Our verdict and review for the Varlion Avant Difusor Carbon Black 2022 after testing the racket is that it is a very good all-round racket. The medium balance and the medium hard core make the racket relatively easy to play while it has offensive qualities.
The Varlion Avant Carbon Black is one of the best looking padel rackets on the market in my opinion. It comes with a relatively high price tag.
We have tested the racket!
Mikael på Elitepadel har testat Varlion Avant Difusor Carbon Black 2022. I den här videon kan du se när vi provspelar och recenserar racket.
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Our opinion after testing the Varlion Avant Difusor Carbon Black 2022:
This rack is the drop-shaped model in the Carbon Black series and is aimed at the more offensive player type. However, I found that the characteristics of the racket were also very comfortable even in the offensive game and I felt, despite the hybrid shape, that the racket had a fairly large sweetspot and it was quite easy to get right to the ball. A racket well designed for the player looking for a good mix of speed and control.
Content of the review
Varlion Avant Difusor Carbon Black 2022 characteristics
Below we go through the Varlion Avant Difusor Carbon Black 2022 and the characteristics of the racket. In addition to the features, the racket is aesthetically beautiful with fine lines and nice coloring.
| Rackets specifications | |
| Brand | Varlion Avant Difusor Carbon Black 2022 |
| Shape | Drop shape |
| Balance | Medium balance |
| Game type | Allround |
| Game Level | Intermediate – Advanced |
| Weight | g (+/-10) 350-375 g |
Material
The frame is made of 100% carbon fibre, which makes the racket more qualitative and durable. To make the racket a bit softer, it got a medium-hard core and a double-layer hitting surface made of fiberglass. A more durable racket that doesn’t get too hard.
The balance
The balance is at a medium level, so this drop-shaped racket can be utilized more as an all-around racket. Becomes good help both with the low balls, but also when you need to rush towards the net and for example shoot away high balls with proper power.
Racket shape
A drop-shaped racket that provides a larger sweetspot because of the shape and with their own technique of having different sized holes further out towards the frame. As the outermost holes are placed closer to the frame, the player will get better support when the balls end up too far out on the racket. There will be more control in the strokes, while at the same time it will be relieving for the player’s muscles and joints.
Hard or soft?
It’s a medium-hard racket, as it’s more of an all-round racket. Taking into account its drop shape, medium balance, larger sweetspot as well as the fact that they have combined a medium hard core with carbon fiber in the frame.
What level of player is the Varlion Avant Difusor Carbon Black 2022 suitable for?
Varlion Avant Difusor Carbon Black is more suitable for the players who have been playing for a longer time, like those at intermediate or more advanced level.
Is the racket best suited for offensive or defensive play?
It can provide good help for power in the strokes, but the main feature is balance and control. So it more support in the defensive game than in the offensive.
Information about the Varlion brand
Varlion was founded in 1993 and two years later they launched their first padel racket, which had been produced in Argentina. When they started to launch rackets on the Spanish market, they decided to move the factory to Spain. And shortly afterwards they started to use more complicated techniques.
Some techniques are that the holes on the racket are created during the manufacturing process and that they are placed further out towards the frame.
Which gives more balance in the racket when balls come too far out towards the frame. On some later models, the holes at the far end are larger and in a rectangular shape, making it easier to swing in the air.
Read more about the Varlion padel racket and our other reviews.
Compare racket with other models
| Comparison of Varlion rackets | Shape | Balance | Game level | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varlion Canon Difusor Carbon Black 2022 | Diamond | High | Advanced | 350-375g |
| Varlion Avant Difusor Carbon Black 2022 | Drop | Medium | Intermediate | 350-370g |
| Varlion LW Summum Carbon Black 2022 | Round | Low | Beginner | 350-370g |
| Varlion Bourne Summum Carbon Black | Hybrid (Drop/Diamond) | Medium/High | Intermediate - Advanced | 345-370g |
| Varlion Bourne Prisma Summum W | Hybrid (Drop/Diamond) | Medium | Intermediate | 345-365g |
| Varlion Maxima Summum Prisma W 2022 | Hybrid (Drop/Round) | Medium | Intermediate - Advanced | 345-365g |
| Read more about all Varlion padel rackets. | ||||
Advantages of Varlion Avant Difusor Carbon Black 2022
It is a durable racket in carbon fiber and fiberglass, and can be an advantage with the characteristics of being an all-round racket. Also an advantage with technology in how they place the holes and that they sit further out on the frame, as this gives more balance in the racket when the balls come further out on the racket.
- All-round racket that suits many players
- Good racket for both defensive and fairly offensive
- Good choice of materials combining carbon fibre and fibreglass
Disadvantages
Can be more difficult to use for aggressive play, when you want to smash the opponents. As the core is medium hard and the balance is medium. It requires more strength and experience from the player to be well helped in the explosive play.
- Lacks some power in the most offensive game
- Requires a bit more from those who want to be able to hit extra good smashes given that the racket is not top-heavy or has a hard core
Our review of the Varlion Avant Difusor Carbon Black 2022
Mikael Rohana from Elitepadel has tested the Varlion Avant Difusor Carbon Black 2022 and gives the following review and rating:
“This rack is the drop-shaped model in the Carbon Black series and is aimed at the more offensive player type. However, I found that the characteristics of the racket were also very comfortable even in the offensive game and I felt, despite the hybrid shape, that the racket had a fairly large sweetspot and it was quite easy to get right to the ball. A racket well designed for the player looking for a good mix of speed and control“.
