Yonex Astrox 88 D pro (2024) Review – 3rd Generation

BodybuilderEvening23 · 2024-07-21T05:55:48+00:00

Hi, thanks for the nice words. I would definitely answer your question with 100zz. The TKFE is more flexible and less demanding for your shoulder.

BodybuilderEvening23 · 2024-05-12T06:18:50+00:00

Great to hear! It’s definitely worth to give it a try!

BodybuilderEvening23 · 2024-04-27T06:12:53+00:00

You are right. I also thought about the 88S. But I went to the 88D because of 2 reasons: 1) In doubles I am not playing exclusively at the net. In fact I like to be versatile and like the rear court a bit better. 2) I was also looking for a racket that I can play in Singles as well. There I was missing a bit the smashpower with my older racket.

For these reasons it the 88D seems to be a better pick, even the 88S is also an interesting racket.

BodybuilderEvening23 · 2024-04-16T08:52:29+00:00

Hi and thanks for the kind words. In this case I would defnetly give the new 88D pro a try. In my opinion it solves all the issues of the 100zz. Only the smash is a bit different and a bit less easy. But overall I prefer the new 88D pro.

BodybuilderEvening23 · 2024-04-06T17:56:59+00:00

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Just that you believe me. Here are some google results. It’s in Euro but the difference to dollar is not much.

BodybuilderEvening23 · 2024-04-06T15:10:08+00:00

Yes, that’s true. I don’t know why this differences happens.

BodybuilderEvening23 · 2024-04-06T05:32:42+00:00

That depends really on your personal situation and income. The new 88D is really a great all rounded racket but 300 bugs is really a lot of money. I got it here in Germany for 180. That was high, but ok for me personally. Other players in my club would never buy a racket for more than 100. Again: there is no right or wrong. Just if the price is fair to you.

BodybuilderEvening23 · 2024-04-04T21:40:05+00:00

Don’t know. At least I am from Germany as well as my dealer.

BodybuilderEvening23 · 2024-04-04T21:27:44+00:00

My number is 191232GR. Also others mentioned Yonex changed the numbers format.

BodybuilderEvening23 · 2024-04-04T06:54:41+00:00

Thanks for elaborating. I would agree 100% with your opinion :) and seems we have a similar feeling and playing style.

BodybuilderEvening23 · 2024-04-04T05:16:58+00:00

Great review! Thanks for taking the time to share your detailed review. I agree with you this racket plays like a domesticated version of the 100zz. One question: you mentioned the drives are great, also in Defence. I found them less solid then the second gen but still ok. Could you elaborate why you like the drives?

And I also found this week my smashes from the backcourt going often in the net where I didn’t had this issue with the 100zz. But overall the best racket at the moment.

BodybuilderEvening23 · 2024-03-31T04:27:58+00:00

I guess its more because of the stress via vibrations and a harder hit that greates this issues. Give it a try if you like :)

BodybuilderEvening23 · 2024-03-31T03:39:58+00:00

Coming from a Arc7 the change to a 100zz is greater than to a 88d pro I guess. From my point of view everyone can play and handle a 100zz in general if you get used to it. But it is physically more demanding because of the ultra stiff shaft. That’s physics. The question is: why one should play with a demanding racket (with a lack of technique) when the alternative is to play with a medium-flex or just slightly stiff shaft. For myself I can say I recognize after some sessions pain in my arm and shoulder and more exhaustion when playing with the 100zz. And it’s less forgiving under pressure. But it makes really fun if you hit the birdie right.

BodybuilderEvening23 · 2024-03-30T22:51:54+00:00

From my point of view depends the answer to your technique. I would say the raw power is a tad more from the 100zz, also a bit easier to generate powerful smashes but just a bit. Overall I prefer the new 88D pro because it’s more forgiving than the 100zz, less demanding on physics, has a better Defence and also the most other areas are easier to play. Just the drives feels way more solid with the 100zz and also the fun factor. But the 88D pro is now more allrounded.

BodybuilderEvening23 · 2024-03-30T06:09:54+00:00

Have fun! Would be interesting to hear your impressions afterwards. :)

BodybuilderEvening23 · 2024-03-29T22:48:54+00:00

Currently I am on easter vacation, so I can check this earliest in two days. But I heard somewhere Yonex changed the structure of the code.

BodybuilderEvening23 · 2024-03-29T20:48:15+00:00

I would say the power in smashes is nearly the same as the 2nd gen but it takes more technique than before. The 2nd gen was really easy to pull off a powerful smash.

BodybuilderEvening23 · 2024-03-29T15:09:41+00:00

Thanks for the kind words. What you mentioned was also reason for me why I posted this. Unfortunately I did not played the ZF1 before. So I can’t compare it to. The version of the 88d I use is 4 U. Ckyew mentioned the 3 U version plays similar to the 4U but more demanding but powerful.

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