{"title":"Padel Rackets","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"babolat-technical-viper-3-0-2026-padel-racket","title":"Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 2026 is the top of Babolat's power line: a diamond head that pushes the sweet spot high, behind the ball, where a finisher wants it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA diamond puts the most mass furthest from your hand. That is what makes it hit so hard, and it is also why the margin for error is the smallest of any shape. Off-centre contact is punished. This frame is for a player whose technique is already repeatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is a hard EVA with a carbon sheet laid inside it, so energy comes back fast rather than being absorbed. The face is 3K carbon with the 3D Spin+ raised finish for bite on the ball. Vibrabsorb System² puts SMAC elastomers through the carbon, the core and the handle to take the sting out without softening the response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStated weight is 360–375g with a high balance. Manufacturer weights vary by around ten grams either way on every brand, which is worth knowing before you chase a number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey technologies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrabsorb System² · Carbon Power Layer · Dynamic Stability System · 3D Spin+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the frame in the Viper family Juan Lebrón's line is built around. If you like the shape but not the punishment, the Viper Soft 3.0 is the same idea with a softer core.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-08-19. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.babolat.com\/us\/technical-viper-3.0\/150175.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSource\u003c\/a\u003e. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babolat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63977624797555,"sku":"PO-1007","price":530.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/150175-TECHNICAL_VIPER_3.0-100-1-Face.png?v=1787057930"},{"product_id":"babolat-technical-viper-soft-3-0-2026-padel-racket","title":"Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026 is the Technical Viper with the hardness taken out of it — the same diamond shape and the same power geometry, on a soft black EVA core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft core compresses more on contact. You get a longer dwell time, more feel on slower balls, and noticeably less shock through the arm. The trade is a little top-end power against the hard-core version, which most players will never miss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe face is a softer 3K carbon with the 3D Spin+ raised finish, so grip on the ball is unchanged. Vibrabsorb System² runs SMAC elastomers through the carbon, the core and the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStated weight is 355–375g with a high balance. Manufacturer weights vary by roughly ten grams either way across every brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey technologies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrabsorb System² · Soft Carbon · Dynamic Stability System · 3D Spin+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the one to look at if you play a diamond but your elbow has started complaining, or if you play three or more times a week.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-08-19. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.babolat.com\/us\/technical-viper-soft-3.0\/150179.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSource\u003c\/a\u003e. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babolat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63977624863091,"sku":"PO-1008","price":402.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/150179-TECHNICAL_VIPER_SOFT_3.0-100-1-Face.png?v=1787057930"},{"product_id":"babolat-counter-viper-2-6-2026-padel-racket","title":"Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026 is the control frame of the Viper family: a round head that centres the sweet spot and widens the margin, on a carbon build that still has plenty of bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound is the most forgiving shape in padel. The sweet spot sits over the middle of the face and the mass is closer to your hand, so the racket is quicker to move and far kinder on a mishit. That is what makes it the shape most advanced defensive players stay with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X-EVA core is a three-layer sandwich: firmer at the edges, softer through the middle, which is how it keeps feel on soft hands without going dead on a hard ball. The face is 3K carbon with the 3D Spin+ finish, and the Holes Pattern System redistributes the drilling to keep the face stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStated weight is 355–375g. Manufacturer weights vary by around ten grams either way on every brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey technologies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrabsorb System² · X-EVA · Holes Pattern System · 3D Spin+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you play the middle of the court, defend a lot, or want a racket that keeps working when you are tired, this is the Viper for you.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-08-19. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.babolat.com\/gb\/counter-viper-2.6\/150177.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSource\u003c\/a\u003e. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babolat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63977624895859,"sku":"PO-1009","price":463.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/150177-COUNTER_VIPER_2.6-100-1-Face.png?v=1787057930"},{"product_id":"babolat-air-viper-2-6-2026-padel-racket","title":"Babolat Air Viper 2.6 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Babolat Air Viper 2.6 2026 is Babolat's performance-tier frame with a teardrop head, which lifts the sweet spot above centre for more mass behind the ball without a diamond's narrow margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built for power: finishing at the net, and rewarding a player who already generates their own racket-head speed. The balance is even, which keeps it neutral through the swing and easy to adapt to. It suits a player who can find the middle of the racket most of the time and is starting to shape the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is X-EVA (3-layer sandwich). The face is Carbon 16K. Higher weave numbers mean more filaments per bundle and a broader, generally softer weave — often the more comfortable option rather than the stiffer one. A rough, sandblasted surface adds bite on the ball for spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStated weight is 345–365g. That sits at the lighter end of the range — quicker through the air and easier across a long session. Manufacturer weights vary by around ten grams either way, on every brand. Profile thickness is 38mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-08-02. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.babolat.com\/us\/padel-technical-collection-2026.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSource\u003c\/a\u003e. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babolat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63977624928627,"sku":"PO-1010","price":463.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/150176-AIR_VIPER_2.6-100-1-Face.png?v=1787057932"},{"product_id":"babolat-technical-veron-3-0-2026-padel-racket","title":"Babolat Technical Veron 3.0 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Babolat Technical Veron 3.0 2026 is the Veron line's attacking frame — pro-shape power geometry pitched at an intermediate rather than a tour player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Carbon Flex face is a woven carbon and fibreglass blend. It is more forgiving than a pure carbon face: a little less explosive, a lot easier to get clean depth from when your contact is not perfect. That single choice is what separates this from the Technical Viper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black EVA core sits in the middle of Babolat's hardness range, and the Dynamic Stability System bar through the heart keeps the head from twisting on off-centre hits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStated weight is 350–370g with a high balance. Weights vary by roughly ten grams either way across every manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey technologies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrabsorb System² · Carbon Flex · Dynamic Stability System · 3D Spin+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA sensible step up if you want the attacking shape without the narrow margin of a full pro diamond.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-08-19. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.babolat.com\/us\/technical-veron-3.0\/150183.