Bullpadel Xplo 02 Comfort (2027)

Strong for a diamond, with depth on smashes, bandejas and viboras that does not depend on perfect timing. The diamond head and high balance push the ball forward, and the lively ball exit helps when you are stretched in defence. Pure power hitters may prefer something stiffer and heavier in the head.

Good rather than surgical. Blocks and defensive lobs come out with depth, but the rebound stays active, so soft chiquitas, short drops and slow guided balls are harder to shape. It rewards committed strokes over tentative ones, and players who win through precise placement may want something calmer.

Workable at the net but not quick. The head needs earlier preparation when a fast volley arrives at the body, though it stays involved in quick exchanges. Players who win with hand speed will find it slower than a rounder, head-light racket.

A real strength and the best score of the five. The generous sweet spot forgives late or slightly off-centre contact on volleys and overheads, so it is less temperamental than most power-oriented diamonds.

Soft for a diamond and among the better ones for a sensitive arm. The Fibrix faces and MultiEVA core take the harshness out of contact. The trade is muted feedback, so players who want a crisp, dry impact may miss it.