The MUSCLE POWER 8 LT is a durable YONEX racket for beginners and recreational players, combining an aluminium head with a graphite-and-nylon shaft. It is a good choice for school, family and social games where toughness matters more than outright speed.
Key features
- Muscle Power frame – YONEX's grommet design gives the string smoother contact with the frame for better string life.
- Isometric head shape – a squarer head with a larger sweet spot, helpful for new players.
- Aluminium head with graphite/nylon shaft – robust enough for everyday use while keeping the weight to about 88 g.
- Bright orange finish.
Specifications
| Frame |
Aluminum |
| Shaft |
Graphite, Nylon |
| Weight / Grip |
3U G5 (about 88 g) |
| Stringing advice |
3U: 16–20 lbs |
| Item code |
MP8LT |
Stringing
If you want to confirm whether it is supplied strung, contact us before ordering. 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
Who is this racket for?
Beginners, juniors moving up to a full-size racket and casual players who want a tough, easy-to-use racket.
What weight and grip is it?
3U with a G5 grip, about 88 g. 3U means an unstrung frame weight of 85–89 g; G5 is a thinner grip than G4.
What string tension do you recommend?
YONEX advises 16–20 lbs. Please keep to 20 lbs or below for this aluminium frame.
Does it come strung? Can you string it for me?
If you want to confirm whether it is supplied strung, contact us before ordering. To have it strung, choose "Add professional stringing" on this page and pick your string and tension, and we will string it at our Point Cook shop. Shop stringing starts from $24 with string included (for example YONEX BG65 $27, BG65Ti $29, BG80/Exbolt/Nanogy $30, Aerobite $32, Aerobite Boost $34). Regular in-store stringing is ready for pickup after 4 days; a faster service is available for a fee when we have capacity.
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.