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSource\u003c\/a\u003e. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babolat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63977624994163,"sku":"PO-1012","price":317.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/150183-TECHNICAL_VERON_3.0-100-1-Face.png?v=1787057931"},{"product_id":"babolat-counter-origin-2026-padel-racket","title":"Babolat Counter Origin 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Babolat Counter Origin 2026 is Babolat's entry-tier frame with a round head, which puts the sweet spot low and central — close to your hand, and the most forgiving layout in the sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built for control: keeping the ball in play, defending off the glass and placing rather than blasting. The balance is even, which keeps it neutral through the swing and easy to adapt to. This is a frame for someone in their first year, or anyone who wants the largest possible margin for error.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is EVA foam. The Fibreglass face flexes more than carbon, which softens the feel and widens the effective hitting area. It is the more suitable material for most club players, not a compromise. The face is smooth — less spin bite, and nothing to wear off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStated weight is 345–365g. That sits at the lighter end of the range — quicker through the air and easier across a long session. Manufacturer weights vary by around ten grams either way, on every brand. Profile thickness is 38mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-08-02. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.babolat.com\/us\/padel-technical-collection-2026.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSource\u003c\/a\u003e. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babolat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63977625026931,"sku":"PO-1013","price":184.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/150154-Counter_Origin-100-1-Face.png?v=1787057932"},{"product_id":"nox-at10-genius-12k-alum-xtrem-2026-padel-racket-agustin-tapia","title":"Nox AT10 Genius 12K Alum Xtrem 2026 Padel Racket (Agustin Tapia)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe NOX AT10 Genius 12K Alum Xtrem 2026 is NOX's pro-tier frame with a teardrop head, which lifts the sweet spot above centre for more mass behind the ball without a diamond's narrow margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built for power: finishing at the net, and rewarding a player who already generates their own racket-head speed. The balance is even, which keeps it neutral through the swing and easy to adapt to. It asks for consistent technique, and gives back more to a player who has it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HR3 Black EVA core is firm. It returns energy quickly for a player swinging hard enough to compress it, and transmits more of the impact if you aren't. The face is Carbon 12K Aluminised Xtrem. A rough, sandblasted surface adds bite on the ball for spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStated weight is 360–375g. That is the broad middle, where most all-round frames sit. Manufacturer weights vary by around ten grams either way, on every brand. Profile thickness is 38mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayed by Agustín Tapia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the racket Agustín Tapia actually plays. The 12K weave is stiffer and more offensive than the 18K version of the same frame — more punch, less absorption.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-08-02. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/padelverdict.com\/rackets\/nox-at10-genius-12k-alum-xtrem-2026\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSource\u003c\/a\u003e. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63977625125235,"sku":"PO-1015","price":497.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/at10-luxury-genius-12k-alum-xtrem-2026-by-agustin-tapia-pat10genius1226-8435778902645-9466941.png?v=1787057932"},{"product_id":"nox-at10-genius-attack-12k-2026-padel-racket","title":"Nox AT10 Genius Attack 12K 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe NOX AT10 Genius Attack 12K 2026 takes the AT10 Genius platform and moves it to a diamond head — the most aggressive frame in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA diamond shifts the balance point up towards the tip. You get more mass behind the ball at the top of the face, which is where a smash is struck, and a smaller sweet spot as the price. It is the shape for a player who finishes points from above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HR3 Black EVA core is the firm one. It returns energy quickly for a player swinging hard enough to compress it, and transmits more of the impact if you are not. The Carbon 12K Aluminised Xtrem face with Dual Spin gives the surface its bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStated weight is 360–375g with a high balance. Weights vary by around ten grams either way across every manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey technologies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon 12K Alum Xtrem · HR3 Black EVA · Dual Spin · EOS Tunnel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe most demanding racket NOX make in this line. If you are unsure between this and the standard Xtrem, the teardrop Xtrem is the safer buy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-08-19. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noxsport.com\/en\/products\/pala-at10-genius-attack-12k-alum-xtrem-2026-by-agustin-tapia\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSource\u003c\/a\u003e. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63977625190771,"sku":"PO-1017","price":474.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/at10-luxury-genius-attack-12k-alum-xtrem-2026-by-agustin-tapia-pat10geniusat1226-8435778902669-3810595.png?v=1787057932"},{"product_id":"dunlop-fx-pro-2026-padel-racket","title":"Dunlop FX PRO 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe top of Dunlop’s 2026 FX line, and the most technology-dense racket they make: a 370g diamond head on a high balance, built for advanced players who finish points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA diamond head puts the sweet spot high and the mass forward. That combination gives the most power available in a padel frame and the least room for error — catch it right and the ball leaves quickly; catch it late and you know about it. At 370g with a high balance this is the heaviest, most demanding racket Dunlop offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the technology actually does.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dunlop names eight systems on the FX line, and on this racket you get all eight. In plain terms:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSonic Core with Infinergy\u003c\/strong\u003e — inserts of BASF Infinergy set into the frame at 3 and 9 o’clock. It’s the same expanded-TPU foam used in running-shoe midsoles: very light, very elastic, and it rebounds harder than the surrounding material. Dunlop’s stated benefits are extra power and reduced vibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibroshield\u003c\/strong\u003e — an anti-vibration rubber layer built into the frame lay-up rather than bolted on. Dunlop position it high up the frame on the FX Pro.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12K Carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e — a premium special weave on the face. Only the FX Pro gets this in the range; the FX Team uses a standard premium carbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForce Bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e — geometric reinforcement across the bridge, for torsional stability. This is the one that stops the head twisting on off-centre contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eV-Energy Channel\u003c\/strong\u003e — structural reinforcement running along the frame edge, adding stiffness for attacking shots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpin Boost\u003c\/strong\u003e — a raised texture across the hitting area, so the bite on the ball comes from the surface itself rather than a sprayed coating that wears smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Holes\u003c\/strong\u003e — the drilled-hole pattern is distributed to add power on attacking shots rather than spaced evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrist strap\u003c\/strong\u003e — adjustable Dunlop cord, included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe core is Pro-EVA, the firmer of Dunlop’s two padel cores. Profile is 38mm, the legal maximum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn comfort.