{"product_id":"yonex-astrox-88d-tour-badminton-racket-head-heavy","title":"Yonex Astrox 88D Tour Badminton Racket – Head-Heavy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-341\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"4\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-341\"\u003eYonex Astrox 88D Tour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-341 citation-end-341\"\u003e (specifically updated in its 3rd Generation layout) is a premium, high-tier competitive racquet built for explosive offense.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"1\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-340\"\u003eWhile the \"S\" variant in the 88 series stands for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-340\"\u003eSkill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-340\"\u003e (optimized for front-court net play), the \"D\" stands for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"264\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-340\"\u003eDominate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-340 citation-end-340\"\u003e.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"2\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-340 citation-end-340\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-339 citation-end-339\"\u003eEngineered specifically for the back-court doubles attacker or aggressive singles player, the 88D Tour packs the signature structural technologies of the flagship Pro model but offers a slightly more accessible, faster-swinging profile.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"3\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-340 citation-end-340\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-339 citation-end-339\"\u003ePerformance Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-340 citation-end-340\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-339 citation-end-339\"\u003eThe Astrox 88D Tour is tuned to break down an opponent's defense using continuous, heavy baseline pressure while retaining the speed required for modern, rapid doubles play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-340 citation-end-340\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-339 citation-end-339\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003eRear-Court Domination \u0026amp; Smashes (9.5\/10):\u003c\/b\u003e True to its name, this racquet excels at creating heavy, point-ending offense. \u003cspan class=\"citation-338\"\u003eBy featuring a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"136\" data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-338\"\u003e10mm longer frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-338 citation-end-338\"\u003e, it acts as an extended lever, increasing downward swing velocity.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"4\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Combined with the tungsten-infused \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"256\" data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003ePower Assist Bumper\u003c\/b\u003e at the top peak of the head, more weight is channeled directly into the shuttlecock for steeper, harder smashes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-340 citation-end-340\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-339 citation-end-339\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e2G-Namd™ Flex Force Snapback:\u003c\/b\u003e The stiff shaft is woven with an advanced carbon nanotube material that rapidly flexes during a hard swing and returns to straight almost instantaneously. This localized whip effect ensures your consecutive baseline attacks drop violently fast into the opponent's court without a laggy recovery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-340 citation-end-340\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-339 citation-end-339\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-337\"\u003eStability Weight Distribution:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-337 citation-end-337\"\u003e Yonex positioned extra mass on the precise sides of the frame.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"5\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This dampens side-to-side twisting (torsion) during high-drag swings, ensuring your high-speed cross-court drives and slice drops stay incredibly stable and \"on rails.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-340 citation-end-340\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-339 citation-end-339\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-336\"\u003eAgile Rotational Counter-Balance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-336\"\u003e Despite its head-heavy nature, the racquet utilizes the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"90\" data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-336\"\u003eRotational Generator System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-336\"\u003e to distribute weight to the top of the frame, the T-joint, and the base of the handle (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"205\" data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-336\"\u003eEnergy Boost Cap Plus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-336 citation-end-336\"\u003e).\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"6\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This design keeps the racquet incredibly agile, allowing you to quickly transition from a heavy smash to flat mid-court drive exchanges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-340 citation-end-340\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-339 citation-end-339\"\u003eBest Suited For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003eAggressive Back-Court Doubles Partners:\u003c\/b\u003e Tailor-made for the player whose primary objective is to sit on the baseline, sustain relentless smash attacks, and force weak lifts so their net partner can kill the rally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003ePower-Based Advanced Intermediates:\u003c\/b\u003e Hitters who have solid wrist and arm strength to handle a \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"94\" data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003estiff shaft\u003c\/b\u003e but want a racquet that feels faster and slightly more forgiving through the air than the ultra-demanding Pro or 100ZZ lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"p-rc_cc603e0abaece0c4-237\" data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"citation-335\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-335\"\u003eAttacking Singles Competitors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-335 citation-end-335\"\u003e Players who favor an aggressive game style, relying on deep, heavy clears, punchy attacking lobs, and booming overheads to dictate rallies.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"7\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-335 citation-end-335\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-334\"\u003eStringing Recommendation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-334\"\u003e To leverage the heavy repulsion and crispness of the 88D Tour frame, string it with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"113\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-334\"\u003eYonex BG80\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-334\"\u003e (for a hard, tactile hitting feel and raw smash power) or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"182\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-334\"\u003eExbolt 65\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-334 citation-end-334\"\u003e (for blindingly fast repulsion and excellent durability during fast drives).\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-335 citation-end-335\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-334 citation-end-334\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-335 citation-end-335\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-334 citation-end-334\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduct Tier: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1,1,0\"\u003eTOUR (Premium Tournament \/ Advanced Competitive).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-335 citation-end-335\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-334 citation-end-334\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight \/ Grip Size: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1,0\"\u003e4U (Average 83g) G5 | 3U (Average 88g) G5.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-335 citation-end-335\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-334 citation-end-334\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBalance Point: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1,0\"\u003eHead-Heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-335 citation-end-335\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-334 citation-end-334\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShaft Flexibility: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,0\"\u003eStiff\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-335 citation-end-335\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-334 citation-end-334\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFrame Material: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,5,1,0\"\u003eHM Graphite, CSR (Cumulen Silicon Rubber), Tungsten, CFR.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-335 citation-end-335\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-334 citation-end-334\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShaft Material: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,6,1,0\"\u003eHM Graphite, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003e2G-Namd™ FLEX FORCE.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-335 citation-end-335\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-334 citation-end-334\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum String Tension: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,0\"\u003e4U: 20–28 lbs | 3U: 21–29 lbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-335 citation-end-335\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-334 citation-end-334\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLength: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,8,1,0\"\u003e675 mm (\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"8\"\u003e10mm Longer\u003c\/b\u003e — optimized for maximum leverage and smash power).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-335 citation-end-335\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-334 citation-end-334\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eColorway: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,9,1,0\"\u003eBlack \/ Silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-335 citation-end-335\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-334 citation-end-334\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCountry of Origin: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,10,1,0\"\u003eDeveloped in Japan, Manufactured in Taiwan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aadvantage Sports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55279100068131,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/1056\/6691\/files\/YonexAstrox88DTourBadmintonRacket_Head-Heavy.jpg?v=1782400672","url":"https:\/\/aadvantagesports.com\/products\/yonex-astrox-88d-tour-badminton-racket-head-heavy","provider":"Aadvantage Sports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}