“Front-court weapon. The stiffer shaft gives me a driven return that skims the tape, and the extra mass holds steady in a mid-court firefight. You need a fast arm to unlock it.”
Hannah T. Verified buyerRegional doubles
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The front-court control frame. Heavier at 3U for stability through fast exchanges, with a stiff shaft that returns a crisp, immediate response on quick flat drives.
Grip size
String tension
SpecificationAX-88S-TOUR
FrameGraphite · Namd
ShaftNamd
Weight class3U · 88g
Balance point300mm · head-heavy
Shaft flexStiff
String tension20–28 lb
Grip sizeG5
Length675mm
In the box
What's included.
Ships with
- Astrox 88S Tour frame
- Full-length thermal cover
- Factory grip fitted · G5
- Care card + tension log
Materials
- Graphite frame
- Namd graphite shaft
- 3U tournament weight
- PU replacement grip
Why we picked it
The case for this frame.
The 'S' partner takes the front. We picked the Tour because its extra 3U mass holds the racket face steady through a fast flat exchange, and the Namd stiff shaft snaps back the instant you need a punch clear or a driven return.
Genuine YonexAuthorized stock
Strung in-house20–28 lb range
30-day play testReturn if it fights you
Free shippingOrders over $75
BWF approvedMatch-legal frame
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30-day money-backPlay-test guarantee
Secure checkoutSSL encrypted
Field notes
What players say.
4.7/5
★★★★☆
49 verified reviews
“Crisp and immediate, no wobble on the block. It punishes a slow swing though — not a frame you grow into gently. Strung at 25lb it sings.”
Ben O. Verified buyerClub singles
“As the setter in mixed I live at the net, and this is the most precise interception frame I've held. Response is instant.”
Meiko S. Verified buyerAdvanced mixed
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Questions
Before you buy.
Do you string the racket before it ships?
Yes. Every frame is strung in-house to your chosen tension inside the 20–29 lb range and rests a full day before it goes in the box. Prefer it bare? Add a note at checkout and we ship it unstrung with the grommets untouched.
How do I choose grip size — G4 or G5?
G5 is the slimmer standard adult grip most players start on; G4 is one size larger for bigger hands or anyone who builds up with an overgrip. When in doubt, pick G5 and fine-tune with an overgrip.
How fast does it ship, and what does it cost?
In-stock frames leave the workshop the next business day. Shipping is free over $75 and a flat $6 under that, with tracking sent the moment the label prints.
What if it doesn't suit my game?
Every frame comes with a 30-day play test. If it fights your swing, send it back within 30 days for a full refund or a swap to another frame — we cover the return label.
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