Yonex Astrox 88D Tour Badminton Racket (Camel Gold)

• FOR POWERFUL DOUBLES PLAY
• Head Heavy Balance
• Stiff Flex
• 83g avg weight (4U)
• EXPANDED SWEET SPOT
• Rexis + Extra Slim Shaft

The Yonex Astrox 88D Tour is the younger brother of the 88D Pro (used by some of the worlds best). The Tour version is designed to replicate the capabilities of the Pro but at an easier price point and tailored to suit the advanced club or county player.

The 88D Tour is designed with power in mind, suited to doubles players looking to dictate play with heavy power from the rear of the court. The introduction of VOLUME CUT RESIN into the 88D Tour adds strength to the frame and a new stringing pattern creates a more compact and solid feel through the hit.

This Tour version features a Rexis Shaft, a high-performance shaft precisely designed with an original Yonex molding technique to improve shot performance.

The ASTROX series are distinguished by the Rotational Generator System, our intricate weight distribution technology designed with the counterbalance theory that allows head-heavy racquets to recover faster between shots. By employing the VOLUME CUT RESIN, the new 88 S/D models have a further refined Rotational Generator System where intricate weight distribution can be taken to the next level.

Improvements*1 from the VOLUME CUT RESIN can also be seen in the frame and grommets. The frame structure is evolved with a larger sweet spot made possible by the strength-reinforced Isometric head shape. The grommets are improved with a new pattern that uses larger, strategically-placed grommets, a technology that allows more string movement at impact and ultimately increasing shuttle hold for assertive shot-making. The 88 S models, designed for front-court players, will have longer shuttle hold for precise net control and the 88 D models, designed for back-court players, will balance repulsion and shuttle hold for maximum power.

The ever popular ISOMETRIC frame has also been tweaked to create an EXPANDED SWEET SPOT - 2.9% larger than previous models. With attention paid to every detail, Yonex has even redesigned the cap at the top of the handle to reduce shaft twisting and increase flexibility. For those who like to place their thumb at the top of the grip whilst serving, the indent in the ENERGY BOOST CAP also provides a comfortable and stable place for the thumb to sit. By utilizing high quality Namd graphite throughout the shaft and frame, more flex is produced with a faster snapback, unleashing dramatic steep power. The material stays flexible even with increased swing speed, bending when swing speed increases and restoring its original hard shape at the end of the swing. The ability to bend even further and snap back rapidly, produces stronger shots and greater smash speeds.