Demo'd a whole slew of Yonex racquets over 4 sessions.. Astrox 77 3u, Duora 7, 99Pro 3u, 88D 3u, 77 4u, ZZ100 4u and finally the 88D Pro 4u. By a good chunk, the 88DPro 4u was the best racquet I have ever played with (On first impressions for me) It was strung at 27 pounds with BG80. Great control, great placement, backhand clears, smash, quick at the net. The 3U version seemed too slow at the net but did have a big Smash. Funny because the 4u 77 or ZZ100 did not give me those qualities. Also own a 77 3U, which I like.
88D is for me better for power. I do switch back and forth though. Sometimes I just feel like the 77 is the ticket for me. Just had surgery on my ruptured achilles tendon though, so they will be gathering dust till May 2024 @@aminulaiman6096
i only using 3u. i played all three rackets. 1. zforce 2... never for doubles. 2. for me: 88D pro is more powerful for mid-court drive compare to 100z(red). Smash very good too. 3. 100zz (pros) faster drives than 88d pro, but not as powerful compare to 88dp. However, def 88D pro is better i think. Overall. if u looking for Smashing all the way. go for 100z. if u looking for powerful mid-court drive + better defend. Or u love playing counter-attack. Go for 88Dp. But 88Dp looks so bad compare to 100z.
Hi Amar, the 3U 88D pro is pretty heavy plus the swing weight is also pretty heavy as well. Hope you enjoy your new racket, if you are looking for the 4U version we still have some available stocks for customers to purchase but not a lot left. www.proracket.net/collections/astrox-series/products/yonex-2021-astrox-88s-pro-badminton-racket-camel-goldpre-order?variant=39365313298608 Best Ian
The biggest differences between these two models are the head shape and shaft. Astrox 88D Pro has a bigger head, stiffer shaft that gives you better control and less power. If your game is all about power, Astrox 100ZZ gives you strong power but because of the slimmest shaft in the Astrox family, you need to have a better control skill yourself. Hope this helps!
Great Review..! Absolutely loved Each Analysis and Different players perspective.!! Keep more reviews coming..! Also please review Li Ning Tectonic 7c (combat ) rackets I can't find anything about the 7c On RUclips
Hi, I've seen online the Astrox 88D Pro Tour version, are there any major differences in terms of performance between them? The price for the Tour version is much more appealing.
The Pro, Tour, and Game versions have different materials in the shaft (Namd vs Nanomesh Neo) and different T-joints. Sorry I personally have not had a chance to play with all 3 to compare yet. www.yonex.com/news/badminton/performance-enhanced-astrox-88-s-d-pro/
Great review....just wondering as to which one of the two would be similar or better than the nanoray900 grey coloured racket...as I am looking to switch....thanks in advance
please keep bringing the good reviews u are the best bro could you please suggest what would be better astrox 88d or 100zz? m an intermediate regular club player mostly play double but single matches also once in a while. i love to attack+bit of control shots
Thank you for your comment! The biggest differences between these two models are the head shape and shaft. Astrox 88D Pro has a bigger head, stiffer shaft that gives you better control and less power. If your game is all about power, Astrox 100ZZ gives you strong power but because of the slimmest shaft in the Astrox family, you need to have a better control skill yourself. I wouldn't say which one is better, it depends on what kind of player you are! Hope this helps!
The biggest difference I realized when testing the Astrox 88D V.S. 88D Pro is the shaft. The head weight is pretty much the same but because of the new shaft, the 88D Pro is much more responsive and easier to control. They produce similar power level, but definitely better and easier control on the 88D Pro. Hope this helps!
How does it compare to its little brother Tour Series. Paper spec base its quite similar with NAMD & all but just cone different, i wonder if they play different.
Tour shafts are hollow shaft and Pro shafts are solid shafts, which is similar to Astrox 100ZX V.S. 100ZZ. Solid shaft gives you more direct control and allows you to maneuver around easily, while hollow shaft gives you a stiffer feeling. Hope this helps!
