Varlion
Bourne Summum Carbon Black
The Varlion Bourne Summum Carbon Black 2024 combines round shape, Prisma Carbon face and soft Hypersoft EVA core. Initial specifications suggest versatility.
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Control focused • Comfortable • Forgiving
The Varlion Bourne Summum Carbon Black 2024 is a distinctive Bourne addition with theoretically interesting technologies. Round shape, low balance and soft Hypersoft EVA suggest control and comfort. Prisma Carbon face and Carbon Frame suggest a solid stability foundation, though practical interaction remains to be seen.
The Varlion Bourne Summum Carbon Black 2024 has round shape, weight range 355 to 365 grams and low balance. Prisma Carbon face technology is used in other Varlion models too. Hypersoft EVA is softer, generally providing more cushioning and feel. Carbon frame should add structural solidity.
Round shape and low balance put gravity closer to the hand, generally benefiting control and manoeuvrability. Weight 355 to 365 grams is middle-range, neither too light nor too heavy. Prisma Carbon suggests flexibility with solidity, while Hypersoft EVA feels softer than harder foams such as EVA High Memory.
These specifications suggest Bourne Summum Carbon Black 2024 targets ball control and comfort without sacrificing structural solidity. Carbon frame should give shape and stability, including off-centre hits.
What you will notice as a player
At the net you react very quickly: blocks and fast volleys feel almost effortless.
The racket helps in defense: a calm swing sends balls off the glass deep again.
The sweet spot offers forgiveness: slightly imperfect contact loses little accuracy.
Comfortable in long matches: the racket cushions contact well, with little feedback in your arm.
The smash gets no easy power; depth and speed must come from your own follow-through.
No pronounced weakness, but no single shot where the racket particularly stands out either.
Which shots are affected most?
| Situation | What will you notice? |
|---|---|
| Defense | Plenty of help: the low balance and generous sweet spot return balls off the glass calmly and deep. |
| Volley | Crisp and agile: aiming feels effortless and late adjustments remain possible. |
| Bandeja | Very easy to control: the ball stays low and predictable, ideal for controlling the court. |
| Vibora | Enough bite for a quick brushing shot with some acceleration of your own. |
| Smash | Solid rather than explosive: depth and speed need your own follow-through. |
| Block | A strong point: the racket is ready very quickly and returns the ball with control. |
| Off-center ball | Forgiving: just outside the sweet spot you lose little and the ball stays on course. |
Well suited to
Less suited to
This racket is likely to suit you if you…
are often a little late on fast balls
want an agile, fast racket
want more control and placement
want more comfort and cushioning
This racket may disappoint if you…
want maximum smash power
like to play an attacking, explosive game
You will probably appreciate this racket if you…
- •play often at the net and like quick hands;
- •want a racket that helps in defense;
- •want a forgiving racket with a generous sweet spot;
You may run into limitations if you…
- •want to finish points mainly using power from the face;
- •want a pronounced specialist rather than an all-round racket;
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Indicatieve marktprijs
€125 ·