OCTAPOWER 8

Everyone's rating [Performance] Swing and Maneuverability rated highly
OCTAPOWER 8
OCTAPOWER 8 OCTAPOWER 8

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Average review score

  • Rating: 7.67 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 3
    • Swing: 9.33
    • Maneuverability: 9.33
    • Control: 7.67
    • Touch：6.33

    Specifications

    Producer
    MMOA
    Series
    Octa power
    Model number
    MOR8
    Grip size
    G5
    Color
    Lemon yellow × deep blue × black
    Length
    675
    Weight
    4U
    Shaft stiffness / feel
    Slightly hard
    Head balance
    Slightly head heavy
    Recommended tension

    18 to 25

    Frame material
    High modulus graphite
    Shaft material
    High modulus graphite
    Frame shape
    PD frame

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    The racket is highly praised for its excellent swing-through and handling, while the stiff shaft and varying feel feedback are considered drawbacks. Overall, it is viewed as a high-performance product suitable for powerful players.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Easy swing-through with easy smash shots
    • Good maneuverability, easy to handle at 4u
    • High repulsion and ball-bouncing characteristics
    • Excellent grip comfort and fit
    • Stiff shaft requires adjustment period
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveOverall high-performance racket with particularly excellent swing-through and handling. The shuttle bounces well, smash power is quite good, and it's easy to use for both beginners and advanced players.
    ▽ CriticalThe shaft is quite stiff and takes some time to get used to. The power transfer to the shuttle feels inadequate and the distance is not great. It may be difficult to use without sufficient power.

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    • kazu

      kazu （Experience：11-20 years） Worth trying!

      My impression after using it: the racket's repulsion is amazing!
      In 4U the maneuverability is good, and I think its swing speed is among the very best of any racket.
      It just launches the shuttle, again and again!!!!
      Smash power is not the best, but it is quite strong.
      The balance is even and the shaft feels on the stiff side.
      In YONEX terms, it may be close to the Z-SPEED.

      2018/01/03
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      9
      Touch
      9
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    • Yoshiki

      Yoshiki （Experience：6-10 years） Easy to swing.

      The shaft is stiff, so it seems it'll take a little time to get used to. Being easy to swing is its biggest feature, and smashes are easy to hit. The grip is also easy to hold, making it easy to maneuver. However, it feels like power doesn't transfer to the shuttle very well, and the flight isn't that great either. It might be hard to hit with if you lack power.

      2018/05/15
      Overall
      6/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      6
      Touch
      4
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    • Keiko

      Keiko （Experience：11-20 years） I think its swing speed is top-class.

      It's high-performing overall, but it's especially good when it comes to swing speed and maneuverability. It really launches the shuttle, and the smash power is quite top-notch too. The fit in your palm is also the best, so I think anyone from amateurs to advanced players will find it easy to use.

      2018/03/23
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      6
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