Wilson Defy LS V1 SE vs Varlion Bourne Cube Elbowcare S

The verdict

Choose the Defy LS V1 SE if you want more handling, control and comfort, the Bourne Cube Elbowcare S if you want more power.

Defy LS V1 SEHighest score
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  • Handling+2.0
  • Control+1.0
  • Comfort+1.0
Bourne Cube Elbowcare S
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  • Power+2.0

The Bourne Cube Elbowcare S plays better on paper (7.7 against 7.1), the Defy LS V1 SE costs € 152.73 less in Netherlands. Pick the Defy LS V1 SE if the price matters more than that difference.

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How they play

From the Defy LS V1 SE to the Bourne Cube Elbowcare S: more power, less handling, less control, less comfort.

Controlless control5.04.0
Powermore power6.58.5
Comfortless comfort7.56.5
Handlingless handling5.03.0
Forgivenessabout the same4.04.0

Defy LS V1 SEBourne Cube Elbowcare SLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
Not published
Weight
355 g
350 to 365 g
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand, 265 mm
Slightly head-heavy according to the brand
Face
Carbon and fiberglass (ComfortFlex)
Carbon
Core
Foam
Soft EVA
Thickness
38 mm
Not published
Frame
Not published
Frame Prisma
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Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Surface
Rough
Rough

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Defy LS V1 SE: 0. Of the Bourne Cube Elbowcare S: 0.

Or a third racket in between

HeadSpeed PRO X 2023

Better where both are weak: forgiveness 6 against 4 and 4, and otherwise close to the two.

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