\u003c\/strong\u003e This racket carries two named damping systems — Vibroshield and the vibration reduction Dunlop claim for Sonic Core — which is the strongest comfort story in their range on paper. We still haven’t flagged it as arm-friendly. A 370g diamond head on a high balance and a firm core is the least forgiving geometry in the sport, and no amount of damping in the frame changes what happens when you catch one late. If your arm is the deciding factor, look at the FX Start or the NOX ML10 instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the pro players.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dunlop’s presentation shows Ramiro Moyano, Jose Luis Gonzalez and Marta Caparros alongside this racket. Dunlop’s own footnote says their sponsored professionals may play with different rackets to the model shown, so we’ll pass that on rather than tell you a pro plays this frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from Dunlop’s own 2026 FX Series product presentation, verified 2026-08-20. Manufacturer weights are a target and vary by around ±10g on every brand.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dunlop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63977625321843,"sku":"PO-1027","price":261.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/dunlop-fx-pro-2026-padel-racket-1.png?v=1787363402"},{"product_id":"dunlop-fx-team-2026-padel-racket","title":"Dunlop FX Team 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe FX Pro’s diamond head and attacking intent, at two-thirds of the price — with the medium balance that makes it a great deal easier to live with.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDunlop describe it as having many of the features of the FX Pro, and that’s a fair claim: same Diamond shape, same Pro-EVA core, same 38mm profile, 5g lighter at 365g. The difference that matters is the balance. Medium rather than high means the head arrives faster and the racket stays manageable deep into a match, which is exactly what most intermediate players need from a power frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the technology actually does.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dunlop names eight systems on the FX line, and on this racket you get four of the eight. In plain terms:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForce Bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e — geometric reinforcement across the bridge, for torsional stability. This is the one that stops the head twisting on off-centre contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eV-Energy Channel\u003c\/strong\u003e — structural reinforcement running along the frame edge, adding stiffness for attacking shots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpin Boost\u003c\/strong\u003e — a raised texture across the hitting area, so the bite on the ball comes from the surface itself rather than a sprayed coating that wears smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Holes\u003c\/strong\u003e — the drilled-hole pattern is distributed to add power on attacking shots rather than spaced evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you give up against the FX Pro.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three things, and we’d rather list them than let you find out: no Sonic Core with Infinergy, no Vibroshield damping layer, and a standard premium carbon face rather than the 12K special weave. So it is a firmer, less damped, slightly less powerful racket. Whether that’s worth the difference in price depends entirely on how hard and how often you hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe core is Pro-EVA, the same firm core Dunlop use on the flagship. Profile is 38mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn comfort.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not flagged as arm-friendly. It’s a diamond head on a firm core with no dedicated damping system, which is the honest reading of the specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from Dunlop’s own 2026 FX Series product presentation, verified 2026-08-20. Manufacturer weights are a target and vary by around ±10g on every brand.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dunlop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63977625387379,"sku":"PO-1028","price":191.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/dunlop-fx-team-2026-padel-racket-1.png?v=1787363428"},{"product_id":"dunlop-fx-start-2026-padel-racket","title":"Dunlop FX Start 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe sensible first racket: a hybrid head with a wide sweet spot, medium balance, and the same Pro-EVA core Dunlop put in their flagship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDunlop call it ideal for game improvers, and the geometry backs that up. A hybrid head keeps the sweet spot central and generous rather than pushing it high like a diamond, so a mishit still clears the net. Medium balance at 360g means it doesn’t feel heavy through the swing while your technique is still forming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe part worth knowing.\u003c\/strong\u003e This racket runs \u003cem\u003ePro-EVA\u003c\/em\u003e — the same core as the FX Pro at more than twice the price. Dunlop keep the softer Soft-EVA for their junior frame, not this one. What you’re missing against the more expensive rackets is the technology in the frame and face, not a downgraded core.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstruction is a graphite frame with a straight hole pattern, rather than the drilled Power Holes distribution on the Pro and Team. The face is smooth — no Spin Boost texture — which is the right call at this level, where consistent contact matters more than spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfile is 38mm, the legal maximum, so you get the full hitting surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn comfort.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not flagged as arm-friendly. Pro-EVA is a firm core, and while the hybrid shape and medium balance make it forgiving to hit, that isn’t the same as being gentle on an arm. If comfort is your deciding factor, ask us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from Dunlop’s own 2026 FX Series product presentation, verified 2026-08-20. Manufacturer weights are a target and vary by around ±10g on every brand.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dunlop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63977625420147,"sku":"PO-1029","price":141.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/dunlop-fx-start-2026-padel-racket-1.png?v=1787363444"},{"product_id":"siux-fenix-pro-2026","title":"Siux Fenix Pro 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Siux Fenix Pro 2026 is Siux's pro-tier frame with a diamond head, which pushes the sweet spot high for maximum leverage behind the overhead — the attacker's layout, with the smallest margin for error.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built for power: finishing at the net, and rewarding a player who already generates their own racket-head speed. The balance is high. It suits a player who can find the middle of the racket every time and wants the frame to add something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is EVA. The face is 12K carbon. The finish is matte + 3d.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStated weight is 355–375g. Manufacturer weights vary by around ten grams either way, on every brand. Catalogue hardness rating is 10\/10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eColourways: Glow Purple \/ Black. Played by Leo Augsburger.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-08-17. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63977625878899,"sku":"APS-SI-0001","price":564.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/01-front.png?v=1787096799"},{"product_id":"siux-diablo-pro-2026","title":"Siux Diablo Pro 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Siux Diablo Pro 2026 is Siux's pro-tier frame with a teardrop head, which lifts the sweet spot above centre for more mass behind the ball without a diamond's narrow margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built for control: placement, lobs and defence first, with enough response to finish when the chance comes. The balance is medium. It suits a player who can find the middle of the racket every time and wants the frame to add something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is EVA. The face is 24K TeXtreme carbon. The finish is matte + 3d.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStated weight is 355–375g. Manufacturer weights vary by around ten grams either way, on every brand. Catalogue hardness rating is 7\/10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eColourways: Royal Blue \/ Night Blue. Played by Tino Libaak.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-08-17. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63977625911667,"sku":"APS-SI-0002","price":564.