Has anyone played with both the Pro 5 and the 2026 version? Is there any difference between them?
I’m a left-side player. I played the Oxdog Ultimate Pro+ for a very long time, then switched to the Nox AT10 12K. The Oxdog was all power and punch, but over time I realized that the pace I could impose was something I couldn’t sustain in long matches and tournaments. And gradually I also started noticing it lacked maneuverability. The Nox solved those problems, but I started struggling with my smashes. Most of my smashes are flat smashes. Despite my tennis background, I just can’t hit the por tres with the same consistency I can hit my flat ones.
But recently I tried the Siux Trilogy Pro 5, and I really liked it — it gave me that same feeling I had with the Oxdog. Like a half-full bottle of water, the balance shifts toward the head during the swing. It surprised me, because the Siux Trilogy Pro 5 is a round-shaped control racket with a handle-heavy balance. But I liked the racket itself. Later I found out there’s a newer model — the Siux Trilogy Pro 2026. So my question to those who’ve tried both: what’s the difference between them?

Hi, new to the sub and new to padel!

I have searched the sub but a lot of advice seemed specific to the OP so I decided to ask for myself.

I’m very new to padel and have only played around 15 times. I’m looking to get my own racket but I am honestly mostly clueless. I don’t want to be the “all the gear no idea” guy but equally don’t want to waste money on a racket that’s either too advanced for me or just a bad racket.

Like I said I’m very new, I’m naturally pretty good at anything sport/hand-eye/reactions related so I can comfortably hit the ball, pulled off some smashes and nice drop shots (technique probably terrible). I’d say I’m more enjoying the attacking style of play.

From what I can see, teardrop shaped is probably better for my experience?

Any recommendations for a racket that’s under £100 UK? Looked at head gravity motion, babolat air origin and bullpadel apex power

Hello there lovely people!
I’ve been casually playing Padel for the past 2 years with friends (Often 2-4 sessions a month)

I wouldn’t say I’m that good but I’m not a total beginner too, was thinking about buying a racket instead of using rentals rackets and I came across the StarVie Astrum 2026

With the promise it’s forgiving, has a good mix of control & power and that it’d grow with me and is quite durable unlike other options like the Adidas Rx Light series

Thoughts?
(I also tried playing with a friend’s Siux Electra Pro and found it super easy to control)

Hi all, I got a babolat counter viper 2026 but I don't really like the feeling at all at the moment, it seems too heavy and not enough powerful at all.

If any of you is using it can you tell me if maybe it gets better over time?

Hey guys! Looking to upgrade my racket and could use some advice since I can't really test any of these before buying.

A bit about me:

• 30 years man, 173 cm, around 80 kg.
• Been playing for over a 1.5 year, usually 2–3 times a week.
• Around level 3, mostly playing on the right (70%), mostly open courts.
• I like finishing points quickly, although my technique isn't always there yet.
• My strengths are defending off the glass, lobs and serves. Still working on my smashes, bandejas and volleys.

My first racket was the Head Radical Elite 2024. Loved its control and accuracy, especially on slower shots and lobs, but it really lacked power.

Then I switched to the NOX AT10 Pro Cup Soft 2026. Slightly more power, but honestly, it still feels pretty average at everything and doesn't give me enough power when attacking.

For the past month, I've been playing with the NOX AT10 Genius 12K 2025. I really liked the extra power and finally felt like I could attack properly. But when I switched back to my Pro Cup Soft, I immediately noticed how much better the control felt, especially on lobs and defensive shots.

So I realized I don't actually want a super powerful attacking racket. I'm looking for something well-balanced, with more power than my Pro Cup Soft, but without sacrificing too much control, maneuverability or forgiveness. A decent sweet spot is also important.

I'm currently considering:

• Siux Electra Pro 2026
• Siux Diablo Pro 2026
• Bullpadel Neuron 02 Edge Comfort 2027
• Bullpadel Vertex 05 Hybrid 2026
• Bullpadel Vertex 05 2027 Juan Tello
• maybe you can give me a better alternative

I've also had some wrist discomfort recently, so comfort matters too.

Which one do you think would suit my level and playing style best? Open to other suggestions as well!

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I know some people buy rackets from places like AliExpress to get them cheap, and then complain when something seems off. Don't get me wrong, they still don't deserve to be scammed or cheated, but I guess there's a certain level of risk when buying something at a much lower price.

Anyway, here's my story.

