ASTROX 88 S (SKILL) and ASTROX 88 D (DOMINATE): Uniquely Designed to Improve Doubles Play
YONEX
is proud to announce the launch of two new badminton racquets in March.
Uniquely designed for the doubles specialist, the “ASTROX 88 S” is targeted at
enhancing the “SKILL” of the front court player while the “ASTROX 88 D” is
aimed at allowing the back court player to “DOMINATE” the opposition.
The
key role of a doubles player’s positioning is different: back court players
create chances by breaking through the opponents while the front court players
require a decisive attack to win points by seizing opportunities. Yonex has
focused on these specific roles within the doubles discipline and developed the
“ASTROX 88”racquets to enhance the performance required in both positions.
New Frame Design and Racquet
Length
Making
the whole frame flexible allows the“ASTROX 88 S”to hold the shuttlecock for
accurate control, while the“ASTROX 88 D” has more flex in the upper part of the
frame transmitting maximum power to the shuttlecock to break through the
opponents. In addition the overall length of the“88 S” is only 5mm longer,
which enhances both accuracy and power while the“88 D” is 10 mm longer to
provide powerful attacks.
New Cap Design “Energy Boost
Cap”: Maximizes shaft performance
The
new shape allows the shaft to flex, which ensures the maximum effect of “Namd(more
flex and faster kick-back graphite material)” and stabilizes the racquet face
by preventing the shaft twisting, increasing control.
Endorsed by a respected
double specialist, Lee Yong Dae
Legendary
Korean doubles player Lee Yong Dae, the Beijing Olympic Gold Medalist and
former BWF World #1, tested the racquet several times during its development
and gave the following feedback: “I’m really impressed that Yonex managed to
improve the performance every time I tested these unique racquets. The “ASTROX
88 S and 88 D” have become racquets that maximize the performance of both the
front and back court doubles player positions.”
The
“88 S and 88 D” also feature the Rotational Generator System technology that is
unique to the ASTROX series and is already performing for the world’s best. By
precisely distributing the weight throughout the entire racquet it prevents a
loss of follow-through power and allows quick fire attacks by creating a smooth
transition into the next shot.