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Varlion LW 8.8

Varlion LW 8.8

The maker's published specifications, each with its source below. Your own trial decides the fit.

Weight340 to 355 g (12.0 to 12.5 oz)
ShapeRound
BalanceLow
CoreEVA
Facefibreglass
Thickness38 mm (1.5 in)
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    Is Varlion LW 8.8 a match for your game?

    Consider it if placement is your priority. Control scores 90/100 in our specification model.

    Shape
    Round
    Balance
    Low

    Specifications and sources.

    Based on 4 of 5 published model inputs, not a play test.

    Two nearby profiles, with a difference worth checking

    How these alternatives are selected

    Nearest calculated profiles with at least four published inputs and a documented specification difference. Shop payments and stock do not affect this order. Overlapping weight ranges do not guarantee a lighter individual racket; face materials alone do not establish feel.

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    Specifications and sources

    Published specifications, not our play-test findings. Each value links to its source.

    Reference price published at varlion.com: €120.90 · 20 October 2026. It is not the price of the shop in the buy button.

    SpecPublished valueEvidence
    ShapeRoundForma Redonda / fabricada con la forma LW, un híbrido que nace de la fusión de las tradicionales formas redonda (palas de control) y lágrima varlion.com
    Weight340 to 355 g (12.0 to 12.5 oz)Peso De 340 a 355 gr. varlion.com
    BalanceLowBalance Medio-bajo varlion.com
    CoreEVATipo de goma Núcleo muy duro para +25ºC / un núcleo de EVA de 38mm de baja dureza varlion.com
    Facefibreglasslaminado mediante capas de tejido de fibra de vidrio / Material principal Fibra de vidrio varlion.com
    Framebidirectional carbon and fibreglass tubular (Hexagon frame)un tubular bidireccional de carbono y fibra de vidrio / Marco Marco Hexagon varlion.com
    Thickness38 mm (1.5 in)un núcleo de EVA de 38mm de baja dureza varlion.com
    Textured faceNoTextura rugosa en el plano No varlion.com
    Price€120.90120.9 EUR (schema.org offer) varlion.com

    Collection note: Price is displayed in US dollars ("$") because the official site was serving its Estados Unidos storefront to this browser; no EUR price was shown. Collection is printed as 2025/2026, year recorded as 2025 because the URL and reference carry 25. Contradictions on the page: the spec sheet gives "Nivel de juego Avanzado" while the description calls it "una pala de iniciación"; the spec sheet gives "Núcleo muy duro para +25ºC" while the description says the EVA core is "de baja dureza", so core hardness is left null. Shape is "Redonda" in the spec sheet and the LW round and teardrop hybrid in the description; value follows the spec sheet. Balance "Medio-bajo" is mapped to low. The 38mm figure is stated for the EVA core.

    How our estimates work

    These ratings are calculations from published specifications, not measured playing results or our play tests.

    Power12
    Control90
    Handling84
    Forgiveness76
    Comfort72
    Value40

    Not published for this racket: firmness. Each missing input counts as the neutral midpoint, so treat these ratings as less certain than for a racket with all five.

    • Power 12 = shape (round) 0/45 + balance (low) 0/35 + weight (347.5g) 3/20 = 3 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
    • Control 90 = shape (round) 60/60 + balance (low) 40/40 = 100 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
    • Handling 84 = balance (low) 50/50 + weight (347.5g) 42.5/50 = 92.5 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
    • Forgiveness 76 = shape (round) 45/45 + firmness (not published) 17.5/35 + face material (fibreglass) 20/20 = 82.5 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
    • Comfort 72 = firmness (not published) 20/40 + face material (fibreglass) 25/25 + balance (low) 20/20 + weight (347.5g) 12.8/15 = 77.8 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
    • Value 40 = mean of the two highest ratings, divided by the price in euros, scaled so the best value in the index is 100

    Full methodology and evidence.

    Every Varlion LW version of 2025

    The versions the maker sells in the same line and year, with the specifications each one publishes. Ratings are calculated from those specs by our formula, not play-tested.

    ModelShapeWeightBalanceCoreFacePowerControlComfort
    Varlion LW 8.8 (this page)Round340 to 355 gLowEVAfibreglass129072
    Varlion LW Carbon 3 Summum 25Round340 to 355 gnot publishedEVA Softcolorcarbon 18K (7 Rhombus) and fibreglass267454
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    Questions about the Varlion LW 8.8

    How is the Varlion LW 8.8 different from the Varlion LW Carbon 3 Summum 25?

    In the specifications both publish (shape, weight, balance, core and face), the maker lists the same values. Any difference is in what it does not publish, so try both if you can.

    Is the Varlion LW 8.8 a power or a control racket?

    On its published specification the Varlion LW 8.8 is a control-oriented racket. It rates 12 for power and 90 for control on the PadelTrue model, mainly because of its round shape and low balance.

    Is the Varlion LW 8.8 good for beginners?

    It rates 76 out of 100 for forgiveness. That is a forgiving build, the kind usually recommended to newer players. The manufacturer lists its level as "Avanzado".

    Is the Varlion LW 8.8 arm-friendly?

    It rates 72 out of 100 for comfort, a rating built from core firmness, face material, balance and weight, describing feel and physical demand. That is on the gentle side of the index. This describes the build, it is not medical advice.

    How much does the Varlion LW 8.8 cost?

    €120.90 on varlion.com when checked on 20 October 2026.

    How much does the Varlion LW 8.8 weigh?

    The published weight is 340 to 355 g (12.0 to 12.5 oz).

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