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/01-front.jpg?v=1787096986"},{"product_id":"siux-pegasus-elite-4","title":"Siux Pegasus Elite 4","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Siux Pegasus Elite 4 is Siux's performance-tier frame with a teardrop head, which lifts the sweet spot above centre for more mass behind the ball without a diamond's narrow margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built for power: finishing at the net, and rewarding a player who already generates their own racket-head speed. The balance is medium. It suits a player who can find the middle of the racket most of the time and is starting to shape the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is EVA. The face is 3K carbon. The finish is matte + sand — the sanded texture adds bite on the ball for spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStated weight is 355–375g. Manufacturer weights vary by around ten grams either way, on every brand. Catalogue hardness rating is 8.5\/10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eColourways: 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-08-17. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63977625977203,"sku":"APS-SI-0004","price":450.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/01-front_f92b04c7-74e6-4771-90d0-a496e02a480b.jpg?v=1787097396"},{"product_id":"siux-diablo-elite-6","title":"Siux Diablo Elite 6","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Siux Diablo Elite 6 is Siux's performance-tier frame with a teardrop head, which lifts the sweet spot above centre for more mass behind the ball without a diamond's narrow margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built for control: placement, lobs and defence first, with enough response to finish when the chance comes. The balance is medium. It suits a player who can find the middle of the racket most of the time and is starting to shape the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is EVA. The face is 3K carbon. The finish is matte + sand — the sanded texture adds bite on the ball for spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStated weight is 355–375g. Manufacturer weights vary by around ten grams either way, on every brand. Catalogue hardness rating is 6.5\/10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eColourways: 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-08-17. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63977626009971,"sku":"APS-SI-0005","price":450.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/01-front_f262fe9d-c479-48ea-8328-ceaf9c496d0e.jpg?v=1787097508"},{"product_id":"siux-electra-st4-pro","title":"Siux Electra ST4 Pro","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Siux Electra ST4 Pro is Siux's pro-tier frame with a teardrop head, which lifts the sweet spot above centre for more mass behind the ball without a diamond's narrow margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built for power: finishing at the net, and rewarding a player who already generates their own racket-head speed. The balance is medium. It suits a player who can find the middle of the racket every time and wants the frame to add something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is EVA. The face is 12K carbon. The finish is matte + sand — the sanded texture adds bite on the ball for spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStated weight is 355–375g. Manufacturer weights vary by around ten grams either way, on every brand. Catalogue hardness rating is 8\/10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFranco Stupaczuk's 2025 signature frame, now run-out priced across the market. Played by Franco Stupaczuk.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-08-17. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63977626108275,"sku":"APS-SI-0007","price":283.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/st4-01-front.jpg?v=1787178441"},{"product_id":"tecnifibre-bomba-speed-2026","title":"Tecnifibre Bomba Speed 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tecnifibre Bomba Speed 2026 is the quick one in the Bomba family: the flagship diamond shape, built around getting the head through the air faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X-SPEED channels are aerodynamic ventilation cut into the frame, and the balance sits mid rather than high. Together they make a diamond that is easier to swing than its shape suggests — you keep the power geometry without the sluggishness that usually comes with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is a single-piece soft foam rather than a layered EVA. Foam is more forgiving and more consistent across temperatures, which is why Tecnifibre use it through the Bomba line. The 3K carbon face carries the Rough Skin 3D sandblasted finish for spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStated weight is 355–365g. Manufacturer weights vary by roughly ten grams either way across every brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey technologies:\u003c\/strong\u003e X-SPEED · Rough Skin 3D · X-TOP · 3K Carbon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSits between the Bomba Max and the Bomba Soft: more manoeuvrable than the Max, firmer and more offensive than the Soft.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-08-19. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tecnifibre.com\/en\/products\/bomba-speed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSource\u003c\/a\u003e. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tecnifibre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63978208461171,"sku":"APS-TE-0003","price":399.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/16BOMBASP6_01.jpg?v=1787057936"},{"product_id":"tecnifibre-curva-speed-2026","title":"Tecnifibre Curva Speed 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tecnifibre Curva Speed 2026 is Tecnifibre's performance-tier frame with a teardrop head, which lifts the sweet spot above centre for more mass behind the ball without a diamond's narrow margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built to do both jobs — attack when the ball sits up, defend when it doesn't. The balance is even, which keeps it neutral through the swing and easy to adapt to. It suits a player who can find the middle of the racket most of the time and is starting to shape the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is Reactiv Foam. The face is Carbon 16K + X-Top aramid, PTFE coat. Higher weave numbers mean more filaments per bundle and a broader, generally softer weave — often the more comfortable option rather than the stiffer one. A rough, sandblasted surface adds bite on the ball for spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStated weight is 350–360g. That sits at the lighter end of the range — quicker through the air and easier across a long session. Manufacturer weights vary by around ten grams either way, on every brand. Profile thickness is 38mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-08-02. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pdhsports.com\/en-us\/products\/tecnifibre-curva-speed-padel-racket\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSource\u003c\/a\u003e. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tecnifibre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63978208493939,"sku":"APS-TE-0005","price":369.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/16CURSPE26-01.jpg?v=1787094171"},{"product_id":"tecnifibre-bomba-soft-2026","title":"Tecnifibre Bomba Soft 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tecnifibre Bomba Soft 2026 is Tecnifibre's performance-tier frame with a diamond head, with the sweet spot high and the mass forward — the most power available and the least room for error.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built to do both jobs — attack when the ball sits up, defend when it doesn't. The balance is even, which keeps it neutral through the swing and easy to adapt to. It suits a player who can find the middle of the racket most of the time and is starting to shape the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Single-piece Soft Foam core is on the softer side, so it compresses more on impact — a gentler feel through the arm and more forgiveness off-centre. The Fibreglass face flexes more than carbon, which softens the feel and widens the effective hitting area. It is the more suitable material for most club players, not a compromise. A rough, sandblasted surface adds bite on the ball for spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStated weight is 350–360g. That sits at the lighter end of the range — quicker through the air and easier across a long session. Manufacturer weights vary by around ten grams either way, on every brand. Profile thickness is 38mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've flagged this one as arm-friendly. The combination of core firmness, weight and shape makes it a reasonable option if you're managing elbow or shoulder load — though no racket is a treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-08-02. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tecnifibre.com\/en\/products\/bomba-soft\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSource\u003c\/a\u003e. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tecnifibre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63978208526707,"sku":"APS-TE-0002","price":329.