Did you strung the 88s pro with the last cross string on A7 instead of A6? is that yonex recomendation? Don't you think the gap is too wide if at A7, that the string is very easy to break if the shuttle being hit near the top side of the frame? I personally strung last cross string at A6. Just wondering which one is the correct way. Thanks
Thank you for your comment! We strung it the way how Kevin Sanjaya strung his racket, his last string ends on A7. Yonex recommended the last string to be strung on A6, it really depends on individual but I personally thinks both work fine!
I had the 88D play as my initial racket, but when I got hold of the arcsaber 11 pro, I barely reach for astrox anymore. I guess, different strokes for different folks. Nice review, BTW.
honestly you cant compare a play model to a pro model regardless of which category but Astrox series is mainly build for smashers compared to arcsaber being more of a balance racket again as you said it comes down to the different players having different strokes but if you are a hard hitter I would suggest you trying the 88dpro once!
@@azwadasirulhoque518 I have to disagree, I have the 99 play and used the 99 pro and seem to prefer play over the pro for doubles and since bought 2 more 99 plays. I have 88d play and pro 4u and did have pro 3u aswell, honestly the pros are made with better materials but having good strings make the plays play fantastic and not much different to pro versions. I haven't tried other plays but my 99 and 88d and have 88s pro 88d pro 100zz and other top models like nf800 which is an absolute beast of a racket and really the point I'm making is a decent player would probably get more play out of the cheaper models than the pro models but yes when your game goes up several levels then you'll get more out of the pros
Based on my exp, cause i own 77 yellow and 88d pro rackets, 88d pro has similar feel to 77 shine yellow rather than 88s pro, being a head heavy racket (around 300mm BP), but the main differences is the stiffness of the shaft. Ax77 has medium to stiff flex, meanwhile ax88d pro is stiff. Ax88s is more an all round racket, and i think it has similar feel to arc saber 10/11.
Hi, base on my try out experience Astrox 77 is more even balance which is similar to arc11. So if you like arc11 88s pro will be more ideal. Ian ProRacket.net
Valuable comments guys! As my BRS-12 breaks, I have been using my AX77 and AS-ZS a bit more, whilst hunting for new racket. I like the power of the 77, but still like the speed of the ZSlash. Still don't know if I should get the D Pro or Arc11...
Unfortunately that’s true. It just feels different compared to the previous model in terms of generating power. The name speaks for itself i guess (Pro) 😂
Thank you for your comment! If you compare a Nanoflare 700 to Astrox 88S Pro you will definitely gain more power from the latter. If you want a significant power difference from Nanoflare 700, I will recommend you go for the 88S Pro 3U Version or 88D Pro 4U. Hope this helps!
Astrox 99 is not very forgiving and it's much stiffer in the shaft, the head is way heavier. As for the Astrox 88 S&D Pro are more forgiving, and it has a very responsive shaft. Astrox 99 is a nice singles racket, and Astrox 88 Pros are both single/doubles game friendly.
Thank you for your comment! The biggest differences between these two models are the head shape and shaft. Astrox 88D Pro has a bigger head, stiffer shaft that gives you better control and less power. If your game is all about power, Astrox 100ZZ gives you strong power but because of the slimmest shaft in the Astrox family, you need to have a better control skill yourself. I wouldn't say which one is better, it depends on what kind of player you are! Hope this helps!
Thank you for your comment! Yes, I would say both of them are for players who love to smash, but Astrox 99 is more for a singles game and 88D Pro is more for doubles game.
Thank you for your comment! The biggest differences between these two models are the head shape and shaft. Astrox 88D Pro has a bigger head, stiffer shaft that gives you better control and less power. If your game is all about power, Astrox 100ZZ gives you strong power but because of the slimmest shaft in the Astrox family, you need to have a better control skill yourself. Hope this helps!
Not to bash these rackets. But they a lesser known to the general badminton community. Majority of players will almost always disregard all lower end rackets.