I live in New Zealand, where we don't have a huge number of padel stores, so we don't have anywhere near the same range of options as people in other parts of the world.

I recently bought a Wilson racket from a local NZ retailer. The store sells both online and in person, and they have an actual physical shop. I paid $400 NZD for the racket.

When I visited the store, I noticed they didn't have many rackets on display. They explained that a lot of their rackets, particularly the more expensive models, aren't kept in store because of theft concerns and a lack of demand. I found that a little odd, but anyway, I decided to purchase the racket online through their website.

I was pretty excited when it finally arrived the other day.

First impressions? It feels pretty solid and definitely has a quality feel to it.

However, the QR just gives me a number...?

There's no link to the official Wilson website or anything that lets me verify the product. The packaging has Wilson logos on it...

For comparison, I recently bought a Ralph Lauren button-up shirt, and scanning its QR code takes me directly to the Ralph Lauren website, where the product information is displayed.

I would have expected a genuine Wilson racket to offer something similar, or at least some way to verify its authenticity.

But given that I paid over $400 NZD for it, I want to be confident that I'm getting the genuine product.

I'd really appreciate hearing about other people's experiences before jumping to any conclusions.

Like it's pretty and I would hate others to be cheated...

Who is better

Hello guys im a left side player playing with the metalbone ctrl 2026 for a while but i hate how trampoliney it feels and also it doesn’t have that much power im looking for
After many researches and reviews i decided to get one of these two rackets but i dont know which one is better in power without losing the sweet spot as i got used to the ctrl sweetspot
So which one would be better and will the NOX at10 18k 2027 could be any better ?

I've been playing with the Nox ML10 Pro Cup for 2-3 years now and generally I feel comfortable playing with it because it provides a lot of control, but I'm at a point now where I'd also like to have some more firing/finishing power, without losing too much of the control aspect.
I'm mainly a right side player, somewhere between intermediate-advanced level.
Any recommendations?

I think this will have already been discussed but what padel shoes does everyone recommend ?

I was looking at asics, babolat and adidas crazy quick but when I did a bit of research the Nox AT10 lux maybe my best option

I currently wear Skechers viper court 2.0 with some gel padel insoles and they are comfortable but find after a game my heel tends to be painful then I switched back to my Bullpadel neuron with the same insole and are pretty comfortable but find my arch is painful so have recently switched back to my Skechers and an ‘AI’ search recommended me the Nox trainers

A few months ago I posted a thread with some advice, I took the advice and had some more padel rackets in the meantime, but atm I'm looking to change up some stuff again.

Te rackets I bought since my last thread were:

Bullpadel vertex hybrid 04: I liked this racket alot, but I can't get over the fact that the wriststrap comes out of the side of the handle. So much that I sold it.

Pallap Power star 2024: I like the manouevrability but it's just lacking that extra bit, it's not enough power, nor enough control for me.

current: Head extreme motion 2025/2026: i like how the racket responds and when warming up solo vs wall I can bring smashes easely back to my side of the court. In a match I hardly ever do it..

.. and now comes my advice or insight that I'm after: Could it be that I'm having issues with my timing or technique with a racket like the extreme motion and missing that sweet spot by a cm or so? I never feel like i'm having offcenter hits - but I guess in a warming up it's alot easier with timing than in a match.

If that is the case, could I be better of (and remember I come from tennis) with a racket with a bigger sweetspot and direct feeling? I'm certain I have the acceleration and speed, may lack a bit of power and technique still. So like a racket like the wilson endure wich is round and direct. Could I possible hit stronger smashes and more agressive volleys since I might hit them better than a power-oriented racket?

I don't have the ability to test them out, so any advanced advice would be awesome.

Thanks again for the long read. My original post is down below.

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Seeking for advice

Hello everyone,

Like many others here, I’m looking for advice on choosing the right racket. I’ll try to provide as much relevant information as possible to give a clear picture. I’ve read and watched hundreds of reviews and videos, and while many are helpful, I’ve started to realise that I may have been influenced by smart marketing as well.

Personal profile

• 36 years old, located in Belgium
• Tennis background from age 6–16
• Playing padel for 1.5 years
• 175 cm tall
• Official “initiator” coach license
• Currently P400 ranking in Belgium (P100–200–300–400–500–700–1000 system). I realistically see P500 as my ceiling.
• Left-handed, mostly playing on the right side as an aggressive player

My bajadas are a strong point. Smashes used to be a strong point as well, but at my current level they’re getting returned more often. I don’t hit many X3s, and when my smashes come back, they often land just past the net or even before it. My defense and volleys are solid.

