Badminton · Rackets
Yonex ASTROX 88S TOUR
A Yonex unstrung badminton racquet listed in 3UG5 and 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 3UG5 and 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
- 3UG5 and 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
- 3UG5, 4UG5; 4U (83 g avg.)
- Series
- ASTROX
- Published player type
- Intermediate / Advanced
- Stringing advice
- 20–28 lbs
- Balance
- Head Heavy
- Material
- HM Graphite, Namd™, VOLUME CUT RESIN, Tungsten
- Length
- 5 mm longer
- Shaft flex
- Stiff
- Product tier
- TOUR
- String pattern
- 22 × 21
- Parent SKU
- AX88S
- Published technology labels
- 2G-Namd™ FLEX FORCE, ISOMETRIC™, ROTATIONAL GENERATOR SYSTEM, POWER-ASSIST BUMPER, AERO+ BOX FRAME, TUNGSTEN, ULTRA SLIM SHAFT, REXIS SHAFT, ENERGY BOOST CAP PLUS, CSR
Overview
Yonex USA identifies the ASTROX 88S TOUR as an unstrung badminton racquet. The reviewed product page lists 3UG5 and 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, Namd™, VOLUME CUT RESIN and Tungsten in the material field, alongside 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 compare the two listed weight-and-grip codes, balance, flex, length, average-weight notation, material labels and stringing field against other catalogued badminton rackets. The published player-type label is retained as Yonex’s label, not a fitting conclusion.
Specifications in context
- 3UG5 and 4UG5
- These are Yonex’s listed weight-and-grip configurations; availability can vary by market and should be checked at the point of purchase.
- 4U (83 g avg.)
- Yonex presents this as an average-weight notation for its cited 4U configuration, not an exact finished-racquet measurement.
- Product tier: TOUR
- TOUR is the manufacturer’s published product-tier field and does not independently establish quality or suitability.
Tradeoffs and caveats
- The cited listing shows 3UG5 and 4UG5, but the separate average-weight notation is for 4U; confirm the exact option before ordering.
- A head-heavy or stiff label is a catalogued designation, not a guarantee of feel or match outcome.
- Because the racquet is listed unstrung, its finished setup depends on the chosen string, tension, installation and grip changes.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a hands-on product review?
No. This record reports Yonex USA’s published catalog information without claiming court, laboratory or durability testing.
Does the record cover both listed configurations?
It records Yonex USA’s published 3UG5 and 4UG5 configurations, while preserving the page’s separate 4U average-weight notation.
How should the stringing field be used?
Treat the 20–28 lb field as manufacturer guidance and confirm a suitable setup with a qualified stringer where appropriate.