{"product_id":"yonex-astrox-88s-pro-badminton-racket","title":"YONEX Astrox 88S Pro Badminton Racket","description":"\u003cp class=\"kidspo-catch\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Japan-made, advanced-level racket for attacking from the front court in doubles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-lead\"\u003eA third-generation model in the line of rackets YONEX makes with doubles play in mind. It is designed for attacking and scoring from the front court (the position close to the net), and its country of origin is Japan. In the manufacturer's level guide, advanced-level men are marked ◎.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMade from high-modulus carbon, CFR, tungsten, 2G-Namd FLEX FORCE, Ultra PE Fiber and more\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA New Built-in T-Joint that combines epoxy resin with a foaming agent, designed to limit racket-face wobble\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUses Ultra PE Fiber. The manufacturer cites its vibration absorption and toughness as features\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLength is listed by the manufacturer as \"5mm longer.\" A slim shaft and an aero + box shaped frame\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRecommended tension is 20–28 lbs for 4U and 21–29 lbs for 3U. A dedicated case is included\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to attack actively from the front court in doubles\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers looking for a racket that the manufacturer's guide places at the advanced level\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAnyone who prefers a Japan-made racket\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros and things to consider\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesigned with attacking from the front court in doubles in mind\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUses Ultra PE Fiber, which the manufacturer describes as vibration-absorbing\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA model whose country of origin, as published by the manufacturer, is Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThings to consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSold as a frame only (unstrung). Strings are sold separately, and the racket needs to be strung\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIn the manufacturer's guide, beginners are outside the target range. This model is intended for advanced players\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class=\"kidspo-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eYONEX (YONEX Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eComes with a dedicated case\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5mm longer\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eRecommended tension\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e4U: 20–28 lbs, 3U: 21–29 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eRecommended strings\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e[Hard hitters] Aerobite Boost \/ [Control players] Aerobite\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eDedicated grommet set\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAC416AXO\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHigh-modulus carbon + CFR + tungsten + high-modulus carbon + 2G-Namd FLEX FORCE + Ultra PE Fiber + New Built-in T-Joint\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eLevel\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMen: Advanced ◎, Intermediate ○, Beginner - \/ Women: Advanced ○, Intermediate -, Beginner -\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSilver \/ Black\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eWeight \u0026amp; grip\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e3U5\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eStrings\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eUnstrung (frame only)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eItem number\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e3AX88S-P\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl class=\"kidspo-faq\"\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. Is the racket strung?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. No. It is a frame only and comes unstrung. The manufacturer recommends Aerobite Boost for hard hitters and Aerobite for players who prioritize control.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. What kind of play is it suited to?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. The manufacturer positions it as a model for attacking and scoring from the front court in doubles.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"kidspo-notes\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis item is ordered from our supplier after you place your order, then shipped from Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIf it is out of stock at the manufacturer or supplier, delivery may take longer. If a restock is not expected, we may cancel your order. We will contact you by email in either case.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis item ships within Japan only. We do not ship YONEX products outside Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWithin Japan, shipping is free on orders of ¥8,000 or more (tax included); below that, shipping is ¥540.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSold as a frame only (unstrung). Strings are sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eImages are for illustration. Colors may look different depending on your screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSpecifications and design may change without notice.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"YONEX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67596712444086,"sku":"YNX-3AX88SP-417-3U5","price":26900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/9079\/3398\/files\/5188bitySIL.jpg?v=1791366798","url":"https:\/\/kidspo.top\/en\/products\/yonex-astrox-88s-pro-badminton-racket","provider":"KIDSPO-カジュアル\u0026スポーツブランドのお店-","version":"1.0","type":"link"}