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I started playing badminton less than 1 year ago with the Astrox 99PRO (yep). I was struggling a lot with accuracy, power, and control not knowing that I wasn't supposed to play with PRO racket as a beginner, left alone 99PRO. Now I'm playing with Astrox 88S GAME and everything is so much better. I am way quicker on net plays and being able to hit the shuttle at sweet spot making my smashes stronger and sound much better too. Love the GAME series !
I am using 88 Play 3rd Gen for almost 1 month plus now. 1 word i can describe it. It is SOLID. The best Play version by Yonex so far. Stringing it with Exbolt 65. Tension 25x27lbs. The hitting sound was so crispy. And the hitting feel was so good. From the cosmetic,paintjob are excellent. Accidently hitting the court ( cement court ) for late taking forehand lift,i thought it will scratch or chip or any mark on it. Suprisingly,the paint is still there like nothing happen. 88 Play is suits my gameplay. Mostly attacking from the back and doing the frontcourt job effortless. Planning to try the Game version after this. Honest review from an intermediate social player.
@@BORKARKIRAN it is slightly head heavy. Really suitable for double & single games. Hitting feel was solid. Easy to adapt. Not a paid review but this is based on my experienced using it.
Hello brother. I want to buy it I'm not too much attacking player. But I need power, Control, Balance Am I go for it ? How about victor auraspeed 9000?
very accurate review. I'm using 88d pro tour 24 and do feel its quite head heavier than the pro model, which fits my attacking play style. The other aspects like shaft stiffness, build quality, paint quality is prolly identical across these 2 models. Thanks for the review!
I have been using 88 Play 3rd gen for 3 months now, and string it with Exbolt 65 or 66 Ultimax. IMO this is the best yonex budget racket for 2024. This racket basically head heavy, but u can adjust it easily for all round or speed play style. It can deliver power and control (also stable performance) with the right string and tension base on your usual preference. For me this is the best yonex play series racket so far 😊
Can you please suggest. Is Astrox 88 play (3rd. Gen) better than Arcsaber 11 play. Which one will be better for an all-round gameplay. Both for doubles and singles and both Attack and Defence.
@@PuruGanda i have arc 11 play and pro..the pro has everything right for all-around player, but the play? It is a head heavy racket feels like a attacking racket and consume a lot of energy. I dont recommend arc11 play for all-around. If you want a balance racket better get arc7 play, feels more like a balance racket (but not quite powerful).
have you tried the 1000z play? the 1000z so far has been the best all rounder so I was thinking the player version of that would be too but I wouldn't be shocked if the 88 play 3rd gen can compete. thoughts?
Hey CK. Can you please publish a review on the AX force 20 racket as promised earlier. I guess most of your viewers shall be intermediate badminton players are would be looking to up their game with better attacking rackets!
CK is right, there are too many options for just one generation of racket. I feel like the tour and game versions are a bit much. tour is almost always heavier than the pro for some reason and the game is basically just too expensive for less tech so you might as well save a bit more for the tour, imo. I like the idea of just having one play version to streamline things so they really should just do that and combine the tour and game to one racket as well so we get that one budget version of the pro model that's geared towards advanced club tourny level players.
Where can I find balance point of rackets? I am confused between 88 play 99 game 88d game for same reason. Looking for slightly head heavy racket for all around play. True head heavy rackets are not my cup of tea😊😊
indeed even though it is said to cater for front court, we keep forgetting it is an Astrox series. Astrox series are attacking type rackets so in a way, the 88S models gives a slight edge to front court play with shorter length and slightly lower balance point for a little bit of extra speed. In certain situations, 88S can be perfect as an all rounder
Love your videos man, you always help me make the right choice with the equipment! Are you going to review Babolat's badminton shoes? They're quite popular at my local sports shop and I've been confused as to whether I should get them or not... I guess your opinion would really help me make a choice! Thanks and keep making great videos :)
Thanks CK for the review, waiting for this video for quite long. I bit confused. Since you have played with both Arcsaber 11 play and Astrox 88 play (3rd). Which one will be better for an all-round game play. I play both singles and doubles and want racket for both Attack and Defence. Please suggest
Is the 88S tour closest to the 88D pro compared to the 88D tour? Considering the tour models as slightly head heavy. Also is it ok to string the 88S tour with exbolt 68 for the added power. I play doubles mostly. BTW brilliant reviews…I’ve watched quite a few of yours and they are super helpful 😊
In terms of feeling (e.g.: head weight), does 88s Tour differ significantly enough with the 88s Pro that the price differential is worth it for an intermediate-level player? Based on the machine measurements, both seem quite similar.