Sad to say, badminton players consist of variety skill levels. Especially for beginners to intermediate range, they would love to know more on the lower end to mid range rackets. Less likely would they jump straight into a pricey 200$ racket while learning the sport itself
Agree..@chan..currently, these voltric tour series still remarkably sold in my country, due to cheaper than astrox 88 Pro series and made in Japan.. as i know these two is great for smash player, only different colors..
Now I'm cleared between D&S Pro by your fruitful of review.... Thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍👍
bought 88D Pro . Very happy with the outcome.
Holly crap, you're pumping out quality content non-stop. Thank you keep more coming!
Thank you! We will keep on bringing better quality videos!
Thank you for your review! Plan on ordering the 88D pro 4U this week and hopefully be hitting it next week!
YONEX ASTROX 88S/D PRO is like Apple coming out with the Iphone S/XL/pro etc
Not true... for yonex it is actually alot better
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Enjoyed watching this, very comprehensive! 😊
Thank you! We enjoyed your videos as well! ☺️
@@proracketsports Thank you :)
This is such an underrated channel
Fantastic video! a youtuber like you deserves alot more attention. Keep up the good work! And i am a 100% sure you will grow much more :D
Demo'd a whole slew of Yonex racquets over 4 sessions.. Astrox 77 3u, Duora 7, 99Pro 3u, 88D 3u, 77 4u, ZZ100 4u and finally the 88D Pro 4u.
By a good chunk, the 88DPro 4u was the best racquet I have ever played with (On first impressions for me) It was strung at 27 pounds with BG80. Great control, great placement, backhand clears, smash, quick at the net. The 3U version seemed too slow at the net but did have a big Smash. Funny because the 4u 77 or ZZ100 did not give me those qualities. Also own a 77 3U, which I like.
How do you compare 77 pro 3u vs 88d pro 4u in term of power? Currently usinh 88d pro 3u. Im trying to find second racket for when im tired
@kuladeeluxe
88D is for me better for power. I do switch back and forth though. Sometimes I just feel like the 77 is the ticket for me. Just had surgery on my ruptured achilles tendon though, so they will be gathering dust till May 2024
@@aminulaiman6096
Love the content man keep it up!
Thank you! More videos are to come!
Thanks for the review, you really help me to decide which one to buy
Which one better for men's double, when we at the front court? 100zz or 88D pro?
Great content. I do really enjoy my 88d pro! Thanks for the great information.
Really really great review, Thank you!
Which would u recommend z force 2 /astrox 100 zz / 88d pro,more of a attacking player doubles
i only using 3u. i played all three rackets.
1. zforce 2... never for doubles.
2. for me: 88D pro is more powerful for mid-court drive compare to 100z(red). Smash very good too.
3. 100zz (pros) faster drives than 88d pro, but not as powerful compare to 88dp. However, def 88D pro is better i think.
Overall. if u looking for Smashing all the way. go for 100z.
if u looking for powerful mid-court drive + better defend. Or u love playing counter-attack. Go for 88Dp.
But 88Dp looks so bad compare to 100z.
Nanoflare 800 is like a rounded frame not a razor frame in case those who didn't know.
Thank you for the great content, but im still curious about the grommet pattern. Do you have any more information about it?
Wooooow ! Goood review man ! From France 😍👏👏👏👏
Thank you very much!!
I got the 3u version of the 88d pro instead since the 4u version was out of stock. Hope its worth it. Haven't tried it yet though.
Hi Amar, the 3U 88D pro is pretty heavy plus the swing weight is also pretty heavy as well. Hope you enjoy your new racket, if you are looking for the 4U version we still have some available stocks for customers to purchase but not a lot left.
www.proracket.net/collections/astrox-series/products/yonex-2021-astrox-88s-pro-badminton-racket-camel-goldpre-order?variant=39365313298608
Best
Ian
Hey i love my z force 2. Whats a good upgrade to that. Thanks
nice review! i recently switched from the old 88d to the 100zz both 4u. curious how the 88d pro compares to the 100zz :)
The biggest differences between these two models are the head shape and shaft. Astrox 88D Pro has a bigger head, stiffer shaft that gives you better control and less power. If your game is all about power, Astrox 100ZZ gives you strong power but because of the slimmest shaft in the Astrox family, you need to have a better control skill yourself.
