Bourne One
All-rounder

Bourne One

Brand: VarlionYear: 2023
4.0/ 5.0(1 review)
$120.00
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Raquet Specifications

More Info
Shape:

Diamond

Weight:

345 - 370 g

Balance Point:

High

Frame Profile:

38 mm

Frame Material:

Carbon fiber + fiberglass

Surface Material:

Fiberglass

Surface Firmness:

Soft

Core Material:

EVA Hypersoft

Core Firmness:

Soft

Player Type:

Beginner

Target Group:

Adult

Bestpadel Review

The Varlion Bourne One, a 2023 model, offers a comfortable introduction to padel, particularly for newer players. We found its soft feel, attributed to the fiberglass surface and EVA Hypersoft core, made for a forgiving response on contact. With its diamond shape and high balance, we observed it leans towards power, which we rate at 5.7/10 in our tests, making it helpful for developing offensive shots like smashes. The smooth surface and soft composition mean that spin generation, which we rate at 3.5/10, is not its primary strength. Its 345-370g weight and 38mm profile contribute to a generally maneuverable feel for its power-oriented design. This racket is designed for beginners, and its characteristics align well with that player type. We attributed its difficulty score at 5.9/10, indicating it offers a manageable learning curve while providing enough feedback for improvement. The blend of carbon fiber and fiberglass in the frame aims for a balance of durability and flexibility. We rate its durability at 4.9/10 and value for money at 6.4/10, considering its $120 price point. Overall, the Bourne One serves as a solid all-rounder for adults just starting out in padel, offering a gentle touch and a focus on assisting with power. If you have experience playing with the Bourne One, we invite you to share your thoughts in the comments below.

Reviewed bySunny Charmetant

Manufacturer's Description

Varlion initiation-level padel racket with teardrop shape, which favors power over control. Ideal for players with very little experience and who are starting to play padel. It is made of a bidirectional tubular of fiberglass and carbon fiber, reinforced by plain carbon fiber fabric in the heart. Its core is made of 38mm Eva Hypersoft rubber of low 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 titanium dioxide. This composition makes it a padel racket with a soft touch. 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. The most outstanding technology is the Hexagon frame, which makes it more rigid and resistant. 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. Bourne and Hexagon frame are brands and utility models registered in the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office, and therefore exclusively owned and used by Varlion.

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