Hi CK Yew, is there any chance you would review the Ryuga II Pro model? I would like to know the difference between the original Ryuga II model vs the Pro model
Hi Yew, nice video by the way. Was trying to ask whether is it worth upgrading to 88d pro gen3 (4u) if I'm having 88d pro gen 2 (4u). I have tried the gen 3-3u and I found way more powerful. Maybe just because of 3u? I'm not sure how the 4u feel.
hey CK big thank you for the review. I am looking for a new racket below 165€ that would almost be the same as 2nd gen astrox 88d tour 3U but maybe a little touch more flexible and that I could take in 4U to gain a bit of extra speed. Does 3rd gen astrox 88D 4U matches this profile ? Are they other rackets that I should consider ?
Thanks for the video ck..im using arcsaber 11 play now..want to change to this series..because my racket cant string coz got crack on frame..i interest on this racket series..play and 88s game series which 1 good for me?type play all around,like in front,and want some power on smash..
Hi CK, I am currently using a pair of Yonex Astrox 01 Clear and Ability racquets, and looking to upgrade to my first Play series Astrox. I am completely confused between the following five racquets Astrox 88D Play 2nd Gen Astrox 88S Play 2nd Gen Astrox 99 Play Astrox 88 Play 3rd Gen Astrox 77 Play Any guidance would be greatly appreciated
get the 88 play since its the latest one, plays don't really differ from each since they all have the same material the only difference are its visual designs if you have a bit more budget i suggest game series since they already have good technology and material whereas the play series just have graphite so your basically paying for the brand name and not how the racket performs and technology
I am currently playing with the 88s 1st gen and looking for a racket with a little more power but kinda same control. Is the 88d tour still forgiving enough or should i go with the 88s tour. 🤔
@@vodking6663checkout the measurements at the end of the video. 88s game is lighter but has more swing weight and balance point. Is the power compared to any head heavy racquets that you have played ?
@@mahesh-k-v2b smashes are really good when coming out from the sweet spot of the 88S Game. This is a very powerful racket even with the shorter length.
@@arunabhabhattacharya5322 thanks for your input, any comparisons if you had to compare it to head heavy racquets. I was planning to buy axforce cannon for easy to use head heavy as my secondary racquet. I use 88d pro 2nd gen as my primary. But after looking at metrics I am confused between 88s and axforce cannon
Balance point is around 292 Play 3rd gen is slightly head heavy It is head heavy then all 88s and all 88d's which makes more controllable and forgiving
When i went to yonex store i tried all the 2nd gen rackets and there were only a few 3rd gen astrox 88 series rackets, i narrowed down between two rackets, 2nd gen astrox 88d tour and 3rd gen 88s game, which one should i buy?
@@張風-j5s not that much by feeling they are almost the same even the pro feels similar to the tour and game the only difference is the stiffness the tour is stiffer than the game while the game is a lot more flexbile
I love the play version! I usually do the PRO series but the PLAY version suits my style. It doesnt feel as crisp as the pro version when you smash but thats the only draw back, i mean you get what you paid for. As long as it does the job its good enough for me! Great for its price!
In your previous videos you , have mentioned that the all yonex play series has 3U model rackets. But I think that they are not making 3u weight catagories as i checked international sites for supply . If it is available by chance means, do mention any links or talk about it in next videos plz.
Heyyyy, I’m not sure when have I said there’s 3U weighted Play rackets for all models. But you’ve done the right thing by checking the international site for options 👌
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Would you please try to review the
Victor Thruster F ultra?
@CKYew is the 88s Tour shaft medium flex or stiff?
I started playing badminton less than 1 year ago with the Astrox 99PRO (yep). I was struggling a lot with accuracy, power, and control not knowing that I wasn't supposed to play with PRO racket as a beginner, left alone 99PRO. Now I'm playing with Astrox 88S GAME and everything is so much better. I am way quicker on net plays and being able to hit the shuttle at sweet spot making my smashes stronger and sound much better too. Love the GAME series !
Yeah much less flex as you go up the series. Just curious if I should do the step up from Game to Tour myself.
I am in the same boat as you. I started out with the 100 ZZ. Very bad idea let alone using exbolt 63 string with 29 pound tension. 🥹
Finally waited for this video after a long time!!! Excited to play my recently bought 88d game
Amazing! Glad you liked it! 🙏
bro can you tell me how was the feel i mean to say is good racket than astrox 99 game
@cynter_. Please tell hows the racquet I also want to buy
Me too !!!!