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/16BOMBASO6_01.jpg?v=1787094172"},{"product_id":"tecnifibre-curva-power-2026","title":"Tecnifibre Curva Power 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tecnifibre Curva Power 2026 is Tecnifibre's performance-tier frame with a teardrop head, which lifts the sweet spot above centre for more mass behind the ball without a diamond's narrow margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built for power with control of the ball's trajectory: X-SPEED ventilation tunnels cut drag through the air, and the frame rewards a player who is starting to finish points at the net. The balance is neutral, which keeps it manoeuvrable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is a soft one-piece foam. The face carries Tecnifibre's Spin Skin 3D textured finish, which adds bite on the ball for spin. Profile thickness is 38mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStated weight is 360g. Manufacturer weights vary by around ten grams either way, on every brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur price is held at Tecnifibre's supplier floor (max 10% off RRP outside designated sale windows).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-08-18. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tecnifibre.com\/en\/products\/curva-power\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSource\u003c\/a\u003e. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tecnifibre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63978208559475,"sku":"APS-TE-0009","price":377.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/16CURPOW26-cur-01-face.jpg?v=1788733272"},{"product_id":"tecnifibre-bomba-max-2026","title":"Tecnifibre Bomba Max 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tecnifibre Bomba Max 2026 is Tecnifibre's pro-tier frame with a diamond head, with the sweet spot high and the mass forward — the most power available and the least room for error.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built for power: finishing at the net, and rewarding a player who already generates their own racket-head speed. The balance sits high, so the head lags and then arrives — more mass behind a smash, and more work over a long match. It asks for consistent technique, and gives back more to a player who has it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Multi Soft Foam (3-layer, soft centre) core is on the softer side, so it compresses more on impact — a gentler feel through the arm and more forgiveness off-centre. The face is Carbon 18K. Higher weave numbers mean more filaments per bundle and a broader, generally softer weave — often the more comfortable option rather than the stiffer one. A rough, sandblasted surface adds bite on the ball for spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStated weight is 360–370g. That is the broad middle, where most all-round frames sit. Manufacturer weights vary by around ten grams either way, on every brand. Profile thickness is 38mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTecnifibre state the Bomba sweet spot is 7cm² larger than the equivalent Curva. It is a firm, demanding frame — if you are managing arm load, look at the Bomba Soft instead.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-08-02. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tecnifibre.com\/en\/products\/bomba-max\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSource\u003c\/a\u003e. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tecnifibre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63978208625011,"sku":"APS-TE-0001","price":449.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/16BOMBAMA6_04.jpg?v=1787057938"},{"product_id":"babolat-viper-juan-lebron-3-0-2026-padel-racket","title":"Babolat Viper Juan Lebrón 3.0 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Babolat Viper Juan Lebrón 3.0 2026 is Babolat's flagship power frame with a diamond head — sweet spot high, mass forward, and an added carbon power layer for the most explosive response in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built for one job: finishing points. The balance sits high, so the head lags and then arrives with real mass behind a smash. It rewards a player who already generates their own racket-head speed and finds the middle consistently — this is the professional end of the range, and it gives back exactly what you put in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black EVA core is on the firmer side, so it compresses less on impact — a direct, highly reactive feel and maximum energy return on a clean strike, with less forgiveness off-centre. The face is 3K Carbon with Babolat's added Carbon Power Layer for extra stiffness and stability under heavy hitting. A rough, sandblasted surface adds bite on the ball for spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStated weight is 370g, at the heavier end of the range — more stability and more power, at the cost of some manoeuvrability. Manufacturer weights vary by around ten grams either way, on every brand. Profile thickness is 38mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayed by Juan Lebrón.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJuan Lebrón's signature flagship — for advanced and professional-level power players. If you want the same shape with an easier, arm-friendlier feel, look at the Viper Soft Juan Lebrón 3.0.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-09-02. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.babolat.com\/us\/juan-lebron-collection-2026.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSource\u003c\/a\u003e. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babolat","offers":[{"title":"Original","offer_id":64055200579955,"sku":"APS-BA-0004","price":568.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FW Limited Edition","offer_id":64597432107379,"sku":"APS-BA-0004-FW","price":568.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/150174_-VIPER_JUAN_LEBRON_3.0-100-1-Face.jpg?v=1788437535"},{"product_id":"nox-nextgen-pro-hybrid-12k-nfa-2026-padel-racket","title":"NOX NextGen Pro Hybrid 12K NFA Series 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe all-round half of NOX’s NextGen Pro pair — the same 12K carbon build as the Attack, in a shape that defends as well as it attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNFA stands for NOX Future Academy, where the brand’s young prospects train. Where the Attack commits to a diamond head and finishing power, the Hybrid keeps the sweet spot central and the frame usable at both ends of the court. NOX calls it \u003cem\u003epolivalente\u003c\/em\u003e — versatile — and positions it for players who don’t want to pick a side yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is MLD Black EVA, a multilayered rubber running different densities through the frame, rated intermediate-to-hard for feel. The face is 12K carbon. The surface is NOX’s Dual Spin finish — a 3D texture combined with a sandblasted bath, so the bite on the ball comes from the surface itself rather than a coating that wears smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStated weight is 360–375g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the head shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e NOX doesn’t publish one for this racket, which is unusual. Three independent European spec databases all record it as a teardrop with medium balance, and that matches both the model name and the all-round role NOX gives it, so that’s what we’ve listed. One Australian retailer has it down as a diamond — their own product description on the same page says hybrid, so we think that field was copied across from the Attack. NOX also doesn’t publish a profile thickness for this model; 38mm is the legal maximum and its sibling is 38mm, but we’re not going to state it as fact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn comfort.\u003c\/strong\u003e The frame carries NOX’s Anti Vibration System — rubber inserts set into the frame. We have not flagged this racket as arm-friendly: the core is on the firm side and there is no independent evidence about how it treats an arm over a long match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn independent reviews.\u003c\/strong\u003e None exist for this model. The most substantial third-party write-up is a buying guide written from the specification, with no tester named and no court time behind it. We’d rather tell you that than quote it as a review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-08-20. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noxsport.com\/en\/products\/pala-nextgen-pro-hybrid-12k-nfa-series\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSource\u003c\/a\u003e. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64076285149555,"sku":"APS-NO-0031","price":312.