# Drop Shot Axion Attack Soft > Teardrop, 350 to 370 g, slightly head-heavy balance. Above average for power, below for handling. € 184.90 delivered to the Netherlands, checked 14 Nov 2026. - URL: https://padell.io/rackets/drop-shot/axion-attack-soft/ - Last updated: 2026-11-01 - Author: [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) - Language: en - Site: padell.io (https://padell.io/) Shop links go through padell.io/go/ (affiliate links: padell.io may earn a commission, which never affects scores). Prices include shipping to the Netherlands unless stated otherwise, and change daily. --- [Rackets](https://padell.io/rackets/) · [Drop Shot](https://padell.io/brands/drop-shot/) · Axion Attack Soft 2026 - **Shape**: Teardrop - **Weight**: 350 to 370 g - **Balance**: Slightly head-heavy - **Core**: EVA Soft Low Density Lowest price **€ 184.90** at Padel Nuestro · In stock · € 179.95 + € 4.95 shipping · Checked at 02:19 (2026-11-14) Lowest in 52 days **€ 184.90** Today **€ 184.90** [Buy at Padel Nuestro](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.padelnuestro.com%2Fint%2Fdrop-shot-axion-attack-soft) 1. [Extreme Padel · In stock · Free shipping · Checked at 02:30 (2026-11-14) **€ 265.90**](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.extreme-padel.fr%2Fraquettes-de-padel-drop-shot%2F23660-raquette-de-padel-drop-shot-axion-attack-soft.html) Prices include shipping to the country you choose. [How padell.io earns money](https://padell.io/how-we-earn-money/) The short answer The Axion Attack Soft is a teardrop racket with a Medium-High balance, a soft low-density EVA core and 12K Textreme Carbon on the face. It weighs 350 to 370 g. On paper it keeps the power of the Axion family and adds comfort. No court test exists yet, and balance in mm and head size are not published. By [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) · facts checked 1 November 2026 Choose it if - you want a power-oriented teardrop but find harder Axion rackets too stiff on the arm - you already hit with a full swing and want a medium-sized sweet spot to cover off-centre contact - you are an intermediate or advanced player who likes to attack Skip it if - you need a quick racket for fast hands at the net, because the Drop Shot Axion Comfort 1.0 has a low balance and High maneuverability - you want the Professional-level model with the high-density core, the Drop Shot Axion Attack 2.0 - you want a racket that already has independent court tests, because none exists for this one yet ## How it plays 7.6 **padell.io score 7.6** Play 8.2 (60%) and reviews 6.6 (40%). No independent reviews found yet, so that part starts low. [How the score works](https://padell.io/how-we-score/) - **Control**: 6.0 around average● - **Power**: 8.0 above average▲ - **Comfort**: 5.5 around average● - **Handling**: 3.5 below average▼ - **Forgiveness**: 6.0 around average● - **Line = the average of all rackets**: ▲ above ▼ below On paper this is a power racket with a softer edge, and the specs suggest the following. - **Control** Medium, because the soft core and teardrop shape help but the Medium-High balance pulls it back. - **Power** High, as the stiff carbon face, teardrop shape and Medium-High balance outweigh the soft core. - **Comfort** Medium, with the low-density core taking out some of the carbon's harshness. - **Handling** Low, since the Medium-High balance puts weight towards the head. - **Forgiveness** Medium, helped by the soft core and the teardrop shape. ## Specifications - **Launched**: 2026 - **Shape**: Teardrop [Between control and power](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) - **Weight**: 350 to 370 g Average: not tiring, stable enough - **Balance**: Slightly head-heavy according to the brand Slightly head-heavy: a bit more power overhead - **Face**: 12K Textreme Carbon Stiff: precise and powerful at speed, less damping - **Core**: EVA Soft Low Density Hardness not published - **Surface**: 3D roughness Rough: helps with spin - **Frame**: Double tubular carbon Not published by the brand: thickness, head size, handle Specs from the brand's own site · checked 25 September 2026 · [Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →](https://padell.io/contact/?topic=correction&racket=Drop%20Shot%20Axion%20Attack%20Soft) ## Price history Today **€ 179.95** Lowest in 30 days **€ 179.95** vs 30-day average **0%** Lowest price per day across the shops in your market. Checked every night. Soft core, stiff carbon, Medium-High balance. The Axion Attack Soft has a softer core than the [Axion Attack 2.0](https://padell.io/rackets/drop-shot/axion-attack-2-0/). How much of the Axion's bite survives when the rubber gets gentler? Nobody has published a court test yet, so this page works from the specs. ## Axion Attack line, softer core: what changes The racket pairs an EVA Soft Low Density core with a 12K Textreme Carbon face. The shape is teardrop and the balance label reads Medium-High. The frame is double tubular carbon, and the surface is listed as 3D roughness by one retailer. The core is the headline. A soft core compresses more at impact. That usually means a more elastic hit and less vibration. The carbon face is what the specs point to for power. Drop Shot's own product page says the softer rubber prioritises control, ball exit and comfort. Treat that as the brand's claim, not a measurement. The Axion family Same year, from most power (left) to most control (right) [**Attack 2.0**](https://padell.io/rackets/drop-shot/axion-attack-2-0/) **Attack Soft** [**Comfort 1.0**](https://padell.io/rackets/drop-shot/axion-comfort-1-0/) ## Medium comfort where the 2.0 reads Low The comfort meter here reads Medium. The Drop