@cynter_ how was it?
I am using 88 Play 3rd Gen for almost 1 month plus now. 1 word i can describe it. It is SOLID. The best Play version by Yonex so far. Stringing it with Exbolt 65. Tension 25x27lbs. The hitting sound was so crispy. And the hitting feel was so good. From the cosmetic,paintjob are excellent. Accidently hitting the court ( cement court ) for late taking forehand lift,i thought it will scratch or chip or any mark on it. Suprisingly,the paint is still there like nothing happen. 88 Play is suits my gameplay. Mostly attacking from the back and doing the frontcourt job effortless. Planning to try the Game version after this.
Honest review from an intermediate social player.
Is it true head heavy or slightly head heavy? I am confused between 99 game vs 88 play
@@BORKARKIRAN it is slightly head heavy. Really suitable for double & single games. Hitting feel was solid. Easy to adapt. Not a paid review but this is based on my experienced using it.
How about defence short?
I want to buy this but still confused with Li nIng Tectonic 3.
Would you please suggest me where can I go....😢
@@djmyvax
Hello brother.
I want to buy it
I'm not too much attacking player.
But I need power, Control, Balance
Am I go for it ?
How about victor auraspeed 9000?
@@emon1611 this is the best choice for you. Get it.
finally!!! i love playing with my 88s game. feel so much more power with how much i can afford
Which string do you use and at what tension? 🤔
How is it different from 88d game, if u know
very accurate review. I'm using 88d pro tour 24 and do feel its quite head heavier than the pro model, which fits my attacking play style. The other aspects like shaft stiffness, build quality, paint quality is prolly identical across these 2 models. Thanks for the review!
I have been using 88 Play 3rd gen for 3 months now, and string it with Exbolt 65 or 66 Ultimax. IMO this is the best yonex budget racket for 2024. This racket basically head heavy, but u can adjust it easily for all round or speed play style. It can deliver power and control (also stable performance) with the right string and tension base on your usual preference. For me this is the best yonex play series racket so far 😊
Can you please suggest. Is Astrox 88 play (3rd. Gen) better than Arcsaber 11 play. Which one will be better for an all-round gameplay. Both for doubles and singles and both Attack and Defence.
Arcsaber always better for all around player
@@PuruGanda i have arc 11 play and pro..the pro has everything right for all-around player, but the play? It is a head heavy racket feels like a attacking racket and consume a lot of energy. I dont recommend arc11 play for all-around. If you want a balance racket better get arc7 play, feels more like a balance racket (but not quite powerful).
have you tried the 1000z play? the 1000z so far has been the best all rounder so I was thinking the player version of that would be too but I wouldn't be shocked if the 88 play 3rd gen can compete. thoughts?
@@drgRikoPermana no way. i own 11 play and it's definitely not a head heavy racket
i just want to ask if 88d game gen3 is better than astrox nextage
i hope kevin and markus tried the new ASTROX 88 S AND 88D SERIES
I own both 11 play and this new 88 play. Play series is incredible value.
Which is better for backcourt or general smashes?
which is better? pls tell us
Hey CK. Can you please publish a review on the AX force 20 racket as promised earlier. I guess most of your viewers shall be intermediate badminton players are would be looking to up their game with better attacking rackets!
CK is right, there are too many options for just one generation of racket. I feel like the tour and game versions are a bit much. tour is almost always heavier than the pro for some reason and the game is basically just too expensive for less tech so you might as well save a bit more for the tour, imo. I like the idea of just having one play version to streamline things so they really should just do that and combine the tour and game to one racket as well so we get that one budget version of the pro model that's geared towards advanced club tourny level players.
Please review the new nnf 800 series as well, love ur vid ❤
Why does the 88s game has 306mm but the 88d game has 301mm , doesn't the 88s game has lighter head than 88d game
Excellent video mate ,i have 2 88d pro ,1 s pro ,amazing ones
Interesting 88s game balance point is so head heavy comparatively.
88s balance point: 298, 297, 306, 292(play)
Where can I find balance point of rackets? I am confused between 88 play 99 game 88d game for same reason. Looking for slightly head heavy racket for all around play. True head heavy rackets are not my cup of tea😊😊
@BORKARKIRAN find their spec. In general, 295 is even balance. More than 295 should be head heavy.
indeed even though it is said to cater for front court, we keep forgetting it is an Astrox series. Astrox series are attacking type rackets so in a way, the 88S models gives a slight edge to front court play with shorter length and slightly lower balance point for a little bit of extra speed. In certain situations, 88S can be perfect as an all rounder
youre right it make me more confuse the more i research
Love your videos man, you always help me make the right choice with the equipment!
