Drop Shot Explorer Pro Comfort 1.0 vs Varlion LW CARBON GOLDBLACK

The verdict

Choose the Explorer Pro Comfort 1.0 if you want more power, the LW CARBON GOLDBLACK if you want more handling.

Explorer Pro Comfort 1.0
Pick this one for
  • Power+1.0
LW CARBON GOLDBLACK
Pick this one for
  • Handling+1.0

Neither is sold to Netherlands by the shops on padell.io.

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How they play

From the Explorer Pro Comfort 1.0 to the LW CARBON GOLDBLACK: less power, more handling.

Controla bit more control9.09.5
Powerless power3.02.0
Comforta bit less comfort8.07.5
Handlingmore handling6.57.5
Forgivenessa bit more forgiveness7.58.0

Explorer Pro Comfort 1.0LW CARBON GOLDBLACKLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2025
Not published
Weight
360 to 370 g
Not published
Face
3K carbon
12K carbon and fiberglass
Core
EVA Soft Low Density
Soft EVA
Surface
3D Face
Flat
Frame
Double tubular carbon
Bidirectional carbon tubular
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Shape
Round
Round
Balance
Head-light according to the brand
Head-light according to the brand

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Explorer Pro Comfort 1.0: 0. Of the LW CARBON GOLDBLACK: 1.

Or a third racket in between

adidasCross IT Light 2026

Better where both are weak: power 4 against 3 and 2, and otherwise close to the two.

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