Volkl Organix X10 Mid

[Hominator]

Originally Posted by Meaghan

Hom, have the kept the same mold as the pb? The x10 mp I love but I wish it still had the c10 skinny throat.......

I think so. It seems to me that they pretty much kept the same mold as the PB10 mid, except for the slight Organix bulges in the hoop and the vibration system near the handle. Here's a better pic of the throat for you:

[coolblue123]

Thanks for sharing the pics. Looks really nice!

[Meaghan]

Originally Posted by Hominator

I think so. It seems to me that they pretty much kept the same mold as the PB10 mid, except for the slight Organix bulges in the hoop and the vibration system near the handle. Here's a better pic of the throat for you:

Thanks H,
The hoop on the mp is superb imo but I do miss the manoeuvrability the thinner volkl throats provide, esp at net when weighted up. I expect this will be some racket, have you hit with it yet?

[drummerdan]

Originally Posted by Hominator

To me, a modern feel is a quick response off the string bed. In contrast, a more traditional feel has more dwell time. The stick is also very stable with little need for additional lead tape.

Yeah, this is how I define the "modern" racquet, too. All of us who play the PB10 know about the "flutter". And coming from a stiff racquet it's a little weird but we also know how great this stick is to play. I love it and would like to see it slightly stiffer so this new model might be awesome.

Any specifics as to when it might be out?

[Samuka]

Hi Hominator !

The big question: have you decided to change to organix?

Cheers

[Hominator]

Originally Posted by Samuka

Hi Hominator !

The big question: have you decided to change to organix?

Cheers

I think it's inevitable that I'll get a few to mess around with, but I'm very happy with my Dunlop 3.0 F Tours. I've been training more seriously for tournaments this coming year, so I need to just stick with one frame.

...for now

[Benske]

I am a current pb10 user. If this racquet adresses the upper hoop flutter; this will be my number 1 option to switch to. Otherwise, this is a big enough annoyance for me that i am looking to switch sooner rather than later. Hopefully an early 13 entry?

Anyone have any other worthy considerations? vcore89, blade93?

5.0 all-court, heavy spin, 1hbh.

Cheers.

[Hominator]

Originally Posted by Benske

I am a current pb10 user. If this racquet adresses the upper hoop flutter; this will be my number 1 option to switch to. Otherwise, this is a big enough annoyance for me that i am looking to switch sooner rather than later. Hopefully an early 13 entry?

Anyone have any other worthy considerations? vcore89, blade93?

5.0 all-court, heavy spin, 1hbh.

Cheers.

Have you tried a little lead at 10/2 on each side of the frame?

I had the same complaint, but just a very little amount of lead tape at those points completely solved the problem. I was very surprised that such little weight could change the feel so dramatically.

[Benske]

Hom,
Thanks. Yes I have tried 10 and 2, 3 and 6. Current setup is tape from 10 to 2 counter weighted in the handle... Seems to be best setup for me so far.

[Sage]

Does anyone know the exact date when this will available at TW?

[Korso]

Originally Posted by Benske

I am a current pb10 user. If this racquet adresses the upper hoop flutter; this will be my number 1 option to switch to. Otherwise, this is a big enough annoyance for me that i am looking to switch sooner rather than later. Hopefully an early 13 entry?

Anyone have any other worthy considerations? vcore89, blade93?

5.0 all-court, heavy spin, 1hbh.

Cheers.

I switched briefly to the Vcore89 but ended up coming back to the PB10 mid. I hit my one handed backhands better with the Vcore89 but never could really dial in my forehand enough to be a consistant weapon. The Vcore89 is still a great racket and I hit with it from time to time.

[vsbabolat]

Originally Posted by Sage

Does anyone know the exact date when this will available at TW?

I sent a email to Voelkl and never heard back from them.

[Hominator]

I received the two X10 mid prototypes this weekend from one of the Volkl playesters in the US and took them for a hit. My thoughts on the sticks forthcoming, but in the meantime, please enjoy the pics:

[Hominator]

[Hominator]

Originally Posted by vsbabolat

I sent a email to Voelkl and never heard back from them.

My understanding as of this weekend is that the mids will be available sometime between the French Open and Wimbledon.

[Magic of tennis]

what is the stiffness of this racquet?

[jankustra]

I can not wait to test it! volkl PB10mid is best racket ever... new type looks very nice(volkl on side have to be white for me...) but I will test new frame before buy one...

[corners]

Looks to be a box beam from the pics. Interesting. Head shape looks roughly the same though.

[Hominator]

Originally Posted by Magic of tennis

what is the stiffness of this racquet?

The final production should spec out at about 61.

[Hominator]

Originally Posted by corners

Looks to be a box beam from the pics. Interesting. Head shape looks roughly the same though.

It's actually not a box beam - it has the same frame shape as th PB10 Mid, with the exception of the Organix at the poles. Head shape is identical to the PB10 Mid.