# Kuikma Hybrid Pro Coki Nieto > Hybrid, 365 g, even balance. Above average for control. Check if it suits your game. Score 7.9/10. Specs from decathlon.nl, checked 28 Sept 2026. - URL: https://padell.io/rackets/kuikma/hybrid-pro-coki-nieto/ - Last updated: 2026-09-30 - 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/) · [Kuikma](https://padell.io/brands/kuikma/) · Hybrid Pro 2026 - **Shape**: Hybrid - **Weight**: 365 g - **Balance**: Even - **Core**: Dual Foam Price **No price yet** No shop in your market sells it right now [Official product page](https://www.decathlon.nl/p/padelracket-hybrid-pro-coki-nieto/338036/c236m8993121) ## Available in 2 colours Same racket, same specs; only the design differs. Prices per colour, delivered to your country. Not in stock right now **Lucia Sainz** Not in stock right now The short answer The Kuikma Hybrid Pro Coki Nieto is a 365 g hybrid with an 18K TeXtreme carbon face and a soft Dual Foam core. It is built for players who win points with placement. The one court test rated it 77 out of 100, praising control and defensive depth. The catch: it found the impact uncushioned, and the comfort meter sits at Low. By [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) · facts checked 30 September 2026 Choose it if - you build points with placement and depth from the back of the court - your technique is clean enough to find a smaller sweet spot - you want a stiff, direct response instead of a soft, muted one Skip it if - your elbow or shoulder has complained about stiff rackets before - you want a forgiving sweet spot, so look at the Stiga 18K 2 Cybershape instead - you prefer a lighter frame you can swing fast at the net ## How it plays 7.9 **padell.io score 7.9** Play 7.7 (60%) and reviews 8.1 (40%). Based on 1 review source. [How the score works](https://padell.io/how-we-score/) - **Control**: 7.5 above average▲ - **Power**: 6.5 around average● - **Comfort**: 5.0 around average● - **Handling**: 4.5 around average● - **Forgiveness**: 5.0 around average● - **Line = the average of all rackets**: ▲ above ▼ below On paper this is a control-first hybrid with a firm, direct character. - **Control** The hybrid shape, neutral balance and stiff carbon face point to accurate, repeatable placement, and the court test confirms it. - **Power** The soft Dual Foam core absorbs pace, so your fastest shots need your own swing speed rather than help from the racket. - **Comfort** The stiff face and heavy build make this the weak point, with the tester calling the impact uncushioned. - **Handling** The fixed weight is on the heavy side, so quick reactions at the net ask more of your wrist and forearm. - **Forgiveness** The meters rate it Low, so off-center contact gets punished more than on a round, forgiving frame. ## Specifications - **Launched**: 2026 - **Shape**: Hybrid [Between the classic shapes, the balance says more](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) - **Weight**: 365 g Average: not tiring, stable enough - **Balance**: Even according to the brand Even: quick at the net, enough in the smash - **Face**: 18K TeXtreme Carbon Stiff: precise and powerful at speed, less damping - **Core**: Dual Foam Soft: comfort and ball exit, less control at high speed - **Surface**: Rough Surface Rough: helps with spin Not published by the brand: thickness, head size, handle, frame Specs from decathlon.nl · checked 28 September 2026 · [Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →](https://padell.io/contact/?topic=correction&racket=Kuikma%20Hybrid%20Pro%20Coki%20Nieto) ## Video reviews 1 video from an independent channel or shop The price is followed as soon as a shop in your market sells it. ## What reviewers say Exactly one source has played this racket: padel.how, which rated it 77 out of 100. Their test praises the control and defensive depth, with direct feedback that supports accurate, repeatable play. Power and sweet spot come out neutral. The clear negative is comfort: they found the impact response uncushioned, and they point the racket at intermediate to advanced players who prioritise placement. There is no second court test to balance that view. So the picture is consistent but thin: one tester, one rating, one clear strength and one clear weakness. If more reviews appear, check whether they confirm the comfort warning before you buy with a sensitive elbow. [**padel.how** 7.7 “Choose Hybrid Pro Coki Nieto for placement and defensive depth when a direct response suits you.” Read the full review →](https://padel.how/equipment/racket/kuikma-hybrid-pro-2026-coki-nieto-review/) The Kuikma Hybrid Pro Coki Nieto fixes its weight at 365 g. No window, no lighter option. You get that weight or you look elsewhere. The face is 18K TeXtreme carbon, a stiff weave, on a hybrid shape with a neutral balance. It is a racket with a clear idea: control you earn with your arm. ## Coki Nieto's name, one fixed 365 g build This is the Coki Nieto edition of [Kuikma](https://padell.io/brands/kuikma/)'s Hybrid Pro line, from 2026. The other edition in the line, the Lucia Sainz, spans 361 to 375 g. The Coki Nieto does not. One listed weight, 365 g, and that is it. That weight is not automatically bad. A heavier frame stays stable when you block hard balls at the back. It keeps its line on deep defensive lobs. But it never disappears in your hand. Fast exchanges at the net and late reactions cost a bit more effort than they would with a lighter frame. The balance is neutral, which helps. The weight is spread through the frame rather than piled into the head, so the 365 g does not feel head-heavy. Not nimble, but honest. ## 18K TeXtreme over Dual Foam: crisp face, soft core The construction pairs two opposite ideas. The face is 18K TeXtreme carbon, a stiff carbon weave. The core is Dual Foam, a soft foam. The surface is rough, which helps you grip the ball for slice and topspin. What does that mix do on court? The stiff face gives you a direct, crisp contact. You feel exactly where the ball hit, and the ball leaves the face fast and flat when you connect cleanly. The soft core underneath takes the edge off and adds some dwell time, which