| Midplus Specs |
| Head Size:98 Sq. Inches |
| Length: 27 Inches |
| Strung Weight: 12.1 Ounces |
| Balance: 31 cm / 1.3 inches HL |
| Swing Weight: 310 |
| Stiffness: 66 |
| Beam Width: 19mm Straight Beam |
| Composition: DNX / Graphite |
| Power Level: Low |
| Swing Speed: Fast |
| Grip Type: Volkl DNX Grip |
| String Pattern: 18 Mains x 20 Crosses |
| String Tension: 50-60 Pounds |
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DESCRIPTION:
The Volkl Power Bridge 10! At Völkl, 10 stands for ultimate and absolute tournament-level performance! Proof of this is provided by the new Powerbridge 10, a racket that demands a high level of ability from the player – but anyone who has the skill will have the ultimate weapon in their hand. The precise control and incomparable feel for the ball which top players value are achieved by means of a flexible but very thin frame design. Thanks to DNX and Powerbridge, the racquet also guarantees maximum stability in the critical areas of the frame. The Powerbridge 10 is the racquet of choice for the best players in the Völkl international tennis team!
One of the most important factors that determine the power of a tennis racket is the stability and stiffness of the frame. Because the more stable the frame is, the more kinetic energy can be returned to the ball. In recent years our engineers have achieved totally new dimensions of power by integrating DNX into the frame. The high-strength DNX material is based on a CARBON NANOTUBE technology developed by Völkl Tennis and the Fraunhofer Technology Development Group (Fraunhofer TEG) and, with the same weight, is around 25 times stronger than conventional carbon fibre materials. Thanks to our many years of experience in using DNX we have now successfully achieved the next step forward in developing POWERBRIDGE. When constructing a racket head, the design of the yoke – in other words the lowest section (the 6-o’clock position) – poses a difficult challenge. The German research department of Völkl Tennis has now focused intensively on this critical yoke area of the racket. The result of this development work is POWERBRIDGE – an innovative construction which considerably increases the stability of this critical area. This makes the entire racket more powerful and dynamic. This effect is achieved on the one hand by integrating the high-strength DNX material and on the other hand by increasing the specific material density in the yoke.
TECHNOLOGY:
Power Bridge: The secret of POWERBRIDGE lies in two components. The first is the tried-and-tested DNX technology, which is now being used in the bridge of the racket head for the first time. Second, the designers at Völkl Tennis have succeeded in reducing the cross-section of the bridge without losing stability. The quantity of expansion resin which functions as the binding agent to bond the yoke to the rest of the frame to form a unit remains completely unchanged here. The only difference is the higher compaction of the matrix. In conjunction with the power features of DNX this compression produces an enormously solid composite material which optimises the heart of the racket, thereby investing the entire racket with more power.
To date, the “DNX Tuning” of the rackets from Völkl Tennis has concentrated on the shaft area and the two lateral brackets on the racket head (3- and 9-o’clock positions). With POWERBRIDGE we have now also strengthened the 6-o’clock position. Integrating the yoke into the seamless main frame while still guaranteeing consistent stability is a particularly complicated task. POWERBRIDGE offers an ideal solution to this problem for the first time – not only ensuring that the critical heart of the racket is more stable, but also providing extra power. As a result, POWERBRIDGE permits an even more dynamic style of play.
DNX Technology: DNX is the purest form of graphite known to exist. Significantly lighter than other carbon fibres and most important, it is 25-times stronger! With these unique properties DNX is destined for future use in the air & space industries. DNX is uniquely special due to it being a perfect microscopic ‘tubular’ construction – allowing maximum strength at all angles of applied force – all the while doing so with minimal material usage.
Now thanks to DNX, racquets with stiff properties will gain the extreme stiffness for power, but will also feature softer and more flexible areas for unmatched levels of comfort and control. DNX is strategically placed in areas of the racquet to add stability – while retaining the optimum playability and feel demanded by players of all levels. The advantages of DNX are clearly felt with every stroke.
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