Yonex Astrox 88S Pro (3rd Gen) Badminton Racket

The Yonex Astrox 88S Pro (3rd Generation) is the Japanese-made flagship racket custom-engineered for world-class front-court doubles specialists. Updated with next-generation materials and a refined frame profile, it combines a short frame geometry with elite graphite technology to deliver blistering speed, precise shuttle hold, and decisive net-kill capability.

Performance Profile

1. Enhanced Net Speed & Interception: Built 5 mm shorter than standard 675 mm frames (measuring 670 mm total), the 88S Pro reduces rotational inertia around the wrist and forearm. This allows ultra-fast reaction times for intercepting high drives, blocking smashes, and executing rapid flat-exchange counter-attacks.
2. Shuttle Hold & Precise Placement: Incorporates CFR (Carbon Fibre Rubber) composite materials within the frame alongside an expanded Isometric string bed, increasing shuttle hold time at contact. This extended dwell time provides maximum feedback and placement accuracy on tight spin-drops, tumble nets, and deceptive flick serves.
3. Explosive Whip & Acceleration: Features a stiff 2G-Namd™ Flex Force shaft integrated with Ultra PE Fiber for high vibration damping and rapid snapback speed. The shaft snaps back instantly upon loading to drive steep, punchy net kills and fast drives without requiring a massive backswing.
4. Counterbalanced Agility: Powered by the upgraded Rotational Generator System and Energy Boost Cap Plus, optimizing mass distribution between the frame tip, joint, and butt cap for fluid, seamless recovery between consecutive attacks.

Best Suited For

1. Elite & Professional Doubles Front-Court Players: Advanced players who play in the front half of the court to control the tempo, dominate net exchanges, and set up backcourt partners.
2. Tactical Counter-Attackers & Control Players: Fast-reacting players who rely on quick wrist snaps, tight net play, and immediate drive counter-attacks over raw, heavy baseline power.
3. Players demanding premium Japanese craftsmanship: Designed for advanced athletes with strong wrist mechanics capable of flexing a tour-grade stiff shaft effectively.

Specifications

• Colorway: Silver / Black.
• Flex: Stiff.
• Balance Point: Head-Heavy.
• Frame Material: HM Graphite, CFR, Tungsten.
• Shaft Material: HM Graphite, 2G-Namd™ FLEX FORCE, Ultra PE Fiber.
• Joint: NEW Built-in T-Joint.
• Weight / Grip Sizes: 4U (Avg. 83g) G5, G6 / 3U (Avg. 88g) G4, G5, G6.
• Overall Length: 670 mm (5 mm longer).
• Recommended Tension: 4U: 20–28 lbs / 3U: 21–29 lbs.
• Manufacturing Origin: Japan.