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Padel bat Dunlop GALACTICA PRO 370g

€187,90
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Overview

  • Skill Level

    Advanced

  • Shape

    Hybrid

  • Ballance

    Head-Heavy

  • Weight

    Heavy (>360 grams)

  • Core

    EVA Pro Core

  • Faces

    16K Carbon Fiber

  • Frame

    Carbon Fiber

  • Age Group

    Adults

Padel bat Dunlop GALACTICA PRO 370g

Shape: Hybrid

Hybrid head design that blends characteristics of two or more traditional shapes. This is done to achieve a balance of different performance attributes.

Customized Balance:

  • The core idea behind hybrid rackets is to bridge the gaps between the traditional round, teardrop, and diamond shapes.
  • Manufacturers experiment with varying weight distributions, sweet spot placements, and frame shapes to create rackets with specific performance characteristics.
  • This allows players to find a racket that perfectly matches their individual needs.

Targeted Performance:

Hybrid rackets are often designed to address specific player profiles or playing styles.

  • A hybrid might combine the control of a round racket with the power of a teardrop, suitable for players who prioritize versatility.
  • Another hybrid might aim to increase the sweet spot size of a diamond racket, making it more forgiving while retaining its power.

Benefits of a Hybrid Racket Shape:

  • Versatility: Suitable for a wider range of playing styles.
  • Balance: Offers a combination of control and power.
  • Forgiveness: Often provides a larger sweet spot than power-oriented shapes.

Face Material: 16K Carbon Fiber

Carbon fiber surfaces provide a high-performance experience, offering a blend of power, control, and durability.

16K Carbon Fiber:

  • 16K carbon fiber provides a very high level of stiffness, contributing to excellent power transfer.
  • It offers a highly responsive feel, allowing for precise shot placement.
  • It offers a slightly less extreme feel than 18K, while still providing a significant power boost over 12K.

Key Properties:

  • High Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Carbon fiber is incredibly strong for its weight, allowing for durable yet lightweight rackets.
  • Rigidity: It provides excellent rigidity, which translates to increased power and precision.
  • Durability: Carbon fiber is resistant to impacts and wear, contributing to the longevity of the racket.

Performance Impact:

  • Power: The rigidity of carbon fiber allows for efficient energy transfer, resulting in powerful shots.
  • Control: The stiffness of carbon fiber enhances precision and control, allowing players to place shots accurately.
  • Feel: Carbon fiber surfaces offer a firm and responsive feel.

Variations:

  • Different Weaves: Carbon fiber comes in various weaves (e.g., 3K, 12K, 18K), which indicate the number of carbon fibers per bundle. Higher numbers generally mean a stiffer and more responsive surface.
  • Thickness: The thickness of the carbon fiber layer also affects the racket's performance. Thicker layers provide more durability but can also increase weight.
  • Surface texture: some carbon fiber rackets include a textured surface, that helps the player impart spin on the ball.

Considerations:

  • Carbon fiber rackets tend to be more expensive than those made with fiberglass.
  • Very stiff carbon fiber can transmit more vibrations, which might be uncomfortable for some players.

Recommended Skill Level: Advanced

Advanced players exhibit a high level of skill, consistency, and strategic understanding. They have mastered a wide range of shots, including advanced techniques and spins, and can execute them under pressure. These players demonstrate excellent court positioning, seamless communication with partners, and the ability to dictate the pace of the game. They are adept at constructing points, exploiting opponents' weaknesses, and adapting strategies during matches.

Core Material: EVA Pro Core

In essence, "EVA Pro" suggests a premium EVA core
designed to deliver superior performance, durability, and feel.

Enhanced Performance:

EVA Pro signifies that the EVA foam has been engineered to
provide a more responsive and consistent feel, and improved power transfer,
allowing players to generate more force on their shots. It also aims to provide
a more precise feel, enhancing control and accuracy.

Increased Durability:

EVA Pro cores are designed to have a longer lifespan,
maintaining their properties and performance over time, by using higher-density
EVA or incorporating special manufacturing processes.

Focus on Advanced Players:

Rackets with EVA Pro cores are often targeted towards
intermediate to advanced players who demand high performance.

Heavy (>360 grams)

  • Heavier rackets generate more power, particularly for aggressive shots like smashes.
  • They are preferred by advanced players with strong technique and physical strength.
  • They are less maneuverable, and can lead to fatigue.

Frame Material: Carbon Fiber

Carbon fiber frames significantly enhance the performance of padel rackets by providing a combination of strength, rigidity, and lightweight construction. It is the premium material for padel racket frames.

Key Properties:

  • High Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Carbon fiber is incredibly strong relative to its weight, allowing for lightweight yet robust frames.
  • Rigidity: It provides excellent rigidity, which translates to increased stability and power.
  • Durability: Carbon fiber is resistant to impacts and wear, contributing to the frame's longevity.

Role in Racket Frames:

  • Structural Integrity: The carbon fiber frame provides the structural backbone of the racket, ensuring stability and preventing deformation during impacts.
  • Power Transfer: The rigidity of the carbon fiber frame allows for efficient transfer of energy from the player's swing to the ball, resulting in more powerful shots.
  • Torsional Stability: Carbon fiber frames minimize twisting (torsion) during off-center hits, providing a more stable and controlled feel.

Performance Impact:

  • Increased Power: The rigid frame maximizes energy transfer, leading to more powerful smashes and volleys.
  • Enhanced Control: The stability of the carbon fiber frame allows for precise shot placement and improved control.
  • Improved Feel: Carbon fiber frames provide a solid and responsive feel, enhancing the connection between the player and the racket.
  • Durability: The frame will be much more resistant to damage from impacts against the court, or glass walls.
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