Hope this helps!
wow, I really enjoy your review. Very good job!
Thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
Looks it is shot in the Seattle Badminton Club?
Familiar courts!!!
Miss the time there!
i go there too, but he shot that in his shop
HI, when you will have review on 88s pro 3rd gen
I wish u will get millions of subscriber .... Soon.... Work hard.... Amazing raquet.. with amazing video... 👍
Thank you so much! We will keep up the work and bring you many more good content videos!
Hi Northwest Bedminton, would you prefer 88D Pro vs NF800 4U?
We get it, you have a rolex
Great Review..! Absolutely loved Each Analysis and Different players perspective.!!
Keep more reviews coming..!
Also please review Li Ning Tectonic 7c (combat ) rackets I can't find anything about the 7c On RUclips
Thank you for your comment! We will take this into consideration!😀
New subscriber! Well done for the review! I liked it.
Thank you!
Great video! Can you explain the differences between the 88D Tour and Pro models other than the price in terms of playability?
Hi, I've seen online the Astrox 88D Pro Tour version, are there any major differences in terms of performance between them? The price for the Tour version is much more appealing.
The Pro, Tour, and Game versions have different materials in the shaft (Namd vs Nanomesh Neo) and different T-joints. Sorry I personally have not had a chance to play with all 3 to compare yet. www.yonex.com/news/badminton/performance-enhanced-astrox-88-s-d-pro/
Both for speed
Astrox 88s pro vs nanoflare 800
Which one is better?
88D pro or 100 zz which one would you suggest
Great review....just wondering as to which one of the two would be similar or better than the nanoray900 grey coloured racket...as I am looking to switch....thanks in advance
Thank you for Clip. Good clip. / FC from Thailand.
Thank you! 😊
nice review!
Good review... thank you
please keep bringing the good reviews u are the best bro could you please suggest what would be better astrox 88d or 100zz?
m an intermediate regular club player
mostly play double but single matches also once in a while.
i love to attack+bit of control shots
Thank you for your comment!
The biggest differences between these two models are the head shape and shaft. Astrox 88D Pro has a bigger head, stiffer shaft that gives you better control and less power. If your game is all about power, Astrox 100ZZ gives you strong power but because of the slimmest shaft in the Astrox family, you need to have a better control skill yourself.
I wouldn't say which one is better, it depends on what kind of player you are!
Hope this helps!
@@proracketsports thanks for the answer man
Did you bought your racket, 100zz or 88d pro?
what sweatshirt are you wearing cause it looks really nice
do you use special glasses? anti fog maybe?
I am trying to save money as more as possible to buy Yonex Astrox 88S Pro 2021
Wow really nice review video. Keep it up and made more
Woh! Ultra review.
I was using duora10 3u. I would like to get Astrox 88d Pro. 3u/4u would recommend?
6:22 Hahahahahaha, Great vid as always!
You are the GOAT!
Which is better in terms of power, control, and swing between astrox 88d old model and astrox 88d pro?
The biggest difference I realized when testing the Astrox 88D V.S. 88D Pro is the shaft. The head weight is pretty much the same but because of the new shaft, the 88D Pro is much more responsive and easier to control. They produce similar power level, but definitely better and easier control on the 88D Pro.
Hope this helps!
@@proracketsports Thanks for your explanation. It helps me a lot.
which shoes are those? And how do they compare to aerus z?
Great review....keep up
Good review, but could you please review the astrox 100zz
How does it compare to its little brother Tour Series. Paper spec base its quite similar with NAMD & all but just cone different, i wonder if they play different.
Tour shafts are hollow shaft and Pro shafts are solid shafts, which is similar to Astrox 100ZX V.S. 100ZZ.
