Volkl Power Bridge 10 Mid Racket
Series: Volkl
$179.99
Volkl brings back the Power Bridge 10 Mid , a racket with a classic combination of control, feel and plow-through. The cosmetic is slighly changed from the original cosmetic to a brighter, neon yellow. Compared to the light, stiff rackets of today, the Power Bridge 10 Mid offers a buttery flex at impact. The open string bed gives it plenty of bite for generating spin. Factor in this racket's 12+ ounce weight, and you have the ingredients to hit a heavy ball. From the baseline this racket's 93i n² head delivers surgical control, and the ultra head light balance makes it maneuverable enough for whipping up spin or flicking winners on the run. At net the Power Bridge 10 Mid offers rock solid stability with exceptional feel and control. The soft flex provides a high level of feel on touch shots while the mass helps punch volleys with depth. On serve our testers found an easy swing to produce ample pace and spin. All in all this impressive racket is best suited for the player who wants a surgical midsize frame without impressive maneuverability for the breed.
Frame specs
| Head Size | 93in² |
| String Pattern | 16x19 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 12.1oz / 343.03g |
| Balance | 12.5in/31.75cm/8 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 322 |
| Stiffness | 61 |
| Beam Width | 19mm / 19mm / 19mm |
| Composition | DNX, Carbon, Fiberglass |
| Power Level | Low |
| Stroke Style | Long |
| Swing Speed | Fast |
| Racket Colors | Black w/Anthracite Lettering |
| Grip Type | DNX Grip with Sensor Tour Handle |
| String Pattern Detail | 16 Mains / 19 Crosses Mains skip: 8T,7H,9H One Piece No Shared Holes |
| String Tension | 50-60 pounds |
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What players say
Tennis Warehouse's playtest panel was enthusiastic about this flexible, headlight 93 sq in frame, praising its plow-through, serve power, and feel at net; one tester called it the best serving racquet they'd tested all year. The split is over weight: lighter, faster-swinging players found it heavy and tiring to swing, while heavier-swinging, all-court players loved the stability and whip it offers through contact.
Best for
- All-court and serve-and-volley players who like a headlight, flexible frame
- Players with long, fast swings who want control and feel over free power
- Clay-court baseliners who want whip and spin without an open, stiff beam
- Net players who value touch and stability on volleys
Pros
- Exceptional access to power and spin on serve; one tester called it the best serving racquet they tested all year
- Flexible 59 RA beam gives a buttery, whippy feel that several testers specifically praised for spin and pace generation
- Very stable at net with excellent feel and control on touch shots and depth on punch volleys
- Strong groundstroke and return scores from Tennis Warehouse's playtest panel
Cons
- Faster, lighter swingers found the racquet too heavy, requiring more energy to get it through the ball
- The soft, whippy flex that some testers loved was listed as a dislike by others expecting more directness
- Not a frame suited to players who prefer a light, maneuverable swing profile
Voices
— Danny, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
This is probably the best serving racquet that I have ever tested.
— Granville, Tennis Warehouse playtest team (5.5 all-court player), Web
It has that scalpel feel when you pick it up...it's a clay court player's dream stick!
— Kana, Tennis Warehouse playtest team (open baseliner), Web
The racquet is too heavy, which requires me to spend more energy to swing.
— Chris, Tennis Warehouse playtest team (5.0 all-court player), Web
This racquet offers me amazing control and feel from the baseline.