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/nextgen-pro-hybrid-12k-nfa-series-palas-pnfanghy1226nox-5304296.png?v=1787226348"},{"product_id":"nox-ml10-ventus-control-3k-2026-padel-racket-miguel-lamperti","title":"NOX ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026 Padel Racket (Miguel Lamperti)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMiguel Lamperti’s signature frame, and one of the few rackets on the wall we’d put in a customer’s hand on the strength of its comfort alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLamperti is the Argentine they call The Wall — a 2016 world champion, a former world number three, and one of the longest careers the sport has produced. He has announced 2026 as his final season. His racket is built the way he plays: round head, sweet spot low and central, everything organised around keeping the ball in play until the point is winnable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it actually plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e The one genuine playtest we could find scores it 75\/100 and is clear about who it’s for: players who build points patiently, absorb pace and wait for position. Comfort rates 8\/10, power 6\/10. It is explicitly not a racket for an aggressive left-side finisher. Independent measurement puts it among the softest frames tested and near the top of the market for control — one reviewer’s line was that with this racket winners have to be designed rather than hit, which is a fair summary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is HR3 Color EVA and the face is 3K carbon. A 3K weave uses fine tows packed into a tight, close weave. The surface is NOX’s Dual Spin finish — a 3D texture combined with a sandblasted bath, so the bite on the ball comes from the surface itself rather than a coating that wears smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStated weight is 360–375g, profile 38mm. NOX does not publish a balance figure; independent measurements cluster tightly around 255mm, which is low to neutral — consistent with how manoeuvrable it feels rather than how the weight reads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn comfort.\u003c\/strong\u003e We have flagged this one as arm-friendly, and unlike most rackets that carry the label there is evidence behind it. The frame runs NOX’s Pulse System damping in the handle, independent testing found it genuinely low-fatigue, and measured stiffness sits at the soft end of the market. If you are managing elbow or shoulder load this is the racket in our range we’d point you at first. No racket is a treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOX say Testea named it the best control racket two years running. That’s their claim, not our test.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-08-20. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noxsport.com\/en\/products\/pala-ml10-ventus-3k-by-miguel-lamperti\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSource\u003c\/a\u003e. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64076285378931,"sku":"APS-NO-0032","price":455.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/ml10-ventus-control-3k-by-miguel-lamperti-pml10ventus326-8435778902690-1107820.png?v=1787226352"},{"product_id":"nox-ea10-ventus-hybrid-12k-xtrem-2026-padel-racket-edu-alonso","title":"NOX EA10 Ventus Hybrid 12K Xtrem 2026 Padel Racket (Edu Alonso)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdu Alonso’s signature frame — a teardrop built for the player who rotates between attacking and defending and refuses to specialise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlonso is 25, Spanish, currently around world number 16, and NOX signed him in 2025 as one of the pillars of the brand alongside Agustín Tapia. If the ML10 is the veteran’s racket, this is the one from the other end of the career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it actually plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e The genuine playtest we found rates it 75\/100 and lands on one honest finding worth repeating: the power is almost entirely player-driven. It rewards clean mechanics and will not cover for a late or sloppy contact. Independent scoring has it unusually even across attacking, hybrid and defending roles, which backs NOX’s own “multipurpose” label — one reviewer described it as the racket for the advanced all-court player who hates specialising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is MLD Black EVA, a multilayered rubber, rated intermediate-to-hard. The face is 12K Xtrem carbon — NOX’s Xtrem process reduces the waviness in the weave, which makes the sheet flatter and stiffer than an ordinary 12K. The surface is NOX’s Dual Spin finish — a 3D texture combined with a sandblasted bath, so the bite on the ball comes from the surface itself rather than a coating that wears smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStated weight is 360–375g, profile 38mm. NOX doesn’t publish a balance figure; independent measurements put it around 255mm, medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn comfort.\u003c\/strong\u003e We have \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e flagged this racket as arm-friendly, and that’s deliberate. It is firmer than the ML10 with a smaller sweet spot, and one independent scorer specifically cautions against it for players with elbow or wrist sensitivity. If that’s you, the ML10 Ventus Control is the racket in this range to look at instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne correction worth making.\u003c\/strong\u003e Several retailers list this racket’s face as “12K Alum Xtrem” and its core as HR3. Both are wrong — those are the AT10 Genius specifications. NOX states 12K Xtrem carbon and MLD Black EVA for this frame, and that’s what we’ve listed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-08-20. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noxsport.com\/en\/products\/ea10-ventus-hybrid-12k-xtrem-by-edu-alonso\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSource\u003c\/a\u003e. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64076285673843,"sku":"APS-NO-0033","price":455.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/ea10-ventus-hybrid-12k-xtrem-by-edu-alonso-pea10ventush1226-8435778902676-9207640.png?v=1787226354"},{"product_id":"nox-at10-genius-18k-alum-2026-padel-racket-agustin-tapia","title":"NOX AT10 Genius 18K Alum 2026 Padel Racket (Agustin Tapia)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgustín Tapia’s signature frame, and the flagship of the NOX range. Tapia is joint world number one with Arturo Coello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it actually plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every credible source rates control above power — around 8.5 for control against 7.5 for power. It is not a frame that manufactures pace for you. What it does have is stability, consistently its strongest measured attribute, and a sweet spot that two independent measured reviews both describe as generous and central rather than pinpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe forgiveness is asymmetric, and that’s the honest caveat: good below centre for defence, blocks and bandejas, noticeably less so high on the face. That asymmetry is what people mean when they call this racket demanding. It gives nothing away for free — but it is not harsh or arm-jarring, which is a different thing entirely and gets conflated constantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat 18K actually means, honestly.\u003c\/strong\u003e The K number counts filaments in a single carbon tow — 3K is about three thousand strands per bundle, 18K about eighteen thousand. Fatter tows mean fewer crossings and a flatter, more open weave. It changes the feel of the top sheet. It does not decide how the racket plays: the core, the shape and the balance do most of that work. Anyone telling you 18K is automatically better than 12K is selling you a number. NOX themselves rate this 18K as the \u003cem\u003esofter\u003c\/em\u003e of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlum\u003c\/strong\u003e means the carbon is aluminised — a treatment on the fibre, not an aluminium frame. NOX’s stated benefit is that it absorbs less solar radiation, so the racket holds its characteristics through temperature changes. In an Australian summer that is a more relevant claim than it sounds. The side effect is a slightly less rigid feel than raw 18K carbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersus the 12K Alum Xtrem we also stock.\u003c\/strong\u003e Same mould, same shape, same 38mm profile, same price in Europe. The differences are the core and the face: this one runs MLD multilayered Black EVA against the 12K’s harder HR3, and NOX’s own stiffness index puts the 18K at roughly three-quarters of the 12K. So the 12K is the firmer, drier, more explosive frame with more free power on the smash and less tolerance when you’re stretched. This is the same racket made kinder. Neither is an upgrade on the other — they are side-grades, and the honest question is whether you want more punch or more comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew for 2026 is the Weight Balance system: interchangeable 2g and 4g counterweights that let you shift balance toward the head or the hand. Independent testing found adding 4–8g moves the effective balance by around 5mm and measurably improves stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStated weight is 360–375g, profile 38mm. NOX describes the balance as medium without publishing a figure; independent measurement puts it around 256–259mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn comfort.