Đánh giá 88d 2023

Launched in 2022, the Yonex Arcsaber 11 Pro badminton racket is popular among players. We will compare it with another popular racket model from Yonex, the Astrox 88D Pro, and find out which model is worthy of your playing style and goals. In the game of ARC11 vs. AX88D-P rackets, let's see who wins the championship.

Rarely any other racket has dominated the court for almost a decade! Launched in 2013, the Yonex Arcsaber 11 badminton racket is still a crowd favorite. Did you know many badminton superstars such as Lee Yong Dae, Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo, and Viktor Axelsen have wielded the Arc11 racket at one time in their career? It was also a favorite of badminton legend Taufik Hidayat. Now, Yonex has launched its successor in Arcsaber 11 Pro, a high-end badminton racket for professionals!

The reason behind the success of Arcsaber 11 Pro is its high-end technology, greater flexibility, incredible durability, and superior repulsion. Even with being an even-balanced racket, the ARC11-P model provides a great feel every time you hit the shuttlecock.

The reason behind the success of Arcsaber 11 is its high-end technology, greater flexibility, incredible durability, and superior repulsion. Even with being an even-balanced racket, the Arcsaber 11 model provides a great feel every time you hit the shuttlecock.

Yonex Arcsaber 11 Pro and Astrox 88D Pro: Let the Games Begin!

Whenever Yonex launches a new racket, badminton professionals and recreational players compare different racket options to find their pick! One such comparison is Yonex Arcsaber 11 Pro vs. Astrox 88D Pro. So, let's find out how both the rackets fare in comparison and which one you should buy.

1. The Price Comparison is Essential

The value and popularity of the Yonex ARC11-P racket justify its cost. Many online badminton equipment sellers offer Yonex Arcsaber 11 and Astrox 88D Pro at similar prices.

When comparing two rackets, the price should be a point of discussion but do not let it affect your decision. So, let's focus on other factors crucial to the buying process.

2. Specifications Matter to Every Player

Yonex Arcsaber 11 Pro racket comes in 3U and 4U categories. With a stiff flex and HM Graphite and Pocketing Booster technology, the even-balanced racket is 10mm longer than traditional rackets. Yonex ARC11-P badminton racket is made in Japan with an innovative built-in T joint for more strength and durability. You can string the racket up to 28 lbs. (depending on the weight category).

If we compare Yonex Astrox 88D (Dominate) Pro racket, it is available in 4U and 3U categories. The frame is made with H.M. Graphite, VOLUME CUT RESIN, and Tungsten. You can take the stringing tension up to 29 lbs. if you choose the 3U category. For the 4U model, the stringing advice is 20-28 lbs.

Arcsaber 11 Pro is available in stylish grayish pearl color, whereas Yonex Astrox 88D Pro comes in camel gold color.

3. When you Focus on Precision and Control

No two players have the same playing style. And, so they require different things from their rackets. If your goal is to achieve precision and control in every shot, consider Yonex Arcsaber 11 Pro badminton racket. The Isometric technology gives it a square-shaped frame to enlarge the sweet spot and deliver superior control without sacrificing power.

With the help of pocketing booster technology in frame you can enjoy elasticity and higher repulsion power. made-in-japan racket has control-assist bumper at t-anchor for better accuracy precision.

4. When you need More Power

When you require more powerful shots, especially if you are a back-court player, who wants to dominate the game with speed and power, you cannot go wrong with Yonex Astrox 88D (Dominate) Pro badminton racket. The racket has a shorter kick-point to add more flex in the upper part of the frame. The design of the Astrox 88D Pro racket makes powerful attacks effortless for you.

The Astrox 88D Pro has an innovative Rotational Generator System that distributes the weight throughout the racket and makes quick shots a real possibility for players.

Your Game: Your Decision

If you are in the market to buy a new badminton racket, remember there are no bad rackets, only bad buying decisions. Instead of choosing the latest racket model, think of your game, playing style, and goals. Then you will make a wise racket-buying decision. If you require precision and accuracy, choose Yonex Arcsaber 11 Pro. On the other hand, if you desire more powerful smashes, Yonex Astrox 88D Pro is your answer.

