Alien Pro 2026 Padel Racket (Tolito Aguirre)

The Hirostar Alien Pro 2026 is the third evolution of Tolito Aguirre's signature racket, and the top of the Hirostar range. Diamond head, high balance, a 24K carbon face and the firmest core the Milan brand makes — EVA Black X-Treme. It is built for one player type: the attacker who finishes points overhead and wants the racket to answer immediately, with nothing soft in between.

How it actually plays. Padel.how tested the 2025 Alien Pro (same mould, same 24K/X-Treme build — 2026 is a cosmetic update) and scored it 73/100: control 9, net play 7.5, power ceiling 7.5, manoeuvrability 7, sweet spot 7, comfort 6.5. Their reading was that this is a controlled attacking racket — placement is its strongest quality, the hard core gives very direct feedback, and the head-heavy balance (they measured 29cm) rewards a committed swing but does not help you from the back glass. Comfort is below average and the sweet spot is compact, which is what a 24K face on a hard core usually means. Everythingpadel UK describe it the same way: firm, direct contact, built at 365–380g for stability through the overhead, and for experienced players rather than developing ones.

What changed for 2026. Hirostar say the technical configuration is unchanged — the 2026 is a restyle with Cosmic Blu accents over the carbon base. The aerodynamic bridge with anti-vibration openings, the Smart Holes drilling pattern and the sandblasted matte finish all carry over from the 2025 frame.

Is this the racket for you?

• Yes if you are an advanced left-side attacker with repeatable technique who wants a stiff, precise diamond and likes a racket that tells you exactly where you hit it. Its closest rivals on our wall are the Siux Fenix Pro 2026 (more raw power, similar unforgiveness) and the Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 (a fraction more damping).
• No if comfort matters, you defend more than you attack, or you are still building consistency. The same shape with a softer core and a 12K face is the Alien Core 2026; the kindest diamond in our range is the Tecnifibre Bomba Soft.

Hirostar's sponsored professionals may compete with frames that differ from the retail model.

Specifications from Hirostar S.r.l. (Milan) and the retailers named, verified 2026-09-23. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g. Independent scores are quoted from the named tester and are their opinion, not ours; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves.