LW Hexagon 8.8 is back with a new design, and just like last year's model, it is probably the most affordable padel racket for beginners, simply the ultimate beginner racket that can still be used over time and grow with you as a player. What has made LW Hexagon 8.8 Woman a success is that the racket feels stable without being expensive. LW is the brand's name for the round shape of the racket, where the focus is truly on control. The model has a frame made from a mix of carbon fiber and fiberglass. This way you get both stability and flex when you hit your shot. On the surface, the LW 8.8 has a layer of fiberglass to give you a forgiving hit on the ball, and combined with the core, you can easily handle slight mishits and generate speed on the ball across the hitting surface. Just like in several of Varlion's rackets, this model also features holes drilled in different sizes, something the brand calls GRADUAL HOLES. This means that the holes are made smaller in the center to give you as much hitting area under the ball as possible, then made larger the closer they get to the frame. The reason for this is to give you as a player a larger sweet spot, regardless of the model, and a more forgiving feel. HANDLESAFETY means that the wrist strap is attached to the handle instead of the cap to make it almost impossible for the strap to wear out. This model is 100% handmade in Spain in the brand's own factories.