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The Nox EA10 Ventus Hybrid 12K is the teardrop racket from Edu Alonso’s signature range. It sits between the control and attack models, with a mid balance and a 12K Xtrem carbon face. It weighs 360 to 375g and has a dual roughness surface for spin. Nox rates it for intermediate, advanced and professional players.

The Nox ML10 Pro Cup is one of the best known control rackets in padel. The 2027 Rough Surface version keeps the round shape and soft feel, and adds a textured face for more spin. It is linked with Miguel Lamperti and has been in the Nox range for years in one form or another.

The Bullpadel Neuron Cloud is the comfort version of the Neuron. It keeps the same hybrid shape and medium balance, but swaps in a softer core and an elastic fibre face. It weighs 365g and is aimed at players who want a racket that is kind on the arm without feeling dull. Prices have dropped

The Bullpadel Neuron 2025 is the racket Fede Chingotto uses on the pro tour. It is a hybrid shape with a medium balance, designed for players who need to defend well and still attack when the chance comes. Chingotto is known for speed and consistency rather than raw power, and the racket reflects that. It

The Babolat Air Veron 2.6 is the lightest racket in the Veron family. At 355g, it is built for players who want power but prefer a lighter, faster racket. It has a hybrid shape, a medium balance and a Carbon Flex face with a rough finish. There is also its Vibrabsorb System to cut vibration.

The Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 3.4 takes the Metalbone name and points it at control. Where the standard Metalbone Carbon is a diamond built for attack, the Ctrl version is round, with a medium balance. It weighs 360 to 375g, uses EVA Soft Performance foam and a 6K carbon face. Adidas aims it at advanced

The Bullpadel Ionic Light is a women’s racket built for comfort and easy power. It weighs 350 to 360g, has a teardrop shape and a mid balance, so it is light without feeling flimsy. The face uses Glaphite, a mix of glass fibre and carbon, which keeps the feel soft. It is a good choice

The Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 is a softer take on Babolat’s well known attacking racket. It keeps the diamond shape and high balance, but uses a Soft Carbon face to add comfort and touch. The 2026 model weighs about 365g and has a Black EVA core with a rough surface. It is built for

The Nox AT10 Genius Attack 12K is the diamond shaped, more aggressive version of Agustin Tapia’s signature racket. The 2026 model uses a 12K aluminised carbon face, which keeps the price down without losing the attacking feel. It weighs 360 to 375g, has a high balance and a rough 3D surface. This is a racket

The Adidas Cross It Light 3.4 is the lighter version of the Cross It, the racket Adidas makes with Marta Ortega. It weighs 345 to 360g and has a round shape, so it is quick in the hand and simple to control. Do not let the low weight fool you. The face is 24K aluminised