LOK BE FLOW 2024

Technologies

Pros

• ✓The round shape's sweet spot is huge and forgiving: shots caught near the frame still come out with direction, which matters most when you haven't got your impact point dialed in yet The fibreglass face flexes on contact and almost sends the ball back for you, so wall exits and defensive lobs don't need arm strength or a perfectly set-up shot The medium-density Custom EVA cushions without going mushy: it soaks up fast volleys at the net and takes the load off your elbow and shoulder over a long match The Asymmetric Heart, with its off-centre core and drilling pattern, filters out vibration and adds a touch of extra pace without hardening the feel At net it lets you place volleys with precision: the soft response and 38mm frame give you time to block and direct the ball instead of it bouncing off the face

Cons

• ✗Power falls short on the smash: you won't be closing points with a flat smash, the racket slows the ball down instead of accelerating it The smooth surface limits bite, so the bandeja comes out flatter and bounces higher than you'd like against opponents who attack the wall The 375g at the top of the weight range gets heavy in long volley exchanges if your wrist and forearm aren't trained yet A player with solid technique will feel the fibreglass go soft on high balls: this racket sets the progression ceiling earlier than other round rackets

The LOK BE FLOW 2024 is built for beginner players looking for an easy-to-handle, forgiving racket. Its round shape concentrates the sweet spot in the center of the face, increasing tolerance and favouring control. Its 360-375g weight range places it in the medium-weight group, the most common among amateur players.

The fibreglass round racket built to forgive off-centre hits

The Lok Be Flow 2024 doesn't try to hide who it's for: round shape, fibreglass face, medium-density Custom EVA core, 38mm frame and a weight of 360 to 375g. Every spec points the same direction — get the ball back even when contact isn't clean.

This is a control racket aimed at the beginner, with a brand signature touch — the Asymmetric Heart — working the core to pick up a bit of extra pace without giving up comfort.

Fibreglass and Custom EVA: why the ball comes out on its own

The fibreglass face is what defines the feel here. Compared to carbon, fibreglass flexes more on impact and hands some of that energy straight back to the ball. On court that means instant ball exit — you don't need to accelerate your arm to clear the pelota from your side.

The medium-density Custom EVA core rounds out the equation. Not a hard rubber that demands you swing hard to compress it, nor a foam so soft it deforms without giving anything back. It sits right in the middle, cushioning fast balls and spreading the impact across the whole face.

The 38mm frame keeps a standard profile, which helps centering and avoids that thin, jittery racket feel on high balls.

What does the Asymmetric Heart actually do?

The slight asymmetry in the heart is chasing two things at once: boosting ball exit speed and, together with the drilling pattern, cutting down the vibration that reaches your hand.

On court, the second effect is the one you notice most. Off-centre hits — which happen a lot while you're still building your technique — don't send that sharp jolt into your wrist. The power gain is real, but subtle: it doesn't turn a comfortable racket into an aggressive one.

What level is the Lok Be Flow 2024 built for?

It's aimed at beginner-level players who need tolerance before power. The mix of round shape, fibreglass and medium-density foam produces a very generous sweet spot and a balanced weight distribution that makes handling easy. It's the racket for your first seasons, not for a player already closing out points with the smash.

Shot by shot: where it delivers and where it falls short

Wall exits. This is where it performs best. The fibreglass sends the ball back with minimal effort, so you can reset your position without needing a perfect strike.

Volleys. The generous hitting area and cushioned response let you place the ball instead of it rebounding off you. You can block a fast ball and direct it at your opponent's feet without it flying long.

Bandeja. It works as a control shot, but the smooth surface limits cut. The ball comes out flatter and bounces higher than ideal, which gives opponents attacking down the side wall an opening.

Smash. The clear weak point. A flat smash doesn't get the rigid wall it needs to accelerate through, and the smash por 3 asks for a level of technique this padel racket profile won't help you make up for. The vibora doesn't find enough bite on a face with no texture either.

Defence. Comfortable: the lobe goes deep off a short swing, and the racket doesn't punish your wrist on low, forced balls.

Lok Be Flow 2024 spec sheet

What this racket gives you — and what it doesn't

1. **It gives you tolerance.** A mistimed hit doesn't automatically cost you the point.
2. **It gives you joint comfort.** Medium-density foam plus vibration filtering is a kind combo for your elbow.
3. **It gives you precision at net.** Blocking and placement over raw power.
4. **It doesn't give you closing power.** The smash and vibora fall short of a higher-tier racket.
5. **It doesn't give you spin.** The smooth face doesn't bite the ball: cut and topspin are both limited.

Player profile and ideal partner

This suits a beginner who plays mainly from the back, builds the point with lobs, and prioritises not missing. If your partner is more attacking and handles the smashes, this Lok model lets you hold up your end of the rally while you learn to read the wall.

The fit breaks down as your level climbs. Once you start closing points with the smash and looking for spin on your bandeja, the fibreglass and smooth face become a ceiling. The 375g at the top end of the weight range can also feel heavy if your forearm strength isn't there yet.

Verdict: comfort first, power later

The Lok Be Flow 2024 delivers exactly what its spec sheet promises: a forgiving racket with a wide sweet spot and easy ball exit, built around control and comfort. It's not explosive, and it never claims to be.

If you're after a padel racket for your first couple of seasons that won't punish your mishits or your elbow, this one fits. But if you're already closing out points and need your racket to add pace for you, this model will fall short sooner than you'd expect.