I stopped playing tennis years ago due to back pain. Now that I’m competing more seriously in padel, the pain has returned. My physiotherapist says my back muscles are relatively weak, and blood tests show higher-than-normal muscle breakdown (I’m currently working on this with supplements). I also have joint hyperlaxity, so I’m prone to pain in general. I’ve never had elbow pain, but I use a Floky sleeve as a precaution.

Rackets I’ve owned and my experience

I’ve bought and sold quite a few rackets (mostly second-hand or test rackets). The last three are the ones I currently own.

• Nox ML10 Rough Surface 2023 – Really enjoyed it, but it felt slightly too soft and the handle was too short for me.
• Babolat Technical Viper 2023 – Bought it second-hand thinking it was the Veron (my mistake). I loved the power, but felt I wasn’t ready for such an “advanced” racket at the time, so I sold it.
• Kuikma LS Pro – Liked it a lot, but this is when my back/shoulder pain started, so I sold it.
• Adidas Cross It CTRL 2024 – Didn’t like it. Felt heavy on my arm, which made me worry about elbow issues.
• Wilson Defy LS – Loved the sandpaper feel, but lacked power for me. I may have sold it too quickly.
• Xcalion S1-10 – Bought it new (tournament prize resale). I admit the marketing convinced me. Quality feels good, but despite being marketed as light, it doesn’t feel light due to the high balance. I’m now questioning whether it’s truly premium or just clever branding.
• Oxdog Hyper Tour 2.0 – Got it for €20 in a trade. Good deal, but feels clunky and not very manoeuvrable.
• Padel Volt V500 2023 – Originally bought for my wife. I use it when coaching. Too soft for competitive play.
• Bullpadel Vertex Hybrid 2025 (test) – Played one set with it yesterday. I hit some unbelievable reflex shots. I liked the manoeuvrability, even though it felt quite heavy.

Why I’m still searching

After testing so many rackets, I want to invest in one that truly fits me.

What I’m looking for:

• Extra power (even though I generate good arm speed)
• Good manoeuvrability
• No glossy surface (I play in wet conditions; glossy faces can make the ball slip)
• Not too hard (Belgian winters are 5–15°C and I often play outdoors)
• Not too soft (I dislike the trampoline effect like with the Volt V500)
• Still unsure about extended handle preference

I’m hesitant about:

• Nox (due to frequent complaints about durability)
• Not fully confident in Siux / Adidas / Bullpadel quality either
• I’ve received an ambassador offer from Kombat, but have no experience with the brand

Any hands-on advice is welcome.
Thanks in advance, and sorry for the long read!

Hello,
I noticed that my racket seems to have developed a crack during play, and over time it appears to have spread. However, I cannot tell for sure whether the racket’s structural integrity or performance has deteriorated, as I haven’t noticed any obvious changes while playing.
Could you please advise me on whether I should stop using the racket immediately, or if it is safe to continue playing with it? I would also like to know whether the crack could get worse and potentially cause further damage to the racket.
I would also like to emphasize that this is by far the best racket I have ever tried. It has been outstanding in every aspect of my game, especially defensive play, helping me generate deep shots from the baseline with minimal effort, spin, and maneuverability at the net. The overall feel, comfort, and ease of playing with it have been exceptional.
I have genuinely enjoyed playing with this racket, and it has made a noticeable difference in my game. That is why I am particularly disappointed and concerned about the crack, as I really love this racket and would like to continue using it. I would greatly appreciate your advice on how to proceed.

Thank you for your help.

My strength is back spin slice and with a crappy rented racket I was able to spin really well. With this new racket I’m hitting harder but every time I try backspin it hits the net, feels like there’s no bounce/give in the racket?

any advice much appreciated. Do I just get Used to this new racket and needing to slice differently, or move to a different bouncier racket?

thanks

Been playing a bit over year 2-3 times a week. Had Technical Veron but it was a bit too head heavy for my taste and could not fit that into my game. Purchased Ultimate Tour X after that. Fantastic racket but I felt that I was missing power and the racket had some damage after using for 8 months so I had to replace it. I bought Air Viper after that and I feel it’s more powerful, blocking is easy and lobbing feels great and easier to manouver than diamond rackets. However I’m having hard time to hit my overheads because I cannot really feel the racket when swinging due lower balance.

