Volkl V-Sense 10 325 vs. C 10 Pro

[Kurt]

Can anyone provide further information or comparisons on how either of the Volkl V-Sense 10 325 or Volkl C10 Pro would compare to the following:

1). Yonex DG97 330
2). Babolat Pure Strike Tour
3). Wilson RF97 (2016)

I've come across a couple individual threads and articles in which the C10 Pro is known for it's plush feel, but nothing that provides a good comparison as these appear to be "under the radar"? Both Volkl racquets have specs that appear enticing to try?

 

[Dso]

Not sure they are under the radar- they have been around for a long time. I don't have any of the racquets listed- closest are the regular Pure Strike and the PS97. Regardless it's a very unique racquet that is VERY forgiving for the arm. It doesn't give you much feedback I guess some might say it's very muted? It feels like I'm swinging a pillow at the the balls. It's about 12.5 oz which is inline with the RF97. It's a heavy stick.

I got it specifically to help in my GE recovery.

 

[CopolyX]

The only source of knowledge is experience. - E

 

[Crocodile]

Hi Kurt
Out of the 5 racquets you mentioned I would say the following:

The RF is the hardest to swing, followed by the Yonex, the the C10, then the V Sense and strike tour.
The strike tour to me is probably my least favoured frame, it's quite harsh and it's the frame most likely to hurt my arm. Talking about comfort I would say that the V Sense is the most comfortable for me, but to get it to play the way I like it, it needs a little weight under the handle and maybe some at 9 and 3.
The old V Core 330 (Orange Yonex) would be right up there in comfort as well but the newer version ( Duel G) plays a little firmer but still very good. The C10 is also very comfortable but not as responsive as the V Sense and the Wilson to me just feels like an unrefined piece of wood when you first try it, but I'm sure once you get used to it (Which will take some time because it is the heaviest) you would be fine. The C 10 frame is a great racquet for serve and volley and blocking back serves as well as slice shots but not as good for topspin.
If I had to pick the best 2 I would say the Yonex and V Sense would be the way to go. The C 10 would follow and the Wilson and Babolat least likely to be chosen by me. The strike series was probably a disappointment for typical Babolat users and the company was selling 2 for the price of one to unload them. I think once Roger retires so will the RF.

 

[Kurt]

Hi Kurt
Out of the 5 racquets you mentioned I would say the following:

The RF is the hardest to swing, followed by the Yonex, the the C10, then the V Sense and strike tour.
The strike tour to me is probably my least favoured frame, it's quite harsh and it's the frame most likely to hurt my arm. Talking about comfort I would say that the V Sense is the most comfortable for me, but to get it to play the way I like it, it needs a little weight under the handle and maybe some at 9 and 3.
The old V Core 330 (Orange Yonex) would be right up there in comfort as well but the newer version ( Duel G) plays a little firmer but still very good. The C10 is also very comfortable but not as responsive as the V Sense and the Wilson to me just feels like an unrefined piece of wood when you first try it, but I'm sure once you get used to it (Which will take some time because it is the heaviest) you would be fine. The C 10 frame is a great racquet for serve and volley and blocking back serves as well as slice shots but not as good for topspin.
If I had to pick the best 2 I would say the Yonex and V Sense would be the way to go. The C 10 would follow and the Wilson and Babolat least likely to be chosen by me. The strike series was probably a disappointment for typical Babolat users and the company was selling 2 for the price of one to unload them. I think once Roger retires so will the RF.

Thanks for the feedback...

1). Liking the DG97 330, initially thought it was firm/stiff compared to the DR98, but appreciate the control, feedback and overall playability of it. The DR98 is a very nice frame, but the more I play with the DG97 the more I appreciate it and the DR98 begins to feel too soft and not as connected as the DG97.

2). I've tried to like the RF97, however compared to the DG97 it underwhelms, feels more muted, lacks feel and the Wilson racquets in general feel "hollow" to me. The frames just do not feel solid compared to Yonex.

3). Have not hit or played with the Pure Strike Tour, but the specs. and current pricing are interesting.

 

[Crocodile]

Thanks for the feedback...

1). Liking the DG97 330, initially thought it was firm/stiff compared to the DR98, but appreciate the control, feedback and overall playability of it. The DR98 is a very nice frame, but the more I play with the DG97 the more I appreciate it and the DR98 begins to feel too soft and not as connected as the DG97.

2). I've tried to like the RF97, however compared to the DG97 it underwhelms, feels more muted, lacks feel and the Wilson racquets in general feel "hollow" to me. The frames just do not feel solid compared to Yonex.

3). Have not hit or played with the Pure Strike Tour, but the specs. and current pricing are interesting.

The DG 330 is definately more connected and I think it's probably the best players racquet released last year. Yonex has had a very good year with their product and player endorements as well.
The DR will feel a little less connected for sure, it's more of a competitor for the pure drive type frame whereas DG more traditional. I don't think the strike tour will measure up.

 

[Crocodile]

Saying what I've just mentioned above, I prefer the feel of Volkl racquets, followed by the Dunlop biomimetic 200 series and then Pacific X Feel Pro frames. Like the Yonex too though.

 

[Tao69]

I just saw this post and thought I’d give you my 2 cents…

I played with the RF97 for a year and have since transitioned to the V-Sense 10 (with the 6.1 95S between). Obviously they’re going to be different rackets, what I got from the RF97 was awesome power and control, but the RF97 pretty much punished you for not confidently swinging through the ball; it’s such a fine balance of power and spin at point of contact. With the V-Sense 10 I’d rate it as having similar levels of control in a much more forgivable package because it doesn’t deliver the same power, so the demand for spin isn't as high to keep the ball in consistently; in that sense it allows you to play a much more varied game. The V-Sense 10 is also much easier on the arm, I play with a full bed of co-poly now, where as with the RF97 I had to string hybrids to soften up the string bed. I miss the ability to crush the ball with the RF97, but that’s about it, the V-Sense 10 do just as much if not more, albeit at a slightly slower pace.