Gladius
ActualGladius is Black Crown's all-round line for advanced players. Current: Gladius 2026.
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Gladius is Black Crown's all-round line for advanced players. Current: Gladius 2026.
Piton is Black Crown's flagship with clear yearly numbering. Current model: Piton 14 (2026).
Conqueror is Drop Shot's flagship (24K carbon). Current: Conqueror Attack 2.0 (2026).
Canyon Pro (Pablo Lima) is the power/diamond line. Current: Canyon Pro Attack 2.0 (2026).
Explorer Pro (Lucas Campagnolo) is the balanced teardrop line. Current: Explorer Pro Attack 2.0 (2026).
Axion (Jon Sanz) is the diamond power line. Current: Axion Attack 2.0 (2026).
Furia is Drop Shot's value carbon line. Current: Furia Attack 2.0 (2026).
Dunlop's premium series using Japanese carbon; the flagship Galactica Pro pairs a teardrop shape with head-heavy balance for powerful yet controlled attacking play aimed at advanced to expert players. Additional variants (Team, OS, Lite) extend the line toward more control- and comfort-focused options for intermediate players.
Arturo Coello's signature range, on sale since 12 February 2026. The flagship Coello Pro weighs 370 g with a 272 mm balance point — a head-heavy diamond for tournament players who want even more pressure. Alongside it come the more accessible Motion, Team, Vibe and Junior variants. Cycle: This is the first standalone Coello collection; before it, the signature ran through the Extreme and Speed series. A single edition is not enough to derive a release rhythm — which is why there is neither a buy nor a wait recommendation here.
The Lamborghini x Babolat padel racket is one of the most exclusive collaborations in the world of racket sports. The Lambo padel racket features a monocoque chassis inspired by the automotive industry and is made with materials also used by the Italian hypercar manufacturer. The racket is not yet available in stores.
The Babolat Counter has a very large sweet spot and is the easiest to play of Babolat's advanced rackets.
Diamond-shaped power racket with head-heavy balance and a stiff carbon face for aggressive players who finish points at the net. The Pro line is Leo Augsburger's signature series, aimed at advanced to competitive players.
The AT10 Genius is Agustín Tapia's (world No. 1) signature flagship — a powerful hybrid padel racket with an excellent blend of power and control for advanced and competitive players.
Versatile teardrop-shaped racket balancing power and control, often with a carbon face and softer core. Suited to intermediate and advanced players looking for an all-round profile.
Adidas's padel racket with maximum power and, of course, the removable weights the Metalbone is known for.
The first racket from Babolat Padel. Since 2018 it has stood for maximum power and is nowadays very similar to the Technical Viper.
The Juan Lebrón variants from Babolat are the most demanding padel rackets from the French manufacturer. They should only be used by advanced to professional players.
Babolat's Technical series combines the most aggressive padel rackets with a great deal of power. Fast smashes, plenty of weight and a high balance point combined with a hard carbon surface make the Technical rackets absolute rockets — but ones that hardly forgive any mistakes. When is the new Technical Viper 2025 coming?
The Babolat Air got its name because it is extremely maneuverable and therefore very strong on defense. It has a low balance point.
Black Crown's Special line bundles the top models (Invictus, Magic). Current: 2025 collection.
Black Crown's Patron line (Xtrem, Evolution) is power-oriented. Current: Patron Xtrem 2025.
The Bolt is also a beginner's padel racket with a large sweet spot. It is not quite as high-quality as the Flash but significantly cheaper.
Versatile racket line, best known in its round Control form with low balance, soft EVA core and large sweet spot for comfort and precision; diamond-shaped Attack versions add power. Control models suit recreational to intermediate players who value control.
Wilson's Blade is the controlled all-court series. Current model: Blade V3 (2024).
The Radical is HEAD's all-rounder with plenty of power, control and maneuverability. It is available as Radical Pro, Radical Motion and Radical Elite. The Radical is a new series from HEAD. There is therefore no buying recommendation yet, as it is not known when the new Radical padel racket 2025 will be released.
The Extreme One series replaces the former Speed ONE rackets for the 2026 season and breaks with their teardrop shape: for its ONE technology, HEAD has returned to the diamond mould. The Extreme One weighs 350 g, making it one of the most manoeuvrable rackets in the power segment; the Extreme One X is the heaviest and most powerful ONE racket HEAD has ever built. Tech: HEAD ONE (larger sweet spot, higher durability), Auxetic 2.0, 12K carbon, Power Foam and the rough Extreme Spin surface. Cycle: The series is new, so it has no rhythm of its own yet. The 24 months are taken from the Extreme and Speed families, which HEAD has renewed on a two-year beat for years.
A very high-quality premium padel racket from Adidas with removable weights to adjust weight and balance.
A racket for advanced players from Adidas with plenty of control and maneuverability.
One of Adidas's many padel rackets for beginners to advanced beginners.
One of Adidas's many padel rackets for beginners to advanced beginners.
