Lok Carbon FDB Gen 2 2026

Score7.8/10

Lok's Carbon FDB Gen 2 is Franco Dal Bianco's signature power padel racket with C6 carbon construction and a diamond frame. Head-heavy at 360–375 g, it achieves a 10/10 power rating — the maximum — while a medium-hard touch provides just enough tactile feedback to complement its aggressive attack profile.

Price range

from 190.1€ – 209.73€

Description

Brand

Lok

Level

advanced

Style

power

Shape

diamond

Balance

head-heavy

Hardness

medium

Weight

360-375g

Season

2026

Score

Power

10/10

Control

7/10

Ball exit

8/10

Maneuverability

7/10

Sweet spot

7/10

Who this racket is for

The Lok Carbon FDB Gen 2 2026 targets advanced players with consolidated technique who want more performance without yet moving to a pure competition racket. Its diamond shape moves the sweet spot to the top of the face, giving more leverage and power at the cost of some tolerance. The high balance adds weight to the swing and pushes the racket toward an offensive profile. The medium hardness offers a reasonable compromise between impact absorption and shot response. Its 360-375g weight range places it in the medium-weight group, the most common among amateur players.

Pros

✓10/10 power rating — the maximum — driven by C6 carbon faces that transfer swing energy directly into the ball with minimal frame flex, combined with a head-heavy diamond shape that maximizes rotational momentum on overheads and drives
✓C6 carbon construction delivers extreme rigidity and long-term durability at the 360–375 g weight class, ensuring the power output remains consistent across tournament-level use
✓Head-heavy balance concentrates mass at the top of the diamond frame, dramatically increasing swing inertia for overhead smashes where the extra momentum converts cleanly into ball pace
✓Medium-hard touch strikes a balance between the firm response needed for powerful flat shots and enough tactile sensitivity to feel contact quality — more user-accessible than a fully hard construction at the same power level
✓8/10 ball exit score confirms the C6 carbon face creates a fast, explosive rebound kick that adds pace beyond what the player generates purely from swing speed

Cons

✗Sweet spot is rated 7/10 — the diamond geometry places the optimal contact zone high on the frame, and mis-hits outside that zone suffer noticeable pace and direction loss
✗Control sits at 7/10, confirming this is a specialist offensive tool where shot shaping and placement are secondary to maximum pace generation
✗Maneuverability also scores 7/10 due to the head-heavy balance at 360–375 g — quick net volleys and defensive redirects require deliberate physical effort to control

In the brand's lineup

Within Lok's lineup, the Carbon FDB Gen 2 occupies the mid-range starting at €190.1, offering highly competitive value for its segment. With an overall score of 7.8/10, it's a solid choice within its price range.