Slazenger Epic Aurum
About the Slazenger Epic Aurum
The round shape gives the Aurum a wide, forgiving sweet spot even at medium balance, and the layered EVA core is what sets it apart from a single-density racket: soft outer layers cushion contact on a slow, defensive ball, while a more rigid inner section engages as the swing speeds up, so the same racket behaves differently on a controlled bandeja and a full smash. The hitting face combines carbon fibre with fibreglass, a build aimed at reducing vibration through the frame rather than maximising raw stiffness.
That layered core is the main thing separating the Aurum from a flatter, single-density racket elsewhere in Slazenger's Epic range, including the Epic Pro. Where the Pro keeps a simpler carbon face and a more conventional medium-hardness core, the Aurum's construction and reinforced face are pitched as the more technically finished option in the pair, with the finish to match: a distinct gold-toned colourway rather than the more standard styling used elsewhere in the range.
It suits advanced players who already play a control-first game and want a racket that still has something in reserve for the shots that need pace, rather than a racket built purely around raw power. Someone whose game is built entirely around hitting hard from the back of the court is better served by a stiffer, single-density racket; the Aurum's layering is there for players who vary their pace within a point.
Questions about the Slazenger Epic Aurum
What is the Epic Aurum's core made of, and why does it have layers?
It uses a 4-layer EVA core, alternating softer outer layers with a firmer, more rigid section in the middle rather than a single density throughout. The soft layers cushion contact on a gentler, defensive shot, while the rigid centre engages under a harder swing, giving the racket a different feel depending on how hard it is hit rather than one fixed response. That versatility is the main reason to choose a layered core over a simpler single-density EVA racket.
Who is the Slazenger Epic Aurum built for?
Advanced players who play a control-oriented game but still want the option to accelerate through a shot when the point calls for it. It is not built as a pure power racket, and a player looking for maximum, consistent pace on every smash may prefer a stiffer, single-density build instead.
Is the Epic Aurum too advanced for an intermediate player?
It is pitched at advanced players, and the layered core rewards someone who can already vary pace and shot selection within a rally rather than a player still building consistent contact. An intermediate player would likely get more immediate benefit from a simpler, more forgiving racket lower in Slazenger's range.
What is the difference between the Epic Aurum and the Epic Pro?
The main split is the core and face construction: the Aurum uses a 4-layer EVA core and a reinforced carbon-and-fibreglass face aimed at blending control with a firmer response under a hard swing, while the Pro keeps a simpler, medium-hardness build. Both sit in the same round-shaped, medium-balance, control-first family, but the Aurum is the more technically layered of the two.
Is the Epic Aurum a control racket or a power racket?
Control-first, with power available rather than the other way round. The round shape and medium balance are a control-oriented combination, and the layered core adds firmness under a hard swing without making the racket feel stiff or unforgiving through the rest of a rally.
Does the gold finish on the Epic Aurum mean it plays differently from other Epic models?
No; the finish is cosmetic. What actually separates the Aurum from the rest of the Epic range is its layered EVA core and reinforced face, not the colourway, and a player choosing between Epic models should weigh those construction differences rather than the styling.
Similar rackets from other brands
Matched on shape first, then the rest of the spec sheet — same playing character, different maker.