The Cross It from Adidas combines lots of power and control with a 15k carbon surface and is intended for advanced and tournament players.
Teardrop-shaped racket leaning slightly toward control, with an enlarged sweet spot and medium-soft feel for comfortable, precise play. Ideal for intermediate to advanced players.
Control-oriented racket with a (largely) round shape, low balance and soft core for precise placement and easy handling. Comfortable and forgiving, ideal for advanced players who dictate through accuracy; less suited to a pure power game.
Round control racket with low balance, a large sweet spot and soft feel for maximum forgiveness and comfort. Ideal for beginners building technique and ball control.
Offensive, versatile teardrop racket with a slightly raised sweet spot and medium-high balance that delivers power without sacrificing control. Built with reactive carbon and a firm EVA core for advanced, attacking players.
Round-shaped racket with a low balance and soft core focused on control, comfort and a large, forgiving sweet spot, while the double 3K carbon layer adds respectable power. Bea González's signature frame, aimed at intermediate and improving players.
Round-shaped racket with a stiff double 3K carbon face that prioritizes precise control, spin and consistency over raw power. Built for advanced players and offered in several core options (Pro, Soft and more).
Offensive diamond-shaped racket with a high, head-heavy balance built for maximum smashing power, available in several variants (Power+, Balance+, Speed). Aimed at advanced, attacking players, with the softer medium-balance versions feeling more forgiving.
All-round racket with a round shape and medium balance that pairs solid defensive control with respectable power at the net. Two carbon types (including 3K) add stiffness and spin potential, suiting intermediate to advanced players.
Power-oriented racket in a diamond/hybrid shape with head-heavy balance for aggressive play and forceful smashes; Juan Tello's signature model, aimed at advanced and competitive players.
Pure-power racket in a diamond shape with high balance, delivering maximum punch on smashes and víboras; Paquito Navarro's signature model for strong, attacking advanced players.
Control- and precision-oriented racket in a teardrop shape with balanced weighting, Multi-EVA core and Wave profile for vibration damping; ideal for tactical, advanced players.
Lightweight, comfortable racket with a slightly higher sweet spot for a touch more offense; well suited to lighter players and to the step up from beginner to intermediate level.
Versatile racket in a teardrop shape that balances control and power with easy maneuverability; a solid choice for intermediate players across different playing styles.
Ultralight, comfortable and easy-to-handle racket focused on forgiveness; designed for beginners, with Power, Control and Women's variants.
Control- and precision-focused racket in a round shape with neutral balance for high maneuverability and a stable, forgiving feel; a good choice for intermediate players.
Bourne is Varlion's power line. Current model: Bourne REGA / Cube Elbowcare (2026 collection).
Maxima is Varlion's all-round teardrop line. Current: Maxima REGA (2026 collection).
LW is Varlion's control classic (round shape, since 1995). Current: LW REGA (2026 collection).
HEAD's most powerful series for aggressive padel players looking for a diamond-shaped racket. Available as Extreme Pro, Extreme One, Extreme Motion, Extreme Evo and Extreme Junior. The Extreme is the successor to the Delta, which is no longer continued. The current Extreme is the first of its generation, so no release cycle is known yet. It could, however, be derived from the Delta releases. When is the new HEAD Extreme 2025 padel racket coming?
The Bela is Wilson's padel flagship (Fernando Belasteguín signature) — powerful and precise. Current model: Bela V3 (2025).
The Defy is Wilson's new power line (Javi Garrido). First generation 2025.
Power-oriented diamond-shaped padel racket built from 16K carbon, geared toward maximum punch and aggressive attacking play for advanced players. Aerodynamic frame with Power Holes, Tri-Clamp reinforcement and a textured Hyper Gryp surface for added spin.
The Hurricane (Marta Marrero) is Black Crown's control line. Current: Hurricane Pro 3.0 (2025).
Racket from Bullpadel's Performance Line with a balanced mix of control and power; an accessible choice for beginner and intermediate players, also available in a Power version.
All-round racket from Bullpadel's Performance Line combining comfort, control and power; well suited to beginner and intermediate players looking for a versatile frame.
The Flash is HEAD's padel racket for beginners. It is very affordable and yet of good quality, and comes with a huge sweet spot.
HEAD's Speed series is for aggressive players who want a lot of power but don't want to give up precision entirely. The HEAD Speed is available as Speed Pro X, Speed Pro, Speed Motion, Speed Elite, Speed EVO and Speed Junior. The Speed is the successor to the Alpha, which is no longer continued. The current Speed is the first of its generation, so no release cycle is known yet. It could, however, be derived from the Alpha releases. When is the new HEAD Speed 2025 padel racket coming?
The Gravity from HEAD is the padel racket from the Austrian racket company with the best maneuverability and a great deal of control. When is the new HEAD Gravity 2025 padel racket coming?
Round-shaped racket with a low balance and large sweet spot built entirely around control, precision and touch. Marta Marrero's iconic signature frame for advanced players who already strike cleanly, also offered as the dual-core Metheora Dual.
