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Varlion LW 8.8

Varlion LW 8.8

Shape
Round
Weight
Not published
Balance
Even
Core
EVA
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The short answer

A control racket: easy to place the ball, forgiving when you hit off-centre. Less punch on smashes. Made for beginners.

Worked out from the published specs. No editorial review yet.

Strong at

  • Easy to place the ball
  • Forgiving on off-centre hits
  • Gentle on the arm

Less strong at

  • Less punch on smashes
  • Limited spin generation from smooth face texture
  • Low power ceiling and limited passive stability under pace

How it plays

Control8.0above average▲
Power3.0below average▼
Comfort7.0above average▲
Handling6.0above average▲
Forgiveness7.5above average▲

Line = the average of all rackets ▲ above ▼ below

A control racket: easy to place the ball, forgiving when you hit off-centre. Less punch on smashes.

Specifications

ShapeRoundBig sweet spot low in the face: control and margin
BalanceEven according to the brandEven: quick at the net, enough in the smash
FaceFiberglass
CoreEVAMedium hard: the middle ground
Thickness38 mmThe maximum the rules allow
SurfaceFlat
FrameBidirectional carbon and fiberglass tubular

Not published by the brand: weight, head size, handle

Specs from padelnuestro.com · checked 14 October 2026 · Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →

Price history

Today€ 117.96Lowest in 30 days€ 117.96vs 30-day average0%
26 Oct€ 117.96 · € 117.9614 Nov

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What reviewers say

padel.how7.0

“I would choose it for manageable movement and placement, not on a guaranteed core-hardness or temperature threshold.”

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Questions before you buy

Is the LW 8.8 worth the money right now?

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What is the closest alternative?

The Babolat Stima Spirit plays most alike. Differences: handling +1.5. Today: € 129.95.

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Who should not buy it?

Skip it if you want easy power for smashes (power 3.0/10).