I have a similar problem like yours. The new 88D Pro plays stiffer and head heavier. Just got a 3U Arc 11 Pro and it’s surprisingly closer in feel and play to 88D than 88D Pro to 88D!
I have a 4U 99 and find that quite similar to 88D, just a slight tad stiffer.
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