Teardrop-shaped racket with a medium balance offering a balanced blend of power and control. Its signature basalt fibers and semi-hard EVA Pro V50 core deliver durability and controlled punch, making it ideal for ambitious intermediate to advanced players.
Round, well-balanced racket geared toward comfort, control and easy handling. Suited to beginner and intermediate players, with the Aquila Pro variant using carbon and Pro 50 foam for a balanced mix of power and control.
Powerful racket with a round shape and head-oriented power balance for a firm, attack-friendly feel. Tubular and 3K carbon provide stiffness while the Pro 50 foam balances power and control, aimed at ambitious intermediate to advanced players.
Solid mid-priced padel racket offering a balanced mix of power and control for keen recreational to intermediate players. The Attack variant is tuned to be a touch more aggressive and power-leaning.
Control- and comfort-focused padel racket with an oversize round shape and a wide, centered sweet spot, ideal for beginner to intermediate players. Aeroframe technology aids maneuverability while a Pro EVA core delivers a forgiving, comfortable feel.
Versatile hybrid-shaped padel racket blending power and control, aimed at beginner to intermediate players. The Power variant adds punch, while the lighter Light version uses a soft Ultra Soft core for greater comfort and control.
Round, versatile racket with a centered sweet spot and soft PK30 core that emphasizes control, precision and comfort. Its Xtreme Spot fiberglass technology enlarges the optimal hitting area, making it ideal for beginner and intermediate players.
The Stima is a padel racket developed by Babolat especially for women. It is somewhat lighter but still very good for advanced players.
Control-oriented racket with a round shape, low balance and soft core offering a large sweet spot, easy handling and comfort with usable power; the textured surface aids spin. For beginners and intermediate players.
Carbon Force is Wilson's value all-round line. Current model: Carbon Force 2024.
Entry-level racket from the Gravity range focused on comfort, control and easy handling. With a soft, flexible feel and made in Spain, it suits beginners and intermediate players looking for an affordable, easy-to-control frame.
Round-shaped entry-level racket from the Gravity range built for comfort, easy handling and a forgiving feel. An affordable, Spanish-made choice for beginners.
Round-shaped racket with a soft EVA Soft PK30 core and enlarged sweet spot that prioritizes control, precision and maneuverability. Built with a full carbon frame and 3K carbon faces for beginners and intermediates who want control with a touch of attack.
Round-shaped entry-level racket from the Gravity range with a low balance that is very easy to handle and delivers a comfortable, controlled ball release. Ideal for beginners learning clean control technique.
Straightforward, recreation-oriented padel racket for beginners and casual players, focused on comfort, control and a forgiving sweet spot. A solid, value-minded choice for getting started in the game.
Accessible entry-level padel racket with graphite construction for beginners and occasional players. The Power variant uses a hybrid shape with a large sweet spot for added power, while the Control variant adopts a round shape for greater control and technique development.
Round racket with centered balance, a wide sweet spot and soft EVA core for stable, controlled and comfortable shots; oriented toward the women's game. Ideal for beginner and intermediate female players.
HEAD's Zephyr range is aimed at advanced beginners who want to take exactly one step forward. All Zephyrs offer plenty of control, maneuverability and a large sweet spot. When is the new HEAD Zephyr 2025 padel racket coming?
The Dyna is a padel racket developed by Babolat especially for women. It is somewhat lighter but still very good for advanced players.
Versatile teardrop-shaped racket with a medium balance that blends power and control evenly. Built with a carbon tube and 3K fabric for stability, it targets advanced players seeking an all-round profile (including the Dronos Speed).
Avant (teardrop) is an older Varlion line, now largely legacy. Last model: Avant Carbon (2023).
The Reveal is a very light padel racket for absolute padel beginners.
The Storm is a very light padel racket for absolute padel beginners.
The Reflex is for padel beginners who have already regularly played another racket sport, such as tennis.
Teardrop hybrid racket made of fiberglass with a soft EVA core and a forgiving medium-soft feel offering a balanced mix of power and control. A solid starting point for beginners and recreational intermediate players.
Round-to-hybrid all-round racket with centered medium balance that blends the large sweet spot of a round shape with a touch of added power. The medium-soft, arm-friendly fiberglass build suits intermediate players well.
The Defiance is easy to maneuver and intended for advanced beginners.
The Contact is a very light padel racket for absolute padel beginners.
The Delta series has been part of the HEAD Padel range practically since day one and has always stood for maximum power. The Delta is now called "Extreme", bringing it in line with the naming of HEAD's tennis rackets.
HEAD's Gamma is an older, control-oriented padel line for beginners and recreational players, with a large sweet spot and a comfortable, forgiving feel.
The Alpha series is one of the oldest at HEAD Padel and stands for a mix of control, comfort and, above all, power. The Alpha is now called "Speed", bringing it in line with the naming of HEAD's tennis rackets.
The Revenge is a very light racket with a large sweet spot, intended for advanced beginners.
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