\u003c\/strong\u003e We have flagged this one as arm-friendly. The measured review we trust most calls it a safe choice for players who have had padel elbow, and between the multilayered core, the Pulse System damping and NOX’s Custom Grip there is a real construction argument behind it. It is the more forgiving of the two AT10 Genius frames on the arm. No racket is a treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-08-20. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noxsport.com\/en\/products\/pala-at10-genius-18k-alum-2026-by-agustin-tapia\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSource\u003c\/a\u003e. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g. Play characteristics are summarised from independent published reviews and measured tests, not from manufacturer marketing copy.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64076285903219,"sku":"APS-NO-0034","price":497.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/at10-luxury-genius-18k-alum-2026-by-agustin-tapia-pat10genius1826-8435778902621-2175122.png?v=1787226356"},{"product_id":"babolat-viper-soft-juan-lebron-3-0-2026-padel-racket","title":"Babolat Viper Soft Juan Lebrón 3.0 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eJuan Lebrón's signature frame with the edge taken off — the same diamond mould as the Technical Viper, built with a softer face so it punishes you slightly less when the contact isn't perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe name oversells it, and we'd rather say so.\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Soft\" here is relative to the standard Viper, not to the market. Independent testing rates its comfort 7\/10 — near average — and describes it as clearly calmer than the standard Viper but still much firmer than a genuinely comfort-oriented hybrid. If you are shopping for a soft racket because your elbow is complaining, this is not it. Look at the NOX ML10 Ventus Control instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it actually plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e The one independent test we could find scores it 73\/100, ranking it 26th of 34 advanced diamond frames reviewed in 2026 — mid-pack among serious attacking rackets rather than a standout. The numbers behind that are lopsided in a way worth understanding: power ceiling 9\/10, power on demand 8\/10, control 7\/10. It hits enormously hard and asks you to supply the precision yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweet spot is medium and sits above centre, which is what a diamond does. The reviewer's finding is that it's clearly larger and less punitive than the standard Viper — the real reason to choose this one — but still smaller than any round or hybrid control frame. Off-centre stability is rated average, and lateral mis-hits stay firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for.\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong high-intermediate and advanced attackers who already prepare early. The 270mm head-heavy balance is the trade: mass out at the tip is where the power comes from, and it's also what slows your preparation when you're pushed onto the back glass. It is explicitly not a racket for beginners or for control-first defenders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe construction.\u003c\/strong\u003e The face is Soft Carbon — Babolat's softer carbon lay-up, which is the single change that separates this from the Technical Viper. The core is Black EVA at medium hardness. Dynamic Stability System reinforces the frame against twisting on off-centre contact, and 3D Spin+ is a raised surface texture, so the bite on the ball comes from the surface itself rather than a sprayed coating that wears smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e365g stated (355–375g measured range)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e270mm — head-heavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft Carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack EVA, medium hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnologies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDynamic Stability System · 3D Spin+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-intermediate to advanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlayed by Juan Lebrón. Babolat's sponsored professionals may compete with frames that differ from the retail model.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-09-02. Play characteristics are summarised from an independent published test, not from manufacturer marketing copy. 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The one independent review we could find says close to the opposite: that it's lighter and more comfortable than the 2025 model, that smashes and aggressive volleys lose some of their impact, and that competitive players chasing maximum force may end up frustrated. The reviewer's conclusion was that it suits intermediates who value consistency over aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe think the reviewer has it right, and we'd rather sell you the racket that actually turns up. If you want Babolat's power in Lebrón's colours, the Viper Soft Juan Lebrón is the frame you're after and it costs $90 more for a reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it's good at.\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoother control through a rally, and a frame that doesn't demand early preparation the way the Viper does. It's the one to pick if you're stepping up to a signature racket and don't yet have the technique to survive a diamond every point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe construction.\u003c\/strong\u003e The face is CarbonFlex — a woven carbon and fibreglass blend rather than pure carbon. It's more forgiving and less explosive, which is exactly the trade this racket is built around. 360g at a 270mm balance, 38mm profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn head shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Babolat does not publish one for this model, and we're not going to invent it. Its stablemate the Technical Veron 3.0 is described by Babolat as a diamond; whether this frame shares that mould isn't stated anywhere we could verify. If shape is your deciding factor, ask us and we'll measure the one in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e270mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbonFlex — carbon and fibreglass weave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate to competitive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published by Babolat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJuan Lebrón's signature line. Babolat's sponsored professionals may compete with frames that differ from the retail model.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-09-02. Play characteristics summarised from an independent published review. 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The reviewer's phrase was that ball exit is dynamic rather than explosive. If you finish points with your smash, this is the wrong racket and we'd rather tell you now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it wins.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 265mm neutral balance spreads the weight instead of hanging it out at the tip, which is why it transitions so quickly and why it stays usable in the third set. Tested profile scores put it at 8.30 as a defender, 8.09 as a hybrid, 7.44 as an attacker — a genuine all-court frame that leans defensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn comfort.\u003c\/strong\u003e We've flagged this one arm-friendly, and there's construction behind the label rather than marketing. The soft Black EVA core, the fibreglass face and Babolat's Vibrabsorb elastomer dampeners together score 8.6 for comfort in independent testing — near the top of what gets measured. If you're managing elbow load and want a Babolat, this is the one in the range we'd point you at. No racket is a treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne correction.\u003c\/strong\u003e Babolat's trade listing calls this a \"hybrid fibreglass shape\". Independent measurement records it as a drop shape — a teardrop. We've listed teardrop, because that's what was measured rather than what was marketed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTeardrop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e345g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e265mm — neutral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibreglass with 3D Spin+ texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack EVA, soft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnologies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVibrabsorb System · 3D Spin+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate all-court\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-09-02. Play characteristics and ratings summarised from an independent published test, not from manufacturer marketing copy. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g on every brand.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babolat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64591862366579,"sku":"APS-BA-0014","price":250.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/150184-AIR_VERTUO_2.6-100-1-Face.jpg?v=1788436655"},{"product_id":"babolat-counter-vertuo-2-6-2026-padel-racket","title":"Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most forgiving racket Babolat make in this range — a round head built for players who win points by not losing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it actually plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Independent testing scores it 8.2\/10 with a clearly defensive profile: comfort 8.5, maneuverability 8.3, sweet spot 8.2, control 8.1, spin 7.0, power 6.2. The reviewer put it plainly — power at 6.2 is the lowest parameter and the honest core of this racket's identity. It will not manufacture pace for you. Attackers were explicitly told to look elsewhere, and we'd repeat that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it wins.\u003c\/strong\u003e Round is the most forgiving shape in padel: the sweet spot sits over the middle of the face and the mass sits closer to your hand, so mishits are survivable and the racket is quick to move. Combine that with a 265mm mid-low balance and you get a frame that keeps working when your legs have gone. If your game is redirecting pace, holding the back glass and waiting for the mistake, this is built for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn comfort.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flagged arm-friendly, and comfort is its single highest measured parameter at 8.5\/10. The Black EVA core is soft, the face is soft fibreglass rather than carbon, and Babolat's Vibrabsorb system uses SMAC elastomers through the frame to damp vibration. Independent testing specifically calls it out as suitable for players with arm concerns. No racket is a treatment, but the construction argument here is real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's not for.\u003c\/strong\u003e Anyone expecting the Viper's punch in a cheaper frame. This is a different racket for a different job, and buying it as a budget Viper will disappoint you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350g ±10g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e265mm — mid-low\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft fibreglass with 3D Spin texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack EVA foam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnologies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVibrabsorb System with SMAC elastomers · 3D Spin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-09-02. Play characteristics and ratings summarised from an independent published test, not from manufacturer marketing copy. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g on every brand.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babolat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64591865282931,"sku":"APS-BA-0015","price":250.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/150185-COUNTER_VERTUO_2.6-100-1-Face.jpg?v=1788436661"},{"product_id":"babolat-technical-origin-2026-padel-racket","title":"Babolat Technical Origin+ 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eA diamond head in soft materials — attacking geometry without the punishment that usually comes with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn unusual combination, and the reason to consider it.\u003c\/strong\u003e A diamond shape pushes the sweet spot high and the mass forward, which is where power comes from and why diamonds are normally unforgiving. Babolat have then built this one from flexible materials: a fibreglass surface, a hybrid frame and an EVA core rather than the stiff carbon lay-up you'd find on the Technical Viper. The result they claim is effortless power with an enlarged sweet spot — attacking shape, forgiving execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBabolat's three stated benefits, in plain terms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Power comes from surface elasticity rather than stiffness, so the face flexes and springs rather than punching. Comfort comes from the flexible materials and lighter build, which Babolat say reduces arm fatigue. Tolerance comes from the enlarged sweet spot, meaning off-centre contact costs you less than a carbon diamond would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat we can't tell you.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no independent test of this model that we could find — the results are retailer listings, not court time. So the paragraph above is Babolat's account of their own racket, clearly labelled as such, and we haven't dressed it up as a verdict. We also haven't flagged it arm-friendly: the construction points that way and Babolat claim reduced fatigue, but a diamond head at 355g with a forward balance is not obviously kind to an arm, and we're not putting that label on a racket nobody has measured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho we'd sell it to.\u003c\/strong\u003e An improving player who wants to start finishing points and would otherwise be handed a carbon diamond they can't yet hit consistently. At this price it's a sensible bridge rather than a compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e355g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e270mm — even\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibreglass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHybrid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEVA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImproving to intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications and stated benefits from the manufacturer, verified 2026-09-02. No independent published test exists for this model at the time of writing. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g on every brand.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babolat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64591872459123,"sku":"APS-BA-0017","price":250.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/150188-TECHNICAL_ORIGIN-100-1-Face.jpg?v=1788436671"},{"product_id":"babolat-air-origin-2026-padel-racket","title":"Babolat Air Origin 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Babolat Air Origin 2026 is the lighter, faster half of Babolat's entry tier. Where its sibling the Counter Origin is built for staying in the point, the Air Origin is built for the player who wants to move forward: at roughly 345g with a low 265mm balance, it is one of the easiest rackets in the 2026 range to swing quickly, and that is exactly what it is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA light, handle-biased racket asks very little of your wrist and shoulder. Volleys come around faster, reactions at the net feel easier, and off-centre hits twist the frame less than a head-heavy layout would. Babolat pitches it at aerial players taking their first steps, which is accurate — this is a first or second racket for someone who already likes being at the net.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe face is fibreglass over an EVA foam core. Fibreglass flexes more than carbon, which softens the feel, widens the effective hitting area and is kinder on the arm — for most club players at this level it is the more suitable material, not a compromise. The honest trade-offs: the smooth face offers less spin bite than the raised finishes higher in the range, and the light, even build means power has to come from your swing rather than the frame. If you mostly defend at the back of the court, the round-headed \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babolat-counter-origin-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eCounter Origin\u003c\/a\u003e is the more forgiving pick of the pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e (manufacturer): weight ~345g, balance 265mm, profile 38mm, fibreglass face, EVA core. Source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.babolat.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eBabolat 2026 padel range\u003c\/a\u003e, supplier catalogue (verified 3 Sep 2026).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babolat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64596922270067,"sku":"APS-BA-0026","price":195.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/150153-Air_Origin-100-1-Face.jpg?v=1788436665"}],"url":"https:\/\/australianpadelshop.com\/collections\/padel-rackets.oembed","provider":"Australian Padel Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}