Shot [Axion Attack 2.0](https://padell.io/rackets/drop-shot/axion-attack-2-0/) reads Low. That sibling uses an EVA Pro High Density core and a 24K Twill Textreme Carbon face. It is also labelled Professional. Both the core and the face differ, so the gap probably has more than one cause. The stiff carbon face and Medium-High balance still pull comfort down, which is why it stops at Medium. Not a plush racket, but a gentler one. If your elbow or wrist complains after long sessions with firm rackets, this is a sensible step. It is not a guarantee. The sweet spot follows the same logic. It reads Medium here and Low on the 2.0. Off-centre hits should be easier to live with, though the head size is not published, so you cannot check that against a number. ## Medium-High balance and 350 to 370 g: why handling stays Low The [weight range](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-weight-range/) is 350 to 370 g. The balance is labelled Medium-High, so more mass sits towards the head. That helps power. It costs speed in your hands. Maneuverability reads Low. At the net, in fast exchanges, you will need early preparation. The exact weight of each unit is not stated, so check the label on the racket you buy. ## Flame Soft 2026 reads the same: two names, one profile The [Drop Shot Flame Soft](https://padell.io/rackets/drop-shot/flame-soft/) 2026 lists the same core, face, shape, balance label, weight range and level. Its meters match too. On paper you are looking at two names with one profile. The listed specs show no difference between them, so they give you no reason to prefer one. Compare them side by side before you decide. The [Explorer Pro Attack Soft](https://padell.io/rackets/drop-shot/explorer-pro-attack-soft/) shares the core and face, but its comfort meter reads Low. Its weight range is 360 to 370 g. The [Conqueror Attack 1.5](https://padell.io/rackets/drop-shot/conqueror-attack-1-5/) also reads Low on comfort, with an EVA Pro rubber core. ## Intermediate / Advanced, not Professional: who should pick the Soft Drop Shot labels this racket Intermediate / Advanced. The 2.0 carries the Professional label. That is a useful signal. The Soft is aimed at players who want power without punishing every mishit. It suits you if you already swing freely and attack. It suits you less if you are still learning timing, because a racket with a higher balance is less forgiving of late preparation. Jon Sanz is listed as the brand's player for this racket. ## Not published: balance in mm, head size, thickness and any court test Several numbers are missing. Balance in mm, head size, thickness, handle details and the weight system are not published. No independent review or video test has been found either. So take every judgement here as an informed reading of the specs. Once court tests appear, they will tell you more about how the soft core really plays. Written by **[Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/)** Padel player and founder of padell.io Bought, played and sold more rackets than was good for him, and built padell.io to bring it all together. [About padell.io →](https://padell.io/about/) ## Similar rackets [Drop Shot Flame Soft](https://padell.io/rackets/drop-shot/flame-soft/) · 7.6 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/drop-shot-flame-soft-vs-drop-shot-axion-attack-soft/) [Drop Shot Conqueror Attack 1.5](https://padell.io/rackets/drop-shot/conqueror-attack-1-5/) · 7.6 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/drop-shot-axion-attack-soft-vs-drop-shot-conqueror-attack-1-5/) [Wilson Bela Pro V3 2025](https://padell.io/rackets/wilson/bela-pro-v3-2025/) · 8.5 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/drop-shot-axion-attack-soft-vs-wilson-bela-pro-v3-2025/) [StarVie Brava Pro 2025](https://padell.io/rackets/starvie/brava-pro-2025/) · 7.7 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/drop-shot-axion-attack-soft-vs-starvie-brava-pro-2025/) [All rackets that play like the Drop Shot Axion Attack Soft →](https://padell.io/alternatives/?r=317) ## Questions before you buy **Is the Axion Attack Soft the same as the Flame Soft 2026?** On paper they match: same core, face, shape, balance label, weight range and level. The listed specs show no difference, but that does not prove the rackets are identical. **How does it differ from the Axion Attack 2.0?** The Soft has a low-density EVA core and reads Medium on comfort and sweet spot. The 2.0 has a high-density core, reads Low on both, and carries a Professional label. **Is it a good racket for arm comfort?** It should be gentler than the 2.0 thanks to the soft core. The stiff carbon face and Medium-High balance keep comfort at Medium, not high. No court test confirms it yet. **What level is it for?** Drop Shot labels it Intermediate / Advanced. The Medium-High balance and power focus suit players who already swing with confidence. **Is the Axion Attack Soft worth the money right now?** Today's price is labelled "Fair price" compared with the rackets that play most alike. Which shops deliver, and what shipping costs, depends on your country. The price comparison shows it for yours. See all prices **What is the closest alternative?** The Drop Shot Flame Soft plays most alike. On paper the differences are under one point. [Compare side by side →](https://padell.io/compare/drop-shot-flame-soft-vs-drop-shot-axion-attack-soft/) **Who should not buy it?** Skip it if your elbow or shoulder complains (comfort 5.5/10). **How heavy is it really?** The brand gives 350 to 370 g. That counts as medium. Each racket can differ within that range. [Why a range? →](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-weight-range/)