Comparison: Volkl C10 PT (93) and Volkl DNX 10 mid

[kinsella]

I have played the C10PT for quite a while, but purchased a DNX mid out of curiosity and to see if there would be a racquet in production to replace my C10PTs when they died or broke.

I had two C10PTs and one DNX 10 mid set up exactly the same. The C10PTs weighed 350g and 357g and were 5 and 5.5 pts Head Light respectively. The DNX weighed 352g and was 8 pts Head Light. The set up is 17g gut with 17g synthetic crosses, plus those give-away black and blue Head over grips I put on once when they were the only ones I had on hand (aside from being ugly, they work OK). No string dampener. No lead -- strictly off the shelf/stock.

After a couple weeks of trying the DNX I find it so similar to the C10PTs that I can change back and forth during a match without a hitch. The DNX feels just a tiny bit different on contact during ground strokes and feels a pinch heavier when serving, but these differences are so slight another person might not notice them.

These racquets deliver control, touch and spin easily, but the power comes from the weight. If you want a C10PT, but cannot find one, try the DNX mid. I thought the DNX 10 mid had a lot more feel that the prior Volkl 10 series mid size racquets.

Have any other C10PT players tried the DNX (all 10 of you)? What was your comparison?

 

[jayserinos99]

I've said it before, but these two frames felt very similar to me...in fact the DNX10 mid feels like an update to the C10PT. Great spin and heft; the DNX10 mid had a slightly stiffer upper hoop than the C10PT but they really felt very similar.

 

[jonolau]

I've said it before, but these two frames felt very similar to me...in fact the DNX10 mid feels like an update to the C10PT. Great spin and heft; the DNX10 mid had a slightly stiffer upper hoop than the C10PT but they really felt very similar.

I totally concur with jayserinos99 on this. The C10 Pro Tour is known for its flexy upper hoop, and does contribute to the typical Volkl "feel". However, that being said, the DNX10 Mid also feel really nice, and in fact, it does have a slight edge on feel and touch on volleys.

Perhaps it could also be due to the fact that my C10 Pro Tour has been hit around for so many years that it has softened slightly. Maybe my DNX10 Mid would feel the same if it has more hours under its belt.

 

[max]

How old are you guys? Can you handle the swingweight? I'm 43 and I'm afraid to touch something that heavy.

 

[jayserinos99]

I guess I'm young...27.

 

[hoosierbr]

I'm 26 and play the C10 PT. Never hit with the DNX 10 Mid but I'm going to soon. Several have said that they play similar which is good as I love the PT but a couple have also said that they swing about the same - in fact someone said the PT was lighter than the DNX which is dismaying and odd given the DNX is lighter.

If the DNX has similar playing characterisitics and is a lighter hit I may have found my new stick. To answer the question about swingweight and heft, yes, it's quite heavy and it gets to you after a while. That's why I'm looking for lighter.

 

[rocket]

After a couple weeks of trying the DNX I find it so similar to the C10PTs that I can change back and forth during a match without a hitch. The DNX feels just a tiny bit different on contact during ground strokes and feels a pinch heavier when serving, but these differences are so slight another person might not notice them.

These racquets deliver control, touch and spin easily, but the power comes from the weight. If you want a C10PT, but cannot find one, try the DNX mid. I thought the DNX 10 mid had a lot more feel that the prior Volkl 10 series mid size racquets.

Thanks for this great feedback! The C10 PT is indeed pretty hard to find. I currently use the 98 version but hear so much praise about the mid & would love to try it out. Seems like DNX10 mid is a very good alternative. Some even see it as a modern PS-85.

 

[mileslong]

i have a C10 PT and used to play the DNX10 mid. the mid plays lighter IMO. it was a nice racket and one i might revisit in the future but right now im having a sordid affair with the redondo MP...

 

[NoBadMojo]

what are the official swingweights of these racquets? therein lies the answer.

 

[jonolau]

How old are you guys? Can you handle the swingweight? I'm 43 and I'm afraid to touch something that heavy.

I'm 36 and slightly out of shape stamina-wise. In my younger days (before our kids came along), I could handle the heavier swingweights. But after laying off for a few years, gaining a few pounds and not spending enough time in the gym on strength conditioning, revisiting racquets with the SW of the DNX10 mid proved to be a bit of an uphill battle. I must admit that I've now switched to something with a lower SW. If Volkl was readily available where I am, I would've probably ended up with the DNX9 instead.