Pala Oxdog Ultimate Pro+ 2025

Technologies

Pros

• ✓The Hard Rubber Core paired with the HES Carbon 3K face gives a crisp, zero-sink response: flat smashes and viboras fly off the face at a speed that doesn't need extra arm behind it The PowerRibs stiffen the hitting zone and funnel energy into the upper part of the diamond, exactly where smash por 3 and remate a la reja land The sandy, rough surface bites into the ball on cut volleys and pinched bandejas, adding spin that kills the bounce and makes it tough for your opponent to work the wall The DSH dual-size hole system stretches playability beyond the sweet spot, which matters on a racket with such head-heavy balance The RBS system's removable 8g counterweight in the handle lets you dial the balance down with a screwdriver if the head starts feeling too heavy in long matches

Cons

• ✗The 370g weight combined with the head-heavy balance punishes quick block volleys: if the ball comes at your feet without early preparation, the racket arrives late The sweet spot is noticeably smaller than on other Ultimate models from Oxdog, and off-center hits toward the throat come out flat and directionless The hard EVA gives you little natural ball exit: on deep defense and lobs from the back you have to generate all the acceleration yourself The crisp, dry feel transmits off-center impact vibration straight through; without the Vibradamp doing its job, your elbow would feel it during long smash rallies

The Pala Oxdog Ultimate Pro+ 2025 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 370g weight range places it in the medium-weight group, the most common among amateur players.

Oxdog Ultimate Pro+ 2025 review: 370g of hard-hitting diamond built for finishers

The Oxdog Ultimate Pro+ 2025 lands as the most powerful, hardest racket in the Swedish brand's entire lineup, and the spec sheet leaves no room for interpretation: diamond shape, head-heavy balance, a fixed 370g weight, an HES Carbon face in 3K weave and a Hard Rubber Core that responds sharp from the very first contact.

This isn't a padel racket that adapts to the player. It's the other way round.

What makes the Hard Rubber Core different in this Oxdog racket?

Hard Rubber-type EVA works with minimal deformation on impact. The ball doesn't sink into the face — it springs back almost instantly.

That has a direct effect on court. The energy the racket gives back is whatever you put in, multiplied by the stiffness of the whole setup, not energy generated by the material rebounding on its own.

That's why a flat smash comes out like a rocket when you get above the ball with your body set. And it's why the same shot, hit with a checked arm or off-balance, falls short.

HES Carbon 3K and PowerRibs: stiffness stacked on stiffness

The HES Carbon face in 3K weave gives a firm hitting surface with strong energy transfer. Built on top of that, the PowerRibs add structural ribs that stiffen the frame and concentrate the response in the upper part of the head.

On a diamond-shaped, head-heavy racket, that reinforcement lands exactly where smash por 3 and remate a la reja make contact. It's why the finishing shot comes out so fast relative to the effort you put in.

The rough, sandy finish rounds out the attacking package. It bites into the ball on cut volleys and pinched bandejas, and that extra spin kills the bounce and makes it hard for your opponent to play off the wall.

Oxdog Ultimate Pro+ 2025 spec sheet

Shot-by-shot: where it shines and where it bites back

Smash. This is home turf. The mass stacked up top combined with the hard EVA turns the flat smash into the most cost-effective shot in the racket's repertoire. The smash por 3 flies out on a tight trajectory and the kick smash por 4 gains height without losing pace.

Vibora. The sandy finish and frame stiffness let you cut across the outside of the ball with confidence. It comes out low, spinning and hard for the defender to read.

Bandeja. It works, but demands clean technique. The reduced sweet spot punishes a late hit; catch it off-center and the shot goes dead.

Volley. Quick blocks at the feet are the weak point. With 370g and the weight up top, any last-second correction arrives just a beat late. You need to anticipate.

Defense and wall exit. The hard EVA offers little natural ball exit. Building a lob from the back of the court means doing the work with your arm and a long follow-through, not waiting for the racket to do it for you.

What level of player is the Oxdog Ultimate Pro+ 2025 for?

Straight answer: advanced players with solid technique and good physical conditioning who attack from the net and look to close out points with the smash. The fixed 370g weight, head-heavy balance and tighter sweet spot demand early preparation and centered contact. An intermediate player will lose more points to off-center hits than they'll gain from the extra power.

The player who gets the most out of it is the seasoned attacker — someone who comes to net, finishes the point, and doesn't need the racket to bail them out on defense.

DSH and RBS: two systems that take the edge off a demanding racket

Oxdog isn't ignoring the small sweet spot issue. The DSH (Double Size Hole) system, with its dual-size perforation pattern, is designed to widen playability beyond the racket's central zone.

It doesn't turn the diamond into a round-shaped racket, but it rescues shots that would come out dead on a conventional frame.

RBS (Racket Balance System) goes further still: it includes a removable 8g counterweight in the handle, with a screwdriver included, so you can adjust the balance. If the head starts feeling heavy in the second set, you've got room to tweak it without resorting to improvised lead tape.

On top of that, the Vibradamp soaks up some of the vibration from off-center hits, while SilentSpeed handles sound and responsiveness.

Verdict: power with no excuses

What the Ultimate Pro+ 2025 promises, it delivers. It's the most aggressive option in the Oxdog catalogue and makes no attempt to pass itself off as all-round.

In return, it asks for a trained arm, clean hitting technique and early anticipation. Players without those three things will find it awkward on defense and unforgiving off-center.

Players who do bring them get one of the most direct finishing tools coming out of Sweden right now, with the added bonus of being able to fine-tune the balance without permanently modifying the racket.

Three reasons to choose it

1. Real power on smash and vibora, driven by the Hard Rubber Core and PowerRibs combination
2. Extra bite from the sandy surface, decisive on cut shots and pinched bandejas
3. Adjustable balance via the RBS's 8g counterweight, a rare feature on such a head-heavy racket