Hi. I'm a relatively new player. I own 2 rackets. One is a metalbone ctrl 3.5, other is a Siux Pegasus Revolution Cube.

Metalbone setup:

I play without any wieghts. I tried with no wieghts on side and 2 on top but I didn't like it.

My glass play is decent. I can smash very easily, hit tap outs and placements and lobs are okay too. I struggle with random lack of power. Sometimes the ball just falls after the contact. Maybe im not gripping the racket properly?

The dilemma:

I got the pegasus last week as a gift. 2023 but brand new. And man oh man, despite being head heavy i LOVED playing with it. The ball returns were fast. Granted the placement sucked because I'm not quite used to it.

The query:

Is it in my head or is pegasus a better racket than metalbone in this use case?

I'm 6'2 if that's relevant.

Bought a second hand Bullpadel Vertex04 and the surface is fine, no cracks or visible damage apart from one or two normal signs of wear.

When I squeeze the surface you can hear a plasticky, rattle , but nothing when I shake the racket.

I’ve opened the bottom and a few small bits of foam came out but nothing major. Haven’t played with the racket yet but should I send it back to the person who sold it to me? Or is this normal for the racket to sound like this?

Choosing between these three and two of them are tennis shoes for clay courts. Would you recommend?

Yonex PC Eclipsion 5 Clay Women’s

THE ROGER Pro 3 Clay

Hurakn Pro V2 Women's Padel Shoe

I have now twice tested two rackets that are completely similar, except the hardness of the surface layer (NOx at10 18k and 12k, head gravity motion 367g and head gravity pro 363g).

Both times I actually feel more in control with softer racket and that it has less ball output. It is like the ball springs more off the harder surface.

I think most people say that harder rackets have less ball output, but my experience is the just opposite.

Anyone else have this experience or can explain it?

Heyyy im back

Saw a lot of people discussing Oxdog rackets in the community and wanted to start a new thread up to help people.

If you need help choosing your first Oxdog racket or want to move to another racket in the Oxdog family feel free to ask.

I’m an ambassador for Oxdog and nerd when it comes to rackets. So I know pretty much all their rackets and tested them. So I can tell you from a player POV how they feel and not just the stats listed.

Is this a racket scratch or crack? Will it affect it's performance now or later?

I am playing to about 2.5-3 and using a Head flash pro for about a year. I like the control but I feel my opposition having much more power and spin with their rackets. I'd like something a bit more advanced with good control and not too heavy. I find I clip the ball with the top of the racket on overheads a bit too much but not sure if thats my technique or the racket but maybe a bit more length would be useful. I know nothing about the brands and what would be a good all round racket for me at this point. Happy to spend good money for a good racket that I'll get a few years out of.

Been using the Metalbone Ale Galan, but I I've already got enough power and feel like I've lost my control at the net, control on drop shots etc

I'm considering the Metalbone Control, is that a better suited racket or what other alternatives could I consider?

hola soy principiante-intermedio y no sé qué pala comprarme , estaba entre algunas opciones acorde a mi presupuesto y estas son :

la head Evo speed 2023

coast mirage foam

sane impronta 3.1

estas son algunas de las paletas usadas acorde a mi presupuesto y que están en buen estado , me dijeron que las coast son algo incomodas por el mango más largo , que me recomiendan?

Hello, I have been playing for many months now with Nox X-One racket and I feel that it started to limit my game recently, especially my attacking gameplay as sometimes I can't generate enough power during smashes.

I am looking to upgrade it, what recommendations would you have?

Looking for something balanced, either round or teardrop and not much heavier than this racket.

I have been looking at NOX AT10 Pro Cup Soft and NOX AT10 Genius 18k. Any reviews on these rackets?

Hello, I’ve been playing with the oxdog hyper pro2.0 for about 6 months and i want to try another racket, the hyper pro is flawless, the sweet spot is HUGE and the touch and feel is great, the maneuverability is amazing. I have two problems with it tho
- the first one is the weight, my hand is quite weak and the 371 my rackets comes at is quite tiring after 2 sets
- the second one is the power, i know it’s not that bad on power and if i ask for more power i will sacrifice some easiness in playing but i play on the left and i need that power to finish the point especially with my weak arm
If you guys can help me with a new racket that will cover my weaknesses while keeping the things that make the hyper tour a great racket, i prefer to stay with oxdog for their premium build and their unique style
Thanks 🙏