Solid shaft gives you more direct control and allows you to maneuver around easily, while hollow shaft gives you a stiffer feeling.
Hope this helps!
Did you strung the 88s pro with the last cross string on A7 instead of A6? is that yonex recomendation?
Don't you think the gap is too wide if at A7, that the string is very easy to break if the shuttle being hit near the top side of the frame?
I personally strung last cross string at A6. Just wondering which one is the correct way. Thanks
Thank you for your comment! We strung it the way how Kevin Sanjaya strung his racket, his last string ends on A7. Yonex recommended the last string to be strung on A6, it really depends on individual but I personally thinks both work fine!
should i buy 68s or 88s game
I had the 88D play as my initial racket, but when I got hold of the arcsaber 11 pro, I barely reach for astrox anymore. I guess, different strokes for different folks. Nice review, BTW.
honestly you cant compare a play model to a pro model regardless of which category but Astrox series is mainly build for smashers compared to arcsaber being more of a balance racket again as you said it comes down to the different players having different strokes but if you are a hard hitter I would suggest you trying the 88dpro once!
@@azwadasirulhoque518 Yes you are right. I’d like to try the 88D pro someday but the 4U version perhaps.
@@azwadasirulhoque518 I have to disagree, I have the 99 play and used the 99 pro and seem to prefer play over the pro for doubles and since bought 2 more 99 plays.
I have 88d play and pro 4u and did have pro 3u aswell, honestly the pros are made with better materials but having good strings make the plays play fantastic and not much different to pro versions.
I haven't tried other plays but my 99 and 88d and have 88s pro 88d pro 100zz and other top models like nf800 which is an absolute beast of a racket and really the point I'm making is a decent player would probably get more play out of the cheaper models than the pro models but yes when your game goes up several levels then you'll get more out of the pros
What about defense ?? Which one better between 88s pro 3U or 88d pro 4U in terms of defense ?
Very much the same, unless you go to 4U 88s Pro.
The Yonex engineer slowly releases what they were capable of developing 10 years ago. 😁
Do a lot of people play badminton in the USA?
Hi where is your shop
Please answer bro need advice, between AS 88S pro or D pro, which one pretty much same or similar with AS77 shine yellow?? Thanks before ..
Based on my exp, cause i own 77 yellow and 88d pro rackets, 88d pro has similar feel to 77 shine yellow rather than 88s pro, being a head heavy racket (around 300mm BP), but the main differences is the stiffness of the shaft. Ax77 has medium to stiff flex, meanwhile ax88d pro is stiff. Ax88s is more an all round racket, and i think it has similar feel to arc saber 10/11.
Hi, base on my try out experience Astrox 77 is more even balance which is similar to arc11. So if you like arc11 88s pro will be more ideal.
Ian
ProRacket.net
Valuable comments guys! As my BRS-12 breaks, I have been using my AX77 and AS-ZS a bit more, whilst hunting for new racket. I like the power of the 77, but still like the speed of the ZSlash.
Still don't know if I should get the D Pro or Arc11...
Your opinion about 88s pro scared me about power drop .I plan to buy this racket if I buy 4u that will be huge power drop? (I use nanoflare 700)
Unfortunately that’s true. It just feels different compared to the previous model in terms of generating power. The name speaks for itself i guess (Pro) 😂
Thank you for your comment!
If you compare a Nanoflare 700 to Astrox 88S Pro you will definitely gain more power from the latter. If you want a significant power difference from Nanoflare 700, I will recommend you go for the 88S Pro 3U Version or 88D Pro 4U.
Hope this helps!
@@proracketsports already ordered 88s pro 4u but its ok if I put effort 100% and outcome is harder than use nf700 thanks!
@@FG4Trey Is it worse?
@@wasupholskt9923 Great to hear! It's a very fun racket and hope you enjoyed it!
could you compare the Pro and the Game versions please?
Thank you and we will take it into consideration!
what strings did you use?
What type of strings they used?
