Oxdog Ultimate Pro+ HES-Carbon

Technologies

Pros

• ✓Rigid HES-Carbon over a hard EVA core delivers a sharp, explosive response on the smash — the ball rockets off the face with zero sink feeling, even on off-centre hits toward the tip The RBS system lets you pull an 8g weight out of the bottom cap with the included screwdriver, so you can dial down that head-heavy balance mid-season without switching racket The frame's PowerRibs and DSH holes widen the effective sweet spot beyond what you'd expect from a pure diamond shape, giving you a bit more forgiveness on crosscourt viboras struck a touch high The sandy, 3D-textured finish really bites the ball — cut bandejas and topspin kicks grab spin without needing to overswing SilentSpeed cuts down the impact noise you'd expect from such a stiff racket, while Vibradamp filters out some of the harsh feedback that usually punishes the elbow in 38mm hard-rubber setups

Cons

• ✗That head-heavy balance combined with 360-375g costs you in fast defence: arrive a beat late on a ball off the back wall and the head won't come round in time, leaving you a short lob The hard EVA core needs your own arm speed — without generating your own rhythm, the ball won't pop off the face on block volleys or dropshots, and the racket feels dead With a rigid core and 38mm profile, the margin for error outside the centre stays tight — hits too close to the frame's heart come out shallow This isn't a racket for four-hour matches if you're coming from a soft round shape — the arm feels the combination of stiffness and forward balance sooner than you'd expect

The Oxdog Ultimate Pro+ HES-Carbon 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. Its 360-375g weight range places it in the medium-weight group, the most common among amateur players.

Oxdog Ultimate Pro+ HES-Carbon Review: 38mm Diamond, Hard EVA and 360-375g of Pure Intent

The Oxdog Ultimate Pro+ HES-Carbon doesn't hide what it's built for. Diamond shape, 38mm frame, a 12K carbon face branded HES-Carbon, hard EVA core, and a weight range of 360 to 375 grams. Every spec on this padel racket pushes in the same direction: put the ball on the floor and keep it there.

What's interesting is that Oxdog hasn't just stacked on stiffness for its own sake. The tech package includes PowerRibs, DSH (Double Size Holes), SilentSpeed, Vibradamp and the RBS — Racket Balance System — and each one is solving a real problem that comes with maximum-power rackets.

What Does HES-Carbon Actually Bring to the Table vs Standard Carbon?

HES-Carbon is a 12K carbon described as highly reactive and rigid. On court that translates into a face that barely flexes: contact time with the ball is short, and nearly all the energy comes straight back.

Paired with the hard rubber core, it produces a crisp, very direct ball exit. There's none of that half-second sinking feeling you get with a softer EVA. The ball hits, it's gone, end of story.

That same strength is also the price tag: if you're not bringing arm speed, the racket won't generate it for you.

Oxdog Ultimate Pro+ HES-Carbon: Full Specs

The 8-Gram Weight Almost Nobody Uses

The RBS is the most practical detail on this racket. There's a removable 8-gram weight in the bottom cap, and the racket ships with a screwdriver to take it out.

Eight grams off the handle end doesn't change the diamond shape, but it shifts the balance feel enough to notice on the bandeja and on block volleys. It's the difference between a racket that demands early preparation on every ball and one that forgives half a beat.

Anyone playing long tournaments would do well to test both setups before committing.

Shot-by-Shot Breakdown

Smash and remate por 3. This is where the racket lives. The forward weighting and HES-Carbon stiffness put the ball away with minimal extra effort. On the remate por 3 the diamond tip meets the ball cleanly and the trajectory comes out flat and driving.

Vibora. The sandy, 3D-textured finish grips the ball noticeably. The crosscourt vibora comes off with real sidespin without forcing the wrist, and the DSH holes help a slightly high contact still bite rather than die.

Bandeja. Solid but demanding. The head-heavy balance means you need to get under the lob earlier; arrive late and the cut loses precision, leaving the ball short.

Ball exit off the back wall and defence. The weak point. At up to 375 grams and head-heavy, quick reaction against the wall is a struggle. Defensive lobs still go up, but they ask more of your arm than a round shape would.

Volleys. Strong on the aggressive, flat, deep attacking volley. Less comfortable on the block volley, where the hard EVA won't give energy back unless you supply it yourself.

What Level of Player Is the Oxdog Ultimate Pro+ HES-Carbon For?

Straight answer: advanced players with solid technique and real arm speed. The combination of diamond shape, head-heavy balance, 38mm frame and hard EVA core delivers maximum power in exchange for demanding a precise contact point and early preparation. An intermediate player will find it stiff, unforgiving off-centre, and tiring over a long match.

PowerRibs and DSH: Widening the Margin Without Softening the Racket

PowerRibs are structural rails built into the frame. Their job is to stiffen the structure so energy isn't lost to perimeter flex — especially relevant on a 38mm frame, where the rim does a lot of the work.

DSH, with its larger-diameter holes, aims to widen the effective sweet spot and shave weight off the upper part of the racket.

Together they explain why this Oxdog forgives off-centre contact better than a typical pure diamond with hard rubber usually does. Note the wording: forgives better, not forgives outright. Hits too close to the racket's centre still come out shallow.

Quiet and Comfort: SilentSpeed and Vibradamp

SilentSpeed chases power with a much lower noise signature. Sounds like a minor detail, but it isn't: a stiff, hollow racket produces a crack that a lot of players associate with harsh impact, and dialling that down changes the whole comfort perception.

Vibradamp works on vibration return. On a racket this rigid, it's a reasonable line of defence for the elbow, though it doesn't turn hard EVA into something soft. Anyone nursing tennis elbow issues should treat this racket with caution.

Player Profile and Ideal Partner

This racket suits the backhand-side player who attacks from the net, hits the remate por 3 frequently and looks to close points in two or three shots. It also suits the powerful drive player who wants head-heavy weight behind their vibora.

As a doubles pairing, it works well alongside a more controlling partner running a round or teardrop shape — someone who can sustain the rally while this racket handles the finishing.

This isn't a transitional or beginner-friendly racket. It's a tool for players who already know exactly where they want to put the ball and just need it to get there fast.

Verdict

The Ultimate Pro+ HES-Carbon does exactly what its spec sheet promises: maximum power with precision, in exchange for physical and technical demand. Rigid HES-Carbon over hard EVA produces about as crisp a ball exit as you'll find, and the RBS gives you a setup flexibility that's rare in this category.

The downsides are the usual ones for this archetype: slow defence, a tight margin off-centre, and arm fatigue in long sessions. If your game lives at the net and power was never your problem — finishing was — this Oxdog delivers. If you want the racket to help you build the point, look toward a round shape with softer rubber.