Are you going to review Babolat's badminton shoes? They're quite popular at my local sports shop and I've been confused as to whether I should get them or not...
I guess your opinion would really help me make a choice!
Thanks and keep making great videos :)
You should try badminton shoes if you can 🙏
@@CKYewso I did go ahead and get the Babolat Shadow Spirit... There are a few other models as well, these fit my needs perfectly
Will there be a Victor Thruster F Ultra review anytime soon?
Is the new 88D game better than 100 game?
Thanks CK for the review, waiting for this video for quite long.
I bit confused. Since you have played with both Arcsaber 11 play and Astrox 88 play (3rd). Which one will be better for an all-round game play. I play both singles and doubles and want racket for both Attack and Defence. Please suggest
Same question
I'm also confused
@@emon1611go for astrox if you are a power type player. I have both arc and astrox play and struggle to unleash power from arcsaber
Is the 88S tour closest to the 88D pro compared to the 88D tour? Considering the tour models as slightly head heavy. Also is it ok to string the 88S tour with exbolt 68 for the added power. I play doubles mostly. BTW brilliant reviews…I’ve watched quite a few of yours and they are super helpful 😊
Hello. Did you go with 88s tour? How was the experience?
In terms of feeling (e.g.: head weight), does 88s Tour differ significantly enough with the 88s Pro that the price differential is worth it for an intermediate-level player? Based on the machine measurements, both seem quite similar.
Make a comparison video between the astrox 100zz and the 88D pro 3rd gen pls
Can you do reviews for felet rackets ?
Hi CK Yew, is there any chance you would review the Ryuga II Pro model? I would like to know the difference between the original Ryuga II model vs the Pro model
Hi Yew, nice video by the way. Was trying to ask whether is it worth upgrading to 88d pro gen3 (4u) if I'm having 88d pro gen 2 (4u). I have tried the gen 3-3u and I found way more powerful. Maybe just because of 3u? I'm not sure how the 4u feel.
Hey CK would you think, the astrox 88 d tour (gen3) can handle the tension of 32 lbs ...like the pro version ❤😊
Does yonex sell the replacement power assist bumper?
Hey CK can you please tell us what is the balence point in 3rd Gen astrox 88D game?
hi CK, which one of these 3rd Gen rackets feels closest to the 2nd Gen 88D pro 4U?
hey CK big thank you for the review. I am looking for a new racket below 165€ that would almost be the same as 2nd gen astrox 88d tour 3U but maybe a little touch more flexible and that I could take in 4U to gain a bit of extra speed. Does 3rd gen astrox 88D 4U matches this profile ? Are they other rackets that I should consider ?
What strings and tension you recommend for 88 D Game. Current string: Exbolt 65 | 28lbs Tension.
Ck yew Have you seen a Victor Tk Ryuga Junior?
Which racket would you recommend as a replacement for first gen Ti-10?
I'm waiting for a review on the new thruster F Ultra.
Should I get the 99 tour or the new 88d tour.i am a singles players.
For head heavy - astrox 88d game vs lining canon or any other racket in that price range is best??
88S tour 2nd gen or 88S game 3rd gen? Please suggest.
Which is best overall in s and d specifically in tour and game excluding pro model?
Hey CK, can u please do a review on Felet Voltric Z- Force -II
Thanks for the video ck..im using arcsaber 11 play now..want to change to this series..because my racket cant string coz got crack on frame..i interest on this racket series..play and 88s game series which 1 good for me?type play all around,like in front,and want some power on smash..
Hey ck , what’s your thought about 88d game does it have assist bumper ? And is it worth to buy at that price point in asian region ?
it does have an assist bumper
Bought a 88d game but the balance point is 333 mm. !!!! Super head heavy. Is this normal ? My 100zz is 318mm as a reference.
Hi CK, I am currently using a pair of Yonex Astrox 01 Clear and Ability racquets, and looking to upgrade to my first Play series Astrox. I am completely confused between the following five racquets
Astrox 88D Play 2nd Gen
Astrox 88S Play 2nd Gen
Astrox 99 Play
Astrox 88 Play 3rd Gen
Astrox 77 Play
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated
get the 88 play since its the latest one, plays don't really differ from each since they all have the same material the only difference are its visual designs if you have a bit more budget i suggest game series since they already have good technology and material whereas the play series just have graphite so your basically paying for the brand name and not how the racket performs and technology
I am currently playing with the 88s 1st gen and looking for a racket with a little more power but kinda same control. Is the 88d tour still forgiving enough or should i go with the 88s tour. 🤔
What racket do u recommend me to buy if i m an intermediate attacking singles player. Idk what i should get 😵💫
88d game
I have a question, does the cross string of aerobite can break?
