Racket Construction
More InfoFrame
Carbon fiber + fiberglass
Profile: 38 mm
Surface
Fiberglass
Type: Smooth
Firmness: Soft
Core
EVA Hypersoft
Firmness: Medium
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The Varlion Bourne Hexagon 8.8 is a hybrid-shaped racket from the 2023 collection, offering a balance designed to appeal to beginner players. With a weight range of 345-370g and a high balance point, it aims for an all-rounder playstyle. Its construction features a carbon fiber and fiberglass frame, a smooth fiberglass surface with soft firmness, and a medium EVA Hypersoft core. We found this combination makes for an accessible feel on court. In our testing, we observed that this racket provides a good starting point for those new to padel. We attributed its power a score of 6.6/10, which is respectable for a beginner-focused model, helping with ball depth. Control, in our assessment, comes in at 5.3/10, suggesting that while it’s manageable, advanced precision might require more nuanced technique. Spin was rated 4/10, indicating it's not its strongest suit. We rated its durability at 5.6/10 and its value for money at 6.6/10, reflecting its positioning as an entry-level option. Overall, the Bourne Hexagon 8.8 offers a user-friendly experience for adult beginner players. Its soft feel and hybrid shape contribute to a forgiving response, making it easier to generate pace without demanding advanced skill. If you have experience with this racket, please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Manufacturer's Description
Varlion mid-level padel racket with a teardrop shape, which favors power over control. Ideal for players who like soft rackets. It is made of a bi-directional tubular of fiberglass and carbon, reinforced by plain carbon fiber fabric at the heart. Its core is made of 38mm Eva Hypersoft medium hardness and is laminated with 3 layers of plain fiberglass fabric, impregnated in Varlion's exclusive VAR-FLEX epoxy resin for maximum elasticity and resistance, and covered by a layer of dioxide titanium. Thanks to Aerodynamic Drilling, turbulence is reduced, offering greater resistance in the core and greater stability during hitting cause the centre of the racket flexes less. This generates an increase in the sweet spot of the racket. Designed with Hexagon frame to make it more resistant and rigid. And finally, it is worth highlighting the Handlesafety technology, a new safety system for the handle. Normally, in all rackets the rope comes out from a centered hole which is attached to the handle frame by means of a pin, rivets, nails, etc. However, with this system, the rope goes through the two walls of the handle and comes out on both sides of the tip, thus giving 100% safety and comfort to the grip.
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