: Embracing the principles of counterbalance, this system distributes weight across the racket for seamless transitions between shots, enabling swift, successive attacks.
- Expanded Sweet Spot for Control: By optimizing frame design and extending the racket length by 5mm, this feature not only improves maneuverability but also increases precision, making every shot count.
- Ultra PE Fiber: The shaft's construction with Ultra PEF (ultra polyethylene fiber) ensures it's light yet extraordinarily durable, offering unparalleled shock absorption.
- Super Slim Shaft: As the slimmest racket ever produced by Yonex, it dramatically reduces air resistance while enhancing feel, allowing for more agile and precise swings.
- Energy Boost Cap Plus: This innovative cap enhances shaft performance, with a design that allows flexion while stabilizing the racket face to prevent twisting.
- Power Assist Bumper: Equipped with a tungsten-infused nylon bumper, this feature boosts power by optimizing weight distribution towards the shuttlecock for more forceful shots.
Specifications:
- Balance: Head-Heavy, favoring players with an aggressive style seeking to maximize smash power.
- Flex: Stiff, offering excellent control for fast, powerful swings.
- Recommended Strings: For power and comfort, the Yonex Aerobite Hybrid (0.67/0.61mm); for control and durability, the Yonex BG65Ti (0.70mm).
- Stringing Tension Range: 21-29 lbs, allowing for customization to player preference.
- Racket Cover: Not included, emphasizing the focus on performance and technology.
The Yonex Astrox 88S Pro 2024 is not just a racket; it's a statement of intent. Unstrung and ready for customization, it stands as a testament to Yonex's commitment to pushing the boundaries of badminton excellence. Whether you're playing competitively or seeking to improve your game, the Astrox 88S Pro provides the tools you need to command the court with power, speed, and precision.
Not in a rush? Check out our detailed guide here.
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Purpose of Play
- Beginners: Opt for even-balanced rackets, which ensure ease in learning and versatility in shots.
- Intermediate Players: Depending on playing style, consider rackets that are slightly head-heavy (for power) or slightly head-light (for speed).
- Advanced Players: These players often have specific preferences. They might opt for rackets that amplify power, speed, or control, depending on their playing style.
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Weight Class:
- Ultralight (5U,6U,7U): Easier to control, quick swing. Suitable for beginners and defensive players.
- Standard (4U): Provides a balanced feel. Suitable for intermediate players.
- Heavy (3U): Emphasizes power, might be harder to maneuver. Preferred by advanced players.
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Balance Point:
- Head-Heavy: Emphasizes power, ideal for smashing.
- Even-Balance: Offers a mix of power and speed. Suitable for players who play both at the net and the back of the court.
- Head-Light: Emphasizes speed and quick reflexes, ideal for front court plays and doubles.
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String Tension:
- Beginners: 20-23 lbs. Provides a larger sweet spot and is more forgiving.
- Intermediate: 23-26 lbs. Offers a good mix of power and control.
- Advanced: 27+ lbs. Delivers precise control but requires consistent hitting technique.
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Shaft Flexibility:
- Flexible: Easier for beginners. Generates power without much effort but might compromise on accuracy.
- Medium: Balanced flex and suitable for many intermediate players.
- Stiff: Preferred by advanced players. Offers precision but requires good technique to generate power.
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Grip Size:
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Smaller Hands: G5 or smaller
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Average Hands: G4
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Larger Hands: G3
Shipping Policy:
- We offer free shipping on all orders exceeding £70.
- All orders are dispatched via DPD next day service.
- The usual shipping duration for our UK customers ranges from 1-3 working days.
- Should you opt for our racket restringing service, kindly account for an additional day to the shipping time.
Return Policy:
- Our customers are entitled to return any item within a 30-day window, provided the items are in their original condition, unused, and with the tags intact.
- If required, we can facilitate return labels at a subsidised fee.
- Please note that for rackets which had string upgrades, there will be a deduction of £20 from the refund amount.
Warranty:
- We stand by the quality of our products. All items purchased come with a 1-month warranty.
- In the event of any product issues, we will collaborate with the manufacturer to ensure the problem is addressed promptly and effectively.
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