Volkl

C10 Pro review

The arm-friendly classic. Heavy, flexible and sublime to hit.

Racquet product shot
Highly recommended
Head 98 Evo: 100
Weight 320g Evo: 305g
Pattern 18×20 Evo: 16×19
Stiffness 62 RA Evo: 62 RA
Swingwt 345 Evo: 325
Balance HL Evo: HL
Full specsC10 Pro · C10 Evo
C10 ProC10 Evo
Head size98 sq in100 sq in
Weight (unstrung)320 g305 g
Weight (strung)345 g330 g
Swingweight345325
Stiffness62 RA62 RA
String pattern18×2016×19
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Fit check

Is it for you?

Level (NTRP)
Swing
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Your match Strong fit
Strong fit. Sublime feel, a heavy controllable ball and class-leading comfort.

    Performance

    C10 Pro C10 Evo

    Playtest

    Soft and heavy.
    Full notes

    A deep flex and 3D-Fibre construction give a plush, connected feel and a heavy, penetrating ball when you swing fully. Low-powered; it demands a smooth stroke.

    + Pros

    • Legendary comfort
    • Sublime, plush feel
    • Heavy, controllable ball
    • Stability and touch from the mass

    − Cons

    • Very low-powered
    • Demands a full, smooth swing
    • Too heavy for beginners
    • Sluggish in fast exchanges

    String for

    46–50 lbs 20.9–22.7 kg Shaped poly, 1.25mm Pick: Volkl Cyclone

    Recommended strings

    1. 1
      Volkl Cyclone Shaped poly · Volkl pairing Bite for the dense pattern; the starting point.
      46–52 lbs 20.9–23.6 kg · 1.25mm
    2. 2
      Kirschbaum Max Power Soft co-poly Livelier and gentler than Cyclone.
      47–52 lbs 21.3–23.6 kg · 1.25mm
    3. 3
      Babolat VS Touch Gut mains · Cyclone crosses The ultimate C10 feel.
      50 / 46 lbs 22.7 / 20.9 kg · 1.30mm

    Who plays it

    Tour frames customised

    No player in our database uses this frame.

    Verdict: 8.5

    The arm-friendly legend: a heavy, deeply flexible classic players' frame with sublime feel and comfort, for players who supply their own pace. Lighter, more spin: C10 Evo. Plush 18×20 with a bigger head: Phantom 100P.

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    FAQ

    Is the Volkl C10 good for beginners?

    No. It is heavy, flexible and low-powered; beginners should choose a lighter, more powerful frame.

    Is the Volkl C10 good for tennis elbow?

    It is one of the best frames for arm comfort. Pair it with a soft string at a sensible tension.

    Is the Volkl C10 arm-friendly?

    Yes, legendarily: comfort is its defining strength.

    What string and tension is best for the Volkl C10?

    Cyclone or a soft poly in the high 40s lbs, or a gut hybrid. Avoid a stiff poly strung tight.

    Is the Volkl C10 a control or power racquet?

    A low-powered control-and-feel frame.

    Volkl C10 Pro vs C10 Evo: which should I buy?

    The Pro (320g, 18×20) for maximum stability and control. The Evo (305g, 16×19) for an easier swing and more spin.