LW Carbon 9 Prisma Pansy
Defender

LW Carbon 9 Prisma Pansy

Brand: VarlionYear: 2023
3.5/ 5.0(11 reviews)
$320.00
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Raquet Specifications

More Info
Shape:

Round

Weight:

340 - 365 g

Balance Point:

Low

Frame Profile:

38 mm

Frame Material:

Carbon fiber

Surface Material:

3K carbon fiber

Surface Firmness:

Medium

Core Material:

EVA Hypersoft

Core Firmness:

Soft

Player Type:

Competition

Target Group:

Adult

Bestpadel Review

The Varlion LW Carbon 9 Prisma Pansy, a 2023 model, provides a notable emphasis on control, which we rated at 7.5/10 in our testing. Its round shape and low balance are key contributors to this precise feel, making it a good fit for defensive players seeking to dictate points. While power scores at 5.3/10, which is expected for this playstyle, we found its ability to generate spin to be a real asset, earning an 8.1/10 in our assessment. The rough surface type and 3K carbon fiber face work effectively with the soft EVA Hypersoft core to offer good ball feel and assist with slice and topspin. We observed that the medium firmness of the surface and soft core material create a comfortable hitting experience. The racket's weight range of 340-365g, combined with a 38mm carbon fiber frame, provides a solid, manageable feel during play. It's designed for competition-level adult players, and our difficulty rating of 5.7/10 suggests it's accessible for those with some experience looking to refine their defensive game. The durability also stands at a respectable 7.4/10, which indicates a robust construction for regular use. The LW Carbon 9 Prisma Pansy offers a blend of control and spin for players who prioritize placement and ball manipulation. We rate its value for money at 5/10. If you've had a chance to play with this model, we'd be interested to hear your thoughts in the comments below.

Reviewed bySunny Charmetant

Manufacturer's Description

Varlion padel racket of professional level with a round shape that privileges control over power. It’s made of a bidirectional carbon tube. Its core is made of 38mm Eva Hypersoft rubber of medium hardness, and it is laminated by layers of carbon and fiberglass fabric. The heart area is also reinforced with carbon fiber fabrics impregnated with Varlion's exclusive VAR-FLEX epoxy resin to obtain maximum elasticity and resistance and covered by a layer of titanium dioxide. It’s the successor to the legendary LW Carbon 3, LW Carbon 5 and LW Carbon 8 Prisma Pansy, but with technological improvements in its materials, design and performance. One of the most important is the incorporation of Prisma frame,, which provides greater acceleration and speed of movements thanks to its aerodynamic design.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. It includes as standard the adhesive Prisma bumper, which is designed and produced through an injection mold in low-hardness PTU to absorb shocks and scratches. This bumper is fixed on the frame of the racket through an adhesive, which also helps to avoid vibrations. We have also applied the Slice technology (rough texture) to the hitting surface through a direct 3D screen printing system, to help the player apply effects on the ball more effectively. 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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