Volcl c10 vs Volklc10 extended

[lucky44]

I have heard so many great things about Volkl c10 that I have this great urge to try it.I have been playing with Prokennex7g so would want to go with extended version(27.5'').I found one on the flea.

Has anyone played with both? if so,please advice if there is a big difference betwen these two other than length.

 

[fuzz nation]

I've played the standard C10 for several years - the more current ones in my collection are slightly lighter and also slightly more "crisp" feeling than a few of my older ones. Love these frames for the combo of performance and supreme arm-friendliness they give me strung up with simple syn. gut at a snug tension.

I should note that I've always liked the feel of a racquet balanced in the neighborhood of 10 pts. HL, so my C10's have a little lead tape on their handles to give me that more familiar handling. I've never had a go with an extended version of this frame so I can't offer a perspective there.

You might consider demoing the standard version though. Since it's more readily available, you'd have an easier time of finding one or more with the right grip size, etc. for you. Because the C10 is rather unique - it has more flex through its hoop than some other racquets out there - you may not get any real benefit from an extra half inch. Of course if it's nice and cheap, you could buy-it-to-try-it (the extended one) and let us in on your findings.

 

[tball]

There are 2 versions of it: One is called C10 Pro Xtended. This is simply a longer version of the C10. It has the same weight as the regular. It is just longer and, correspondingly harder to swing. Swingweight is much higher than PK 7G.
Another is called X10 -- this version is lighter ( ~325-330 g strung; ~10 pt HL ), more responsive, better feel, better serves. PK 7G feels slow and liveless compared to this one.

The only situation where the original C10 or PK 7G would win over X10 is when you need to confront some very heavy and predictable baseline hitter. Otherwise, for normal 3.0-5.0 play, X10 is much more versatile.

 

[lucky44]

Thanks Fuzz and Tball