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Drop Shot Explorer Soft W
2026

Drop Shot Explorer Soft W

7.3padell.io scoreSpecs only
Shape
Teardrop
Weight
350 to 370 g
Balance
Slightly head-heavy
Core
EVA Soft Low Density
Does it suit your game?Seven quick questions, with this racket as the starting point.
Question 1 of 7

What is your level?

The short answer

An all-round racket: gentle on the arm, strong on smashes and volleys. Slower to swing and to react with. Made for intermediate players.

Worked out from the published specs. No editorial review yet.

Strong at

  • Gentle on the arm
  • Strong on smashes and volleys

Less strong at

  • Slower to swing

How it plays

7.3
padell.io score 7.3Play 7.7 (60%) and reviews 6.6 (40%). No independent reviews found yet, so that part starts low. How the score works
Control5.5below average▼
Power7.0around average●
Comfort7.5above average▲
Handling3.5below average▼
Forgiveness6.0around average●

Line = the average of all rackets ▲ above ▼ below

An all-round racket: gentle on the arm, strong on smashes and volleys. Slower to swing and to react with.

Specifications

Launched2026
ShapeTeardropBetween control and power
Weight350 to 370 gAverage: not tiring, stable enough
BalanceSlightly head-heavy according to the brandSlightly head-heavy: a bit more power overhead
Face3K carbonSoft carbon: more feel and easier ball exit
CoreEVA Soft Low DensityHardness not published
Surface3D FaceRough: helps with spin
HandleCork Cushion Grip
FrameDouble tubular carbon

Not published by the brand: thickness, head size

Specs from the brand's own site · checked 23 September 2026 · Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →

Price history

Today€ 128.95Lowest in 30 days€ 101.95vs 30-day average+1%
24 Sept€ 101.95 · € 129.9514 Nov

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Questions before you buy

Is the Explorer Soft W worth the money right now?

Today's price is labelled "Fair price" compared with the rackets that play most alike.

Who should not buy it?

Skip it if you rely on placement and long rallies (control 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.

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