# Varlion BOURNE PRISMA CARBON SOFT

> Diamond, slightly head-heavy balance. Below average for control, handling and forgiveness. Made for advanced players. Check if it suits your game.

- URL: https://padell.io/rackets/varlion/bourne-prisma-carbon-soft/
- Last updated: 2026-11-07
- Language: en
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[Rackets](https://padell.io/rackets/) · [Varlion](https://padell.io/brands/varlion/) · Bourne Prisma Carbon Soft

- **Shape**: Diamond
- **Weight**: Not published
- **Balance**: Slightly head-heavy
- **Core**: Softcolor Core EVA

Lowest price

**€ 209.95** at Padel Nuestro · In stock · Free shipping · Checked at 02:16 (2026-11-14)

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1. [PadelShop.com · In stock · Free shipping · Checked at 04:09 (2026-11-14) **€ 267.45**](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpadelshop.com%2Fproducts%2Fvarlion-bourne-prisma-carbon-soft-2026)

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The short answer

A power racket: strong on smashes and volleys. Harder to place precisely. Made for advanced players.

Worked out from the published specs. No editorial review yet.

Strong at

- Strong on smashes and volleys
- Powerful attacking leverage with firm directional response

Less strong at

- Harder to place precisely
- Slower to swing
- Punishes off-centre hits

## How it plays

- **Control**: 3.0 below average▼
- **Power**: 10.0 above average▲
- **Comfort**: 5.0 around average●
- **Handling**: 3.0 below average▼
- **Forgiveness**: 3.0 below average▼
- **Line = the average of all rackets**: ▲ above ▼ below

A power racket: strong on smashes and volleys. Harder to place precisely.

## Specifications

- **Shape**: Diamond [Sweet spot high in the face: power overhead, less forgiving](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/)
- **Balance**: Slightly head-heavy according to the brand Slightly head-heavy: a bit more power overhead
- **Face**: 20K carbon fabric Stiff: precise and powerful at speed, less damping
- **Core**: Softcolor Core EVA Soft: comfort and ball exit, less control at high speed
- **Surface**: Rough Rough: helps with spin

Not published by the brand: weight, thickness, head size, handle, frame

Specs from padelnuestro.com · checked 13 October 2026 · [Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →](https://padell.io/contact/?topic=correction&racket=Varlion%20BOURNE%20PRISMA%20CARBON%20SOFT)

## Price history

Today **€ 209.95** Lowest in 30 days **€ 209.95** vs 30-day average **-8%**

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## What reviewers say

[**padel.how** 7.7 “Choose it for attack and net pressure; do not choose it for passive defense or soft rebound.” Read the full review →](https://padel.how/equipment/racket/varlion-bourne-prisma-carbon-soft-2025-2026-review/)

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## Questions before you buy

**Is the BOURNE PRISMA CARBON SOFT worth the money right now?**

Which shops deliver, and what shipping costs, depends on your country. The price comparison shows it for yours.

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**What is the closest alternative?**

The adidas Metalbone 3.4 - Ale Galán plays most alike. Differences: control +1.5, comfort +1.0. Today: € 174.90.

[Compare side by side →](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-metalbone-3-4-ale-galan-vs-varlion-bourne-prisma-carbon-soft/)

**Who should not buy it?**

Skip it if you rely on placement and long rallies (control 3.0/10), or if your elbow or shoulder complains (comfort 5.0/10), or if you are still learning: it is not very forgiving (3.0/10).