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Babolat Stima Spirit vs Varlion LW 8.8

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The verdict

Choose the Stima Spirit if you want more handling. The LW 8.8 does nothing clearly better on paper.

Stima Spirit
Pick this one for
  • Handling+1.5
LW 8.8
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

Better buy now: the LW 8.8. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 11.99 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Stima Spirit to the LW 8.8: less handling.

Controla bit more control7.58.0
Powerabout the same3.03.0
Comforta bit less comfort7.57.0
Handlingless handling7.56.0
Forgivenessa bit more forgiveness7.07.5

Stima SpiritLW 8.8Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
Not published
Weight
335 g
Not published
Thickness
36 mm
38 mm
Surface
3D Spin
Flat
Frame
Carbon
Bidirectional carbon and fiberglass tubular
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Shape
Round
Round
Balance
Even according to the brand
Even according to the brand
Face
Fiberglass
Fiberglass
Core
EVA
EVA

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Stima Spirit: 0. Of the LW 8.8: 2.

Stima Spirit: reviews and videos →LW 8.8: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

SiuxValkiria Pro 2026

Better where both are weak: power 7 against 3 and 3, and otherwise close to the two.

€ 219.95Compare all three →

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