YONEX ASTROX 88S & 88D (2018)

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  1. Ch1k0

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    I am. Ugly as it is.. Why am I even doing this..

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    Hahaha let me know what the price is in SG! :)
    Most likely going to buy it when I'm there
     
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    As long as its on par with the 77 I don't really care that much.

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    Price wise? or playing wise?
     
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    Price. Playing. I don't expect it to play the same at all. Taking 5mm off the top means something IMO.

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    drew tze en Regular Member

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    What's the price of Astrox 77 in SG now?
    I'm bored of my Z-Forces want to try something new
     
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    Idk. Haven't bought one since after launch. Last I got it was SGD195 with string. Might be a bait cheaper now. Might be the same. It's all so unpredictable thanks to sunrise.

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    Either way, will be cheaper compared to the UK. But looking forward to trying something new
     
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    I've been searching for a AT800DEF replacment honestly. I'm hoping that to a certain degree that the 88S will fit that bill but hold tension a hell lot better.

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    It has big shoes to fill. AT800DEF is HH?
     
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    Was BS12 close enough?
     
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    Slightly head heavy. Stiff shaft. Very maneuverable and easy to use. Yet easily punishes the unskilled user.

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    Sounds similar to Z-Strike?
     
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    Nope. Even with the KRPs. It was a different beast on its own. The frame aerodynamics alone brought it to a different level in a sense. That brave sword frame is hands down the fastest You'll ever find ever IMO. I see I this way. The BS series generates its power primarily the ease with which it produces head speed. The older more blocky frames was more a combination of head speed and the frame assisting in energy transfer.

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    Nah. Z Strike should be the more difficult racket to use compared to the 88S at least. Aside from the fancy asymmetric frame. It has no other real assists to balance out the stiff shaft and small head.

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    Hmmm true, have to wait and see for the 88S
    Looking to try both the 88S and D version
     
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    Good on you mate. I've got 0 interest in the 88D tbh. It's just not a spec I enjoy playing even if it's usable.

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    Worth a try, since I'm more or less used to the Z-Force
     
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    Hmm I doubt you'll be satisfied by the 88D then tbh.

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    Why do you think that?
     
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