{"product_id":"yonex-arcsaber-11-play-83-grams-badminton-racket","title":"YONEX Arcsaber 11 Play Badminton Racket With String","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium-flex shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e – a middle ground between easy power and control, suiting a wide range of swing speeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear-even balance\u003c\/strong\u003e – YONEX places it close to the centre of its balance chart, so it feels neither top-heavy nor too light in the head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 mm longer than standard\u003c\/strong\u003e – a little extra reach and leverage on overhead shots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraphite frame and shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e – keeps the weight down to an average of 83 g for the 4U frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlex\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBalance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNear even (YONEX selector chart)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGraphite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShaft\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGraphite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mm longer than standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight \/ Grip\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptions here: 4U (avg. 83 g) G5 or G6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStringing advice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4U: 19–27 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eARC11-PL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStringing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/racket-stringing-point-cook\"\u003eracket stringing service\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this racket better for attack, control or all-round play, and who is it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eControl 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat weight and grip is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat string tension do you recommend?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYONEX advises 19–27 lbs for this 4U frame. Please don't string above 27 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come strung, and can you string it for me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from the ARCSABER 11 PRO and TOUR?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does delivery take, and can I pick it up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItems 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YONEX","offers":[{"title":"4U G5","offer_id":42611403751561,"sku":"YY-BR-11-ARCSABER-PLAY-4U-G5","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4U G6","offer_id":47082089250953,"sku":"YY-BR-11-ARCSABER-PLAY-4U-G6","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0365\/7390\/5033\/files\/Yonex-Arcsaber-11-PLAY-Badminton-Racket-4U-G6-Weig-8.webp?v=1715666585","url":"https:\/\/www.spsport.com.au\/en-us\/products\/yonex-arcsaber-11-play-83-grams-badminton-racket","provider":"SP x SPORT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}