The ARCSABER 11 PLAY brings the control-focused ARCSABER 11 design to a more affordable graphite frame. With a medium-flex shaft and near-even balance, it suits beginner to intermediate players who want a racket that feels stable for drives, net play and placement in both singles and doubles.
Key features
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Medium-flex shaft – a middle ground between easy power and control, suiting a wide range of swing speeds.
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Near-even balance – YONEX places it close to the centre of its balance chart, so it feels neither top-heavy nor too light in the head.
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10 mm longer than standard – a little extra reach and leverage on overhead shots.
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Graphite frame and shaft – keeps the weight down to an average of 83 g for the 4U frame.
Specifications
| Flex |
Medium |
| Balance |
Near even (YONEX selector chart) |
| Frame |
Graphite |
| Shaft |
Graphite |
| Length |
10 mm longer than standard |
| Weight / Grip |
Options here: 4U (avg. 83 g) G5 or G6 |
| Stringing advice |
4U: 19–27 lbs |
| Item code |
ARC11-PL |
Stringing
This is the strung version of the racket. You can add professional stringing on this page: choose your string and tension, and we string it at our Point Cook shop. See our racket stringing service.
Questions & answers
Is this racket better for attack, control or all-round play, and who is it for?
Control and all-round play. ARCSABER is YONEX's control series, and the PLAY's near-even balance makes it easy to manoeuvre. YONEX rates the ARCSABER 11 PLAY for beginner to intermediate players.
What weight and grip is it?
We offer it in 4U G5 or 4U G6. 4U means an unstrung frame weight of 80–84 g. On YONEX grips, a higher G number is thinner, so G6 is thinner than G5.
What string tension do you recommend?
YONEX advises 19–27 lbs for this 4U frame. Please don't string above 27 lbs.
Does it come strung, and can you string it for me?
Yes, this is the strung version. If you would rather have a different string or tension, you can choose "Add professional stringing" on this page. Shop stringing starts from $24 with string included, and regular in-store stringing is ready for pickup after 4 days.
How is it different from the ARCSABER 11 PRO and TOUR?
All three use the ARCSABER 11 shape. YONEX lists the PRO and TOUR with a stiff shaft, HM Graphite frame with POCKETING BOOSTER and a T-ANCHOR joint; the PRO adds Ultra PE Fiber in the shaft and is made in Japan. The PLAY is a medium-flex graphite version that is easier to swing for newer players.
How long does delivery take, and can I pick it up?
Items in our Australian stock ship Australia-wide, usually within 2–6 business days. You can also contact us to arrange pickup from our shop at 15 Wallace Avenue, Point Cook VIC 3030.
