YONEX ASTROX 88S & 88D (2018)

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  1. waynewong9191

    waynewong9191 New Member

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    So 4u astrox88s is more difficult to wield if compared to 3u arc11?

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  2. Junye

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    I think you need to try it out yourself. rackets pretty personal. like buying underwear.
    same size but might not fit everybody.

     
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    As Junye said. You'll have to try before knowing. I just making an educated guess for you from your own feedback so far.

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    anyone have compare 88D 4u or 3u with duora zstrike? power, control, and swing speed also
     
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    Hmmm had a dry swing with 3UG4 88D at my usual badminton store. Let's just say the head weight without strings is quite a handful. recreational players might want to stick with 4U.

    Oh some news from my stringer... there is a new range from Yonex coming it seems.
     
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    Nanoray replacments!

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    @Junye , been sometimes I'm not using to ZFII 4U since i've switch to DZS. If I recall the feels, it's roughly heavier than ZFII 4U (maybe ori grip intact cause extra weight), more towards ZF1 4U, too much weight on head. I personally feel that 4U of 88D will be for playable.
     
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    I've tried 88D & 88S 3UG5, and i have 6pcs of my favourite Duora z-strike.

    smashes of Duora Z-strike is very compact and powerful when u get in ur position. but it's definitely a single racket. Compare with AX88S the swing speed of AX88S is so much faster than DZS perhaps AX88S it's 5mm shorter in length. AX88D it's good for hard smash, but i'm more into an all round player so AX88D 3UG5 it's too heavy for me and I felt too much weight on head. AX88S just suit me so well, drives & flat return it's awesome and impressive. I will write a full review of AX88S soon, allow me to try few more sessions first.

    I've decided to sell all 6pcs of my Duora Z-Strike once I tried AX88S.
     
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    Changing all to 4U or 3U? Haha

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    The reason I choose 3U as AX77 4U disappointed me, too light.

    3U AX88S the weight it's just nice. Just simply swing slap to perform super flat return. Damn nice the feeling. Hahaa
     
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    This thread has poison. :rolleyes:
     
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    Can you make a comparision zf2 4u vs astrox 88s 4u? In speed rackethandeling? Flexibility?witch one is stiffer? Headheavy? I am thinking of changing from zf2 4u to 88s 4u because sholder problems i am thinking of the stifness of the zf2. I hope you can make comparision?


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    If you having shoulder problems you are probably throwing your whole arm to smash. It will be advisable to correct your smashing motion. Whether it is 4u or 3u racket with considerable head weight, you going to injure yourself.

    Video yourself. Might help. Take care mate.



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    Unfortunately, I do not own 4u of 88S. but, even a 3U of 88S head weight is still lighter than 4U ZFII. So I guess 4U 88S will be even much lighter.
     
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    I never had sholder problems, but good advise.

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    But is the 88s less stiff?

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    3U NZS and 3U 88D..which one heavier?
     
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    Maybe this chart can help. :D

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    anyone here recommend 3U 88D for doubles? I used 3U NZS last time..
     
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    Chart is useless for stiffness man. Experience trying half of the high end rackets on that chart alone already tells me that =/

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