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Drop Shot Explorer 9.0 vs Joma Slam Pro Iconic

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The verdict

Choose the Slam Pro Iconic if you want more comfort. The Explorer 9.0 does nothing clearly better on paper.

Explorer 9.0Highest score
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

Slam Pro Iconic
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  • Comfort+1.0

The Explorer 9.0 plays better on paper (8.2 against 7.8), the Slam Pro Iconic costs € 24.95 less in Netherlands. Pick the Slam Pro Iconic if the price matters more than that difference.

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How they play

From the Explorer 9.0 to the Slam Pro Iconic: more comfort.

Controla bit less control5.55.0
Powera bit less power9.08.5
Comfortmore comfort3.04.0
Handlingabout the same3.53.5
Forgivenessabout the same5.05.0

Explorer 9.0Slam Pro IconicLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Weight
350 to 370 g
350 to 360 g
Balance
Slightly head-heavy according to the brand
Head-heavy according to the brand
Face
Raw Unidirectional Carbon
3K carbon
Core
EVA Pro High Density
Black EVA
Thickness
Not published
38 mm
Surface
3D Face
Joma 3D Spin
Frame
Double tubular carbon
Tubular 100% carbon
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Launched
2026
2026
Shape
Teardrop
Teardrop

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Explorer 9.0: 0. Of the Slam Pro Iconic: 0.

Explorer 9.0: reviews and videos →Slam Pro Iconic: reviews and videos →

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BabolatAir Viper 2.6

Better where both are weak: handling 5.5 against 3.5 and 3.5, and otherwise close to the two.

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