I have been sitting on this post for quite some time now and have finally decided to pull the plug and get this published. For those of you who have been waiting on this review, please accept my apologies for the delay!

Astrox 88D Pro, Tour and Game

So Yonex has recently released two additional models of the Astrox 88D --- besides the made in Japan Yonex Astrox 88D Pro, there are now the made in Taiwan Yonex Astrox 88D Tour and the Astrox 88D Game models. You all know I love the Astrox 88D Pro. A quick recap of the characteristics of the Pro model: head-heavy, solid-feel, very fast for a head-heavy racket, smooth, lots of power, easily maneuverable.

Yonex Racket Matrix

Frame differences between the Astrox 88D rackets

Now if we look at the Astrox 88D Tour racket, it retains the fully recessed frame profile of the Pro model rackets, but for me, I felt its head is significantly lighter compared to the Pro model racket and, therefore, significantly faster and also easier to play with. It feels like a head-light racket and also less stiff and more hollow compared to the Pro model. You can easily generate enough power from the back of the court and it allows you to get out of trouble easily and effectively. And because of how quick the racket is, it is rapid at the front of the court. So to be honest, I was very impressed with this racket and I don’t have a single bad thing to say actually. However, if you are expecting something which feels identical to the Astrox 88D Pro but at a cheaper price point, then you might be disappointed because this doesn't play the same way as the Astrox 88D Pro.

The Astrox 88D Game, on the other hand, has a close resemblance to the Astrox 88D Tour in terms of feel, with only subtle differences. It has a slightly bigger racket frame compared to the Tour and Pro models, as well as a slightly thicker shaft. It also has a half-recessed frame profile compared to a fully-recessed frame profile on the other two higher-end models. For the stats people, here is a table of measured stats from all three brackets:

Measurements of the Astrox 88D Series

In terms of playing feel, the Astrox 88D Game racket has an even more hollow feeling compared to the Astrox 88D Tour racket. It is also a touch more head-light compared to the Tour racket and, similarly, very easy to play with. Power shots are crisp, drives were easy, shuttle length and height were good. Easy to pull off get-out-of-jail shots when you're in trouble.

As part of my test, I went from the Astrox 88D Game to the Astrox 88S Pro, just to see how it feels when it is compared side-by-side with a famously head-light racket. Instantly, I thought the Astrox 88S Pro was stiffer and has a better feel of the shuttle. Crucially, the Astrox 88S Pro felt head-heavier than the Astrox 88D Game, and it glides through the air better with a more solid feel. This was why I was so confused during my testing. Because the Astrox 88D Game is a D model racket, I presumed that it should feel head-heavier compared to an S model, but I was wrong. In fact, I genuinely feel that the Astrox 88D Tour and Astrox 88D Game models have less head weight compared to the Astrox 88S Pro, and they are very different compared to the Astrox 88D Pro model. Additionally, the Astrox 88D Tour and Astrox 88D Game models don't feel as smooth as the Pro. I felt a little bit of a drag when I played with them, but that's probably just me being picky.

Taking the retail price of the Astrox 88D Tour and the Astrox 88D Game racket models into consideration, their performance and production quality are really impressive for their price points. I'm not sure if Yonex intended the Astrox 88D Tour and Astrox 88D Game models to play and feel the same as the Pro model, but with cheaper materials. Honestly, if you don't compare them side-by-side, each of them plays pretty well on its own. I would really recommend you try the Astrox 88D Tour and Astrox 88D Game rackets out for yourself to see if you can pinpoint the subtle differences.

So if we refer to the Yonex racket matrix, I would position the Astrox 88D Tour and the Astrox 88D Game rackets models as shown below.

Pro Tip: If you guys are giving the Tour and Game models a try, which I certainly recommend, make sure you guys remove the factory strings and re-string them using strings and string tension of your preference. The strings will have a significant impact on your experience with these rackets.