Volkl C10 EVO Racket
Series: Evo
$119.00
Volkl delivers a more explosive version of the iconic C10 Pro
Frame specs
| Head Size | 98in² |
| String Pattern | 16x19 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 11.4oz / 323g |
| Balance | 12.99in / 32.99cm / 4 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 319 |
| Stiffness | 63 |
| Beam Width | 20mm / 20mm / 20mm |
| Composition | Graphite |
| Power Level | Low |
| Stroke Style | Full |
| Swing Speed | Fast |
| Racket Colors | Black/Yellow |
| Grip Type | Volkl Synthetic |
| String Pattern Detail | 16 Mains / 19 Crosses |
| String Tension | 50-60 pounds |
What players say
Reviewers consistently praise the C10 EVO's feel, comfort, and touch, calling it a worthy lighter version of the classic C10 Pro. The tradeoff is power: testers agree it gives nothing for free, demanding a full swing to generate pace, and a couple of testers also flagged a smaller-than-expected sweetspot and reduced stability after the weight cut.
Best for
- Advanced all-court and net-rushing players
- Players who want C10 Pro feel in a lighter, faster frame
- Clean ball-strikers who generate their own pace
- Doubles specialists who value touch and control at net
Pros
- Outstanding feel and touch, even with polyester string, per multiple reviewers
- Comfortable, 'buttery' response off a soft-flex, thin 20mm beam
- Fast and maneuverable for a player's frame despite the 98 sq in head
- Open 16x19 pattern gives good access to spin and angles once swung properly
- Strong control for volleys, drop shots, and precision shot-making
Cons
- Low-powered and demanding; TW and Tennisnerd both say you must swing hard to generate pace
- Not the most spin-friendly racquet according to Tennisnerd unless paired with poly string
- Smaller sweetspot than expected for a 98 sq in head, per TW playtesters
- Feels less solid and stable at contact than the heavier original C10 Pro after the 20g weight cut
- Tennisnerd warns many intermediate players will struggle with it
Voices
— Chris, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
solid access to spin, tons of control and just the right amount of power
— Michelle, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
never had the put-away power that I crave
— Troy, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
sweetspot wasn't the biggest for a 98-square-inch head size
— Mark, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
feel, along with the overall performance, is still top shelf
— Jonas Eriksson, Tennisnerd, Web
You need to swing hard for it to generate some pace
— Jonas Eriksson, Tennisnerd, Web
Feel and touch are outstanding features of the Volkl C10 Evo