# The best padel rackets right now

> The current top models that do best on the padell.io score, with pro use, independent reviews and availability as tiebreakers. Beginner and intermediate models have their own lists.

- URL: https://padell.io/best/best-padel-rackets/
- Last updated: 2026-11-14
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Top list · November 2026

The current top models that do best on the padell.io score, with pro use, independent reviews and availability as tiebreakers. Beginner and intermediate models have their own lists.

Beginner? [See the best rackets for beginners.](https://padell.io/best/best-padel-rackets-for-beginners/)

#1 on this list

[adidas Metalbone HRD+ 2026](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-hrd/)

8.7 · padell.io
score

- Power 10/10, Control 4.5/10
- Played by Alejandro Galán
- Diamond shape, head-heavy balance
- Covered by 2 independent review sites
- In stock at 8 shops

**€ 205.95** 18% cheaper than usual

[Buy at Tennis-Point NL](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennis-point.nl%2Fproducts%2Fadidas-metalbone-hrd-2026-padel-racket-00507600301000-nl)

#2

[Babolat Air Viper 2.6](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/air-viper-2-6/)

8.7 · padell.io
score

- Power 8/10, Control 8/10
- New version of the racket Martina Calvo plays
- Teardrop shape, even balance
- Covered by 1 independent review site
- In stock at 5 shops

**€ 209.00** 10% cheaper than usual

[Buy at Lardesports](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lardesports.com%2Ffr-de%2Fproducts%2Fraquette-de-padel-babolat-air-viper-2-6)

#3

[Babolat Viper Juan Lebrón 3.0](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/viper-juan-lebron-3-0/)

8.3 · padell.io
score

- Power 10/10, Comfort 2/10
- Played by Juan Lebrón
- Diamond shape, head-heavy balance
- Covered by 2 independent review sites
- In stock at 6 shops

**€ 219.00** 9% cheaper than usual

[Buy at Lardesports](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lardesports.com%2Ffr-de%2Fproducts%2Fraquette-de-padel-babolat-viper-juan-lebron-3-0-2026)

4. [adidas **Arrow Hit 2026** Power 10/10, Comfort 5.5/10 · Played by Ari Sánchez](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/arrow-hit/) · 8.2 **€ 256.90**
5. [Siux **Fenix Pro 2026** Power 10/10, Control 2.5/10 · Played by Leo Augsburger](https://padell.io/rackets/siux/fenix-pro-2026/) · 8.5 **€ 189.95**
6. [Nox **Genius 12K Alum XTREM** Power 8.5/10, Control 7/10 · New version of the racket Agustín Tapia plays](https://padell.io/rackets/nox/genius-12k-alum-xtrem/) · 8.2 **€ 383.50**
7. [Head **Extreme Pro 2026** Power 9/10, Comfort 6.5/10 · Diamond shape, head-heavy balance](https://padell.io/rackets/head/extreme-pro-2026/) · 8.7 **€ 239.95**
8. [Babolat **Counter Viper 2.6** Control 8.5/10, Forgiveness 7.5/10 · Round shape, head-heavy balance](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/counter-viper-2-6/) · 8.5 **€ 184.90** 16% cheaper than usual
9. [Drop Shot **Axion Attack 2.0** Power 8/10, Control 7/10 · Played by Jon Sanz](https://padell.io/rackets/drop-shot/axion-attack-2-0/) · 8.2 **€ 169.95** 17% cheaper than usual
10. [Head **Coello Pro 2026** Power 9/10, Comfort 6/10 · Played by Arturo Coello](https://padell.io/rackets/head/coello-pro-2026/) · 7.9 **€ 199.95** 9% cheaper than usual
11. [adidas **Cross IT Light 2026** Control 9/10, Forgiveness 8/10 · Played by Marta Ortega](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-light/) · 8.7 **€ 176.98** 15% cheaper than usual
12. [adidas **Arrow Hit Ctrl 2026** Control 9/10, Forgiveness 8/10 · Round shape, even balance](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/arrow-hit-ctrl/) · 8.6 **€ 214.95** 19% cheaper than usual
13. [adidas **Metalbone Ctrl 2026** Control 9/10, Forgiveness 7/10 · Round shape, even balance](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-ctrl/) · 8.5 **€ 224.95** 17% cheaper than usual
14. [Bullpadel **Vertex 05 27** Power 8/10, Control 5.5/10 · New version of the racket Juan Tello plays](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/vertex-05-27/) · 7.8 **€ 309.95** 11% cheaper than usual
15. [Head **Speed Pro 2025** Control 7.5/10, Power 7/10 · New version of the racket Fran Guerrero plays](https://padell.io/rackets/head/speed-pro-2025/) · 8.5 **€ 154.95** 8% cheaper than usual
16. [Head **Coello Motion 2026** Power 8/10, Comfort 6.5/10 · Diamond shape, head-heavy balance](https://padell.io/rackets/head/coello-motion-2026/) · 8.2 **€ 159.95** 23% cheaper than usual
17. [Head **Speed Motion 2025** Control 7.5/10, Comfort 7/10 · New version of the racket Carmen Goenaga plays](https://padell.io/rackets/head/speed-motion-2025/) · 8.5 **€ 139.95** 12% cheaper than usual
18. [Nox **Ventus Control 12K** Control 9/10, Forgiveness 6.5/10 · New version of the racket Aranzazu Osoro plays](https://padell.io/rackets/nox/ventus-control-12k/) · 8.2 **€ 294.99**
19. [Nox **Ventus Hybrid 12K XTREM** Power 8.5/10, Control 7/10 · New version of the racket Edu Alonso plays](https://padell.io/rackets/nox/ventus-hybrid-12k-xtrem/) · 8.2 **€ 344.16**
20. [Babolat **Technical Viper 3.0** Power 10/10, Handling 4/10 · Diamond shape, head-heavy balance](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/technical-viper-3-0/) · 8.1 **€ 216.32**

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**How this list is ranked**

Sorted by the padell.io score plus real-world signals: pros who play it, reviews and how many shops sell it. Only current models that are in stock.

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