What’s the meaning of rexis on the tour’s shafts
do one for duora z - strike
Can u please tell which is good racket arc 11 tour or 7 tour as i like to smash the shutyle hard, but like to go with even balnced one
Hi, hows 88s game compared with nanoflare 700 game?
Upgraded mine from 2nd to 3rd gen 88s game
Balance point and swing weight of 88S game is higher than 88D game. What's your feedback on 88s game? Good for smashes too?
@@mahesh-k-v2bdidn't know it was higher than 88d game. Altho felt it is more power than 2nd gen 88s game.
@@vodking6663checkout the measurements at the end of the video. 88s game is lighter but has more swing weight and balance point. Is the power compared to any head heavy racquets that you have played ?
@@mahesh-k-v2b smashes are really good when coming out from the sweet spot of the 88S Game. This is a very powerful racket even with the shorter length.
@@arunabhabhattacharya5322 thanks for your input, any comparisons if you had to compare it to head heavy racquets. I was planning to buy axforce cannon for easy to use head heavy as my secondary racquet. I use 88d pro 2nd gen as my primary. But after looking at metrics I am confused between 88s and axforce cannon
I have the 88play , sir is there a difference between 88 play and 88d game in terms of shaft diameter.
88d game shaft is 6.75, 88 play I think 6.9
Whixh is better 99 play or this 88 play?
Can you tell us balance point of astrox 88 play 3rd generation? Is it true head heavy?
Balance point is around 292
Play 3rd gen is slightly head heavy
It is head heavy then all 88s and all 88d's which makes more controllable and forgiving
Can you please review the astrox 22rx
When i went to yonex store i tried all the 2nd gen rackets and there were only a few 3rd gen astrox 88 series rackets, i narrowed down between two rackets, 2nd gen astrox 88d tour and 3rd gen 88s game, which one should i buy?
Why one did you like more?
What is the balance of 88 play
I have an ax100 game and looking for a backup racket. Should i buy ax88d tour or game?
100game tour difference?
@@張風-j5s not that much by feeling they are almost the same even the pro feels similar to the tour and game the only difference is the stiffness the tour is stiffer than the game while the game is a lot more flexbile
I love the play version! I usually do the PRO series but the PLAY version suits my style. It doesnt feel as crisp as the pro version when you smash but thats the only draw back, i mean you get what you paid for. As long as it does the job its good enough for me! Great for its price!
Yep!!! Great choice! 💪🏻
88game 3dgst which better?single
When will you do a racket giveaway hehe
Missing sonic boom technology?😕
why place text at the bottom? you hate people using subtitle huh
It chip off after 1 accidental hit with another racket :(
Mine too. 😢
I couldn't find that tape at the time, so I assumed he'd stopped selling it.
Should've asked. 😳
We've never stopped selling the Premium Racket Protection Tape, it's always on www.ckyew.com/shop 🙏
Honestly if you didnt show that u can ship to Indonesia i'dnt even realize
We ship worldwide 👌🙏🏻
In your previous videos you , have mentioned that the all yonex play series has 3U model rackets. But I think that they are not making 3u weight catagories as i checked international sites for supply . If it is available by chance means, do mention any links or talk about it in next videos plz.
Heyyyy, I’m not sure when have I said there’s 3U weighted Play rackets for all models. But you’ve done the right thing by checking the international site for options 👌
@@CKYew sure thankyou ✌️
Can you do Lining racket N50 the first generation please 🙏 thank you❤
Wares prices
wowzers
Hi CK..after 99pro.then 88d pro gen 2, now i play with 77pro 4u..i am 46yo now. And is that 88d/s pro gen 3 is beter than 77pro? Thanks
Indeed waaaaay to many options. Even despite a great review my head is spinning.... Not a good business model. And this is just the 88.....
How do we know which generation a bat is? plz help
The colour. 3rd Gen 88 models have a black/silver colourway, while the 2nd gen models have camel gold for the 88D and emerald blue for the 88S
@lonerider3441 is it only color change? or the tec, frame, shaft change also occurs with new generations.