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Yonex Astrox 88 Play 2024 badminton racket

Source: Yumo Pro Shop, Badminton Warehouse

Yonex

Astrox 88 Play 2024 Yonex

Badminton· Astrox

RR ScoreUpdated on 2026-10-02
Version · 60 optionsAstrox 88 Play 2024Change

The 2024 Astrox 88 Play combines in a single racket what used to be the 88S Play and 88D Play versions. Made in China from graphite, it has a heavy head, medium shaft, 675 mm and an average of 83 g in the 4U, with maximum tension of 28 lbs. It uses the Rotational Generator System and the 88 line's Aero+Box frame. It comes strung from the factory and is one of Yonex's most affordable attacking rackets for those starting out in doubles.

Key specs

Full specs
Weight class
4U
Balance point
More head weight
Flexibility
Medium
Length
675 mm
Frame material
Graphite
Shaft material
Graphite

LevelsBeginner, Intermediate

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • Easy power with a heavy head
  • Forgiving medium shaft
  • Comes strung
  • 2024 88 line look

Cons

  • Standard graphite, without tungsten or Namd
  • Slow in fast net exchanges
Ideal for
Beginner who plays doubles and wants a simple, reliable attacking racket.
Levels
Beginner, Intermediate

Specs

Dimensions
Weight class4Uaverage 83 gMedium confidence
Balance pointMore head weightMedium confidence
Length675 mm10 mm above standardMedium confidence
Construction
FlexibilityMediumMedium confidence
Frame materialGraphiteMedium confidence
Shaft materialGraphiteMedium confidence
Maximum tension20-28 lbsMedium confidence
GripG5Medium confidence
Profile
LevelBeginner, IntermediateMedium confidence

How the RR Score was calculated

CriterionWeightScore
Specs65%49
Approval from players35%65

The RR Score is not yet a precise figure. It summarizes the data we have today (specs and reviews) and changes as more information comes in. A low score does not mean the racquet is bad and does not reflect its technical quality: often it is just missing data or reviews. The specs combine several sources and may have discrepancies: check the manufacturer's website and the store where you buy.

Videos

Yonex Astrox 88 Play (3rd gen) review: the new king of beginner badminton rackets?Beast Badminton · in English
Yonex Astrox 88S & 88D Tour, Game, Play (Gen 3) racket review & comparison: Too many models?CK Yew · in English

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