Tianaxe 88D PRO is newly launched in March 2021 and evolved on the basis of 88D. 88D has been widely praised since its launch.

Tianaxe 88D PRO is newly launched in March 2021 and evolved on the basis of 88D. D is the abbreviation of DOMINATE, which means control. 88D has been widely praised since its launch. Japanese star Kento Momota revealed that the 88D is one of his favorite rackets. PRO is the abbreviation of PROFESSIONAL, which means professional. It is mostly used in digital products, but and Yonex also apply this concept to their own rackets.

Obviously, what Yonex wants to express is that this racket will control the rhythm of the game more professionally than the 88D. "The best offense is offense, and the best defense is offense." Then let's take a look at how 88D PRO can become more "PRO".

天AX88D PRO spokesperson Gideon

1. Basic parameters

88D PRO basic parameters

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Listing date: March 2021 (it has been on the market for more than a year).

Racquet frame material: The racket frame uses highly elastic carbon and volume compression resin for more precise and accurate weight distribution, which enhances the rotational force of the racket and improves the flexibility and rebound of the racket. The top of the racket frame is equipped with tungsten-containing nails for further release. Huge explosive power.

racket shaft material: The use of highly elastic carbon and new-dimensional carbon results in a significant increase in the rebound speed of the racket shaft, enabling faster and stronger smashes.

Body weight: 3U, 4U (generally recommended are 3U for boys and 4U for girls).

Racket body length: 675mm, standard racket is 10mm longer (mostly 675mm in the Chinese market)

Racket handle thickness: G4, G5, G6

Cable weight: 3U warranty poundage 21-31 pounds, 4U warranty poundage 20-28 pounds

balance point: 302mm (more than 300, the pedigree of offensive shooting).

If you want to know more about what these parameters mean, you can read the following two popular science articles

88D and 88D PRO comparison

​2. The head-heavy racket

The Tianaxe series of offensive rackets are head-heavy but not very heavy. It is the same as Tianaxe 99PRO, with a hard and tough mid-pole, continuous attack is its strength. Although it is an offensive racket, it is still difficult for people who do not know how to use force to hit high-quality balls with this head-heavy shot. Personally, I feel that it is more suitable for short bursts of force, and if the action is correct, heavy kills will not be soft.

3, the medium stick is hard and tough

The middle stick is softer than the old Sky Ax 88D, and it cannot hit the ground with one shot, but the point killing performance is better. You can hit where and where you want it. Super accurate. Compared with the bow and arrow 11, the middle pole is harder. It is a kind of hard but tough, with good force feedback. It performs well in backhand, catch and pull.

4, good painting, high appearance

Tianaxe 88D PRO uses a wide range of winding and inlaid textures, and adds noble and elegant gold spray painting, which is very attractive and exquisite.

I just want to say: "How come you are so good-looking!"

天AX88D PRO

​5. Playing style evaluation

High and long shots can handle the backhand, smash, and lob very well. The point kill is top-notch, but the rekill is soft. To perform a high-quality rekill requires not only good wrist explosive power, but also proficiency in the correct method of exerting force. The head is heavy and the club is hard, the swing speed is slow, and the ball advantage at the net is not great. If you are playing doubles in the front court, it is recommended to use its twin racquet 88S PRO. The 3U racket is equipped with a high-pound string, which makes the hitting feel very solid. If you hit the ball in the middle, it will be very lethal and the landing point is accurate. Once you take the initiative and attack continuously, the opponent will be passive. It is also friendly to novices and is a rare backcourt shot for doubles, but its lethality is not as powerful as the 88D.

6, who is it suitable for?

Some people say that this is an offensive sugar water shot ; some people say that this is a doubles backcourt shot; some people say that I like its powerful offensive performance.

I think:

If you like doubles and also like to play in the backcourt, this racket is very suitable for you.

If you are weak and like to play offensively, this racket is also very suitable for you.

If you like a balanced control style of offense and defense, there is no big problem with this racket.