2026 Varlion Bourne Carbon Platinum

The Bourne Carbon Platinum is built for players who like to finish points rather than extend them. It puts weight behind an overhead without you having to force the swing, and it stays solid when you take a heavy ball out of the air at the net.

Varlion's Wings Diffuser channels air through the heart of the frame, which cuts drag on a fast swing and keeps the head steadier through contact, useful on volleys where you cannot afford the racket to turn in your hand.

It is not punishing to defend with, either. There is enough give on slower balls to take the pace off and place them, and it grips the ball for a heavy slice, so you can still work a rally instead of only hitting through it.

Level

Advanced/Pro

Type of game

All-round

Shape

Teardrop / Hybrid

Balance

High (Head-heavy)

Weight

345–360g

Face

7 Rhombus 12K carbon + fibreglass (titanium dioxide)

Core

Medium EVA

Surface

3D Rough

Year

2026

• Bourne shape — Fusion of diamond and teardrop giving a 60% power to 40% control ratio
• 7 Rhombus carbon face — 12K carbon and fibreglass laminate with VAR-FLEX resin for elasticity and a responsive feel
• Wings Diffuser — Patented F1-inspired diffuser in the heart that directs airflow to increase swing speed
• Medium EVA core — Soft EVA at medium hardness — explosive on smashes, comfortable on slower shots
• Hexagon frame + ErgoSlice/Ergoholes — Patented frame for rigidity, raised texture for spin and a progressive hole pattern that expands the sweet spot

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.