Badminton · Rackets
Yonex ASTROX 88D GAME
A Yonex unstrung badminton racquet listed in a 4UG5 configuration, with a 4U (83 g avg.) notation, head-heavy balance label, medium shaft flex, 10 mm-longer length and a 22 × 21 string pattern.
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What this record covers
- Product
- A Yonex unstrung badminton racquet listed in a 4UG5 configuration, with a 4U (83 g avg.) notation, head-heavy balance label, medium shaft flex, 10 mm-longer length and a 22 × 21 string pattern.
- Published configuration
- 4UG5 unstrung racquet
- Source basis
- This record uses the linked manufacturer source for published specifications. Editorial context explains those published details; it is not hands-on or laboratory testing.
Published specifications
- Configuration
- Unstrung racquet
- Weight and grip
- 4UG5; 4U (83 g avg.)
- Series
- ASTROX
- Stringing advice
- 20–28 lbs
- Balance
- Head Heavy
- Material
- HM GRAPHITE, CSR, TUNGSTEN, 2G-Namd™ FLEX FORCE
- Length
- 10 mm longer
- Shaft flex
- Medium
- Product tier
- GAME
- String pattern
- 22 × 21
- Parent SKU
- AX88D
- Published technology labels
- ISOMETRIC™, ROTATIONAL GENERATOR SYSTEM, AERO+ BOX FRAME, TUNGSTEN, ENERGY BOOST CAP PLUS, POWER-ASSIST BUMPER, ULTRA SLIM SHAFT, CSR, ENLARGED FRAME TOP
Overview
Yonex USA identifies the ASTROX 88D GAME as an unstrung badminton racquet. The reviewed product page lists 4UG5 with an additional 4U (83 g avg.) notation, head-heavy balance, medium shaft flex, a 10 mm-longer length, 20–28 lb stringing advice and a 22 × 21 string pattern.
Construction and context
Yonex USA lists HM GRAPHITE, CSR, TUNGSTEN and 2G-Namd™ FLEX FORCE in the product’s material field and supplies named technology labels. These are manufacturer-published construction descriptors; they are not independently tested evidence of a particular feel, shuttle outcome, durability result or player match.
Who it may suit
This record may help a shopper verify the exact ASTROX 88D GAME configuration and compare its listed balance, flex, length, average-weight notation, material labels and stringing field with other catalogued rackets. Product labels do not establish individual fit or results.
Specifications in context
- Head Heavy balance
- This is Yonex’s published balance label for the cited product and is not treated here as an independently measured handling characteristic.
- Medium shaft flex
- This manufacturer flex label can help compare listed configurations, but it does not predict personal feel or results.
- 4U (83 g avg.)
- Yonex presents this as an average-weight notation for the cited 4U configuration, not an exact finished-frame measurement.
Tradeoffs and caveats
- The reviewed Yonex USA listing is specifically 4UG5; check regional listings for any different configuration details.
- Yonex’s 4U (83 g avg.) notation is an average specification, not a weighed measurement for every individual racquet.
- The record is for an unstrung racquet, so final setup details depend on string, tension, installation and any grip modification.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a play-tested review?
No. This is a source-verified catalog entry based on Yonex USA’s published product information and does not claim court or laboratory testing.
What configuration does this record cover?
It records Yonex USA’s listed 4UG5 unstrung configuration, including its additional 4U average-weight notation.
Where can a shopper verify current details?
Use the linked Yonex USA product page and confirm the exact item in the relevant market, since listings can change.