Wookay... So had my game with the Ax88D yesterday and my initial verdict is that... it is a... ....fun racquet. Not demanding and easy to use. Swings smooth like its predecessor, its almost addictive. Pretty fast for front court play and defense despite its specs and great at drives. I sometimes just engage in a driving contest with the other side, having fun whipping shuttles to and fro. Its smashes are decently hard but I haven't quite gotten the swing down pat yet although I managed to pull off some pretty good half-smash winners, changing directions on the go. Oh yeah, it plays slightly stiffer and hits harder than the Ax77. . Still, could be a little more stiff....for me. More testing needed, but for now its positive.
Bro, Boe and Mogensen used the racket in Swiss open. Jus youtube it you can see how it performed for them...
They both broke strings a number of times combined. But iirc Boe broke the most. Sent from my LG-H930 using Tapatalk
How would you guys say this racquet compares to something like an arcsaber 11 or a duora 10. I'm really considering the 88d as my first high price racquet, but I'm a little torn about whether this is the best option. Smashing power is important to me as I play rear court primarily in my doubles games so I was wondering if the difference between the 88s/88d is that great. Thanks
Hard question to answer. It depends really on how well the racket can match you swing really.. If you talk about theoretically then I can say definitely that the 88D is the most powerful of the 4 in question. But if the way it plays doesn't match your technique, then you're either going to always struggle with it, or you will never have its full potential at your disposal when using it and only play with it competently. Sent from my LG-H930 using Tapatalk
From my noob point of view, that's always rotation in doubles. At some situations "Front court" player can be "forced" to stay the back. Such a verstile game for doubles. In the first place, will a HH racq like 88D truly benefits in almost all situation in doubles despite Yonex has "classified" 88D so much towards weapons of choice for doubles. Would love to hear opinions from my seniors here, please.
To me it boils down to a question of what you are capable of more than what you're using. In theory you are not wrong. All things equal. At the front court a head light or even balanced racket will definitely be superior to a head heavy racket. But it still boils down to individual preference. I think Gabby Adcock is probably one of the best examples in this case. Uses a ZF II but her front court game is pretty damn good. If you can read the game at the front well, and you are physically and skill wise capable of it. A head heavy racket will not hinder your game at that are at least. Sent from my LG-H930 using Tapatalk
I'm about to order my 4UG5 Astrox 88D online and suddenly I'm having second thoughts. Should I go with the 88S instead for doubles play? I'm concerned about whether the maneuverability or control gained/lost in between the two racquets is truly that significant. Is the power on the 88D much better or is it only a slight different? Sorry for so many questions...
Assuming fro your previous posts that you sue an ARC11 and DUO10. 4U 88D should be fine. I personally don't feel that much of a difference between those 2 and my AX77 in 3U. At least I had the chance to swing the frame of the 88D in 3U as well. I think you'll be fine with a 4U really. The lighter mass should help offset the balance really. Sent from my LG-H930 using Tapatalk
Anymore more review of 88D & 88S? Got my 88S U4G5 but want to hear more comparison of two rackets. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
No review, but how about a photo gallery? Because I don't think I can mistake a 88 for a 77 or vice versa... *cough EDIT: I can attest the 5mm shrinkage is on the shaft length. Frame size and grip (wood + cone) is the same length as it was on the Astrox 77. Which means they used a shorter grip (found on the VT70,80, Etune variants, AX77) coupled with a standard shaft length of those found on Duo10, Arc11, etc onto the AX88s. Should be stiffer feel I guess. Standard length (longer) wooden grips are those found on Arc11, Duo10, NS9900, NR900, Duora Z Strike, etc. Surprise way way way below! Don't remember ordering 2 guitars... or pipa's.... And a more detailed view of the "Energy Boost Cap".... Bonus: Hmmm @Junye @Okaharu now I know why LD keep losing... gotta clock in those shifts at the production line.. CASH THAT CHEQUE, LD!
No 88D? I will be stalking your carousell page in a week's time. Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk
I net setter leh... problem is when I forced the lift successfully I don't have a FHF or KSH to ram it down, I get idiots who try to backhand clear or punch clear back...
