Carlos González Cañas

For us, one of the most versatile rackets on the market. We always say that if a racket has a lot of control, it won’t have power and vice versa, but the AT10 12K is one of the best at balancing both qualities. 

Unlike its big sister, the AT10 18K, this version has a slightly harder and drier feel, which makes it more powerful. Without quite feeling like a pure attacking racket, it is a model that, with its medium balance and a good sweet spot, responds well to aggressive strokes and swings, never falling short. 

This version of Wilson by Bela feels light from the very first moment you hold it. Overall, it is a comfortable racket with a medium to medium-soft touch, making it very easy to handle and maneuver. 

However, it has a medium-high balance, which means that on low balls you need to bend down properly and work to return them safely. At low speed, it performs very well both at the net and from the back of the court, with a huge sweet spot. 

You may notice that it lacks a bit of punch when hitting the ball very hard. On technical smashes you will achieve your goal if executed correctly, but in pure power shots you risk leaving yourself exposed if it’s not done perfectly. 

The Metalbone Control version is a racket that feels very soft from the start. A very comfortable touch at low speed which, together with a longer handle, makes it a manageable model with great control. Added to its large sweet spot, it becomes an excellent option for players who are just starting out or who don’t need much power in their game. 

That said, this type of rubber makes the ball bounce too much, which for us often makes it difficult to execute delicate shots without the ball floating. Especially if you are used to a harder or drier racket feel. 

However, this will benefit shots where we reach the ball in a forced position and cannot perform a proper swing, just placing the racket – in that case, the Metalbone Control will help keep the ball alive. 

In attack, however, this Adidas model falls very short and at high speed it will not help us generate power in our shots. It feels as if the racket absorbs all the force we put on the ball. 

The racket used by Jon Sanz is a great option for players who enjoy rackets with a high balance and a medium-hard yet reactive rubber. In attack, we will notice that with short swings the ball comes off quickly because the rubber pushes it. 

However, you will need to get used to a rather small sweet spot, more centered than usual for an attacking racket. 

The Axion Attack stands out for its performance near the net and in aerial play. Shots where we are well positioned and can release the arm to hit hard are very comfortable thanks to its long handle. 

The Bullpadel racket best prepared for attack. It has a hard, dry feel that allows us to be very precise with our shots and makes the ball travel faster and deeper with ease, as long as we hit it well on the sweet spot. For that, a certain level is required, since the sweet spot is not excessively large and is located at the head of the racket. 

Without being as hard as Lebrón’s Viper or the Head Speed Pro, it is in our opinion one of the most comfortable attacking rackets on the market. The rubber is not very reactive, which means that if we block a fast ball firmly or make a short technical movement, it won’t bounce back uncontrollably. 

That said, if you’re coming from a softer racket, you will need a few matches to adapt to the Hack and not struggle with low balls from the back of the court.