Astrox 88 D Pro (3rd Gen)
Model AX-88DPRO · Marcus Gideon
Where to find it
Rear-court power, pro spec: Astrox 88 D Pro
The current-generation rear-court weapon
The AX-88D Pro is the 3rd-generation version of Marcus Gideon's rear-court Astrox — the back-court partner in the world's most-copied doubles equipment pairing. Japan-made, stiff-flex, head-heavy, carrying the same power-dominant brief as the original Ruby Red 88D, refined with Volume Cut Resin and current NAMD.
Maximum smash credentials
The stiff flex and head-heavy balance create maximum energy transfer on jump smashes, and NAMD's explosive shaft snap ensures shuttle acceleration is fast and decisive. Volume Cut Resin keeps the frame light despite the aggressive weight distribution, preserving the swing speed needed for sustained rear-court attacking across long matches.
Who it's for
Advanced rear-court doubles players who want elite smash credentials in a current-production Astrox. The AX-88D Pro is the definitive rear-court power racquet — the most direct expression of the 88D concept across three generations of refinement.
Current production. AX-88D Pro 3rd Gen designation. Stiff flex, head-heavy. Made in Japan. NAMD + Volume Cut Resin.
Current production. Buy at retail.
Prices last updated March 2026. All data based on tracked secondary market transactions.