Badminton · Rackets
Yonex ASTROX 88S PRO
A Yonex unstrung badminton racquet listed in 4UG5, with a 4U (83 g avg.) notation, head-heavy balance label, stiff shaft flex, 5 mm-longer length and 22 × 21 string pattern.
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What this record covers
- Product
- A Yonex unstrung badminton racquet listed in 4UG5, with a 4U (83 g avg.) notation, head-heavy balance label, stiff shaft flex, 5 mm-longer length and 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
- Published player type
- Intermediate / Advanced
- Stringing advice
- 20–28 lbs
- Balance
- Head Heavy
- Material
- HM Graphite, CSR, Tungsten, 2G-Namd™ FLEX FORCE
- Length
- 5 mm longer
- Shaft flex
- Stiff
- Product tier
- PRO
- String pattern
- 22 × 21
- Parent SKU
- AX88S
- Published technology labels
- 2G-Namd™ FLEX FORCE, ISOMETRIC™, ROTATIONAL GENERATOR SYSTEM, POWER-ASSIST BUMPER, AERO+ BOX FRAME, ULTRA PE FIBER, ULTRA SLIM SHAFT, TUNGSTEN, ENERGY BOOST CAP PLUS, CFR, VERYCOOL
Overview
Yonex USA identifies the ASTROX 88S PRO as an unstrung badminton racquet. The reviewed product page lists 4UG5 with an additional 4U (83 g avg.) notation, head-heavy balance, stiff shaft flex, a 5 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 material field, as well as named technology labels. These are manufacturer-published descriptors for the cited configuration, not independently tested evidence of feel, shuttle outcome, durability or a particular playing result.
Who it may suit
This record may help a shopper verify the listed ASTROX 88S PRO configuration and compare its balance, flex, length, average-weight notation, material labels and stringing field with other catalogued badminton rackets. Manufacturer labels do not determine an individual’s 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.
- Stiff shaft flex
- This manufacturer flex label can help compare listed configurations, but it does not predict personal feel or results.
- 20–28 lb stringing advice
- Yonex publishes this tension range for the product; it is not a universal string or tension recommendation.
Tradeoffs and caveats
- The reviewed Yonex USA listing is specifically 4UG5; check relevant regional listings for other configuration details.
- Yonex’s 4U (83 g avg.) notation is an average specification, not a weighed measurement for every individual racquet.
- The entry covers an unstrung racquet, so final setup characteristics depend on the selected 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 current details be verified?
Use the linked Yonex USA product page and confirm the exact item in the relevant market, since listings can change.