Bourne Summum Prisma Airflow W

AIRFLOW TECHNOLOGY

The Airflow technology refers to the elongated holes that we find on the perimeter of the blade. It is a system developed by Varlion following studies carried out in the wind tunnel that confirm that the holes in the central area of ​​the blade produce turbulence. Thanks to Airflow we are able to increase the passage of air through the outer area to gain aerodynamics and achieve a more comfortable hit.

TEMPERATURES

The “W” that appears in the name of the blade means WINTER, since this model can be found in another “S” or SUMMER version.

What is the difference? The blades are exactly the same except for the rubber, which in the Winter version is softer and is suitable for playing temperatures below 25ºC, while the Summer version is harder and performs better above 25ºC.

With heat the cores of the blades soften and with cold they harden, which can affect performance. Our recommendation is that you carry both blades in your bag and you can use one or the other depending on the weather conditions, but if you only have one of the two versions you will not have problems if you use it throughout the year. Choose the touch that best suits your game.

SUMMUM TECHNOLOGY

The Summum technology provides three factors that improve the performance of the blade:

- Longer handle than usual: Normally the blades have a 12.5cm handle, but the Summum blades have a 14.5cm grip, which provides us with a more comfortable and professional grip and extra comfort for players who perform the two-handed backhand.

- A 1 cm longer hitting surface: the largest hitting surface in a professional blade. Thanks to the expansion of the core we get much more control and responsiveness in the game.

- Wings Diffuser Technology: it's a diffuser aerodynamically improved that provides more maneuverability and precision.

PRISMA FRAME AND PROTECTOR

The Prisma frame arises to avoid the damage we cause to the blade by hitting it with the wall or glass. Thanks to its Prisma shape, this frame reduces the contact surface by up to 90% and also improves air resistance by 10%, providing greater maneuverability and acceleration during impacts.

For greater safety, the Bourne Summum Prisma Airflow W includes an adhesive protector which adapts perfectly to this very special framework.

SLICE TEXTURE

Slice is the name given to the most effective rough texture on the market. They are a series of curved lines arranged on the face of the blade in both directions. This allows both left and right handed players to increase spin when hitting slices. In the cases of the Premium Line blades, this texture comes directly from the mold, so it is not a screen print or any type of decal.

HANDLESAFETY TECHNOLOGY

Handlesafety is the security system that the handle of the blade has. Usually the blades are manufactured with a hole centered in the handle from which the rope comes out. This method sometimes fails and the situation may arise that the blade detaches from the string, causing an error in the game and a dangerous situation for all players.

Handlesafety technology has solved this problem, since the rope passes through the two walls of the handle and thus prevents the blade and the rope from separating. It also offers us extra comfort on the wrist.