supports control on touch shots. This is a common recipe for placement rackets. It rewards a clean strike and tells you plainly when you miss one. Players who like feedback tend to enjoy that. Players who want the racket to hide their errors tend not to. The Hybrid family Same year, from most power (left) to most control (right) **Pro Coki Nieto** ## 77 out of 100 from the one court test: placement praised, impact uncushioned One source has actually played this racket: padel.how, which rated it 77 out of 100. Their conclusion: "Choose Hybrid Pro Coki Nieto for placement and defensive depth when a direct response suits you." They rate control as the strength, with strong defensive depth and direct feedback that supports accurate, repeatable play. Power and sweet spot come out neutral in their test. The one real complaint is comfort: they describe the impact response as uncushioned. They place it with intermediate to advanced players who prioritise control and defensive depth. That matches the specs. A stiff, 365 g hybrid is not a beginner's frame, and the test does not pretend otherwise. One review is one review. Treat it as a strong signal, not a unanimous jury. ## Low comfort, Low sweet spot: what a 365 g stiff hybrid asks of your arm Here is the honest downside. The comfort meter sits at Low, and the sweet spot meter sits at Low too. A stiff carbon face transmits more vibration than a soft fiberglass one. A heavy frame with a small margin for error asks for timing, every single ball. If your technique is sound and your arm is healthy, that is manageable. If you have had elbow trouble, or your placement is still inconsistent, this racket will punish mishits. The fix is simple, if unsatisfying: play within yourself, or pick something more forgiving. ## Shock Block System on the sheet: how much it can soften a stiff face Kuikma lists a Shock Block System on this racket, an anti-vibration element reported by the review source. That is a real attempt to address the comfort question at the handle. Keep expectations in check, though. The tester who played it still called the impact uncushioned. A handle insert can filter some vibration. It cannot turn a stiff 18K face into a soft one. If arm comfort is your top priority, no listed system changes what this racket is. ## Hybrid Pro Coki Nieto, Lucia Sainz or Stiga 18K 2 Cybershape: picking your hybrid Within the Hybrid Pro line there is also the Lucia Sainz version. It is a [teardrop shape](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) with an EVA core, a carbon face, and a wider weight window of 361 to 375 g. The Coki Nieto is the more specific tool; the Sainz gives you more room to pick a weight. Outside Kuikma, the [Stiga 18K 2 Cybershape](https://padell.io/rackets/stiga/18k-2-cybershape/) is the natural comparison. It is also a hybrid with an 18K carbon face, but lighter at 360 g. Its meters read Medium on comfort, maneuverability and sweet spot, where this Kuikma reads Low. The [direct comparison](https://padell.io/compare/stiga-18k-2-cybershape-vs-kuikma-hybrid-pro-coki-nieto/) lays that out side by side. If you want the same family of feel with a friendlier arm bill, start there. At the other end sit options like the [Siux Electra St2 Stupa Pro](https://padell.io/rackets/siux/electra-st2-stupa-pro/), another pro-named hybrid with a similar demanding profile. Players who like this category have choices. Players who need forgiveness should look at round shapes instead. 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 [Stiga 18K 2 Cybershape](https://padell.io/rackets/stiga/18k-2-cybershape/) · 7.4 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/stiga-18k-2-cybershape-vs-kuikma-hybrid-pro-coki-nieto/) [Siux Pegasus GV Edition](https://padell.io/rackets/siux/pegasus-gv-edition/) · 7.1 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/siux-pegasus-gv-edition-vs-kuikma-hybrid-pro-coki-nieto/) [Siux Electra St2 Stupa Pro](https://padell.io/rackets/siux/electra-st2-stupa-pro/) · 7.1 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/siux-electra-st2-stupa-pro-vs-kuikma-hybrid-pro-coki-nieto/) [Dunlop Galactica Pro 2025](https://padell.io/rackets/dunlop/galactica-pro-2025/) · 7.1 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/dunlop-galactica-pro-2025-vs-kuikma-hybrid-pro-coki-nieto/) [All rackets that play like the Kuikma Hybrid Pro Coki Nieto →](https://padell.io/alternatives/?r=727) ## Questions before you buy **Is the Kuikma Hybrid Pro Coki Nieto the same as the Hybrid Pro Lucia Sainz?** No. They share the line name but differ in shape, core and weight. The Coki Nieto is a hybrid shape with a Dual Foam core at a fixed 365 g. The Sainz is a teardrop with an EVA core and a 361 to 375 g window. **What level is the Hybrid Pro Coki Nieto for?** Kuikma has not published an official level. The one court test, from padel.how, recommends it for intermediate to advanced players who prioritise control and defensive depth. **Is it comfortable for a sensitive elbow?** Probably not the safest pick. The comfort meter reads Low, the face is stiff 18K carbon, and the tester called the impact uncushioned. A Shock Block System is listed, but it did not change that conclusion. Consider the Stiga 18K 2 Cybershape instead. **How does it compare to the Stiga 18K 2 Cybershape?** Both are hybrids with 18K carbon faces. The Stiga is lighter at 360 g and rates Medium on comfort, maneuverability and sweet spot, where the Kuikma rates Low on all three. The Kuikma is the more demanding, more control-focused frame. **What is the closest alternative?** The Stiga 18K 2 Cybershape plays most alike. Differences: comfort +1.0, handling +1.0. Today: € 299.95. [Compare side by side →](https://padell.io/compare/stiga-18k-2-cybershape-vs-kuikma-hybrid-pro-coki-nieto/) **Who should not buy it?** Skip it if your elbow or shoulder complains (comfort 5.0/10), or if you are still learning: it is not very forgiving (5.0/10). **How heavy is it really?** The brand gives 365 g. That counts as medium. Each racket can differ within that range. [Why a range? →](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-weight-range/)