{"title":"Power rackets","description":null,"products":[{"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":"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-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-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-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":"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. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g on every brand.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babolat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64591787721075,"sku":"APS-BA-0012","price":431.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/150178-VIPER_SOFT_JUAN_LEBRON_3.0-100-1-Face.jpg?v=1788436646"},{"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"}],"url":"https:\/\/australianpadelshop.com\/collections\/power-rackets.oembed","provider":"Australian Padel Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}