YONEX ASTROX 88S & 88D (2018)

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  1. Ch1k0

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    Everything listed so far is a top end racket. What's the definition of a top end / high end racket?

    Well it's not ever been clearly defined by any company before but in a nut shell they tend to be the racket models who always get the marketing exposure, pros using them, newest materials and technology, and of course the "best prices".

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    Oh ok.
     
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    Voltric/Astrox - head heavy
    Duora - box + aero frame (also mostly even balanced to slightly head heavy)
    Nanoray - head light
     
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    Well 88s is not hh right?
     
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    It is, just slightly.
     
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    What do you guys says to 88s 3u Vs 4u?
    Is it possible to get enough power out of the 4u? I usually find that 4u lacks some power unless they are really head heavy.
     
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    Go for 3U especially with 88S.
     
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    Anyone know the swing weight of the AX88S compared to AX99?
     
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    Big diff, 88s < 88d < 99
     
  10. LinHalu

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    solid feeling? which wld u prefer, 88d or 99?
     
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    Hi guys, i just broke my victor js10 4u racket..as i am looking for the replacement, is astrox88s or D will have similiar feelings? thanks! oh i also have the voltric z force 2 3u, but its too heavy for me..i usually play double, but casually will play single for fun
     
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    I don't think yonex feels similar to Victor overall. In any case AX is box frame whereas JS is aero frame. If you want something not too head heavy the 88S would be the way to go, and stick with 3U.
     
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    Both S and D have nothing similar to JS10, even the newer JS10Q is not the same as old 1st gen JS10...
     
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    Hi 88 owners, i have a 4u 88s and 99, 88s is great and speedy, however observed limitation on its max power output while 99 is great for single, but slightly sluggish for doubles. Considering to get 88d, however cant decide on 3u or 4u? or 88s 3u?
     
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    Will it be faster than 4u 99?
     
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    can oni guarantee will b faster thn 3u 99. did nt try 4u
     
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    Thanks you! Seems like I needa get 4u 88d. Since I alrdy find the 4u 99 sluggish for doubles. Or maybe 3u 88s? Anyone with these 2 (3u 88s and 4u 88d) racquets?
     
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    ah i see, is the 3u will be okay? as i stated before i really enjoy playing with my js10 4u although sometimes i wish i can generate more power..thus, i bought the VT zf ii 3u..unfortunately i couldn't maximized the racket as i can't generate the real power of the racket..will i face the same problem if i use the 88s 3u? thanks man!
     
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    so it will give different feeling? :x
     

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