2026 Varlion Bourne Prisma Soft

This is an attacking racket that does not fight your arm. It has the same forward, point-ending character as the rest of the Bourne family, but it absorbs far more of the shock at contact, which matters if you hit hard and play often.

The handle is longer than standard, which suits you if you take your backhand with two hands or like to grip down on defensive shots. The hitting area is larger too, so mishits stay in play more often than an attacking frame usually allows.

The frame is profiled to cut through the air, so it does not feel slow to swing, and it grips the ball for heavy spin on overheads. If you want the Bourne's attacking character in a softer, more forgiving form than the Carbon Platinum, this is the one.

Level

Advanced/Pro

Type of game

Power

Shape

Diamond

Balance

High (Head-heavy)

Weight

345-360g

Core

SoftColor EVA

Surface

3D Rough

Year

2026

• Bourne shape — Fusion of diamond and teardrop, bridging offensive power and defensive stability
• Prisma frame — Prism-shaped frame that reduces wind resistance for faster swing speeds
• SoftColor EVA core — Low-density core for vibration dampening and a forgiving touch
• Summum — Extended 14.5cm handle with a larger hitting surface that expands the sweet spot
• Slice texture — Rough face texture that grips the ball for heavy, clean spin

Free tracked delivery on orders over R1,000. Central areas receive orders in 1–3 working days; outlying areas can take a few days longer via regional couriers.