# Drop Shot Explorer 9.0 > Teardrop, 350 to 370 g, slightly head-heavy balance. Below average for control, comfort and handling. Made for intermediate players. Score 7.6/10. - URL: https://padell.io/rackets/drop-shot/explorer-9-0/ - Last updated: 2026-09-27 - 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/) · [Explorer](https://padell.io/rackets/drop-shot/explorer/generations/) 2026 - **Shape**: Teardrop - **Weight**: 350 to 370 g - **Balance**: Slightly head-heavy - **Core**: EVA Pro High Density Price **€ 134.90** at Padel Nuestro · In stock · € 129.95 + € 4.95 shipping · Checked at 02:19 (2026-11-14) Lowest in 52 days **€ 134.90** Today **€ 134.90** [Buy at Padel Nuestro](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.padelnuestro.com%2Fint%2Fdrop-shot-explorer-9-0) Prices include shipping to the country you choose. [How padell.io earns money](https://padell.io/how-we-earn-money/) The short answer A power racket: strong on smashes and volleys. Firm, can be tough on the arm. Made for intermediate players. Worked out from the published specs. No editorial review yet. Strong at - Strong on smashes and volleys Less strong at - Firm, can be tough on the arm - Slower to swing ## 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**: 5.5 below average▼ - **Power**: 9.0 above average▲ - **Comfort**: 3.0 below average▼ - **Handling**: 3.5 below average▼ - **Forgiveness**: 5.0 around average● - **Line = the average of all rackets**: ▲ above ▼ below A power racket: strong on smashes and volleys. Firm, can be tough on the arm. ## Specifications - **Launched**: 2026 The newest version of this racket - **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**: Raw Unidirectional Carbon Medium stiff: a mix of feel and precision - **Core**: EVA Pro High Density Hardness not published - **Surface**: 3D Face 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 23 September 2026 · [Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →](https://padell.io/contact/?topic=correction&racket=Drop%20Shot%20Explorer%209.0) ## Every version [Compare all versions →](https://padell.io/rackets/drop-shot/explorer/generations/) [8.0 · Other version · Not in shops](https://padell.io/rackets/drop-shot/explorer-8-0/) 2026 · This racket · € 134.90 ## Price history Today **€ 129.95** Lowest in 30 days **€ 129.95** vs 30-day average **0%** Lowest price per day across the shops in your market. Checked every night. ## Similar rackets [Nox AT10 Genius 12K By Agustin Tapia 23](https://padell.io/rackets/nox/at10-genius-12k-by-agustin-tapia-23/) · 7.7 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/nox-at10-genius-12k-by-agustin-tapia-23-vs-drop-shot-explorer-9-0/) [Drop Shot Conqueror Attack 2.0](https://padell.io/rackets/drop-shot/conqueror-attack-2-0/) · 7.7 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/drop-shot-conqueror-attack-2-0-vs-drop-shot-explorer-9-0/) [Oxdog Hyper Pro+ 2.0](https://padell.io/rackets/oxdog/hyper-pro-2-0/) · 8.6 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/drop-shot-explorer-9-0-vs-oxdog-hyper-pro-2-0/) [Oxdog Hyper Pro+ 2.0 2025](https://padell.io/rackets/oxdog/hyper-pro-2-0-397/) · 8.6 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/drop-shot-explorer-9-0-vs-oxdog-hyper-pro-2-0-397/) [All rackets that play like the Drop Shot Explorer 9.0 →](https://padell.io/alternatives/?r=325) ## Questions before you buy **Is the Explorer 9.0 worth the money right now?** Today's price is labelled "Good value" compared with the rackets that play most alike. **What is the closest alternative?** The Nox AT10 Genius 12K By Agustin Tapia 23 plays most alike. Differences: handling -1.0. [Compare side by side →](https://padell.io/compare/nox-at10-genius-12k-by-agustin-tapia-23-vs-drop-shot-explorer-9-0/) **Who should not buy it?** Skip it if you rely on placement and long rallies (control 5.5/10), or if your elbow or shoulder complains (comfort 3.0/10), or if you are still learning: it is not very forgiving (5.0/10). **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/)