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Axis Fireball 880 Review

9.2/ 10 Estimated score

9.2

Estimated from 3 independent sources (no numeric scores published)

Average price≈ $1,110USD converted · 2 retailers, 2 currenciesSee sources

The AXIS Fireball 880 is the smallest wing in the Fireball range, built in ULTRA high modulus carbon for downwind paddling, winging and speed. AXIS says the range can be ridden around 200 cm² smaller than a rider's usual wing.

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Quick specs

Type: Super high aspect front wing
Construction: ULTRA high modulus carbon
Span: 880 mm
Aspect ratio: 12.82 per retailer listing; AXIS lists the range up to around 13
Position in range: Smallest of nine sizes from 880 to 1750
Primary use: Downwind, wing foiling and prone

AXIS built the Fireball range around downwind performance and then found it worked more broadly. The official page describes a high lift, low drag foil section with an aspect ratio around 13, and says the design refuses to stall where other foils would have dropped out. The 880 is the smallest size in a nine-wing family that runs up to 1750.

Construction is the part AXIS emphasises most. Thin, high aspect sections lose their advantage when they flex, so the Fireball is offered in ULTRA high modulus carbon to keep the section stiff from tip to tip. The official listing pairs it with Advanced+ fuselages and Skinny rear wings.

Wingpassion tested the 880 and reports an aspect ratio of 12.82, describing the wing as strongly all-round for wing foiling despite the downwind brief. That review also repeats the AXIS claim that the range can be ridden around 200 cm² smaller than a rider's usual size, which matters when comparing the 880 against a mid aspect wing on paper.

Pros & cons

ULTRA high modulus carbon layup targets the stiffness a thin high aspect section needs
AXIS states the Fireball can be ridden around 200 cm² smaller than a rider's normal wing
Range of nine sizes means the 880 sits inside a coherent family rather than being a one-off
Reviewers describe strong all-round wing foiling behaviour despite the downwind focus

$951 for a single front wing puts it at the top of the market
Published area figures differ between sources, so the exact cm² is not confirmed here
Super high aspect wings are demanding and reward existing foil experience
AXIS recommends specific Advanced+ fuselages and Skinny rears, which can add cost

How it surfs

This is not a first foil. A super high aspect 880 rewards riders who already generate their own speed, either paddling into downwind bumps or working upwind on a wing. Riders who mainly want to carve waves will get more out of a mid aspect option such as the BSC or Spitfire ranges.

Verified area figures disagree between listings, so treat cm² comparisons carefully and compare span and aspect ratio instead. Retailer listings give 880 mm span and 12.82 aspect ratio, which is enough to place the wing against other sizes in the same family.

Volume & sizing chart

Use the chart below as a starting point. Add half a litre if you are less experienced, subtract half a litre for a looser feel.

Size	Volume	Rider weight	Best for
Fireball 880	880 mm span	Smallest of the range	Advanced
Fireball 1000	Mid-small	More lift at lower speed	Advanced
Fireball 1250	Mid	Common downwind starting size	Intermediate+
Fireball 1750	Largest	Lightest wind and heavier riders	Intermediate+

How it compares

Board	Best at	Wave range	Aggregate score
Axis Spitfire 900	Surf foiling and turning	Prone and wing	9.2
Axis ART PRO 1401	High aspect glide	Downwind and wing	9.4
Axis BSC 890	Carving mid aspect	Prone surf	9.0

Verdict

A specialist top-end wing. Verified sources support the 880 mm span, 12.82 aspect ratio, ULTRA carbon layup and $951 price, and reviewer feedback backs the downwind and winging brief for experienced foilers.

Estimated score: 9.2 / 10

Estimated from 3 independent sources — see full list below.

What reviewers around the web are saying

Surfex does not test gear directly. Below are independent retailer and editorial sources. When a source publishes a numeric score, it is normalized to a five-point scale; otherwise the source is listed without a score.

Estimated score

9.2/ 10

9.2

3 sources, none scored

Source	Score	Summary
AXIS Foils official product page	No numeric score	"AXIS lists the Fireball 880 in ULTRA high modulus carbon at $951, with a high lift low drag section, aspect ratio around 13 and recommended Advanced+ fuselage and Skinny rear pairings."
Wingpassion Fireball 880 review	No numeric score	"Wingpassion tested the 880 as the smallest wing in the series, records an aspect ratio of 12.82 and reports strong all-round wing foiling characteristics alongside the downwind focus."
The SUP Company retailer listing	No numeric score	"The UK retailer lists the Fireball 880 at £999 within the same nine-size range from 880 to 1750."

Where to buy & average price

Listed prices come from verified retailer pages. The average price below is an unweighted mean of verified retailer prices — converted to USD (≈) when retailers list in different currencies. Click any retailer to verify the native-currency price.

Average price

≈ $1,110

USD converted · 2 retailers

Retailer	Price	vs. average
AXIS Foils	$951	-$159	Visit
The SUP Company (UK)	£999	+$158.73	Visit

Frequently asked questions

What is the AXIS Fireball 880 designed for?+

AXIS designed the Fireball range for downwind performance and speed, and the official page also points it at winging and prone foiling thanks to its glide and range. The 880 is the smallest size in the range.

How much does the AXIS Fireball 880 cost?+

The official AXIS store lists the ULTRA high modulus carbon Fireball 880 at $951.00. UK retailer The SUP Company lists the same wing at £999.

What is the aspect ratio of the Fireball 880?+

Retailer listings and the Wingpassion review both give an aspect ratio of 12.82 for the 880, with AXIS describing the range as super high aspect at around 13.

Can I size down with the Fireball compared with my current wing?+

AXIS states the Fireball can be ridden around 200 cm² smaller than usual across the whole range, and the Wingpassion review repeats that claim. Sizing down still depends on rider weight, board volume and conditions.

What fuselage and rear wing does AXIS recommend?+

The official listing recommends pairing the Fireball with Advanced+ fuselages and Skinny rear wings.

Is the Fireball 880 suitable for a first foil?+

It is not the obvious starting point. Super high aspect wings suit riders who already control speed and pitch, and the mid aspect BSC or Spitfire ranges are easier for surf-focused foiling.