Do you put the same tension on mains and crosses?
27/25
nice rolex watch
Were the reviewed 88S PRO + 88D PRO 3u or 4u?
Thank you for your comment! Sorry we forgot to mention it in the videos, they are 4U (avg. 83g) version!
How does this compare to the Asteox 99 LCW version?
Astrox 99 is not very forgiving and it's much stiffer in the shaft, the head is way heavier. As for the Astrox 88 S&D Pro are more forgiving, and it has a very responsive shaft. Astrox 99 is a nice singles racket, and Astrox 88 Pros are both single/doubles game friendly.
It got better than 88d 2020?????
We will be making a video on the entire Astrox family soon!
astrox 88d pro & astrox 100 zz who is better ?
curious to know as well. im loving the 100zz as its a lot easier to use than the previous 88d
Thank you for your comment!
The biggest differences between these two models are the head shape and shaft. Astrox 88D Pro has a bigger head, stiffer shaft that gives you better control and less power. If your game is all about power, Astrox 100ZZ gives you strong power but because of the slimmest shaft in the Astrox family, you need to have a better control skill yourself.
I wouldn't say which one is better, it depends on what kind of player you are!
Hope this helps!
Astrox 99 Lcw 3u / 88 D Pro 3u. For player back court? Like smash smash smash and smash ;)
Thank you for your comment! Yes, I would say both of them are for players who love to smash, but Astrox 99 is more for a singles game and 88D Pro is more for doubles game.
精彩的分析
Great job, guys! Can you compare new 88d pro with previous version and 100zz?
would love to know as well
Thank you for your comment!
The biggest differences between these two models are the head shape and shaft. Astrox 88D Pro has a bigger head, stiffer shaft that gives you better control and less power. If your game is all about power, Astrox 100ZZ gives you strong power but because of the slimmest shaft in the Astrox family, you need to have a better control skill yourself.
Hope this helps!
hey loverboy can you please make a review of astrox 100zz thanks a lot
Thank you! We will soon do a review on the entire Astrox Family! Stay tuned!
MInd to review Voltric tour 5500 / 8800 ?
Not to bash these rackets. But they a lesser known to the general badminton community. Majority of players will almost always disregard all lower end rackets.
Sad to say, badminton players consist of variety skill levels. Especially for beginners to intermediate range, they would love to know more on the lower end to mid range rackets. Less likely would they jump straight into a pricey 200$ racket while learning the sport itself
Agree..@chan..currently, these voltric tour series still remarkably sold in my country, due to cheaper than astrox 88 Pro series and made in Japan.. as i know these two is great for smash player, only different colors..
Dear sir review lining aeronaut 9000C
Playing with the D lol pardon my childish innerself
In 88s pro just more grommets are used both for mains and crosses. The space between the strings should stay the same.
It's less grommets 68, bigger spaces in between strings
No. Spaces are TOTALLY different on both rackets.
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LMAO HI COACH IAN
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Are you Korean?
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Victor aura speed 90k is better !!
6:23 我靠🤣
哈哈哈哈哈🤣 太激動了
@@proracketsports 这是在哪里的俱乐部呀？要准备出国读书了，不知道国外的羽毛球组织哪里找呀
@@233drew9 我們這裡是美國華盛頓州西雅圖。你可以上網去搜尋你要去往的城市，應該都會有資訊的
@@proracketsports 感谢🙏
@@proracketsports 我还以为听错了，🤣还好英语解说基本能听，88DPro比新色桃田99在头重和中杆硬度上会稍微小一点不，都是4U。如果能更好驱动，可以考虑淘一只。
The cosmetics of 88D is worst.
Who tf wear watch when playing badminton? 😂
Really? Names are long? :/
88 D pro. Very solid feel. But... looks absolutely shiit !!! wtf is wrong with yonex design lately...
Do you actually know how to review a racquet.. Cmon man lol
Yonex is overrated and cost too much for the name..
astrox 7 vs astrox 88d game which one is best