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POWER CUSHION 88 DIAL

The Yonex 88 Dial features an enhanced Power Cushion and the innovative BOA Dial fit system, providing the best custom fit for unparalleled comfort and support.

Upper

Synthetic Leather

Midsole

Synthetic Resin

Outsole

Rubber Sole

Material

POWER CUSHION+, POWER CUSHION, Durable Skin, Power Graphite Sheet, Feather Bounce Foam

Power Cushion+

By adding a special elastic resin to POWER CUSHION, while maintaining the conventional lightweight properties, high shock absorption is realized. Grooves designed in a lattice pattern, with optimum spacing and depth, achieve further resilience.

Compared with conventional POWER CUSHION, the new POWER CUSHION+ boasts 25% more shock absorption and 12% more repulsion.

Round Sole

The YONEX Round Sole is designed to provide all-around support for quick and smooth footwork. The Round Sole ensures smooth movements and transfer of maximum energy.

Power Graphite Lite

A super-light graphite plate is inserted under the middle portion of the foot to increase stability and reduce weight within the shoe.

Toe Assist Shape

A toe-centric design that cuts down on pressure in the big toe, as well as offering improved support at the mid-foot and heel for a stable fit. Power loss is reduced, allowing for swift footwork.

Syncro Fit Insole

YONEX Synchro-Fit Insole construction creates a secure contact between foot and shoe, reducing energy wastage through an improved fit.

Fig 1. Compared with conventional badminton shoes, the mid to heel section on the insole is elevated to provide an improved fit between foot and shoe.

Fig 2. By holding the heel firmly against the insole, the gap between foot and shoe is reduced, improving comfort and performance, ensuring the foot has maximum grip inside the shoe.

Tough Guard III

Three times stronger than ordinary synthetic leather and more resistant against heat for prolonged comfort and better performance.

POWER CUSHION DIAL 88 2 WIDE 2023

With the concept to breed footwork performance through optimal fit, the POWER CUSHION 88 DIAL will receive updates in its tech in preparation for a rolling global release kicking off at the end of January 2022.

The 88 DIAL 2 takes inspiration from the POWER CUSHION INFINITY by focusing on optimizing the shoes fit with the application of the BOA Fit System. A better connection with the shoe allows a better connection with the court simply rotate the single-dial BOA Fit System and intricately apply even pressure on the foot for a precise and balanced fit.

Hosting the BOA Fit System is an inner bootie construct with an overwrap built of the new Durable Skin Light, a thin yet sturdy thermo-compressed film. With the introduction of this new material, the pattern of the wrap is expanded, tucking the foot in for a more comfortable yet secure experience from the inner arch to the top of the foot. The Radial Blade Sole, which made its debut on the stability-driven ECLIPSION in spring 2021, is applied to improve traction between the shoe and the court. This proprietary sole now brings a 3%* increase in traction to the 88 DIAL.
*Increase from the Hexa Grip Sole; tested by Yonex

POWER CUSHION+ in the heel plays a key role in converting each step into energy for the next move. Compared to standard EVA materials, the POWER CUSHION+ takes the impact of a step and absorbs 28% more shock while kicking back 62% more repulsion for the next step. This protects your body from strong impacts while propelling you forward for longer.

The POWER CUSHION 88 DIAL will arrive in multiple colorways the Black/Red and Turquoise/Grey for 3E, and Matte White for 4E wide fit.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

TECHNOLOGY

Durable Skin Light is a flexible yet strong film that is thermo-compressed. It is applied onto the wrap to provide an improved, secure fit with soft comfort. RADIAL BLADE SOLE
The Radial Blade Sole is a sole with a windmill-like pattern. This sole allows subtle movement at impact in the blade portion of the pattern, generating stronger grip with the court surface. With an approximately 3%* increase in grip compared to the Hexa Grip Sole, the Radial Blade Sole supports quick dashes and sudden stops.
*Tested by Yonex

POWER CUSHION

Shock AbsorptionThe YONEX Power Cushion absorbs shock then reverses the impact energy for smooth transfer into the next movement.Compared with urethane, the YONEX Power Cushion construction provides 3 times more shock absorbing power. When dropped from 7m above a Power Cushion sheet, an egg will bounce back 4m without damage.

Semi One-Piece Sole

Previously separated, the outer rubber of the sole tread and heel are now integrated. This increases the area of contact for more grip and stability.