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The Black Crown Invictus is the brand’s power racket, and the Special Invictus 2025 is a diamond with a high balance and a 15K carbon face. It is a big step up from the Win Carbon and Patron Xtrem. A Black EVA core and textured surface complete the spec. Weight is 355 to 370g, so

The Black Crown Win Carbon is a hybrid racket with a 12K carbon face for beginners and intermediate players. At around £104, it is one of the cheapest 12K carbon rackets we have found. Weight is 355 to 370g, with a medium balance, an EVA core and a rough surface. Black Crown says it is

The StarVie Raptor+ is a teardrop racket with a mid balance, made for an all round game. The 2026 model uses 3D Carbon on the face and the M-Eva Balance core. StarVie places it between its round control rackets and its diamond power models. For many club players, that middle ground is exactly what they

The StarVie Triton+ Power is the attacking model in the StarVie range. The 2026 version has a diamond shape, a high balance and a Carbon 18K Hybrid face over an H-Eva Power core. StarVie describes the feel as firm and precise, and that matches the spec sheet. This racket is meant for players who finish

The Babolat Viper Soft 3.1 is the softer version of Juan Lebrón’s 2027 racket. It keeps the diamond shape and high balance, but swaps the stiff 3K carbon for Soft Carbon and the hard EVA for Black EVA. Weight is 365g (plus or minus 10g) and the profile is 38mm. This is a top end

The Nox X-Zero is the most affordable racket in the Nox X range. The 2026 model is round, with a low balance, a 3K fibreglass face and an HR3 White EVA core. Weighing 350 to 360g, it is aimed at beginners and casual players. The smooth face and control focused shape keep things simple. As

The Bullpadel Flow Legend is Alejandra Salazar’s racket, and one of the best known women’s rackets in padel. The 2026 model is a diamond with a high balance, weighing 350 to 360g. Bullpadel uses a Fibrix face, a mix of glass fibre and carbon, over a dual density MultiEVA core. The surface has the 3D

The Wilson Defy LS V1 is the lighter version of the Wilson Defy, a diamond racket built for power and speed. At around 355g, it is easier to swing than most attacking rackets. Wilson pairs a Power Foam core with its Comfort Flex Face, a flexible fibreglass face designed to add feel and reduce vibration.

The Siux Trilogy Go 5 is a round racket with a low balance, built for players starting out. The 2025 model uses a Soft EVA core and 3K alumesh faces. Its frame mixes carbon and fibreglass, which keeps the price down while adding some strength. Expect to pay between £65 and £74. As an Amazon

The Siux Fenix Pro 5 is Leo Augsburger’s racket, and the Black 2025 version is built purely for attack. It has a diamond shape, a high balance and a 24K carbon face. Augsburger is one of the hardest hitters on the tour, and the racket reflects that. A high density Black EVA core gives a